Welsh Proms Cymru - Schedule of Events
The 2016 Welsh Proms Cymru will take place 16 to 23 July 2016 at the national concert hall of Wales, St David's Hall, Cardiff. *The full schedule of events will be available here following our Spring 2016 media launch on April 19th.
In the meantime, retrospective information on the 2015 30th anniversary season of the Welsh Proms Cymru can be found below. To register for Welsh Proms Cymru 2016 email updates, click here
In the meantime, retrospective information on the 2015 30th anniversary season of the Welsh Proms Cymru can be found below. To register for Welsh Proms Cymru 2016 email updates, click here
Welsh Proms Cymru 2015 retrospective
Taking place from 18 to 25 July, the 2015 Welsh Proms included performances from the world renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, The Cory Band & Massed Male Choir, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as well as, of course, the inestimable, incomparable Last Night of the Welsh Proms. Soloists John Lill CBE, David Childs and Angharad Morgan & David Fortey all featured, together with the world premiere performances of new works by composers Paul Mealor and Johan De Meij.
Full details of our incredibly successful 2015 season events can be found below. Detailed information on the 2016 Welsh Proms Cymru will be available here from Spring 2016.
Taking place from 18 to 25 July, the 2015 Welsh Proms included performances from the world renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, The Cory Band & Massed Male Choir, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as well as, of course, the inestimable, incomparable Last Night of the Welsh Proms. Soloists John Lill CBE, David Childs and Angharad Morgan & David Fortey all featured, together with the world premiere performances of new works by composers Paul Mealor and Johan De Meij.
Full details of our incredibly successful 2015 season events can be found below. Detailed information on the 2016 Welsh Proms Cymru will be available here from Spring 2016.
Classical Extravaganza!
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Saturday July 18th 2015, 7:30pm
The Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Owain Arwel Hughes CBE Opening the 30th season of Welsh Proms, Owain Arwel Hughes conducts the world renowned Philharmonia Orchestra in some of the most dramatic music and most tender themes ever composed. From the ancient Egypt of Verdi's Aida to the outer space of John Williams' Star Wars, join us for an evening of evocative tales told in music by the world's greatest composers, all culminating in Tchaikovsky's epic 1812 overture! Rossini: Barber of Seville, Overture Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (Scene; Dance of the Swans; Waltz of the Flowers) Faure: Pavane Verdi: Aida, Grand March Khachaturian: Masquerade, Galop Massenet: Thaïs, Meditation Williams: Star Wars, Main Theme Wagner: Lohengrin, Prelude to Act III Grieg: Peer Gynt (Morning; Hall of the Mountain King) Sibelius: Finlandia Strauss: Thunder and Lightning Polka Elgar: Enigma Variations, Nimrod Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture Tickets: £7.50 - £30.50 |
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BSO: Masterpieces
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Tuesday July 21st 2015, 7:30pm
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Owain Arwel Hughes CBE Soloist: John Lill CBE, piano Renowned pianist John Lill joins Owain Arwel Hughes and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in a sumptuous programme of celebrated works by master composers Mendelssohn, Wagner, Rachmaninoff and Elgar. One of Britain’s best-loved pianists, Lill’s playing has been hailed as “fiercely passionate and romantic.” He returns to the Welsh Proms in one of the most romantic of all piano concertos, Rachmaninov’s Second, its themes suffused with tender longing. Hear this next to the drama of Wagner, the soufflé-lightness of Mendelssohn’s Scherzo, and Elgar’s masterful Enigma Variations. Wagner: Tannhauser, Overture Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Scherzo Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 Elgar: Enigma Variations Tickets: £7.50 - £30.50 |
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Brass & Voices
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Wednesday July 22nd 2015, 7:30pm
The Cory Band & Massed Male Choir Conductor: Owain Arwel Hughes CBE Can there be any sound more evocative of the spirit of Wales than a 200 voice male choir in the magic of Parry’s Myfanwy or the full-throated hwyl of Gounod's Soldiers' Chorus from Faust? Owain Arwel Hughes is joined by three of Wales’s finest choirs, and Wales & the world's number one brass band, the Cory Band, in a rousing evening of the great Welsh hymns, opera choruses and favourite classical works. Berlioz: Le Corsair, Overture Verdi: Nabucco, Va Pensiero (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) Hartsough: Gwahoddiad Humperdinck: Hansel & Gretel, Evening Prayer Coleman: The Rhythm of Life Rimsky-Korsakov: Dance of the Tumblers Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov, Coronation Scene Jones: Morte Christe Thomas: Llanfair Wagner: Lohengrin, Procession to the Minster Gounod: Faust, Soldier's Chorus Jones: Y Tangnefeddwyr Bizet: The Pearl Fishers, Duet - Au Fond Du Temple Saint Saint-Saens: Organ Symphony, Finale Parry: Myfanwy Charles: Llef Respighi: The Pines of Rome, March (Pines of the Appian Way) John Hughes: Cwm Rhondda Arwel Hughes: Tydi A Roddaist Tickets: £10 - £23 |
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A Night In Vienna
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Friday July 24th 2015, 7:30pm
