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| One of Sinfonia Cymru’s Cymuned Sessions |
Sinfonia Cymru is a collective of dynamic professional musicians all aged under 30 committed to taking music across the length and breadth of Wales. Whilst the do perform regularly at some of Wales’ most popular arts venues, including Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (Cardiff), The Riverfront (Newport) and Theatr Clwyd (Mold). They also want to perform in smaller communities and these events include the annual free ‘Cymuned’ tour, which visits museums, pubs, miners’ institutes and village halls across Wales.
Later this month, the ensemble is joined by Colombian soprano Julieth Lozano Rolong [whom we heard earlier this year in one of Opera Rara’s Salon Concerts, see my review] for Latin American Song, a journey through Latin America from the lush lyricism of María Grever to the rhythmic brilliance of Esther Forero, with each song written by a female composer, with events in Rhosygilwen, Mold and Cardiff. (24 April – 2 May) Then there are two opportunities to hear Tour de France, the ensemble’s celebration of French music with piece by Lili Boulanger, Jean Françaix and Saint-Saëns in Newport and Barry. (6 & 7 May).
On a somewhat different scale, Sinfonia Cymru’s Cymuned Sessions will be taking music to the heart of the community. [cymuned is Welsh for community]. They will be bringing live music to local areas, presenting free hour-long concerts. These family-friendly concerts take place in all sorts of venues across Wales: village halls, care homes, fruit and veg shops, cafés, rugby clubs and more.
First off is a trio of flute, harp and cello travelling to Chepstow, Maesteg, Risca, Cemmaes and Neuadd Llan Ffestiniog Hall from 6 to 17 May, then later in May and June there will be two further ensembles touring to venues including Solva, Narbeth, Tre’ddol, Wrexham Pontyberem and Pentredŵr. All events are free but it is wise to book.
Full details from the Sinfonia Cymru website.
%20Show%20artwork%20-%20Windrush%20Suite%20&%20Echo%20in%20the%20Bones.jpg?w=160&resize=160,160&ssl=1 "An evening of connection, reflection, & celebration: Renell Shaw's The Windrush Suite at Kings Place")
