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Promotional image for the UWE concert

Composers keep their Cardiff connection for Bristol concert

2 December 2015

There is a special Cardiff connection at the heart of an upcoming concert at Bristol’s Colston Hall

Debussy orchestra performance

World premiere Debussy recordings

30 November 2015

University Symphony Orchestra to launch new CD at St David’s Hall

Award for Topic Theory volume

26 November 2015

Research by Dr Keith Chapin included in award-winning publication

Poster for Four:30 Operas

Cape Town opera premiere

19 November 2015

The newest work by composer Dr Robert Fokkens is set to premiere this month as part of a special event showcasing South Africa’s finest and freshest operatic talent.

Seyfried, Fantasy in C minor, first movement

Mozart's spirit from Seyfried's hands

3 November 2015

How composer Ignaz von Seyfried helped to shape Mozart’s reputation in early nineteenth-century Vienna.

Pavel Haas

Call for papers: Pavel Haas Study Day

30 October 2015

Upcoming event to stimulate critical discussion about the Czech composer's work, bringing together individual scholars, performers, enthusiasts, and representatives of relevant professional societies and research groups.

MJ hologram/shadow

Pop music holograms: controversial or transformational?

10 September 2015

Music experts in Cardiff for international conference on pop industry’s future

Lecturer's composition performed at BBC Proms

8 September 2015

Dr Arlene Sierra’s music debuted at BBC Proms on Monday 7 September 2015.

Arlene Sierra

Cardiff composer achieves BBC Proms success

7 September 2015

School of Music academic has acclaimed composition performed

School of Music sponsors audience prize at BBC Cardiff Singer of the World

13 June 2015

We are proud to be sponsoring the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize at this year’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition.