You are right to be afraid of the dark. Quite a tagline. One that was definitely in my mind as I walked into Jacob’s Market for Sinfonia Cymru’s most recent project which aims to bring ‘Classical’ music out of the concert hall. Great choice of venue for the evenings event. I had been at Jacob’s Market before in the day to wish I could buy some of the antique treasures they have on offer but this was the first time I’d been at night. Already there was an element of anxiety as

The very talented visual artist Heloise Godfrey has been researching the way in which we communicate with inanimate objects, using adults who suffer with a mental illnes and musicians as a focus point. As a MadeInRoath commission she has asked that I write a piece that is to act as a dialogue with one of her films. The film I was given was of a young person who suffers from autism enjoying himself by communicating with his surroundings. I have written the musical dialogue whi

Heading to Womanby Street for a concert is a standard experience for many a Cardiff music lover. At Four Bars on Sunday 30th June, however, Sinfonia Cymru String Quartet were tuning and warming up in the corner – not your typical pub gig. Curtains closed, dim mood lighting, a selection of tables and chairs. Instantly the space is cosy, inviting. The audience was pretty varied, from students to the standard ‘classical music concert’ attendee but all were generally relaxed, cha

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night. This is to be the bulk of my site. Here I shall be announcing any news and developments which may occur in the future. This is also where I shall publish my video blog, which will consist of myself discussing events I have attended and will act as a public arts diary. Basically hoping to begin discussions not only about music but whatever creative works that take my fancy. Otherwise feel free to have a look at the other pages on this site