Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts by City and County of Swansea

4-18 October/Hydref 2014

SEA

F ES

Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts ^ Gerdd a Chelfyddydau Gwyl Abertawe

A TIV L

David Hastie

SEA

F ES

Croeso

The Swansea Festival 2014, October 4th-18th, will be a double celebration. Special events marking the Centenary of Dylan Thomas are included as major contributions to the year-long Dylan Thomas 100 Festival, supported by the Welsh Government, and the opening concert by the Philharmonia Orchestra will mark the relaunch of the Brangwyn Hall following its restoration. The programme will include Welsh National Opera, the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales and the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra plus a range of arts at venues across the City.

Bydd Gwyl ˆ Abertawe 2014, Hydref 4ydd-18ed, yn ddathliad dwbl. Mae digwyddiadau arbennig wedi’u cynnwys sy’n nodi Canmlwyddiant Dylan Thomas fel cyfraniadau pwysig i Wyl ˆ Dylan Thomas 100 sy’n rhedeg gydol y flwyddyn dan nawdd Llywodraeth Cymru, a bydd y cyngerdd agoriadol gan Gerddorfa’r Philharmonia yn ail-lansio Neuadd Brangwyn yn dilyn y gwaith adfer. Mae’r rhaglen yn cynnwys Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru, Cerddorfa a Chorws Cenedlaethol Cymreig y BBC a Cherddorfa Ffilharmonig Stad Rwsia ynghyd ag ystod o gelfyddydau mewn cyrchfannau ar draws y Ddinas.

2014 is a great year for Swansea to be making the most of its cultural events, with the eyes of the world on the city due to the centenary of the birth of Dylan Thomas; we have a fantastic opportunity to make our mark on the international cultural circuit. With Dylan Thomas very much in our minds, I would like to dedicate this year’s Festival to him and the legacy and impact that his work has given the city.

Dylan & Caitlin Thomas

Welcome

Mae 2014 yn flwyddyn fawr i Abertawe ddathlu digwyddiadau diwylliannol, gyda llygaid y byd ar y Ddinas oherwydd canmlwyddiant geni Dylan Thomas; dyma gyfle gwych i wneud argraff ar y byd diwylliannol rhyngwladol. Gyda Dylan Thomas yn amlwg yn ein meddyliau, hoffwn gyflwyno Gwyl ˆ eleni iddo ac i’r gymynrodd a’r hwb a roddodd ei waith i’r ddinas.

I would also like to extend the dedication to my predecessor, Huw Tregelles Williams, who has given over ten years service to the Festival, bringing us all a wonderful array of concerts, orchestras and events that have helped enliven the city and make the Festival what it is today. We owe him a great deal of gratitude and I’m sure we will all enjoy his final year’s programme.

Hoffwn ymestyn y cyflwyniad hefyd i’m rhagflaenydd, Huw Tregelles Williams, a roddodd dros ddeng mlynedd o wasanaeth i’r Wyl, ˆ gan ddod ag ystod o gyngherddau gwych, cerddorfeydd a digwyddiadau i fywhau’r ddinas a gwneud yr Wyl ˆ yr hyn y mae heddiw. Mae ein diolch yn ddyledus iddo ac rwy’n sicr y mwynhewn raglen ei flwyddyn derfynol.

As we look to the future, I hope that we can continue to celebrate and develop the work and legacies that both Dylan Thomas and Huw Tregelles Williams have given us and ensure that the Swansea Festival stands as a centre piece of the city’s cultural programme for many years to come.

Wrth edrych i’r dyfodol, gobeithio y gallwn ddatblygu a dathlu’r gwaith a roddwyd inni gan Dylan Thomas a Huw Tregelles Williams er mwyn sicrhau bod Gwyl ˆ Abertawe yn sefyll fel canolbwynt i raglen ddiwylliannol y Ddinas am lawer blwyddyn i ddod.

A TIV L David Hastie Chairman /Cadeirydd Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts Gwyl ˆ Gerdd A Chelfyddydau Abertawe

Sat 4 October Sad 4 Hydref

Booking opens 9th June Gellir llogi tocynnau o Fehefin 9ed

Brangwyn Hall 7.30pm

Christoph von Dohnanyi (conductor) Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin) Beethoven Overture: Leonore No.3 Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor

Christoph von Dohnanyi

Philharmonia Orchestra Cerddorfa’r Philharmonia

Part of a tour, including London and European capitals, celebrating the 85th birthday of Christoph von Dohnanyi, Principal Guest Conductor of the Philharmonia, formerly Music Director of the world-famous Cleveland Orchestra. A prestigious event to relaunch the Brangwyn Hall, which is in its 80th year, following recent restoration. Rhan o daith, yn cynnwys Llundain a phrifddinasoedd Ewrop, i ddathlu 85ed penblwydd Christoph von Dohnanyi, Prif Arweinydd Gwadd y Philharmonia a chyn-Gyfarwyddwr Cerdd Cerddorfa fyd-enwog Cleveland. Digwyddiad o fri i ddathlu ail-agor Neuadd Brangwyn, yn 80 mlwydd oed eleni, yn dilyn gwaith adfer diweddar. Frank Peter Zimmermann

