A WARM WELCOME to BRISTOL MUSIC CLUB
76 St Paul’s Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP
This historic Club was founded in 1903, and moved to its present premises in St Paul’s Road in 1904. Its first President – a seriously impressive choice – was Joseph Joachim, the widely-acclaimed violinist who studied at Leipzig under Mendelssohn and was a friend of Brahms.
Concerts have almost always been given by Club members or their friends, unpaid (unusually for such a club), and have taken place continuously since the Club began, even during both World Wars. Members are entitled to attend concerts as part of their subscription, but visitors are also most welcome on payment of a very modest fee. The musical standard is high – many performers are professional or semi-professional; the atmosphere is friendly and informal. Players and listeners enjoy coming back once they have experienced it.
The concert hall is intimate and characterful. It seats 80, has two fine grand pianos, and is ideal for the appreciation of a wide range of chamber music calling for anything from a single artist to a small orchestra. There is a separate practice room, also with a grand piano and with an excellent library of music that members can borrow, and there is a green room for performers to use. There is a bar which serves wine and other interval drinks. There are full disabled facilities, including a generously-sized lift for access to the premises.
Concerts usually take place on alternate Tuesday evenings. (Click Here to see next concert) Regularly on Monday mornings the Music Club Strings meet to enjoy playing (and preparing for occasional informal concerts). Members can book private practice sessions, and the premises are available for limited private hire.