TAFWYL
Curtain Closer For National Orchestra Of Wales
roundup WHAT ’ S ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH .
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TAFWYL
Despite early setbacks , Cardiff ’ s only Welsh language festival is back for another year , and it ’ s bigger than ever . The free festival will be held in Cardiff Castle and is targeted at keeping alive the Welsh culture , character and language for those speaking and those learning the lingo . In amongst the vast quantity of entertainment , home-grown musical talent and local arts pouring into Cardiff over the festival week , you can expect Welsh rock legend Geraint Jarman , award-winning circus company NoFit State and several big names headlining the music stages . Guests will be given the chance to learn how to sing the Welsh national anthem with Chris Coleman , develop Welsh recipes and cooking skills , and get involved in the family-friendly activities available over the week . Aside from the main fair , the festival will stretch over the whole of Cardiff offering a host of shows , performances and historical tours to help you engage in the Welsh culture on offer in the capital .
Tafwyl Festival , Fri 14-Fri 21 June . Admission : free . Info : www . tafwyl . org
Curtain Closer For National Orchestra Of Wales
After a triumphant season wowing audiences and critics all over Wales , Thomas Søndergård approaches the final performance of the year with The National Orchestra Of Wales , closing his first , highly-successful season as principal conductor of the orchestra on Fri 28 June . Expect a stunning performance , with lucky ticketholders being treated to the likes of The Epic Symphony No 5 by Mahler and an exciting rendition of Welsh composer Huw Watkins ’ famous Violin Concerto in its first performance since the premiere at the BBC Proms in 2010 . Violinist Alina Ibragimova , who was responsible for the premiered concerto in 2010 , once again joins forces with Thomas Søndergård in an un-missable recital . Although Søndergård is confirmed to complete another season with the orchestra , this final performance is set to amaze as he positions himself ready to be considered one of the key classical influences of this generation . Catch the pair in action along with the rest of the National Orchestra Of Wales at St
David ’ s Hall , Cardiff .
BBC NOW : Mahler ’ s Fifth Symphony , Tue 28 June . Tickets : £ 10- £ 27.50 . Info : 029 2087 8444 / www . stdavidshallcardiff . co . uk
EVENT
ANTICIPATION IS GROWING ONCE again for the hotly contested Wales Book Of The Year Award which last month revealed its shortlists for poetry , fiction and non-fiction in both English and Welsh language categories . Among those shortlisted are The Testimony by James Smythe , Wales At Water ’ s Edge by Jon Gower , Blasu by Manon Steffan Ros and Cofnodion by Meic Stephens . The winners for this year ’ s award will be announced on Thurs 18 July at the Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama . Info : www . literaturewales . org
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VOLUNTARY ARTS ORGANISATION ART4U hosts its very own arts and kites festival on Fri 21 June . Focused on the raw beauty of all things natural , Celebration Of The Sky is based around a sculpture by ART4U named Khandroma which means sky dancer in the Tibetan tradition . The aim is to take art out of the gallery environment and showcase it in public , to the public . Locals are encouraged to craft their own kites and bring them along to Knap Point in Barry on Fri 21 June from 6pm on Sun 23 June if weather affected . Info : www . art4uwales . org . uk
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WE ARE CARDIFF PREMIERE their We Are Cardiff documentary film at Chapter Arts Centre on Sun 7 July . The film documents the We Love Cardiff project which started in 2010 with the intention of giving a voice to the residents of Cardiff to speak about their city and how it has shaped their lives . Tickets cost just £ 6 and include refreshments and some accompanying acoustic music . The screening is at 1pm . Info : www. wearecardiff . co . uk
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