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £30,£25, £18. A limited number of seats in the £18 category available at £10 to the unwaged on evidence of status. This concert is made possible by a generous gift from the Friends of the Festival. TICKETS/TOCYNNAU 01792 475715 Booking opens 9th June

Live Music Now LMN Cymru

Helen Wilson

Helen Wilson & Elfair Dyer, (flute & harp) 6th-8th October Haddo, Nicky Pound & Will Pound (viola & melodeon) 8th-10th October Triptych (soprano, cello & piano) 8th & 15th October. This year Live Music Now musicians will again be taking the Festival to schools, hospitals, residential homes, centres for people with learning difficulties and other community venues. Eleni eto bydd cerddorion LMN Cymru yn mynd â’r Wyl ˆ i ysgolion, ysbytai, cartrefi preswyl, canolfannau i bobl ag anhawsterau dysgu a chyrchfannau cymunedol eraill. For further information on LMN please visit: Am wybodaeth bellach ewch at: www.livemusicnow.org Email wales@livemusicnow.org or telephone 02920 554040.

Elfair Dyer Haddo

Triptych

Visual Arts at the Festival ^ Celf Weledol yn yr Wyl Mission Gallery Wed 1st Oct - Sun 2nd Nov

Oriel Ceri Richards Gallery Fri 26 Sept - Sat 1st Nov

Lyrical One

Sir Peter Blake

To celebrate the Dylan Thomas Centenary, Mission Gallery is hosting a series of events and activities. This ranges from singer/songwriter workshops to poetry projects led by Swansea University Fellow, Catriona Ryan. Participants will write a poetic response to Dylan’s writing and then create visual representations, to be shown in the gallery space. I ddathlu Canmlwyddiant Dylan Thomas mae Oriel Mission yn hybu cyfres o ddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau. Mae’r rhain yn amrywio o weithdai cantorion/ cyfansoddi caneuon i brosiectau barddoniaeth dan arweiniad Catriona Ryan, Cymrawd Prifysgol Abertawe. Bydd y rhai sy’n cymryd rhan yn cyfansoddi cerddi yn ymateb i waith Dylan ac yn creu portreadau gweledol i’w harddangos yn yr Oriel.

Under Milk Wood has long echoed in the imagination of Sir Peter Blake, culminating in a richly detailed sequence of watercolours, pencil portraits and collages. From this are presented limited edition prints from the founding father of British Pop Art. Mae Under Milk Wood wedi atseinio ers achau yn nychymyg Syr Peter Blake, a’r canlyniad yw cyfres hynod o fanwl o luniau dyfrlliw, lluniau pensil, a gludweithiau. O’r holl waith hwn, cyflwynir argraffiad cyfyngedig o brintiau gan ddyn oedd ymhlith sylfaenwyr Celf Bop Brydeinig.

Sun 5 October Sul 6 Hydref Guildhall 10.30am

Art & Pasta

Celf a Phasta Join the Festival bus at 10.30am outside the Guildhall for a morning tour of visual art exhibitions and installations across the City, followed by a pasta lunch. Tickets are limited to 50 in number and must be booked in advance from the Grand Theatre box-office by Saturday, September 20th. Ymunwch â bws yr Wyl ˆ am 10.30 y.b am daith fore o gylch arddangosfeydd a gosodiadau gweledol ar draws y Ddinas gyda chinio pasta i ddilyn. Tocynnau yn gyfyngedig i 50 mewn nifer ac i’w llogi ymlaen llaw o swyddfa docynnau Theatr y Grand erbyn Dydd Sadwrn, Medi 20ed. TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £15 including lunch and a glass of wine. £15 yn cynnwys cinio a gwydraid o win.

Image by Rhiannon Stacie

National Waterfront Museum Sat 4th Oct 2.30pm

Simon Dark (Oriel Ceri Richards Gallery)

Poetry & Jazz afternoon

Simon is proud to be from the same small city as Thomas, who, through his American bar room discussions, impacted on the early Beat Generation movement. Simon’s work depicts writers, poets and artists from that cultural movement. Mae Simon yn falch o hanu o’r un ddinas fach â Thomas, a ddylanwadodd, trwy ei drafodaethau mewn barrau yn America, ar fudiad Cenhedlaeth y Bitniciaid yn ei ddyddiau cynnar. Mae gwaith Simon yn dangos awduron, beirdd ac artistiaid o’r mudiad diwylliannol hwnnw.

Join the Jen Wilson Jazz Ensemble for a splendid afternoon featuring the Dylan Thomas Jazz Suite ‘Twelve Poems’. As well as special readings by renowned Dylan Thomas expert and poet Peter Thabit Jones. Ymunwch ag Ensemble Jas Jen Wilson am brynhawn odidog yn cynnwys Dilyniant Dylan Thomas ‘Twelve Poems’. Gyda darlleniadau gan Peter Thabit Jones, y bardd a’r arbenigwr enwog ar Dylan Thomas. Admission free/Mynediad am ddim

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU 01792 475715 Booking opens 9th June

Mon 6 October Llun 6 Hydref

Tues 7 October Maw 7 Hydref

Wed 8 October Mer 8 Hydref

Guildhall 6.30pm

Brangwyn Hall 11.00am

Schools Outreach Project

In Conversation

Huw Tregelles Williams talks to Olivier Latry about his international career and uncovers the secrets of the French tradition of improvisation. Admission free.

