United Kingdom Raats, Pärt ,Tüür, Kortits: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Harry Traksmann (leader), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 22.5.2015 (PCG)
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John Taylor: Gentle Ruminations and Spontaneous Ease
United Kingdom Berlin, Wheeler, Ellington and Others: John Taylor (piano), Cardiff, Roysl Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 16.5.2015, (LJ).
Three World Premieres at the End of a Welsh Pier
Adams, Lunn, Pärt, Green, Kúrtag, Wallace, Ayres: Antoine Françoise and Robin Green (pianos), *David Childs (euphonium), *Patrick King (timpani). Penarth Pier Pavilion, Cardiff. 16.5. 2015 (PCG) John Adams (b.1947) – Hallelujah Junction (1998) Ben Lunn (b.1990) – The Horror and the Estasy (2014) world première Arvo Pärt (b.1935) – Hymn to a Great … Read more
Heartfelt Senegalese Kora Music plus an Amuse-Bouche of Welsh Song
United Kingdom Seckou Keita (kora), Gwyneth Glyn (guitar and voice), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 14. 5.2015 (LJ).
Diversity of Works at Atmospheres New Music Festival 2015
United Kingdom Alex Corlett, Ray Leung, Marianna Filippi, Amy Willock Nathan Jones and others: Various performers, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 125.2015 (PCG)
Angularities and Charm in a Fascinating Modern French Chamber Music Concert
United Kingdom Debussy, Ravel, Schmitt: Dragonfly Ensemble [Marcia Crayford (violin), Susie Mészáros (viola), Moray Welsh (cello), Sarah Newbold (flute), Katherine Thomas (harp)], Dora Stoutzker Concert Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. 8.5.2015.(GP)
Martinsson’s Attractive Garden of Devotion Receives UK Premiere
United Kingdom Sibelius, Martinsson, Haydn: Lisa Larsson (soprano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Olari Elts (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 9.5.2015 (SRT)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales Concludes Mini-Series with Magnificent Creation
United Kingdom Haydn, The Creation: Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Allan Clayton (tenor), Matthew Brook (bass-baritone), BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales, Stephen Layton (conductor), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 8.5.2015. (PCG)