Sinfonia Cymru was formed by Musical Director Gareth Jones and creates a unique platform to launch young players into the music profession at the beginning of their career. Sinfonia Cymru website.Mid Wales Music Trust: One Small Step - T1781721719Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 moon landing mission by taking a journey through the Cosmos with charismatic music leader John Barber and the musicians of Sinfonia Cymru. Expect plenty of interaction as you explore some of the amazing music that has been inspired by our fascination with the moon, the planets and worlds as yet unknown. All schools will receive a Resource Pack including a song for everyone to join in with. | |
| 20 Mar 19 | Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852 listing details L0228056050 |
T0654114472Performer Sheku Kanneh-Mason. | |
| 9 Mar 19 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L1111038995 |
Lunchtime Concert - T01215553172Shake off the winter blues and get ready for spring with a concert of delightful music for oboe and piano. | |
| 6 Feb 19 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L1520024823 |
T2068926689Leading Welsh chamber orchestra Sinfonia Cymru presents an evening of music for string quartet, featuring works by three of the most popular composers of the genre... | |
| 11 Mar 17 | Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852 listing details L1858535520 |
The Freddie Mercury Project - T01067861772The Freddie Mercury Project: classic Queen songs reimagined for a 23-piece chamber orchestra. | |
| 12 Jun 16 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L0574967905 |
T02116892602Sinfonia Cymru is the national chamber orchestra of Wales. Founded by the renowned Welsh opera conductor Gareth Jones it performs programmes that are innovative, imaginative and stimulating. The programme features two of the greats of the concert repertoire: Mozart's Symphony No.41 ?Jupiter? is the last and greatest of his symphonies. This is paired with Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 played by the acclaimed young New Zealand born violinist Benjamin Baker. | |
| 20 Mar 16 | Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810 listing details L0747564679 |
Ben Baker - T462144000Beethoven Violin Concerto, Mozart Jupiter, Stravinsky Danse ConcertanteConductor Gareth Jones. | |
| 19 Mar 16 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L1778888795 |
T1523509520Sinfonia Cymru will perform a richly varied programme: from Beethoven's light-hearted Symphony No.8, written in 1812 when the composer was battling increasing deafness to Sibelius' Pelleas et Melisande, a nine-movement orchestral suite dating from 1905, and one of his most popular concert pieces. Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto, written in 1959 and performed by Laura van der Heijden, is widely considered to be one of the high points of the cello repertoire, up there with the very best cello concertos.Copland's QuietCitywas developed from music he had written for the unsuccessful play of the same name by Irwin Shaw.Conductor Gareth Jones. Performer Laura Van Der Heijden (cello). | |
| 29 Mar 15 | Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810 listing details L1388604843 |
T2047586701Sinfonia Cymru will be joined by acclaimed Welsh pianist Llyr Williams described by The Guardian as a performer with ?acute sensitivity' and ?penetrating insight'. Llyr will reunite with the orchestra for the first time in three years, presenting a double concerto programme and a career first. | |
| 23 Nov 14 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01993663684 |
T01376430288Internationally acclaimed harpist Catrin Finch and Sinfonia Cymru present a dance-flavoured programme under the baton of Ben Gernon, winner of the Nestle and Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award and current Dudamel Fellow of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. | |
| 8 Jun 14 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01701672885 |
Unbottoned - T515017289A new contemporary project by Sinfonia Cymru, Unbuttoned will offer a unique evening of interactive audio-visual experience and performance. Combining a live score performed by Sinfonia Cymru with environment responsive imagery and improvised electronic soundscapes, the theatre space will be transformed into an immersive playground for the senses. In collaboration with Tom Raybould, Arc Vertiac, Roughcollie & Chameleonic Design. Supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation. | |
| 6 Sep 13 | Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff :: V827 listing details L1922443368 |
T251006380This July, Sinfonia Cymru musicians present their own Classic Conversation in collaboration with conductor, Gareth Jones. Featuring new work by young composer Mark David Boden. | |
| 5 Jul 13 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L209797687 |
Tour de Force - T833181855Conductor Gareth Jones. | |
| 17 Jun 12 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L1303972822 |
T0854775538Conductor Paul Watkins. Performer Steffan Morris (cello). | |
| 22 Apr 12 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L1176959585 |
T0931774435Sinfonia Cymru's March 2012 Celebration of Strings Tour features a wonderful array of music for strings, from Mozart's light-hearted Divertimento to Tchaikovsky's brilliantly colourful Serenade for Strings. The programme also features Welsh born composer William Mathias' Divertimento for Strings. Mathias is one of Wales' most famous composers, whose music is played all over the world. Sinfonia Cymru welcomes to the stage David Adams, Leader of the orchestra of Welsh National Opera, who will direct the orchestra's outstanding musicians in their joyful celebration of music for strings. | |
| 4 Mar 12 | Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810 listing details L1514737164 |
T01062773464Sinfonia Cymru celebrates its long standing association with International, Welsh pianist Llyr Williams in a concert filled with sublime orchestral music perfect for an autumnal evening! | |
