Music lovers in Bangor will be in for a special treat as Pontio prepares to host a one-off concert on 3 April featuring musicians from Ensemble Cymru and guest stars from the BBC National Chorus of Wales – including the Anglesey-born soprano, Llio Evans. As part of Pontio’s Music At Bangor series, Bangor University and… Continue reading Local singing star helps Ensemble find its voice
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Pedr a’r Blaidd (Peter and the Wolf)
The National Tour 2014 This spring, Ensemble Cymru’s 30-piece orchestra brought this much loved children’s classic to life live on stage. For the very first time the story of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf was told in Welsh, narrated by Rhys Ifans. A series of Pedr and Dona promo image small beautiful screen images, created… Continue reading Pedr a’r Blaidd (Peter and the Wolf)
“Pob Lwc” to Ensemble Cymru Chairman
This week, Ensemble Cymru Chairman Adrian Barsby of Barsby Associates, has turned off his mobile phone, switched on his ‘out of office’ and said goodbye to the ‘outside world’ for a while!
A year and a half at Ensemble Cymru
I can’t believe a year and a half has gone by since I first started working for the fabulous Ensemble Cymru as their Development Officer from my office in Cardiff. It’s been a very exciting time and I’ve loved working with such a lovely and talented bunch of people, particularly as I’m a very rusty… Continue reading A year and a half at Ensemble Cymru
The Big Music Challenge: Ensemble Cymru’s Big Give 2012 Campaign
Ensemble Cymru – Bangor University’s and Venue Cymru’s resident ensemble – needs your help to complete The Big Music Challenge, which aims to raise money to help Ensemble Cymru share its passion for chamber music with communities across North Wales in exciting and innovative ways. Taking place between 6th and 19th December 2012, The Big… Continue reading The Big Music Challenge: Ensemble Cymru’s Big Give 2012 Campaign
The Reed Trio
The Reed Trio The Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon ensemble is often referred to as Trio d’Anche or Reed Trio. As the name suggests each instrument uses the reed to make a sound. The combination of instruments came to the fore in the 20th century thanks mainly to our French colleagues and composers including Milhaud, Francaix,… Continue reading The Reed Trio
