Bristol Ensemble
Background information
OriginBristol, England
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Chamber orchestra
Years active1994–present
MembersFounder
Roger Huckle
Websitehttp://www.bristolensemble.com/

The Bristol Ensemble, formerly the Emerald Ensemble,[1] is a professional chamber orchestra, based in Bristol, England. The ensemble has been in existence since 1994, when it was formed as a musicians' collective by violinist Roger Huckle.[2] Their repertoire includes classical, popular, jazz and contemporary music.[3] The size of the group depends on the programmes being performed and can range from trios to a full complement of 70 or so musicians.[4] They perform standing up (except in orchestral concerts).[5]

The Bristol Ensemble tours regularly throughout the South West of England and further afield, with a large number of performances in Bristol at venues including the Bristol Beacon, St Georges, Brandon Hill and Bristol Cathedral. The Ensemble give approximately 60 concerts a year and work with soloists.

The ensemble regularly accompanies screenings of silent movies.[6] In 2008, as the Emerald Ensemble, they performed at a local nightclub to some acclaim,[7] and in autumn 2009 they performed with William Goodchild and Roni Size,[8] and also with Crippled Black Phoenix and the solo artist Joe Volk under the curation of Geoff Barrow.[9] The Bristol Ensemble also undertakes outreach work with schools, colleges and older people. They regularly record for television and film, including much work for the BBC Natural History Unit and they have produced several CDs of their work.[2]

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Bristol Ensemble". Bristolensemble.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
  2. ^ a b "About the Emerald Ensemble". Emerald Ensemble. Retrieved 17 August 2009.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Emerald Ensemble". Bournemouth Chamber Music Society. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
  4. ^ "Maestros on the menu" (fee required). Bristol Evening Post, archived at Nexis. Bristol United Press. 6 September 2003. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
  5. ^ "Emerald Ensemble". Crwth Chamber Music Series 2000–2009. Archived from the original on 23 November 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
  6. ^ "Laurel and Hardy's Comedy Mayhem (with Sanjeev Bhaskar)". Events. Bristol Silents. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
  7. ^ Collins, Jon. "Forget The Formalities". Colston Hall. Archived from the original on 21 May 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
  8. ^ "Roni Size and Reprazent with orchestra and choir". Colston Hall. Archived from the original on 14 September 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
  9. ^ "Invada Invasion". What's On. Colston Hall. Archived from the original on 24 September 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
  10. ^ "Roni Size / Reprazent With William Goodchild & The Emerald Ensemble - Live At Colston Hall". Discogs.com. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
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