Meet the composers who are being featured in the ‘Composers Spotlight’ prelude concerts during Ensemble Cymru’s May tour. Scroll down for video interviews with composers Gareth Churchill, Rhian Samuel and Guto Pryderi Puw.
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Gareth Glyn talks new music ahead of Ensemble Cymru tour
Anglesey composer, Gareth Glyn, has written a new piece chamber music especially for Ensemble Cymru. The new composition, ‘To the Four Winds’ will be performed for the first time during Ensemble Cymru’s May tour, see full list of our dates here. Here’s Gareth Glyn talking to Ensemble Cymru’s Artistic Director, Peryn Clement-Evans, about the new… Continue reading Gareth Glyn talks new music ahead of Ensemble Cymru tour
Ensemble Cymru embark on most ambitious chamber music tour to date this May
To close their Anniversary Season, Wales’s leading chamber music ensemble, Ensemble Cymru, is embarking on its most ambitious concert tour to date featuring nine top flight musicians and music from Handel to Debussy, as well as a brand new commission by Welsh composer, Gareth Glyn.
Shining a light on living composers in Wales
Ensemble Cymru and Composers of Wales have joined forces to shine a spotlight on the work of three Welsh composers this spring. Three composers have been chosen to have their music showcased in special pre-concert events during Ensemble Cymru’s national tour this May.
Introducing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin’…
As we get ready to join the superb Mid Wales Opera in their touring production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin this Spring, MWO’s Music Director Jonathan Lyness shares his thoughts on Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin as a piece, and his experiences of the work as a conductor. Jon introduces Tchaikovsky’s “beguiling, sensuous, beautiful and hypnotic” opera in his… Continue reading Introducing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin’…
BBC Radio Cymru’s Tudur Owen to face Ensemble Cymru’s ‘Chamber Music Challenge’
As part of a special programme for Radio Cymru, comedian and presenter, Tudur Owen, will face one of the biggest challenges of his career when he joins six professional Ensemble Cymru musicians for a one-off live performance at Pontio Bangor, on 12 November.
Ensemble Cymru marks 15 year anniversary with 11 date national tour
Wales’ leading chamber music ensemble, Ensemble Cymru, will mark its 15 year anniversary with an 11 date national tour across Wales this November with specially extended concerts which celebrate hidden gems from the chamber music repertoire.
Save with our Early Bird ticket offer – on sale NOW!
Our Early Bird tickets are flying out, swoop up yours before it’s too late! It’s so simple to take advantage of this value for money offer. Simply contact the box office at your chosen venue listed below, before October 13th 2017, and purchase your ticket for an Ensemble Cymru concert this November at the discounted… Continue reading Save with our Early Bird ticket offer – on sale NOW!
The New Season Brochure Has Landed!
We’re delighted to announce that the Ensemble Cymru New Season Brochure has arrived!
