For Debussy and Schumann, childhood was a time of magical stories and wonders from beyond the imagination. It’s a wonderful starting point for this recital from one of France’s most dazzling musical imaginations. Everything that Jean-Efflam Bavouzet touches simply comes alive, and whether it’s Debussy’s glittering musical pictures or the psychedelic visions of Stockhausen, this is a concert to dream to.

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Steinway International Piano Series: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

Bute Park

Violinist and RWCMD graduate David Grubb (Novo Amor, Lowswimmer) invites you to step into the sonic world of Circadia, a dream fuelled journey through the human subconscious charting a typical sleep cycle. Moving through the sleep phases, we encounter strange phenomena such as exploding head syndrome, somnambulism, and lucid dreaming, all via a genre-hopping six piece ensemble of violin, clarinet, keys, guitar, bass and drums.

David Grubb: Circadia

The GWC, renowned for their rich, full sound and 10-time UK championship pedigree, joins forces with the Newfangled Four, world-class barbershop quartet known for their dazzling harmonies and quirky comedic flair.

The Newfangled Four won the International Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest in 2013, and most recently finished 6th place in the world in 2023, and are acclaimed for their fine singing and showmanship.

THE Show: The Great Western Chorus Meets The Newfangled Four!

Clwb Ifor Bach presents Irish singer and multi-instrumentalist John Francis Flynn. Traversing the worlds of traditional and contemporary folk music, he masterfully unpicks original songs and rearranges them with an emotional force. The unconventional use of instruments and jagged arrangements gives his music a magnetism, drawing you into its curious orbit of experimental folk.

Clwb Ifor Bach Presents John Francis Flynn

Massed choral forces from the College come together with actors and Musical Theatre singers for a very special concert to honour former RWCMD President and Chair Laureate David Rowe-Beddoe, who died last year. Featuring works that draw from opera, musicals, film and the stage to celebrate William Shakespeare, this lunchtime event will pay an uplifting tribute to David, his love of music and drama, the College and his lasting contribution to the performing arts in Wales

A Concert to Remember Lord Rowe-Beddoe

When the young Berlioz set his love life to music he didn’t hold back, and his explosive Symphonie Fantastique can still set your head spinning. It’s a roof-raising climax to a concert that begins with a musical tour of modern Wales – from John Hardy’s atmospheric landscapes to a spirited concerto by the one and only Sir Karl Jenkins.

Royal Welsh College Symphony Orchestra: Fantastique

Inspired by the international sensations that are "Septura Brass" and "Mnozil Brass", and the far-reaching global reach of both of these ground-breaking brass septets, the RWCMD Brass Ensemble invites you to pack your bags and join us on a “World Tour” that celebrates the virtuosity and inspiration of both of these groups as we perform new repertoire for Brass Septet.

Multi-Cultured Brass: A World Tour

Five of the most talented young Welsh singers in Wales compete for the opportunity to represent their country in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. Accompanied by pianists David Doidge and Nicola Rose, you are promised an afternoon of top level music making by the Welsh opera stars of the future.

Welsh Singers Competition: 60th Anniversary Concert

In a programme of music guaranteed to entertain, enchant and exhilarate, this trio of trumpet, trombone and piano will perform newly commissioned works by Julia Simpson, Dan Jenkins, Steen Hansen, plus reimagined gems by Korngold, Piazzolla and Chick Corea.

Helen Vollam (trombone), Philip Cobb (trumpet) & Liz Burley (piano)

Over a long and successful career, pianist Kathryn Stott has won the hearts of audiences and colleagues alike. Now she’s decided to step down from public recitals at the end of this year – and what better way to bid farewell than with a whole concert sharing the music she loves most of all? An unforgettable evening with a much-loved artist, as she opens a new chapter in a remarkable career.

Kathryn Stott: Musical Postcards

Internationally acclaimed composer and musician Laura Cannell's music straddles the worlds of contemporary and ancient music, drawing on the emotional influences of the landscape. She performs music from her monthly EP series, ‘A Year of Lore’ and her solo albums including ‘The Rituals of Hildegard Reimagined’.

Laura Cannell: Fragments and Folklore

Light Stories presents tales from Matthew Barley’s life, told through music and projected imagery, narrating his search for meaning in music-making and how, in time, he came to heal past wounds. The performance incorporates pieces by Joby Talbot, Anna Meredith, John Metcalfe and Bach with new works by Barley, connected by moments of improvisation and electronics.

Matthew Barley: Light Stories

The award-winning ORA Singers, directed by Suzi Digby OBE, perform five graduate composers’ new works, commissioned as part of the group’s world-leading ‘100 Commissions Project’. Concluding their inaugural Graduate Composers’ Showcase the programme will also feature music by Paul Mealor and Odaline de la Martinez.

Graduate Composers' Showcase

Joining her will be singer, songwriter and Welsh National Treasure Bronwen Lewis. Actress, presenter and writer Chizzy Akudolu. Fellow drag queen Amber Dextrous and Cardiffs very own Kinetic Theatre Choir

Dr Bev at 30

O.G. Prince of Wales is an epic sword and sorcery, queer-romance saga about Owain Glyndŵr and Henry V. The rebel Prince and the anointed King go head to head in a hilarious and heart-rending new musical about that most human of struggles: the quest to find out who we are and where we belong.

Join us for the first step of the journey of this major new musical by Seiriol Davies (How to Win Against History, Milky Peaks, The Messenger and Betty! A Sort of Musical).

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Sherman Theatre

The Only Boys Aloud Academi is a week-long intensive residential course which provides advanced training in all aspects of general musicianship, singing and performance to the older members of Only Boys Aloud. Join us for our end of course concert showcasing a variety of choral music from traditional male voice choir repertoire to musical theatre classics. The Academi will be joined by Cardiff Singer of the World Finalist, Jessica Robinson.

Only Boys Aloud Academi

A high camp chaotic drag cabaret, written and performed by iconic Welsh mother and daughter drag duo Polly Amorous & Esther Parade.

Join Polly & Esther in this preview of their hotly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debut, as they navigate chosen family, adolescence, and villainous low fat yoghurt based probiotic gut health brands – all whilst serving intergenerational c***!

A celebration of self-expression, a joyfully queer blend of drag, musical theatre and cabaret, and a tale of finding family in unlikely places.

Polly & Esther

Affinity Female Voice Choir are delighted to return to the RWCMD with their celebration of British music. Covering everything from the Beatles and Wham! to British musical theatre, with stops in Scotland, England, Ireland and of course Wales along the way, this will be a memorable evening with something for everyone. Karl Jenkins, John Rutter, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Coldplay are rarely heard in one evening so don’t delay in getting your tickets for ‘The Best of British!’

Affinity Choir: Best of British!

Take a seat and join WNO Orchestra and WNO Music Director Tomáš Hanus as they embark on an exhilarating journey through some of Central Europe’s finest masterpieces, opening with the triumphant Overture from Smetana’s The Bartered Bride. Celebrating the nationalistic pride he kindled in Czechia during the 19th century, this piece is fizzing with energy and rhythmic folk flavouring.

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