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Singing with BBC National Chorus of Wales

Singing with BBC National Chorus of Wales

Posted on 28 June 2018 by Lauren Sourbutts

By Thomas Mottershead On the last day of February, I received an email from the Chorus Manager of the BBC National Chorus of Wales (BBC NCW), Osian Rowlands, asking me […]

City of Stars

City of Stars

Posted on 12 March 2018 by Lauren Sourbutts

City of Stars by Thomas Haslehurst (MA in Composition) Back in November 2017, a small group of PG students gathered in the Small Lecture Room to discuss an exciting opportunity, […]

Meet Dr Peter Leech, our new Chamber Choir conductor

Meet Dr Peter Leech, our new Chamber Choir conductor

Posted on 28 July 2016 by Jessica Kelly

“With the new academic year approaching I just thought I'd take the opportunity to introduce myself to everyone. Many of you will know me from my teaching in the School […]

Diolch, John

Diolch, John

Posted on 25 July 2016 by Jessica Kelly

  Our Chamber Choir, with conductor John Hugh Thomas, recently travelled to Germany for performances in Lübeck and Hamburg. John Hugh Thomas announced his retirement from the Choir earlier this year and this […]

On the road again

On the road again

Posted on 7 July 2016 by Jessica Kelly

Victoria Thomas, a soon-to-graduate BMus student, tells us about Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra's recent tour to Germany and Belgium... Tour members with conductor Mark Eager in Baden-Baden Bright and early […]

Cardiff University Operatic Society presents Patience

Cardiff University Operatic Society presents Patience

Posted on 2 March 2016 by Jessica Kelly

Kathryn Robson, a 3rd year BMus student and Patience director, tells us about this upcoming production... Whilst the beginning of March approaches, Cardiff University Operatic Society have been busy preparing […]

Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra heads off on tour

Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra heads off on tour

Posted on 13 June 2015 by Jessica Kelly

Undergraduate student Bronwen Maggs is about to head off to Germany with Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra. The Orchestra will be performing in a range of venues and Bronwen will be […]

Creating new music

Posted on 9 June 2015 by Jessica Kelly

2nd-year BMus student Lucy McPhee writes about her exciting year as a young composer... "As my second year at Cardiff draws to a close I can reflect on what has […]

Fringe Music Showcase wins Best Society Collaboration

Posted on 12 May 2015 by Jessica Kelly

Patrick Reardon-Morgan, President of the Music Society and a 3rd-year music student, on a recent awards success... "Triumph for seven of Cardiff’s music societies, who last Friday (8 May 2015) […]

Busy year for Cardiff University Wind Ensemble

Posted on 16 April 2015 by Jessica Kelly

Composer and conductor Martin Humphries studied here for his BMus and his MMus in Composition. He is currently undertaking PhD research in composition. He's also been conductor of the successful […]

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