Huw Tregelles Williams talks to Gwyn L Williams (Director, Ty^ Cerdd) about the Centre’s role in promoting the music of Wales to the world. Admission free.

Cynnal Sgwrs

Huw Tregelles Williams yn sgwrsio gydag Olivier Latry am ei yrfa rhyngwladol ac yn datgelu cyfrinachau’r traddodiad Ffrengig o chwarae byrfyfyr. Mynediad am ddim.

Huw Tregelles Williams yn sgwrsio gydag Gwyn L Williams (Cyfarwyddwr, Ty^ Cerdd) am ro^ l y Ganolfan yn hybu cerddoriaeth Cymru i’r byd. Mynediad am ddim.

Tues 7 October Maw 7 Hydref

Mon 6 October Llun 6 Hydref

Brangwyn Hall 7.30pm

Olivier Latry

Organ Recital

Dupré Cortège et Litanie Franck Prélude, Fugue et Variation Vierne Légende – Scherzetto Liszt transc. Reger The Legend of St. Francis walking on the waves Widor Symphony No.5

The renowned titular organist of Notre Dame, Paris, gives a recital on the historic 4-manual Willis concert organ. Organydd enwog Cadeirlan Notre Dame, Paris, yn rhoi datganiad ar yr offeryn cyngerdd hanesyddol gan Willis. TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £15, unreserved 6

www.swanseafestival.org

Catrin Finch (Harp) Steffan Morris (Cello) Bach Prelude from Partita No.3 for violin Prelude from Suite No.1 for cello Sonata No.2 in D Granville Bantock Pibroch – A Highland Lament for cello and harp Joseph Davies Clytemnestra (first performance, T ^y Cerdd commission) Sollima Alone, for solo cello Paul Patterson BUGS! Mosquito Massacre De Falla Suite Populaire Espagnole

in association with Ty^ Cerdd Following a creative classroom project The Music in the Words, pupils from primary schools across the City perform their song-settings of selected verse by Dylan Thomas. (Schools event – no admission to the public). Yn dilyn prosiect dosbarth creadigol The Music in the Words, bydd disgyblion ysgolion cynradd ar draws y Ddinas yn perfformio eu caneuon yn gosod geiriau Dylan Thomas. (Digwyddiad i ysgolion – dim mynediad i’r cyhoedd). TICKETS/TOCYNNAU Admission is for pupils only and will be booked through their schools.

Astor Piazzola Le Grand Tango

Two of Wales’ outstanding and versatile instrumentalists in a colourful programme of original works and arrangements for harp and cello. Dau offerynnydd disglair Cymreig mewn rhaglen liwgar o weithiau gwreiddiol a threfniannau i delyn a soddgrwth. TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £15, unreserved This concert is sponsored by Western Power

Dylan Thomas Image courtesy of Nora Summers/ Dylan Thomas Bookstore Collection

Thu 9 October Iau 9 Hydref

Fri 10/ Sat 11 October Gwe 10/ Sad 11 Hydref

National Waterfront Museum 7pm

Grand Theatre 7pm

An illustrated lecture by Edward-Rhys Harry

Dylan Thomas: Is it possible that Wales’ famous poet son extended his literary influence beyond the worlds of narrative, poetry and prose? Join us for a special evening punctuated by live and recorded performances of the words of Dylan Thomas in ways you will not have heard before. A yw’n bosib fod bardd enwog Cymru wedi ymestyn ei ddylanwad llenyddol tu hwnt i feysydd chwedl, barddoniaeth a rhyddiaith? Ymunwch gyda ni am noson arbennig wedi’i hatalnodi gan berfformiadau byw ac ar ddisg o eiriau Dylan Thomas mewn ffyrdd na chlywsoch o’r blaen. Artists include: Dunvant Male Choir London Welsh Camerata (vocal group) Edward-Rhys Harry

His Words In Music

Carmen

Bizet

Bizet’s most famous creation is full to the brim with instantly recognizable music and paints a mesmerizing picture of a Spain teeming with fascinating characters, Carmen herself is one of the most charismatic and hard to resist characters in opera. For a century and a half audiences the world over have fallen in love with her. WNO’s classic production distils Bizet’s masterpiece right down to its essence. Sung in French with surtitles in English and Welsh. Co-production with Scottish Opera. Mae creadigaeth enwocaf Bizet yn byrlymu i’r ymylon o alawon sythgyfarwydd ac yn creu darlun o Sbaen sy’n llawn cymeriadau diddorol. Mae Carmen ei hun yn un o gymeriadau mwya carismatig a deniadol byd opera. Am ganrif a hanner syrthiodd cynulleidfaoedd ar draws byd mewn cariad gyda hi. Mae cynhyrchiad OCC yn distyllu campwaith Bizet i’w hanfod. Cenir yn Ffrangeg gydag uwch-deitlau Saesneg a Chymraeg. Cyd-gynhyrchiad gyda Scottish Opera. TICKETS/TOCYNNAU See wno.org.uk for the latest ticket information.

