Forthcoming Events
Thursday, 1st September – Saturday, 3rd September 2011
Theatr Brycheiniog (Brecon) and Glasbury Arts are launching their first joint venture in the HARP SUMMER SCHOOL. Katherine will be joined by fellow harpists Gwenan Gibbard and Harriet Earis for 3 days of masterclasses and workshops. Whilst the course is based at Gwernyfed High School (nr. Hay-on-Wye), the final concert will be held at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon – with performances from all of the course participants as well as the tutors. Ticket prices for the 3-day event are £50.00. Further details available from Glasbury Arts or Theatr Brycheiniog.
Sunday, 18th September 2011
Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra’s 2011-12 series begins at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon with a concert celebrating the music of Weber, Mozart and Brahms. Whilst Keith Slade will be the clarinettist in the outer two pieces, Katherine will be joined on flute by Jasna Nadles for a performance of Derek Smith’s brilliant reworking of Mozart’s Flute and Harp Concerto (arranged for string trio, flute & harp). The concert starts at 19.00. Further details and tickets available from Theatr Brycheiniog.
Sunday, 25th September 2011
Katherine will be exhibiting at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny for their Wedding Fayre. With around 50 exhibitors it provides the opportunity to see the many services offered to make your wedding day a truly memorable event.
Friday, 7th October 2011
Held at the newly built Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD), Katherine – along with members of the Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra, will be performing music by Mozart, Francaix and Tournier. This will be followed by an afternoon of coaching sessions with the college students. Further details available from RWCMD.
Saturday, 15th October 2011
Katherine will once again be joining Blaenavon Male Voice Choir for a musical feast in Govilon, Abergavenny. Full details will be available in the Autumn.
Recent Events
Summer 2011
Over the past few months Katherine’s work has seen her travel throughout the United Kingdom and performing various styles of music. July began with an evening of musicals at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod (starring West-End star Ruthie Henshall) before appearing at the Last Night of the Welsh Proms, Cardiff (conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes). On a smaller scale, a memorable evening was held at Booths Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye with violinist Laurence Kempton. Performing music by Handel, Corelli, Elgar and John Williams, the bookshop proved to be a very inspiring and intimate performance space. Always a popular time for weddings and celebrations, Katherine has been busy travelling to some truly beautiful surroundings including St John’s College (Oxford), Clearwell Castle (Forest of Dean) and the Royal Crescent Hotel (Bath).
May & June 2011
June saw the final performances of Puccini’s Turandot with WNO. With cast members including Gwyn Hughes Jones, Rebecca Evans and an augmented chorus of 60, it was a true feast for the eyes and ears. Along with the orchestra of Welsh National Opera – and under the baton of Lawrence Foster, a busy week was had during the finals of the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. With performances of Debussy and Mozart’s harp concerti it was certainly a time for practise, but Katherine was also delighted to be invited to play the winning composition for this years Urdd Eisteddfod. Composed by Mared Emlyn, the work is a suite for harp entitled Perlau yn y Glaw; a suite in five movements that should undoubtedly become part of the standard harp repertoire.
Spring 2011
A busy period with Welsh National Opera began with the final rehearsals for Strauss’ Die Fledermaus and Il Trovatore (Verdi). During this time, Katherine also played at The Bell, Glangrwyney for Valentine’s Day, and gave a special concert in Govilon for the Gardening Club; full of references to plants and flowers, it was a very enjoyable evening.