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In 1942 Port Talbot, young Richard Jenkins—later known as legendary actor Richard Burton—rises from a miner’s son to a star in the making. 

One of the world’s most awarded brass bands returns to its Cardiff home for an unmissable evening of music at RWCMD, where Cory proudly holds the position of Brass Band in Residence. Led by their inspirational Musical Director Philip Harper, Cory will perform a bold and varied programme that includes timeless brass band classics, music from the films of John Williams, and showstopping solos from the band’s principal players – some of the finest brass musicians in the world. The evening also features a special appearance by the next generation of brass talent, taking to the stage after a day of workshops with Cory band & RWCMD performers. Expect world-class playing, thrilling repertoire, and the unmistakable energy that has made Cory one of the world’s finest brass bands!

Join us across two nights, as part of the Jazz Promotion Network Conference, to celebrate the very best jazz artists from across the UK and Ireland.

Join us across two nights, as part of the Jazz Promotion Network Conference, to celebrate the very best jazz artists from across the UK and Ireland. These showcase evenings will play host to a brilliant line-up of artists including Welsh musicians Huw Warren and Angharad Jenkins, who’ll present their new duo project ‘The Gower Nightingale / Eos Gwyr’ which explores musical traditions, identity and language with a focus on the Gower and Swansea where both musicians grew up. More artists to be announced soon. Supported by Arts Council Wales and co-hosted by RWCMD & Cardiff University Music Department.

Connaught Brass seek to redefine how brass chamber music is perceived, blending a deep respect for the genre’s rich heritage with a fresh, youthful perspective. Through brand-new commissions by Robin Haigh and Dani Howard, and a commitment to originality, Connaught Brass breathe new life into tradition, offering a unique and engaging concert experience.

Some of the most promising undergraduate singers from UK conservatoires will compete for the accolade of becoming the first winner of the Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize. One of the world’s most esteemed opera singers and RWCMD’s Vice President, Sir Bryn is passionate about his cultural heritage and the artistry of song. This competition aims to celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity with each competitor performing from the great canon of artsong, songs from their own heritage and a song in Welsh. Bryn will chair the international panel of expert judges from the world of vocal music and opera.

Malcolm Arnold’s Little Suite for Brass, composed 60 years ago for the Cornwall Youth Band, continues to charm audiences with its spirited character.

Six extraordinary folk talents from Wales and England join together for a unique and special collaboration. ALAW combine powerful songwriting with original tunes. VRï, two-time winners of Best Album at the Wales Folk Awards, combine the beauty of classical strings with the hedonism of a pub session and Hannah James is a spellbindingly innovative musician, singer and dancer.

Join brilliant young professional musicians from the RWCMD in a joyful hour of exciting music making designed around the learning styles of our youngest audience members

Ensemble 360 and Claire Booth, who have forged a dynamic partnership through their performances of Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire together, now turn their attention to Berio's quirky and intriguing Folk Songs in the composer's centenary year. Indeed, folk influences pervade the whole programme, from Rebecca Clarke's pastoral-tinged duo for clarinet and viola and Katherine Hoover’s evocation of the Hopi people to Ravel's sultry, sun-drenched pictures of Madagascar.