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU Admission free/Mynediad am ddim

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU 01792 475715 Booking opens 9th June

Sat 11 October Sad 11 Hydref Guildhall 6.30pm

Booking opens 9th June Gellir llogi tocynnau o Fehefin 9ed

Sat 11 October Sad 11 Hydref Brangwyn Hall 7.30pm

In Conversation Huw Tregelles Williams talks to John Corigliano about his lifelong fascination with the work of Dylan Thomas, in particular the sound of the words which Corigliano describes ‘as bells, as musical instruments’. Admission free.

Cynnal Sgwrs Huw Tregelles Williams yn sgwrsio gyda John Corigliano am swyn a sain geiriau Dylan Thomas, a ddisgrifiwyd gan Corgliano ‘fel clychau, fel seiniau offerynnau cerdd’. Mynediad am ddim.

BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales Cerddorfa a Chorws Cenedlaethol Cymreig y BBC BBC Singers/Cantorion y BBC Grant Llewellyn (conductor) Roderick Williams (baritone) Robin Tritschler (tenor) Boy chorister from Hereford Cathedral Adrian Partington (organ) Richard Elfyn Jones Brangwyn Festival Overture for organ & orchestra (Swansea Festival Commission 1984) John Corigliano A Dylan Thomas Trilogy (Wales premi`ere, with funding from Dylan Thomas 100).

John Corigliano Huw Tregelles Williams

New York composer John Corigliano has set three major poems by Dylan Thomas for large vocal and orchestral resources, with all the colour and appeal of his award-winning film scores. Richard Elfyn Jones’ overture, similarly, shows off the full resources of organ and orchestra. An evening of unforgettable and thrilling sounds. Mae’r cyfansoddwr o Efrog Newydd, John Corigliano, wedi gosod tair o gerddi pwysicaf Dylan Thomas i adnoddau lleisiol a cherddorfaol mawr, gyda holl liw ac apˆel ei sgoriau ffilm gwobredig. Mae agoriad Richard Elfyn Jones, hefyd, yn arddangos adnoddau llawn yr organ a’r gerddorfa. Noson o seiniau anghofiadwy a gwefreiddiol. TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £20, £12. You can also purchase tickets by contacting the BBC Audience Line on 0800 052 1812

www.swanseafestival.org

Sun 12 October Sul 12 Hydref

Mon 13 October Llun 13 Hydref

Taliesin 7.30pm

Brangwyn Hall 7.30pm

2 Guitarras Malagueñas with Chaparro de Málaga

Festival Lecture Darlith yr Wyl ˆ Tales from the Keyboard

Juan Martín Juan and Chaparro both come out of the Málaga tradition of flamenco and bring a pure, powerful and poetic art of today to their duo. Juan is a world renowned guitarist who was voted into the top flamenco guitarists in the world and Chaparro is a prize winning guitarist from Málaga who has toured widely accompanying famous flamenco singers.

Mae Juan a Chaparro yn deillio o draddodiad flamenco Málaga, gan ddod â chelfyddyd bur, bwerus a thelynegol gyfoes i’w deuawd. Mae Juan yn gitarydd byd-enwog a enillodd le ymhlith y goreuon. Mae Chaparro, sy’n enedigol o Málaga, hefyd wedi ennill gwobrau lu ac wedi teithio’n helaeth yn cyfeilio i gantorion flamenco enwog.

Looking ahead to performances of works by Schumann, Brahms and Rachmaninov, Jonathan Darnborough, Lecturer in Music, Oxford University, considers how the Romantic composer-pianists were influenced by the artistic ideals of the 19th century and developments in both piano technique and manufacture. Free admission including a glass of wine. Supported by the Friends of the Festival. Gan edrych ymlaen at berfformiadau o weithiau gan Schumann, Brahms a Rachmaninov, bydd Jonathan Darnborough, Darlithydd Cerdd, Prifysgol Rhydychen, yn ystyried sut y cafodd y cyfansoddwyrbianyddion Rhamantaidd eu dylanwadu gan ddelfrydau artistig y bedwaredd-ganrif-ar-bymtheg a datblygiadau mewn techneg a gwneuthuriad y piano. Mynediad rhad yn cynnwys gwydraid o win.

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £16, £15 for under 25s

Jonathan Darnborough

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU 01792 475715 Booking opens 9th June

Tues 14 – Sat 18 October Mer 14 – Sad 18 Hydref

Tues 14 October Mer 14 Hydref

Taliesin 7.30pm

Brangwyn Hall 7.30pm Piano Recital/ Datganiad Piano

John Lill Tues 14/Mer 14 The Soil Wed 15/Maw 15 Rainbow Scars Thu 16/Iau 16 7 Pillars Sat 18/Sad 18 Biko’s Quest

The Soil

Afrovibes 20 years of democracy ‘In 1994 a new nation was born and since then our artists have been showing the world that South Africa has stories to tell, stories that speak to the collective memory of who we are, yet at the same time, weave new narratives that speak of life in South Africa today – stories that link us with the world’

Afrovibes is a festival of music, theatre and dance celebrating twenty years of democracy in South Africa. In Swansea, Afrovibes will include The Soil, Rainbow Scars, Biko’s Quest and 7 Pillars. Biko’s Quest, created by JazzArt from Cape Town, uses dance, music and text to tell the story of Steve Biko. It is a reflection on our humanity that reaches far beyond the racial context. In Rainbow Scars, Mike Van Graan, one of South Africa’s most brilliantly incisive playwrights, confronts the question of racial identity head on, probing the universal issue of adoption. The Soil is an award-winning threemember a cappella group coming to Swansea direct from the Apollo in Harlem. 7 Pillars is a collaboration between Vuyani Dance Theatre from Johannesburg and ACE Dance & Music Birmingham, marking years of democracy in South Africa.

