British conductor James Hendry joined the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House from the start of the 2016/17 Season.
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Nominations for Rotary International Peace Award open
The Rotary International Peace Award, which recognises peace initiatives both in the UK and internationally, is now receiving entries from nominees until 30th April 2019. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, is encouraging all community members to submit details of local individuals or organisations responsible for the furtherance of peace, for the chance to gain international recognition.
Grosvenor Insurance helps local groups take to international stage
Chester-based and Wrexham-based Grosvenor Insurance Services has donated £5,000 to ensure a local community inclusion initiative can be performed at this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The festival’s Inclusion Project has been running for ten years, helping promote unity and diversity throughout North Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire. A diverse mix of local disability and community groups whose marginalized… Read more »
New Music Director calls for talented soloists
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has announced its 9th music director, Dr Edward-Rhys Harry to join the festival, which is set to take place from 1st – 7th July 2019. Edward is internationally renowned for his ability to inspire through the power of music and creative arts, and is now looking to encourage the next… Read more »
Llangollen Eisteddfod to celebrate St David’s Day with Special Ceremony
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is to host an international themed St David’s Day Event on Friday 1st March to raise money to help fund overseas competitors to the festival. Music Director of the festival, Dr Edward-Rhys Harry, said: “The Saint David’s Day event will help to raise vital funds for the bursary fund ensuring… Read more »
New search launched for singing stars of future
A “supremely talented soprano” has launched a search to find the world’s most talented young singers. According to Charlotte Hoather, 24, winning the prestigious Pendine International Voice of the Future competition at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod last year catapulted her career to a new level on the global stage. Entries are already flooding in… Read more »
Llanfest’s Double Bill of Sponsors
Two Wrexham businesses have been announced as sponsors for this year’s Llanfest, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod’s hugely popular finale festival on Sunday 7th July 2019. Wrexham-based housing developer, SG Estates, and Wrexham Lager are joint sponsors of Llanfest 2019, which has a star-studded line up this summer, including The Fratellis, The Coral, The Pigeon Detectives… Read more »
The Fratellis
Playful, punchy and purposefully relaxed, The Fratellis are back. Jon (vocals/guitar/piano), Barry (bass) and Mince Fratelli (drums) are roaring into their second decade with a fifth album that plays to their strengths while also pushing their sound in vivid new directions. Mantric Indian rock, anyone? A bit of sampledelic funkateering? In Your Own Sweet Time… Read more »
The Fratellis and The Coral to headline Llanfest 2019
Celebrated British rock bands, The Fratellis and The Coral have announced their double headline appearance at Llanfest, the finale party of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, on Sunday 7th July in Llangollen, North Wales. The influential band from the Wirral, The Coral, who recently released their critically acclaimed new album Move Through The Dawn will… Read more »
Royal Harpist next in line to star in International Eisteddfod’s 2019 Concert Series
To celebrate tickets going on sale to the general public today <Wednesday 12th December 9am>, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod announces Royal Harpist and Vice President, Catrin Finch, as the next addition to its star-studded evening concert line-up for 2019. Internationally renowned harpist and composer to H.R.H The Prince of Wales, the Vice President of the… Read more »
