The weather was very accommodating for our Fibonacci Quartet concert at the beginning of the month, filling the near-capacity church with a warm light. The performers played three works, each preceded by entertaining and enlightening introductions by a Quartet member.

One thing which particularly impressed the audience was the physical commitment of Kryštof Kohout & Luna de Mol–Violins, Findlay Spence–Cello and Elliot Kempton–Viola in all the works they played. This especially evident in the Janáček String Quartet No. 2 ‘Intimate Letters’. An interval allowed everyone catch up with friends, and then they performed Schumann’s String Quartet No. 3 in A Major, after whose rousing last movement we all departed into the twilight, thoroughly impressed by an opportunity to experience a group of musicians who put an enormous amount of skill and energy into their performances.

Our next concert is on Saturday 4th July, 7.30pm–a return of fabulous percussion group Ensemble19. The last Cwmdu visit of these graduates of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Royal Academy of Music was in 2018; a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Keep informed of details as we update them; tickets are available NOW. This would also be a fantastic opportunity for families with youngsters to take advantage of our concessionary prices (see ticket link for details).

There are a lot of exciting upcoming events from our friends The Beacons Orchestra, Brecon Choir Festival, Brecon Jazz Club & Hay Music Trust.

And finally–on the wireless there’s a brand new series of the musical compendium programme Add to Playlist-”Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe continue to explore the rich web of connections in music, from Beyoncé to Beethoven”.