Taro Tant Weekend: Guitar and Harp Masterclasses, Workshops & Free Performances

Saturday 28 October 2023

Workshops and masterclasses

9am
Ruby Aspinall harp masterclass
Students of Grade 5/6 standard are welcome to apply for this public masterclass with guest harpist Ruby Aspinall. A limited number of spaces will be available.
Seligman Studio

10am
Parker Ramsay harp masterclass
Students of Grade 7 standard and above are welcome to apply for this public masterclass with international guest Parker Ramsay.  A limited number of spaces will be available.
Corus Recital Room

5pm
David Russell guitar masterclass
Classical guitarists of Grade 7 standard and above are welcome to apply for this public masterclass with special guest artist David Russell. A limited number of spaces will be available.
Weston Gallery

Free Performances

12.30pm
Guitar performances
An opportunity to hear performances from specially invited youth guitar ensembles from Wales and England.
Weston Gallery

12.30pm
Harps Wales ensemble performances
A lunchtime performance by three youth ensembles - Telynau Bro Morganwg, Clwb Telyn Castell Aberteifi, and Gwent Music Harp Ensemble.
Carne Foyer

3.30pm
RWCMD Harp & Guitar recital
An hour of solo works and chamber music for harp and guitar featuring new music by RWCMD composers.
Carne Foyer

6.00pm
RWCMD and Claire Jones Concert Ensemble
Two highly experienced ensemble groups perform a varied programme of classics and new music.
Carne Foyer

8pm
National Youth Guitar Ensemble and RWCMD Guitars
RWCMD guitarists are joined by members of the National Youth Guitar Fellowship Ensemble in a programme showcasing chamber music for guitar.
Weston Gallery

9pm
Amanda Whiting Trio
Amanda Whiting, harp
Pete Komor, bass
Jon Reynolds, drums
Enjoy late night foyer jazz with Amanda Whiting. With Jamie Cullum amongst her fans, Amanda is forging her own unique path in the world of jazz harp.
Carne Foyer

Sunday 29 October 2023

9.30am
Breakfast Guitar warm up (livestreamed)
Led by Helen Sanderson
Get the day off to a flying start with some finger-aerobics for guitarists. Led by RWCMD’s Head of Guitar, Helen Sanderson, there’s something for everyone here. Dora Stoutzker Hall

10am
Harp workshop
An opportunity for harp students to take part in an exciting morning creating music together under the direction of Kathryn Rees and Parker Ramsay, including a playback performance in the afternoon. Applications are welcome from students of Grade 3 level and above. Spaces are limited.
Carne Foyer

2pm
Guitar workshop
Join the Mēla Guitar Quartet and Helen Sanderson in a fun piece for a pop-up guitar orchestra. There will be a performance featuring guest-artist David Russell to round off the session. Suitable for guitarists of Grade 2 level and above. Spaces are limited.
Dora Stoutzker Hall

Free Performances

2.30pm
Harp workshop performance
Carne Foyer

4.30pm
Guitar workshop performance
Dora Stoutzker Hall