Lunchtime Recital: Preludes Music

In this lunchtime recital hear Preludes Music's specially curated programme featuring songs about the world, space and caring for our planet.

Preludes Music is the educational arm of charity and professional orchestra, the Bristol Ensemble. With around 140 concerts and events in 2024 alone, reaching nearly 50,000 people, the Ensemble is one of the country’s busiest and most versatile chamber orchestras.

Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Preludes Music provides high-quality music education and opportunities for children living in areas of need. Many of the children supported by Preludes Music live in low-income households with few opportunities beyond what they can access through school. Around one in four have special educational needs, disabilities or mental health issues. More than 80% live in areas of economic deprivation.

By partnering with schools Preludes reaches all children, including those who cannot engage outside of school, who can be the most vulnerable. Preludes tutors are approachable, fun, talented and trained to support a wide range of children and needs.

Teachers from schools who work with Preludes Music say:

“Children feel proud, seen and heard when making music. It boosts their confidence and ability to learn and retain. It's a transformative program, for children and leaders alike.”

“The learning and rapid progress the children make is phenomenal. It is the most inclusive practice I have ever seen.”

Tickets

Please note: There's no charge for entry and tickets aren't essential but they do guarantee you a seat.

Adult Free
Child Free

Available dates

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Baby changing
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

On the day

  • This is a seated event. The seats are 485 mm wide, 553 mm deep and the seat is 456 mm from the floor. Some seats with arms are available.

  • There is level access to the event. Temporary toilets will be available outside of the Cathedral for this event.

We recommend using public transport - use buses to the City Centre/Park Street. The nearest car park is College Street.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 1 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 1 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Bristol Cathedral

Standing at the heart of Bristol's vibrant city centre, Bristol Cathedral is one of England's great medieval churches. For almost 900 years it has been a living place of sanctuary, teaching, prayer and music. Events at Bristol Cathedral range from family-friendly Crafty Cathedral sessions to gin tasting and guided tours in the Norman Chapter House, through to large-scale light shows.

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