^ Mae Afrovibes yn wyl gerdd, theatr a dawns sy’n dathlu ugain mlynedd o weriniaeth yn Ne Affrica. Yn Abertawe bydd Afrovibes yn cynnwys The Soil, Rainbow Scars, Biko’s Quest a 7 Pillars. Mae Biko’s Quest, a grewyd gan JazzArt o Capetown, yn defnyddio dawns, cerddoriaeth a geiriau i ddweud stori Steve Biko. Mae’n adlewyrchiad ar ddynoliaeth sy’n ymestyn ymhell tu hwnt i gyd -destun hiliol. Yn Rainbow Scars, mae Mike Graan, un o ddramodwyr disgleiriaf a bachog De Affrica, yn wynebu’r cwestiwn o adnabyddiaeth hiliol drwy thema ^ a cappella o dri aelod a gyffredinol mabwysiadu. Mae The Soil yn gr wp ddaw i Abertawe yn syth o’r Apollo yn Harlem. Yn 7 Pillars mae Theatr Dawns Vuyani o Johannesburg ac ACE Dawns a Cherdd Birmingham wedi cydweithio i ddathlu ugain mlynedd o weriniaeth yn Ne Affrica.

James Ngcobo Artistic Director of Afrovibes

After a career spanning 60 years (his first concert was at the age of nine), the celebrated British pianist returns to the Festival for a recital celebrating his 70th birthday, part of a series of concerts at prestigious venues in both the UK and further afield. Yn dilyn gyrfa sy’n pontio 60 mlynedd (rhoddodd ei gyngerdd cyntaf pan yn naw mlwydd oed) mae’r pianydd enwog yn dychwelyd i’r Wyl ˆ i roi datganiad i ddathlu ei 70ed penblwydd, rhan o gyfres mewn cyrchfannau o fri yn y DU a thu hwnt. Mozart Sonata in F K.332 Schumann Faschingsschwank aus Wien (Shrovetide celebrations from Vienna) Prokofiev Toccata in D minor Op 11 Brahms Two Rhapsodies Op.79: B minor, G minor Beethoven Sonata in C Op.53 (Waldstein)

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £15, unreserved

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU See taliesinartscentre.co.uk for the latest ticket information. John Lill

www.swanseafestival.org

Wed 15 October Mer 15 Hydref

Booking opens 9th June Gellir llogi tocynnau o Fehefin 9ed

Brangwyn Hall 7.30pm

Elin Manahan Thomas

Tribute to Thomas in song and verse ar gân a gair This song recital by Swansea-born soprano Elin Manahan Thomas with readings by crowned poet Ifor ap Glyn from Daniel Ifor ap Glyn Jones’ memoir My Friend Dylan Thomas will offer an insight into the life and world of the poet through song. Alongside songs by Lutyens, Richard Rodney Bennett, Strauss, Stravinsky, Poulenc and Morfydd Llwyn Owen on themes such as childhood and the imagination, the programme features the first performance of a song-cycle, Bore Oes, commissioned by Pontio, by the poet Mererid Hopwood and composer John Rea on the theme of childhood friendship and Daniel Jones’ songs from Under Milk Wood. An evening curated by Pontio, Bangor University, with support from Dylan Thomas 100. Bydd y datganiad lleisiol hwn gan y soprano o Abertawe, Elin Manahan Thomas gyda darlleniadau gan y bardd coronog Ifor ap Glyn o gofiant Daniel Jones My Friend Dylan Thomas yn cynnig cipolwg ar fywyd a byd y bardd mewn cân. Yn ogystal a chaneuon gan Lutyens, Richard Rodney Bennett, Strauss, Stravinsky, Poulenc a Morfydd Llwyn Owen ar themau megis plentyndod a’r dychymyg, bydd y rhaglen yn cynnwys perfformiad cyntaf cylch o ganeuon, Bore Oes, wedi’i gomisiynu gan Pontio, gan y prifardd Mererid Hopwood a’r cyfansoddwr John Rea ar thema cyfeillgarwch plentyndod a chaneuon Daniel Jones o Under Milk Wood. Noson wedi’i churadu gan Pontio, Prifysgol Bangor gyda chymorth Dylan Thomas 100. TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £15, unreserved

The Violin Specialist CHRISTIAN SAVAGE M.I.T.L.C.F Distin. Maker of very fine concert violins Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, Repair, Restoration, Bow re-hairs, Valuations, Bows for sale. Also cases, strings, accessories Danyrhelyg Isaf, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire SA38 9RG email: aecsavage@hotmail.com

