Local composers showcased in Roath

Cardiff’s up and coming musicians bring diverse influences to classical concert

St Edward's Church in Roath, which will host the concert on Friday

St Edward’s Church will play host to Cardiff’s emerging musical talent with a concert this Friday. Cor Cyfoes, a chamber choir showcasing and developing the city’s up and coming singing and composing talent will be performing at the Roath church on 25 November.

The programme for the event will feature music written by student composers as well as an eight-piece choir. All the pieces have been written within the last 10 years and encompass a range of musical styles.

“The variety people can expect is really quite wide,” said Matthew Clark, the conductor of the event and founding member of Cor Cyfoes. He explained that the inspiration behind the evening’s compositions came from such diverse influences as early medieval, classic romantic and 21st century Japanese music.

Cor Cyfoes

Formed in 2009 by Matthew Clark and Richard Jackson, Cor Cyfoes began life as a quartet of singers and has grown from there. “It gives students a chance to have their works heard,” says Matthew, explaining that there had previously been few places for student composers to have their work played.

Cor Cyfoes predominantly features the work of the students and staff members at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as well as Cardiff University.

Matthew explains that Cor Cyfoes is hoping to build on its success of the last two years, and says that he would like to one day be in a position to commission music especially for the choir.

Here’s is a taster of what to expect at this Friday’s event.

Time Is A Tree

O Nata Lux

This Friday’s event will be the first the group has performed at St Edward’s Church. Tickets cost £6 (conc. £3) and are available on the door or in advance by contacting Matthew at corcyfoesmusic@gmail.com

chamber choir, choir, Cor Cyfoes