Classical Music

Aberystwyth’s own symphony orchestra Philomusica of Aberystwyth performs David de Lloyd’s forgotten masterpiece of the 1930s, Tir na N’og (The Land of Eternal Youth), alongside members of Sinfonia Cymru, Côr ABC and leading Welsh soloists Rhian Lois and Trystan Llŷr […]

Octet, Nonet, Dectet and bigger – this is chamber music supersized. Sinfonia Cymru’s leader, Haim Choi, steps into the spotlight to direct a thrilling programme bursting with joy, spontaneity, and electric energy.  At the heart of the concert is Mendelssohn’s […]

Musicfest is delighted to welcome our exceptional piano soloist Raphael James. Raphael comes from Cardigan and is studying at the Guildhall School of Music in London with Gareth Owen.  Programme: J.S. Bach – Prelude and Fugue in A-flat major, BWV 886 […]

Welcome back to Musicfest! Praised for their “immaculate precision and spirit” (The Strad) and “cultured tone” (Arts Desk), the Solem Quartet has established itself as one of the most innovative and adventurous quartets of its generation. They enjoy a busy […]

As part of our Young Artist Series we are pleased to welcome Oliver Pearce Oliver, aged 16 is from Old Colwyn, Conwy. Oliver studies cello with Nick Trygstad at JRNCM, where he is principal cellist of the symphony orchestra. He […]

As part of Musicfest’s encouragement of young talent our Lunch time concerts on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday give our audiences the chance  to experience music through fresh interpretations. Today we are fortunate to have  the Finnish violinist Knuut Nissinen who […]

A concert including some of the best loved works on the theme of childhood and by contrast Shostakovitch’Piano Trio op67 speaking to us of childhood in the Soviet Union. Schumann: Märchenbilden  Matthew Jones and Oliver Cuttris: Ravel: Mother Goose    […]

Welsh pianist Llŷr Williams is widely admired for his profound musical intelligence and for the expressive and communicative nature of his interpretations. His programme today has been curated using the theme of childhood. Programme: Debussy – Children’s Corner Chopin – Berceuse, […]