Programme
Louis Spohr (1784-1859) Fantasie in C minor for solo harp, Op 35 André Caplet (1878-1925) Deux Divertissements (1924) 1 à la française 2 à l’espagnole Mily Alekseïevitch Balakirev (1837-1910) transcription from No 10 of A Farewell to St Petersburg by Glinka The Lark (Zhavoronok) (1864) Henriette Renié (1875-1956) (French harpist & composer) Ballade Fantastique (pour harpe seule) (1913) inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart |
Welsh harpist Gwenllian Llyr is quickly gaining international recognition for her energetic and charismatic performances. In July 2013, Gwenllian was a prize-winner at the USA International Harp Competition in Bloomington where she was highly praised for her musicianship and engaging performances. She has also won many prizes more locally, including the Blue Ribbon at the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol in Wales in 2012, and the First Prize of the UK Camac Harp Competition in 2010.
Gwenllian has had the pleasure of performing with a variety of artists in venues across the world, allowing her to share the rich sound that she is known for. She was invited to be guest soloist with Côrdydd as they took to the stage of Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in 2014, and she relished the opportunity to share the music of Welsh composers in this prestigious venue. As well as recent solo performances with the the Orchestra of St.John’s, the Swansea Bach Choir, the Royal Academy String Orchestra and the City of Cardiff Symphony Orchestra, Gwenllian has performed with renowned artists such as Rebecca Evans, Al Jarreau and Bryn Terfel. She was also delighted to be involved in the celebration of actor Richard Burton’s life in 2013, performing at the publication of his diaries in New York and at the unveiling of his Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. |
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Directions to
Leatherhead Methodist Church |
Two French Cathedral Organists
St John's School New Chapel 17 August 2016 Jacqueline Phillips
JS Bach Cello Suites 11 August 2016 |
Classical guitarists
graduates of the Royal Academy of Music Francisco Correa & David Massey duo concert 25 Aug 2016 |
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