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We are a charity based in Cwmdu, Crickhowell, Mid-Wales. Our aims include: - the advancement of the arts, in particular the art of music, in Cwmdu and the surrounding area, by providing concerts and exhibitions Also on Mastodon: @[email protected]
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One of the pieces Nantwen Ensemble are performing in our March 8th concert is “Plan and Elevation” by Caroline Shaw–American composer, violinist and singer. She was the youngest Pulitzer Prize winner and has two Grammys. (Image: Steven Pisano. CC Attribution 2.0 Generic.)

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Such a shame that RaMell Ross’ (Director) “Nickel Boys” film didn’t win anything at the Oscars. (Nom: Best Picture). The music/soundtrack was also remarkable. On at the Borderllines Film Festival, and also if you’re (un)fortunate to have it Amazon Prime. www.courtyard.org.uk/events/nicke...

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Check out the schedule of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales on their website… www.bbc.co.uk/bbcnow/event...

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One of the pieces Nantwen Ensemble are performing in our March 8th concert is John Metcalf’s String Quintet, Songs without Words— commissioned by Nantwen in 2023. John Metcalf founded the Vale of Glamorgan Festival and was its Artistic Director for many years. johnmetcalf.co.uk

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Friends of Cwmdu Music is looking for two people to join its friendly team. buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/a...

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Well, next Friday (21st Feb) is the start of a new series of “Add to Playlist” with guests Julian Joseph and violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain. If you know this series with presenters Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe try not to get too excited. If not, here’s a previous episode www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Jenni Murray’s ‘Women Composers’—a new series. Episode 1: Why women, why now? “Jenni is joined by Master of the King's Music Errollyn Wallen*, to look at some of the historical reasons why women's voices have often not been heard” www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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You can download an A4 poster for our next concert with Nantwen Ensemble on March 8th. If you’d like to print and display one. info.cwmdumusic.org/files/next-c...

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Our recent newsletter about our Saturday March 8th concert 7:30 pm in Cwmdu from Nantwen Ensemble. buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/a...

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A short piece in our Sat, March 8th concert is Verses, by the Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds. This is the introductory piece from his award-winning 2015 album, The Chopin Project. Ólafur is also the custodian of Radio 3’s Ultimate Calm series…https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001cvck

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We have an Artist-in-residence at our next concert on Saturday March 8th—Helen of InSpired pottery. buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/a...

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Tickets are now available info.cwmdumusic.org/Tickets for our Saturday 8th March, 7:30pm Nantwen Ensemble concert at St Michael & All Angels. Programme—Schubert String Quintet in C Major, D. 956, completed in 1828, String Quintet by Welsh composer John Metcalf and Verses by Ólafur Arnalds.

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Our first newsletter of 2025 is now out.

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Midwinter tidy– anticipation of frost. Kindness is the Way. (We've now deleted our X/Twitter account)

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…and finally the Gwent Chamber Orchestra in rehearsal from 2017. Their yearly visit to Cwmdu is a treat.

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…also the performers from our May concert in 2018 in rehearsal—percussion ensemble Quartet 19. One of our fine annual concerts from Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama students and graduates.

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While archiving our X/Twitter account (started in 2015 and shortly to be deleted) a couple of images from the past brought back memories… March 2018-the postponing of a Zoltan Ensemble concert owing to the road outside the venue looking like this…

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Last night's performance by Cwmdu Pub Choir was just fabulous. In previous years it's taken place in the pub, but this year needed the extra space of St Michael & All Angels church. There were works from Welsh and Wales-associated composers, carols and songs with some great audience participation.

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Tonight, 17th December, 7pm there will be a Cwmdu Pub Choir Christmas Carols concert at St. Michael and All Angels church, Cwmdu NP8 1RW. (Parking available at the Village Hall.)

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We've sent out a newsletter including more details of our March 2025 concert and a pre-Christmas Carol Choir event. https://buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/archive/friends-of-cwmdu-music-our-first-2025-concert/

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(A little trial of our new ability to post across all our social media accounts simultaneously.) Our friends at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama have an upcoming events list at: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/whats-on/our-events

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Our latest newsletter, with announcement of our next concert in 2025 and our yearly prize draw. buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/a...

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We have a change in keyboardist alongside Claire Victoria Roberts in our concert on Sunday. Vastly experienced multi-instrumentalist Dave Cottle will be performing–he has his own Big Band ‘The Power of Gower’ 18-piece powerhouse jazz ensemble and will be known to all on the Wales jazz scene.

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Our last concert of the year this coming Sunday 27th, 3pm Cwmdu NP8 1RW. buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/a...

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Among the performers in our concert next Sunday (27th) is Jacob Savage. He studied composition at Leeds College of Music (now Leeds Conservatoire), who most recently appointed him as a lecturer and Musical Director on the Musical Theatre Degree Course. info.cwmdumusic.org/Tickets

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Among the performers in our concert next Sunday (27th) is Treske Quartet—Oli Baily & Mollie Wrafter (violins), Abigail Hammett (viola), Robert Wheatley (cello) is an emerging ensemble based in Manchester, UK. Jazz from Claire Roberts, Treske Quartet-tickets (info.cwmdumusic.org/Tickets.html)

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On Sunday 27 October at 3pm, the final concert of our 2024 season features award-winning Welsh artist Claire Victoria Roberts, and blends folk and jazz traditions, in a set that went down a storm at the Manchester jazz festival this year. Tickets available from: info.cwmdumusic.org/Tickets

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Our next concert Sun 27th October, 3pm at St Michael and All Angels Church, Cwmdu In our next few posts let’s introduce the performers: Claire Victoria Roberts A Welsh-born artist Claire is a composer, vocalist and violinist, and collaborates with musicians from classical, folk and jazz spheres.

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We have a bonus concert on Sunday 27th October at 3pm—Claire Victoria Roberts and Treske Quartet with Jacob Savage (keyboards). buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/a...

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A reminder about our Gwent Chamber Orchestra concert next Saturday (28th) in our newsletter. buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/a...

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Our latest newsletter with details of our Sept concert. buttondown.com/cwmdumusic/a...

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Our next concert is the annual highly-anticipated visit from the Gwent Chamber Orchestra, on Saturday, 28th September 7:30pm at St. Michael & All Angels, Cwmdu. Tickets available online now: info.cwmdumusic.org/Tickets.html

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Just over a week until our next concert with The Bute Wind Quintet. More information info.cwmdumusic.org/tags/next.html

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It’s Saturday! (Your time zone may vary!) With our local literature festival gearing up for its next annual appearance, here’s a performance they highlighted from a previous year. “This life is brighter for everything you gave it” | Alex Wharton youtu.be/lt85w5j0n0I

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Our next concert is from students/graduates of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama ‘The Bute Wind Quintet’ info.cwmdumusic.org/tags/next.html

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