Ring Out! No more barriers, just great music
For the first time in Cardiff, experience the emotionally charged performances of one of the most exciting youth orchestras in the world. Sixteen brilliant young disabled and non-disabled musicians will perform beautiful contemporary classical music arranged for the orchestra’s thrilling mix of acoustic and electronic instruments, including the Clarion.
Discover two new commissions - the piano concerto Ring Out! by British Composer Award-winner Liam Taylor-West, and Fragile by Yfat Soul Zisso, on the theme of the environment, chosen by the musicians themselves. Hear their bold take on Meredith Monk’s energetic, minimalist Parlour Games, and the musicians’ creativity, showcased in their joyful interpretation of the jazz funk tones of Lucky Chops’ Behroozi. The orchestra will also take on the melodious scales of Falling by Kate Whitley and perform Barriers, a heartfelt tribute to lost friends and fellow disabled musicians, composed by past orchestra member Oliver Cross.
This relaxed performance is suitable for all, including neurodivergent and disabled audiences, and families.
Programme:
Ring Out! - Liam Taylor-West (Arr. Ellen O’Brien)
Behroozi - Lucky Chops (Arr. Ellen O’Brien)
Parlour Games - Meredith Monk (Arr. Julia Koelmans)
Fragile - Yfat Soul Zisso (Arr. Liam Taylor-West)
Falling - Kate Whitley (Arr. Liam Taylor-West)
Barriers - Oliver Cross (Arr. Rhian Davies)
Performers:
Bethan Cole - Flute
Georgina Spray - French horn
Charlie Hyde - Drums and Percussion
Holli Pandit - Harp
Alexander Davies - Marimba and Snare drum
Cass Alabaster - Violin
Oscar Abbott - Vibraphone and Grand piano
Pea Pearson - Cor anglais
Connor Bates - Cello
Luke Christian - Saxophone and Egg shaker
Rhys Stokes - Trumpet
Evie Read - Clarion
Raena Torane - Saxophone, Synthesizer and Piano
Lilian Hopper - Oboe
Ziya Haji - Bass guitar
Francesca Shannon - Violin
Start time: 3 pm
Running time: 60 minutes
Access information:
Wheelchair and companion spaces at the back of the auditorium can be booked online. To book the ones closer to the stage please contact Wales Millennium Centre ticket office. You can do this via Webchat that is open 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday or call our phone line on 02920 636 464 which are open 12pm - 4pm Monday to Friday.
This relaxed performance is designed to welcome neurodivergent and disabled audiences, families, and anyone who may benefit from a more informal atmosphere. We maintain a flexible approach to noise, and audience members are free to come and go from the concert hall as needed. If you are attending with young children, we kindly ask that you help minimise excessive noise to avoid distracting the orchestra.
There will be a relaxed seating area with bean bags, and a Chill Out area outside the concert hall, for anyone needing quiet time before or during the performance. Eight wheelchair user spaces are available - four in the back row of the hall, and four in the front rows.
This concert will be BSL interpreted, with the interpreter positioned on the right side of the stage.
Please visit our Access Page for venue access information.
UNDER 25S
£1
DISABLED AND UNWAGED
£5
All offers subject to selected seats, allocations and availability.
