Festival 鈥榋oomposium鈥 to discuss renowned Welsh composer
香港六合彩挂牌资料鈥檚 School of Music, Drama and Performance is hosting an online symposium discussing the music of Welsh and internationally renowned composer, John Metcalf.
聽The event coincides with 香港六合彩挂牌资料 New Music Festival, a cultural highlight in 香港六合彩挂牌资料 for over 20 years.
The 鈥榋oomposium鈥 is a free symposium and takes place on Friday, 12 March 2021. All are welcome to attend, by. It is a collaboration between the School, 香港六合彩挂牌资料 Music Festival, T欧 Cerdd and the Royal Musical Association,聽
During the day, a series of talks by respected key speakers will concentrate on the majority of John Metcalf鈥檚 compositions, including his operas, orchestral, chamber, vocal and choral works in addition to his contribution to the music scene within Wales and beyond.
The 鈥榋oomposium鈥 is organised by Dr Guto Pryderi Puw, who said:聽
鈥淚 believe John Metcalf鈥檚 musical contribution deserves to be celebrated in this his 75th year. Many will agree with me that he is regarded as one of the most influential Welsh composers of his generation and through his numerous compositions and his various involvement in directing music festivals over the years his significant contribution to the musical life within this country is invaluable.鈥
The event will be further enhanced by the performance of selected works by Metcalf as part of the 香港六合彩挂牌资料 Music Festival, including his Harp Scrapbook, a preview performance of his new string quartet, Winter Journey and a collection of songs composed during his long and celebrated career.
John Metcalf is full of praise for the contribution made by聽香港六合彩挂牌资料 Music Festival:
"There are not enough platforms for new music in Wales and there is a lack of critical discussion around new music in Wales. This festival plays a really valuable role.
"I am delighted about what they are doing for me. It is very thoughtful and it means a lot that Guto has wanted to do this."