01239 710036 07990 733268 TICKETS/TOCYNNAU 01792 475715 Booking opens 9th June

www.swanseafestival.org

Fri 17 October Gwe 17 Hydref

Booking opens 9th June Gellir llogi tocynnau o Fehefin 9ed

Brangwyn Hall 7pm

BBC National Orchestra of Wales Cerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC

Family Concert Cyngerdd Teulu Introduced and conducted by Grant Llewellyn Arweinydd a chyflwynydd Grant Llewellyn

Grant Llewellyn

The ever-popular BBC NOW Family Concert series comes to Swansea for the first time. Join the orchestra for a whistle-stop tour of popular classics and music for TV and film, conducted by Grant Llewellyn. Come along from 6.15pm for pre-concert entertainment, including the chance to try out instruments from the orchestra. Join the family fun for everyone – a great way to introduce young people to the sound of classical music! Daw cyfres Cyngerdd Teulu poblogaidd CGG y BBC i Abertawe am y tro cyntaf. Ymunwch gyda’r gerddorfa am wibdaith o glasuron poblogaidd, cerddoriaeth teledu a ffilm dan arweiniad Grant Llewellyn. Dewch o 6. 15 ymlaen i fwynhau adloniant cyn-cyngerdd, yn cynnwys siawns i dreio’ch llaw ar offerynnau’r gerddorfa. Ymunwch mewn hwyl teulu i bawb – ffordd ardderchog o gyflwyno pobl ifanc i sain cerddoriaeth glasurol! TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £15 Family Tickets: £12.50 for 1 adult and 1-2 children* £18 for 2 adults and 1-4 children**16 and under You can also purchase tickets by contacting the BBC Audience Line on 0800 052 1812 TICKETS/TOCYNNAU 01792 475715 Booking opens 9th June

Sat 18 October Sad 18 Hydref Guildhall 6.30pm

Karl Jenkins

In Conversation Huw Tregelles Williams talks to Karl Jenkins about his commissioned work and the multi-cultural influences upon his creative journey. Admission free.

Cynnal Sgwrs Huw Tregelles Williams yn sgwrsio gyda Karl Jenkins am ei waith comisiwn a’r dylanwadau aml-ddiwylliant ar ei daith greadigol. Mynediad am ddim.

Booking opens 9th June Gellir llogi tocynnau o Fehefin 9ed

Sat 18 October Sad 18 Hydref Brangwyn Hall 7.30pm

Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra Cerddorfa Ffilharmonig Stad Rwsia Valery Polyansky (conductor) Peter Donohoe (piano) Valery Polyansky

Karl Jenkins Llareggub (Festival commission with funding from Dylan Thomas 100) Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor Sibelius Symphony No.2 in D A double-celebration: the centenary of Dylan Thomas’ birth and the 70th birthday of Karl Jenkins, two Swansea-born artists who have achieved international fame. This commission evokes the atmosphere of the mythical village setting of Thomas’ iconic play for voices, Under Milk Wood. Dathiad dwbl: canmlwyddiant geni Dylan Thomas a phenblwydd Karl Jenkins yn 70, dau artist a anwyd yn Abertawe sydd wedi ennill enwogrwydd byd-eang. Mae’r comisiwn hwn yn galw ar awyrgylch y pentref chwedlonol sy’n gefndir i ddrama eiconig Thomas i leisiau, Under Milk Wood. TICKETS/TOCYNNAU £30, £25, £18. A limited number of seats in the £18 category available at £10 to the unwaged on evidence of status.

Peter Donohoe

This concert is sponsored by Britannia Robbins TICKETS/TOCYNNAU 01792 475715 Booking opens 9th June

Craig-y-Nos School

Friends of the Festival

Become a member of Friends of the Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts. We need and value your support.T

^ Beth am fod yn un o Gyfeillion Gwyl Gerdd a Chelfyddydau Abertawe? Mae arnom angen eich cefnogaeth a byddem yn ei werthfawrogi.F

The Friends (initially known as the Patrons’ Association) were formed in 1973 with the aim to support the Swansea Festival of Music & the Arts.

Ffurfiwyd y Cyfeillion (Cymdeithas y Noddwyr oedd yr enw gwreiddiol) ym ^ 1973 er mwyn cefnogi Gwyl Gerdd a Chelfyddydau Abertawe.

How do we do it?

Sut rydyn ni’n gwneud hyn? Bob blwyddyn rydyn ni’n gwneud cyfraniad ariannol sylweddol tuag at gost un o’r prif gyngherddau gan gerddorfa ryngwladol sy’n ymweld ^ â’r Wyl. Rydyn ni’n trefnu sgyrsiau cyn cyngherddau a darlithiau ar weithiau newydd neu rai nad ydynt yn cael eu perfformio’n gyson – yn aml y cyfansoddwyr sy’n rhoi’r rhain. Rydyn ni’n cynnal derbyniadau ar ôl cyngherddau i Gyfeillion a cherddorfeydd ac ensembles sy’n ^ ymweld â’r Wyl. Rydyn ni’n trefnu digwyddiadau blynyddol i godi arian. Sut byddwch chi’n elwa ar fod yn aelod? Fel Cyfaill byddwch yn cael eich ^ a gwahodd i Lansiad yr Wyl Chystadleuaeth Gwobr John Fussell i Gerddorion Ifainc. Byddwch yn gallu archebu tocynnau ymlaen llaw cyn y cyhoedd. Byddwch yn cael disgownt ar raglen ^ yr Wyl. Bydd cyfle ichi gwrdd â’r cerddorion a chymdeithasu â Chyfeillion yn ein derbyniadau. Byddwch yn teimlo boddhad o wneud cyfraniad i gynnal ansawdd a safon ^ uchel cerddoriaeth Gwyl Abertawe. Y tanysgrifiad blynyddol (sy’n ddyledus ar ddydd Calan) yw £10 am un person a £15 am ddau aelod yn yr un cyfeiriad. Pe hoffech chi ddod yn Gyfaill llenwch y ffurflen gais sydd wedi’i hatodi ac anfonwch hi gyda’ch tanysgrifiad. Ebost: sxfestivalfriends@gmail.com Tel. 01792 202762

