THIS WEEKEND marks the return of one of the most anticipated events in Cardiff’s concert calendar as the Welsh Proms is back at St David’s Hall!
Now in its 33rd year, the 2018 series includes everything from classical, folk, jazz and brass to the world’s most memorable movies themes. There’s great family fun every day to keep the little ones entertained too!
Since starting in July 1986, the Welsh Proms has captivated countless Cardiff audiences at the National Concert Hall of Wales and this year promises to be as exciting as ever!
Sir Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man plays St David’s Hall as part of The Welsh Proms 2018
Sir Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man
Saturday 21 July, 7.30pm
The 2018 Welsh Proms starts in style with a First World War centenary tribute featuring the iconic Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man performed by the Welsh National Opera Orchestra..
Elsewhere, within this powerful programme is the thrilling grandeur of Walton’s Spitfire, Prelude & Fugue; the shimmering beauty of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending and the spectacular finale from Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Soloist for the evening is the sensational Shân Coth with virtuoso violinist David Adams accompanied by the Welsh Proms Festival Chorus and Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society, plus Cardiff’s Ardwyn Singers and Polyphonic Choir – all conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes CBE
TICKETS: £9 – £40 (concessions available)
Tiddly Prom: Cherry Pie’s Holiday Adventure is one of the musical treats for children at the 2018 Welsh Prom’s.
Tiddly Prom: Cherry Pie’s Holiday Adventure
Saturday 21 – Saturday 28 July, 10.30am (no performance on Sunday 22 July)
If you want to get in the mood for the summer hols with your little ones, then you’ll love this year’s Tiddly Prom! There’s no need to pack your suitcases or dust off your passports, as Cherry Pie’s Holiday Adventure takes us on a wonderful journey from the seaside to the funfair, before rambling through rainforests and boarding planes and trains; plus a balloon ride too!
This interactive and accessible concert comes to Lefel 1 for seven performances throughout the week, and is the ideal introduction to music and its many instruments for under 5s.
TICKETS: £7.50 (adults and children must have a ticket. Under one years are free).
Its Welsh Prom fun for the family as The Carnival of the Animals and Other Zoological Friends takes to the stage of St David’s Hall
Family Prom: The Carnival of the Animals and Other Zoological Friends…
Sunday 22 July, 3pm
The ever-popular Family Prom is back, and this year it celebrates the wonders of the animal kingdom! Tails, scales, paws or claws – all creatures great and small are covered in this captivating concert featuring Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra and popular TV presenter, Josie d’Arby. Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals evokes images of beastly bears, crazy kangaroos and enormous elephants all rampaging across the stage!
Also included in this really wild show are family favourites from The Lion King, Chicken Run and The Jungle Book. Plus, there’s a feast of free pre-concert activities from 1pm such as face-painting, hula-hooping, photo ops, instrument demonstrations and live performances.
TICKETS: £7.50 for 5-16 years and £11.50 for adults (under 5s are free, but a ticket is still required).
Trumpeter, Crispian Steele-Perkins joins organist, Anne Page for an afternnon of music at The Welsh Proms.
Organ Prom: Sound the Trumpet II
Monday 23 July, 1pm
Acclaimed organist Anne Page is joined by revered horn player Crispian Steele-Perkins for Sound the Trumpet II. Music from the 18th to 20th century introduces the audience to both conventional modern symphonic and piccolo trumpets, plus Flugelhorn and historic Baroque instruments.
TICKETS: £8 (£2 off for concessions).
Calan join the Welsh proms line-up at St David’s Hall
Folk Prom: Calan
Monday 23 July, 8pm
Welsh cult favourites Calan perform a cacophony of fiddles, guitar, accordion and bagpipes to create a uniquely fresh and vibrant sound. This high energy concert celebrates their latest album Solomon, which contains their most beautifully haunting melodies and infectious rhythms to date.
TICKETS: £15.50 in advance and £16.50 on the day. £5 for children 15 years and under (£2 off for concessions).
Owain Arwel Hughes CBE takes up the baton for the Welsh Proms classical extravaganza
Classical Extravaganza!
Tuesday 24 July, 7.30pm
Experience an evening of the most dramatic and evocative musical themes ever composed from Rossini’s Thieving Magpie Overture, through Bizet’s Carmen, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s scintillating Scheherazade before the grand finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
This year’s programme features a welcome return from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Owain Arwel Hughes CBE, and includes a performance on the Hall’s great organ!
TICKETS: £9 – £40 (concessions available)
Great Welsh music will be celebrated at The Welsh Proms with Brass & Voices
Brass & Voices
Wednesday 25 July, 7.30pm
For a passionate and patriotic evening of the very best Welsh choral music, there really is no concert better than Brass & Voices! Presented by beloved singer and BBC Radio Wales personality Beverley Humphreys, this rousing repertoire includes Myfanwy, Cwm Rhondda and many more. Lewis-Merthyr and RAF St Athan Massed Bands share the stage with Massed Male Choirs from Bridgend, Cwmbach, Côr Meibion and Pontarddulais – Cymru am byth!
TICKETS: £9 – £40 (concessions available)
Matthew Ford will Celebrate Sinatra and The Kings of Swing at The Welsh proms in St David’s Hall
Jazz Prom: Celebrate Sinatra and the Kings of Swing
Thursday 26 July, 7.30pm
The magnificent Matthew Ford teams up again with Cardiff’s own Capital City Jazz Orchestra for a celebration of the legendary Frank Sinatra. Plus, there’s the greatest swing and Big Band music from an unforgettable era including Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr and Matt Monro.
TICKETS: £16.50 for adults, and £8.25 for children under 16 (£2 off for concessions).
Stage star, John Owen Jones joins the Welsh Proms line-up celebrating Movies and Musicals
Movies & Musicals
Friday 27 July, 7.30pm
West End and Broadway sensation John Owen Jones and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra join forces at this showbiz spectacular to delight film fans of all ages. Get ready for memorable movie themes from Star Wars to Superman, plus musical theatre favourites from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story.
TICKETS: £9 – £40 (concessions available).
Harpist, Claire Jones joins the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Owain Arwel Hughes CBE for the Last Night Of The Welsh Proms
Last Night of the Welsh Proms
Saturday 28 July, 7.30pm
Owain Arwel Hughes CBE brings the curtain down for the awe-inspiring Last Night of the Welsh Proms with a helping hand from renowned harpist Claire Jones and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Amid an atmosphere of high spirits are masterpieces by Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Elgar and John Williams as well as new works by Chris Marshall and Gareth Wood.
TICKETS: £9 – £40 (concessions available).
- For more information about the 2018 Welsh Proms, please visit: www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/whats-on/welsh-proms-2018/
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