大象传媒

Live from St David's Hall, Cardiff

Presented by Nicola Heywood Thomas

Grace Williams (1906-77) was one of the most important figures in Welsh twentieth century music, and her large-scale Missa Cambrensis is her most significant work, yet it was only heard once, in 1971. The premiere proved problematic, and the composer never sought another performance, despite it being held in high regard amongst classical music fans in Wales. To celebrate St. David's Day, it once again takes centre stage with the 大象传媒 National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, with a starry cast of soloists conducted by Tecwyn Evans. Over an hour long, it mixes the text of the Latin mass with interludes in Welsh, adding a distinctive flavour to her colourful musical language. Exciting young Welsh trumpeter Huw Morgan is the soloist in her Trumpet Concerto, and her Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes is a joyous medley of traditional melodies.

Grace Williams: Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
Grace Williams: Trumpet Concerto

8.10pm:
Interval music: Nicola Heywood Thomas explores Grace Williams's association with other composers, including the Hymn to St. Cecilia by Benjamin Britten

8.30pm:
Grace Williams: Missa Cambrensis

Huw Morgan (trumpet)
Fflur Wyn (soprano)
Catherine Wyn Rogers (contralto)
Andrew Rees (tenor)
Jason Howard (bass)
Dr. Rowan Williams (narrator)
Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion (children's chorus)
大象传媒 National Chorus of Wales
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Tecwyn Evans (conductor).