Every year we make a substantial financial contribution towards the cost of a major concert given by a visiting international orchestra. We arrange pre-concert talks and lectures on new or rarely performed works- often given by the composers.

Clyne Common Bishopston, Swansea An independent primary school for boys and girls aged 2-11 years. Playgroup, Nursery, Infant and Junior Departments.

Visit our website on: www.craigynos.com or telephone 01792 234288 for prospectus.

We hold post-concert receptions for Friends and the musicians of visiting orchestras and ensembles. We organise annual fund-raising events. How will you benefit from your membership? As a Friend you will be invited to the Launch of the Festival and the John Fussell Award for Young Musicians’ Competition. You will enjoy the opportunity of advance booking for tickets before the general public. You receive a discount on the Festival programme. You have the opportunity of meeting the musicians and socialising with Friends at our receptions. You will have the satisfaction of making a contribution to maintaining the quality and high standard of music making of the Swansea Festival. The annual subscription (due on 1st January) is £10 for single and £15 for two members at the same address. If you would like to become a Friend please contact the Membership Secretary. Email: sxfestivalfriends@gmail.com Tel. 01792 202762

www.swanseafestival.org

Gyfeillion ^ yr Wyl

Booking tickets

Llogi Tocynnau

Public booking opens on Monday 9th June.

Bydd llogi tocynnau gan y cyhoedd yn agor Ddydd Llun Mehefin 9ed.

wedi’u llogi ar yr un pryd (Hydref 7, 11, 15, 18).

Events at the Grand Theatre, Brangwyn Hall and National Waterfront Museum: Available from the Grand Theatre Box Office Tel: 01792 475715 or visit www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Digwyddiadau yn Theatr y Grand, Neuadd Brangwyn ac Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau: Ar gael o Swyddfa Docynnau Theatr y Grand (01792 475715) neu ymwelwch â www. swanseagrand.co.uk Digwyddiadau yng Nghanolfan Gelfyddydau Taliesin: Ar gael o Swyddfa Docynnau Taliesin 01792 602060. Gostyngiadau Ar gael i ddigwyddiadau Neuadd Brangwyn: Gostyngiad o 10% i’r canlynol: Saith Cyngerdd Neuadd Brangwyn (yn eithrio’r Cyngerdd Teulu ar Hydref 17) wedi’u llogi ar yr un pryd (Hydref 4, 6, 7, 11, 14, 15, 18); Tri Chyngerdd Cerddorfaol wedi’u llogi ar yr un pryd (Hydref 4,11,18); Cyngherddau Cysylltiadau Cymreig

Myfyrwyr mewn addysg llawnamser: hanner pris ar brawf o statws.

Events at Taliesin Arts Centre: Available from the Taliesin Box Office Tel. 01792 602060. Discounts Available for Brangwyn Hall Events: 10% discount for the following: Seven Brangwyn Hall Concerts (Oct 4th, 6th, 7th ,11th, 14th, 15th & 18th), excluding Family Concert, (Oct 17th), booked at the same time; Three Orchestral Concerts booked at the same time (Oct 4th, 11th, 18th); Welsh Connection Concerts booked at the same time (Oct 7th, 11th, 15th, 18th).

Mynychwyr Anabl: Un tocyn rhad i ofalydd ar brawf o statws. Digyf log: Nifer cyfyngedig o docynnau £18 am £12 ar brawf o statws i gyngherddau Hydref 4 a 18. Tocynnau Teulu Ar gael i holl gyngherddau Neuadd Brangwyn: 1 oedolyn a hyd at 2 blentyn (16 neu’n iau) £12.50. 2 oedolyn a hyd at 4 plentyn (16 neu’n iau) £18. Nodiadau cyngerdd i blant ar gael yn rhad wrth y drws wrth ddangos tocyn (Hydref 4, 11,18). Lluniaeth ar werth yn y bar. Dim ond un gostyngiad ar gael ar gyfer unryw un achlysur.

Students in full-time education: half-price on evidence of status. Disabled Concert-goers: One carer’s ticket free on evidence of status. Unwaged: A limited number of £18 tickets available at £12 on proof of status for concerts on October 4th and 18th. Family Tickets Applicable to all Brangwyn Hall concerts: 1 adult and up to 2 children (16 or under): £12.50. 2 adults and up to 4 children (16 or under): £18. Children’s programme notes provided at the door on showing of ticket (Oct 4th, 11th, 18th). Refreshments on sale at the Bar.