| 30 Oct 11 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L863213859 |
T0920799338Performer Philip Higham. Conductor Gareth Jones. | |
| 17 Jul 11 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L1833967625 |
Open Rehearsal - T01453614898 | |
| 12 Jul 11 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L1242480929 |
Sinfonia Cymru with Catrin Finch & Gareth Jones - T1622371635Sinfonia Cymru is joined by International and renowned Welsh Harpist Catrin Finch for a beautifully balanced programme of contemporary and classical music for the harp and full orchestra. Encompassing Hungarian gypsy influences through Bartok’s work, a brand new piece based on the ancient Welsh manuscript Mabinogion, Handel’s classic harp concerto and Schubert’s dramatic and lyrical third symphony, there is something for everyone. | |
| 8 Apr 11 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L0180894918 |
T1041510333This concert will herald the beginning of Sinfonia Cymru’s second year of residency at The Riverfront. The programme is typical in appeal and includes Stravinsky’s Concerto in D for string orchestra, Bach’s beautifully melodious Concerto for violin and oboe and will finish off with Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony described by Sir Charles Grove as "the greatest orchestral work of the world which preceded the French Revolution".Conductor Michael Francis. Performer Katie Bennington (oboe). Performer Rhys Watkins (violin). | |
| 10 Oct 10 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01574756308 |
T404247149Sinfonia Cymru concludes a wonderful first year of residency at The Riverfront with a chance to show off. Ravel’s exuberant orchestral suite, Le Tombeau de Couperin, gives the woodwind section an occasion to shine while the strings get their turn in Tippett’s ‘Little Music’. Sinfonia Cymru started its residency at The Riverfront with a First Wednesday recital performed by William Stafford, a truly outstanding young clarinettist and member of Sinfonia Cymru. The orchestra will welcome William back to the stage for a performance of Mozart’s ever popular clarinet concerto which, along with Beethoven’s hard hitting first symphony, will create a wonderful night of music making not to be missed by any music lover. | |
| 18 Jun 10 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L0646141028 |
& Rebecca Evans - T01396258228Conductor Gareth Jones. | |
| 8 Mar 10 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L0866224809 |
T0649416395What better way to start Sinfonia Cymru’s 2009/10 season than with Mozart’s Symphony No. 39, a work full of autumnal warmth, drama, humour and contrapuntal wizadry. Following this, the orchestra will be joined by stunning, young violinist Jiafeng Chen for a performance of ‘Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5.’ The second half of this concert will contrast beautifully as a celebration of some of the most remarkable, folk-influenced classical music ever written with Copland's masterpiece, Appalachian Spring.Conductor Gareth Jones. Performer Jiafeng Chen. | |
| 25 Oct 09 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01873327484 |
Open Rehearsal - T932319483 | |
| 16 Oct 09 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L2115492642 |
T151229353Sinfonia Cymru concludes its National Tour with a stunning programme of Mozart, Chopin and Mendelssohn. Fresh from his US recital debut at Carnegie Hall, Pianist Llyr Williams joins the Orchestra to perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor. Llyr Williams is in high demand as a soloist, performing with many of the UK’s leading Orchestras and appearing in music festivals worldwide. Sinfonia Cymru continue to produce world class performances, striving to bring Classical Music to all areas of Wales. | |
| 7 Sep 09 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01571581112 |
Gala Concert - T1526266341 | |
| 19 Apr 09 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L01282321420 |
T01727548493Performer Huw Morgan (trumpet). | |
| 25 Jan 09 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01022643270 |
T0576529635Performer Jiafeng Chen. | |
| 2 Nov 08 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L0873728756 |
T020014564Performer Keith Slade (clarinet). Performer Sarah Nixon (bassoon). Conductor Gareth Jones. | |
| 14 Oct 07 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L083446169 |
T974223340Performer Llyr Williams. | |
| 9 Sep 07 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L0392364681 |
10th Anniversary Gala Concert - T1882254691Performer Bryn Terfel. | |
| 22 Apr 06 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L1514934826 |
Annual Gala Concert - T741651488Conductor Gareth Jones. Performer Dennis O'Neill (tenor). Performer Chloe Hanslip (violin). | |
| 1 May 05 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L785964795 |
T01003157039Conductor Gareth Jones. Performer Jean-Philippe Collard (piano). Music Rossini (William Tell Overtyure). Music Saint-Saens (Piano Concerto No 2). Music Beethoven (Symphony No 7). | |
| 12 Jul 03 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L184066832 |
T1794883878Conductor Gareth Jones. Performer David Pyatt (horn). Performer David McClenaghan (horn). Performer Angus West (horn). Performer Jonathan Lipton (horn). Music Schumann (Conzertstuck for four hours and orchestra). Music Mahler (Symphony No 5). | |
| 22 Apr 03 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L01874788296 |
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| 4 Mar 18 | Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810 listing details L0570689641 |
| 10 Feb 18 | Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen :: V1274041426 listing details L239974830 |
| 13 Dec 13 | Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff :: V827 listing details L1261534492 |
| 16 Nov 13 | Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff :: V827 listing details L1370359143 |
| 11 Jan 08 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01332391775 |
| 18 Apr 04 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L1469926490 |