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Owain Arwel Hughes CBE Soloists: Angharad Morgan, soprano & David Fortey, tenor Waltz the night away with Owain Arwel Hughes, The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the music of Strauss and Lehar, in an opulent evening celebrating the splendour and magnificence of the music of Vienna. Join us in a sparkling concert of waltzes, polkas and other favourites from Vienna’s Golden Age, when ballrooms across the city echoed to the strains of much loved favourites The Blue Danube, Gold & Silver Waltz and more. The evening will also include a few classic Strauss surprises, plus the sensuous and melodic charm of arias featuring soprano Angharad Morgan and tenor David Fortey. Strauss: Die Fledermaus, Overture Strauss: Blue Danube Waltz Lehar: Merry Widow, Vilia Strauss: Roses from the South Lehar: Land of Smiles, You Are My Heart's Delight Strauss: Tritsch Tratsch Polka Strauss: Annen Polka Lehar: Giuditta, On My Lips Every Kiss Is Like Wine Strauss: Emperor Waltz Lehar: Paganini, Girls Were Made to Love & Kiss Strauss: Champagne Polka Strauss: Bandit's Galop Lehar: Merry Widow, Love Unspoken Strauss: Furioso Polka Strauss: Radetsky March Tickets: £7.50 - £30.50 |
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Last Night of the Welsh Proms
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Saturday July 25th 2015, 7:30pm
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Owain Arwel Hughes CBE David Childs, euphonium One of the great dates in Cardiff’s annual concert diary - the Last Night of the Welsh Proms! A feast of beloved classics in an atmosphere of high spirits, all under the leadership of Owain Arwel Hughes, this year also featuring the technical brilliance and panache of international brass soloist David Childs. Bring your flags & streamers and be ready to join in the singing and celebrations that will bring this year’s landmark 30th season of Welsh Proms to a rousing conclusion. This special 30th anniversary Last Night will also feature the world premiere performances of two major new works by Military Wives Christmas Number One & Royal Wedding music composer Paul Mealor, and New York based Johan De Meij; plus all the usual fun, frolics & Last Night grandeur. An evening not to be missed! *Please note, early booking is advised for this event Tchaikovsky: Marche Slave Khatchaturian: Adagio (Spartacus) Leroy Anderson: The Typewriter De Meij: Concerto for Euphonium world premiere performance John Williams: Harry Potter Elgar: Pomp & Circumstance No 1 Mealor: Celtic Spirit, Overture world premiere performance Jenkins: Benedictus (from The Armed Man) Arban: Carnival of Venice Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee Wood: Fantasy On Welsh Songs Tickets: £7.50 - £30.50 |
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Orchestral Package
Booking seats for all 4 major Welsh Proms Cymru orchestral concerts above gave a saving of 5% on concert tickets. These savings will be retained in 2016.
2015 Packages were available from just £28.50 total for all four concerts, as follows:
2015 Packages were available from just £28.50 total for all four concerts, as follows:
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Seating Area
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Single seat
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All 4 major orchestral concerts
(with 5% reduction) |
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Platinum
(Prime Tier 1 seat plus glass of Pimms) |
£36.00
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*Limited availability - book early
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Tier 1, Stalls, Tier 2 & 8, Tier 11 (Front)
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£30.50
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£115.90
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Tier 11 (Middle), Tier 10 & 12 (Front)
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£27.50
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£104.50
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Tiers 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12 (Rear)
Outer Edge of Stalls |
£21.00
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£79.80
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Tiers 9 & 13 (Front)
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£17.00
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£64.60
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Tiers 9 & 13 (Rear)
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£11.50
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£43.70
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Tier 5
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£7.50
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£28.50
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Promenading
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£7.00
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*Last Night of the Welsh Proms only
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Additional Events
In addition to the main Welsh Proms events outlined above, a number of additional family, educational and wider interest events are also promoted by St David's Hall during the Welsh Proms week. Details of these performances for 2015 can be found below with further information also available via the St David's Hall website www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
Tiddly Prom
Saturday July 18-25th, 10:30am
Cherry Pie's Holiday Adventure
Richard Berry, Helen Woods & the Tiddly Prom Band
Tickets: £7.50
*No show Sunday July 19th
Cherry Pie's Holiday Adventure
Richard Berry, Helen Woods & the Tiddly Prom Band
Tickets: £7.50
*No show Sunday July 19th
Family Prom
Sunday July 19th, 3:00pm
Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra
with Wynne Evans
Conductor: Michael Bell
Tickets: £11.50 Adults; £7.50 under 16s
Family Prom Family Ticket (two adults & two children) £33
Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra
with Wynne Evans
Conductor: Michael Bell
Tickets: £11.50 Adults; £7.50 under 16s
Family Prom Family Ticket (two adults & two children) £33
Organ Prom
Monday July 20th, 1:00pm
Four Hands, Four Feet - In Space
Organ Duo: Jeffrey Howard & Robert Court
Tickets: £7
Four Hands, Four Feet - In Space
Organ Duo: Jeffrey Howard & Robert Court
Tickets: £7
Jazz Prom
Thursday July 23rd, 7:30pm
An Evening of Sinatra
Capital City Jazz Orchestra
Special Guest: Matt Ford
Tickets: £15:50
An Evening of Sinatra
Capital City Jazz Orchestra
Special Guest: Matt Ford
Tickets: £15:50
Tickets for all 2016 Welsh Proms events will be on sale from Spring 2016 from Welsh Proms venue St David's Hall on 029 2087 8444 or online via www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
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