Sinfonia Cymru: Towards a Staged Concert at the Bristol Proms

All the pictures from the spectacular Sinfonia Cymru show at the Bristol Proms, in which Old Vic director Tom Morris collaborated on the visuals, constructing something 'Towards a Staged Concert'.

1. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

"Imagine you've got a person, who's like a bassoon..." So begins the Bristol Proms concert from Sinfonia Cymru, as they reimagine music from Bach's Art of Fugue. Photo: Andy Squire
2. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

Experimenting with Bach may be frowned upon, director Tom Morris explained at the beginning of the concert, but the original music still remains as it was once the concert is over. And we will have learned something by experimenting. At least, that's the theory. Photo: Andy Squire
3. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

Fresh from their flashmob at Carluccio's in the centre of Bristol, the performers play Contrapunctus 1 at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
4. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

The audience were encouraged to close their eyes as they listen to the music, and then listen once more with their eyes open to see the difference. Photo: Andy Squire
5. Tom Morris reads from Romeo and Juliet

Tom Morris reads a passage from Romeo and Juliet, explaining how the words take on a new significance when there is an audience present. Photo: Andy Squire
6. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

The audience explore the different contrapuntal voices of Bach's music, as the four parts exist in conversation with one another. Photo: Andy Squire
7. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

The performers and audience sat on the stage for the concert, bringing an intimate feel to the small space. Photo: Andy Squire
8. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

The performers improvise in the key of F at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
9. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

There's nothing quite like ripping Bach apart - before building it back up again. The audience get the chance to listen to the individual parts and explore the personality within the music. Photo: Andy Squire