South African composer based in the UK. Reader in composition and director of Contemporary Music Group at Cardiff University.
Joined March 2012
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'A disc that constantly surprises and is delivered in absorbing, authoritative performances'
🌟THE STRAD RECOMMENDS🌟 New albums by Rachel Podger, the Signum Quartett, and Darragh Morgan 🎻 thestrad.com/reviews
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Promenade Concert Sunday 22nd June 3pm
Like a musical taster menu, take a stroll around Penarth, the garden-by-the-sea and stop in on 3 short concerts, Piano on the Pier, Bach at Turner House and brass ensemble at Windsor Gardens Bandstand. penarthchambermusicfestival.…
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Sunday 22nd June 11am Flat Holm Island Discs Penarth Pier Pavilion. Get to know Ryan Bancroft, principal conductor of @BBCNOW through his favourite pieces of chamber music played live. In an interview with David Adams, learn what inspires him and what music he loves best.
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We are delighted to announce the 4 composers chosen to be part of the 2025 Penarth Chamber Music Festival Composers Workshop
Archie John
Phi Yaan-Zak
Thomas Hooper
Cole Butler
We’re looking forward to playing your pieces and hearing @RobFokkens work with you.
19 June 12pm
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Opportunity for composers! Call for submissions for violin/cello duos. We can’t wait to explore your creations. @RobFokkens @DavidAdviolin @AliceNeary @cardiffuni @bangor_staff @RWCMD @WelshNatOpera @BBCNOW
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Just 7 weeks to go until the 2025 Penarth Chamber Music Festival! 19th - 22nd June. An amazing array of musicians coming to play in our beautiful town: @RebeccaEvansSop, @MMilwidskyVln , @DonaldGrant, @AliceNeary @RobFokkens @robertplane, @fergusmccreadie penarthchambermusicfestival.…
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Tomorrow, WNO Youth Opera takes to the stage for just two performances of Panig! Attack!! This heart-warming story tells of the importance of finding connection, hope and, above all, friendship.
#WNOyouthopera
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PCMF Fundraiser Concerts this Sunday 9th March 11am & 3pm including the fab Schulhoff Duo played here by Alice & David during lockdown. Tickets £15 &free for 8-25 yr olds penarthchambermusicfestival.… @AliceNeary @DavidAdviolin @RWCMD @WelshNatOpera
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Three singles & an album all released on the FHR label today!
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16 days to go! Free tickets for 8-25 yr olds - Tickets from penarthchambermusicfestival.… @lucygould9 @AliceNeary @DavidAdviolin
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Calling young composers aged 11-18 interested in writing for string quartet. The deadline for entries to the Carducci Young Composers Competition 2025 is Sunday 23 February. Contact [email protected] for an application form. @GlosAcadMusic @glos_music @DCSMusic @RWCMD
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Festival Fundraiser Concerts
March 9th 11am & 3pm
Penarth Pier Pavilion
Haydn Quartet op 77 no 1,
Schulhoff Duo, Clarke Lullaby
Shostakovich Quartet no 8
@DavidAdviolin @lucygould9 violin
@IzzyAda13352906 Viola
@AliceNeary Cello
£15 & free for 8-25 yrs
penarthchambermusicfestival.…
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If you are joining us for our screening @cardiffunimusic at 6pm tonight, stay for a post-screening discussion and Q&A with librettist Mkhululi Mabija, director Ben Davis and composer @RobFokkens .
@cardiffuni @ComposersEd
Photo by Kirsten McTernan
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In addition to all the lovely audience feedback we've had, press responses have been no less positive. Rian Evans, reviewing Opera'r Ddraig's film for Opera magazine in May 2021, said:
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There's still time to join us for our Open Day on Saturday 19 October. We can't wait to welcome you to @cardiffunimusic 11AM Studying Music at Cardiff University, 12.15PM Careers in Music 2PM The Joint Honours experience. Tours of our facilities available throughout the day.
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Tuesday 22 October, 18:00 ticketsource.co.uk/cardiffmu…
@ThembaMvula @ComposersEd
2/2
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Audience feedback from Theatr Clwyd, Mold was wonderful:
very emotive..I connected with it immediately
a very rewarding evening
An enjoyable event...impressive performance. Thank you!
Don't miss the opportunity to see
@OperarDdraig's film of Bhekizizwe
@cardiffunimusic 1/2
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FILM SCREENING
A great opportunity in Cardiff to see @OperarDdraig's Ddraig's 2021 film of Bhekizizwe starring @ThembaMvula on Tuesday 22.10, 6pm @cardiffunimusic
presented as part of Cardiff University's Black History Month celebrations.
Link for free tickets in tweet below:
