25 Years Of Musical Excellence
It is hard to believe that Llandeilo’s much-loved annual music festival, in what must undoubtedly be one of Wales’s most attractive towns, will this year be celebrating its 25th year. From comparatively modest beginnings the event has steadily raised the town’s musical profile, establishing it, evermore securely, on the national musical scene while it continues to attract singers and instrumentalists of international caliber.
Since its inception the Festival has become renowned for critically acclaimed instrumental recitals. It has featured memorable chamber music performance of some of the greatest works in the repertoire. It is synonymous with the highest standards of singing, and it has constantly provided a platform for the new generation of young Welsh mixed and children’s choirs. Over the last 25yrs we have produced open air operas and Jazz events as well as a very successful school’s Outreach project. Our “artistic or Creative Vision” from the outset was to redress, what we saw as an increasing imbalance in musical provision by establishing Llandeilo and the surrounding community as a mecca for performances of an increasingly neglected part of the great British and European musical tradition and culture.
We had already been working on ideas for our 25th year before Gerald’s health deteriorated and of course his passing this February. We have put together a varied and interesting programme for 2025 (12th – 19th July) which I’m sure you’ll approve of, and a brochure will be with you shortly. Before that, however, I need to tell you of a very special ‘Friends Evening’ that will also serve as a ‘Festival Launch’ which we believe, with your help, will improve audience attendance as well as increase membership. If you would like to invite a friend to become a ‘Friends of the Festival’, or if anyone would like to enroll on the evening of the concert we would be pleased to arrange a £5 reduction on their non-member concert ticket.
Friends Of Llandeilo Festival
Please follow this link to download a form as a PDF, which will enable you to apply to be a Friend Of The Festival [Friends Application Form].
Friends Evening - Festival Launch
The Queen’s Six - St Teilo’s Church, 7.00pm. Thursday 29th May 2025
The Queen’s Six was established in 2008, the 450th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth I, from whom they take their name.
Known for their breathtaking harmonies, they perform a diverse repertoire, from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary pop. Their ‘Mapping the Stars’ programme will include classical pieces as well as modern hits including ‘A Star is Born’ and ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’. Their music is varied and should be suitable for all ages and taste. This will be a real coup for the Festival and a wonderful introduction to our 25th year celebration.
The Queen’s Six has sung at a number of prestigious festivals and venues, including the MET Cloisters in New York City, the Salzburg Bachgesellschaft, the Bermuda Festival, Bayreuth’s Margravial Opera House and St Louis Cathedral Basilica. Upcoming tours include return trips to the USA, Germany, the Baltic States and Poland, as well as visits to China and Bulgaria. They’ve also performed at many Royal occasions, such as, the Queens Jubilee, the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, at the Committal part of the official funeral services for Queen Elizabeth II. as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.
Tickets £20. Friends £15. £5 (under 21yrs). Available from – Peppercorn 01558 822410.
Morgan’s Newsagent 01550 777697. Julia 01269 594303. TicketSource (see qr code on poster) To include glass of wine and some nibbles.
I urge you not to miss what will be an evening the like of which you will probably never have heard
For Further information on how to become ‘Friend’ contact the Secretary: Elen Worthington, Tynton Farm. Pontyberem Carmarthenshire. SA15 5LP Tel. 01269 845596. Email. elenLFMF@gmail.com
Alternatively, please see the link above which will enable you to download a Friends Application Form.
“Sensitive and well-balanced, alert to textural variety and anchored by a spacious bass line, this is superb singing”. Alexandra Coghlan – Gramophone Magazine.
