Ensemble MidtVest (15 May)
Tuesday 15 May, 1pm
St David's Hall, Cardiff
| Composer | Piece | Duration | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Metcalf | Not the Stillness | 8' | |
| Per Nørgård | Babette’s Feast | 20' | |
| Matthew Jones | Wind Quintet UK Premiere |
18' |
Denmark’s Ensemble MidtVest brings together 10 musicians from across the globe – all acclaimed soloists in their own right. Together they delight audiences with music-making of the highest order. We’re thrilled to welcome them back to the festival with a versatile and vibrant lunchtime programme including Per Nørgård’s intimate and touching soundtrack to the Oscar-winning film of the same name.
12 noon: Pre-Concert Talk, St Asaph Room, St David’s Hall
Matthew Jones in Conversation
2.30pm: Post Concert Talk, Level 3, St David’s Hall
An illustrated talk by John Metcalf with powerpoint presentation and musical examples from John’s Six Palindromes performed by Ensemble MidtVest