Paul Carey Jones may be based in London and describes himself as Welsh-Irish (his mother’s parents were from Mayo) but…
Mike Smith: How do we get our well-funded companies to actually perform?
September 6, 2021In 1959 the House of Commons endorsed the principle of public subsidy and the independence of the arts. This largely…
Creating Mid Wales Opera’s Parisian love affair
September 2, 2021Music Director Jonathan Lyness talks about creating a new score for four instruments to perform Puccini’s Il tabarro, and Artistic…
Un Nos Ola Leuad – Opera Newydd yn y Gymraeg
September 2, 2021Dwi wedi bod yn cyfansoddi i gomisiwn am dros ddeugain mlynedd bellach, mewn peth wmbredd o wahanol ffurfiau, ond doeddwn…
Gareth Glyn: Un Nos Ola Leuad, a new Welsh-language opera
September 1, 2021I’ve been composing to commission for over 40 years now, in about as many genres as you could shake a…
Victor Esses: Journeys and Layers at Chapter
August 4, 2021Where to Belong is the tender, moving autobiographical story of artist and performer Victor Esses’ journey to find home. Esses…
WNO General Director Aidan Lang on the company’s 75th
April 26, 2021As one might imagine, our plans for major productions to mark the 75 years have been shelved. We have, however,…
Alexandra Jones: Music Industry Conference For Young People
April 3, 2021BEACONS SUMMIT: The Music Industry Conference For Young People, By Young People I’m Alex and I’m here to tell you…
Ben Lloyd: Torch Theatre in lockdown and beyond
July 24, 2020The past months in lockdown, although incredibly demanding for all involved, have given us an opportunity to plan, to seek…
Tributes to Othniel Smith
April 21, 2020It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Othniel Smith. It is a huge shock…