Latest Events in Saffle NV(August Updated)

• Experience the extraordinary voices of The King’s Men, the adult choral scholars of the world-famous King’s College, Cambridge, in the atmospheric setting of Christ College Chapel. • The programme features a captivating selection of sacred masterpieces and modern classics. • "A sparkling display of virtuosic but balanced singing" – BBC Music Magazine Information Source: Brecon Choir Festival | eventbrite

If you love singing and can read music come and sing Mendelssohn's much loved oratorio 'Elijah' for a day. Music scores will be provided. The workshop will be led by the Musical Director of Brecon Singers Rob Evans (ex consort singer working with The King's Consort, The Sixteen, The Cardinals Musick and The Gabrieli Consort). Participants are invited to take part in the concert at Brecon Cathedral on Thursday, July 17th forming our Festival Chorus. Indulge yourself with this wonderful choral experience singing with Brecon Singers and members of other choirs. Attendance at the Thursday concert is not mandatory for the workshop. Information Source: Brecon Choir Festival | eventbrite

• Rising choral stars Hemiola present an evocative programme celebrating the life and work of iconic Welsh priest-poet R.S. Thomas. • Featuring new commissions inspired by Thomas’ poetry, including works by celebrated Welsh composer Geraint Lewis and rising talent Carwyn Wholmsley, a Brecon resident. • Part of the 2025 Brecon Choir Festival theme, R.S. Thomas: Music, Man, Machine, this unique performance blends music, poetry, and reflection in the stunning Christ College Chapel. The 12.15pm start time includes a pre-concert discussion in The Neuadd at Christ College exploring what R.S. Thomas’ poetry offers for composers today, and the role of choral music making in an increasingly ‘Machine' driven age. Hear from University of Bangor academics Tony Brown (Director of the R.S. Thomas Research Centre) and Helen Wilcox alongside BCF Artistic Director Joshua Games and Brecon-based composer Carwyn Wholmsley. The concert will start in the chapel at 1.15pm Entry to the talk is free with Hemiola concert ticket. Information Source: Brecon Choir Festival | eventbrite