SEA

F ES

Only one discount to apply at any one time.

A TIV L 17

attic gallery

Sponsorship Corporate Sponsorship of Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts • Build your profile in Swansea. • Associate your company with activities of quality and distinction. • Entertain your clients at a Festival event. • Help develop Wales’ finest talent and bring artists of international repute to Swansea. Any company interested in supporting the Festival should contact the Festival Administrator, for details of packages on offer.

Individual Sponsorship of Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts Become a Silver Sponsor at £125 per year or a Gold Sponsor at £250 per year. Benefits include:

David Carpanini

Contemporary paintings, graphics and sculpture View current exhibition at www.atticgallery.co.uk

Attic Gallery Pocketts Wharf • Maritime Quarter • Swansea SA1 3XL Follow signs to Dylan Thomas Centre then continue around to Pocketts Wharf.

T: 01792 653387 E: attic@atticgallery.co.uk Open: Tuesday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4.30

• Priority booking and 60% discount on four top-price tickets for any Brangwyn Hall event or on two top-price tickets to two Brangwyn Hall events of your choice (Gold). Priority booking and 60% discount on two top price tickets for any Brangwyn Hall event of your choice (Silver). • An invitation to the Individual Sponsors’ Reception which precedes the Opening Concert. • A free copy of the Souvenir Programme sent to you in advance which will include your name as a sponsor. • An invitation to the Festival Launch followed by the John Fussell Award for Young Musicians Competition. For more information, please contact the Administrator: Tel 01792 411570 or email admin@swanseafestival.org

Nawdd

General Information

Gwybodaeth Gyffredinol

Nawdd corfforaethol ^ Gerdd a Chelfyddydau i Wyl Abertawe

If you have any general enquiries, not relating to bookings, please contact the Festival Administrator, on 01792 411570, email admin@swanseafestival.org or visit www.swanseafestival.org for more information.

Os oes gennych gwestiynau cyffredinol heblaw llogi tocynnau, cysylltwch â’r Gweinyddydd ar 01792 411570 ebost admin@swanseafestival.org neu www.swanseafestival.org am fwy o wybodaeth.

• Adeiladwch eich proffil yn Abertawe. • Cysylltwch eich cwmni gyda digwyddiadau o ansawdd a rhagoriaeth. • Diddanwch eich cwsmeriaid yn ^ un o ddigwyddiadau’r Wyl. • Cefnogwch dalentau gorau Cymru ac ymweliadau gan artistiaid o fri rhyngwladol i Abertawe. Dylai unryw gwmni sydd a ^ diddordeb mewn cefnogi’r Wyl gysylltu â’r Gweinyddydd am fanylion y pecynnau sydd ar gael. ^ Nawdd Unigol i Wyl Gerdd

a Chelfyddydau Abertawe

Ymunwch â ni fel Noddwr Arian am £125 y flwyddyn neu Noddwr Aur am £250 y flwyddyn. Manteision yn cynnwys: • Blaenoriaeth a gostyngiad o 60% ar bedwar tocyn uchafbris i unryw ddigwyddiad Neuadd Brangwyn o’ch dewis neu ar ddau docyn i unryw ddau ddigwyddiad Neuadd Brangwyn o’ch dewis (Aur). Blaenoriaeth a gostyngiad o 60% ar ddau docyn uchafbris i unryw ddigwyddiad Neuadd Brangwyn o’ch dewis (Arian). • Gwahoddiad i Dderbyniad y Noddwyr Unigol cyn y Cyngerdd Agoriadol. ^ wedi’i • Copi rhad o Raglen yr Wyl ddanfon atoch ymlaen llaw ac yn cynnwys eich enw fel Noddwr. ^ • Gwahoddiad i Lansiad yr Wyl a Chystadleuaeth Gwobr John Fussell i Gerddorion Ifanc sy’n dilyn. Am fwy o fanylion cysylltwch â’r Gweinyddydd: Ffôn 01792 411570 neu ebost admin@swanseafestival.org

Parking Brangwyn Hall: Tel 01792 635432 or visit www.swansea.gov.uk/ brangwynhall Grand Theatre: Tel 01792 475715 or visit www.swansea.gov.uk/ grandtheatre Taliesin Arts Centre: Tel 01792 602060 or visit www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk National Waterfront Museum: Tel 02920 573600 or visit www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/ swansea/

Disabled Concert Goers Brangwyn Hall: Wheelchair spaces are available within the Hall and there is a direct entry lift to the Hall from pavement level for anyone who finds stairs difficult. The lift entry is directly to the right of the steps to the main entrance. Toilet facilities are also available. Please advise the Box Office when booking. Grand Theatre: Level access for wheelchairs into the stalls and Footlights Bar; disabled toilets; five wheelchair positions in the stalls. Please advise the Box Office staff when you or a member of your party require one of these positions. Taliesin Arts Centre: Level access and lift to all public areas; disabled toilets on first floor; spaces for wheelchair users in the theatre. See venue website for details. National Waterfront Museum: The building is disabled access friendly. There are two lifts and wheelchairs are available if required. Toilets for the disabled on 1st and 4th floors. Staff at these venues are always willing to help; should you need any assistance please do not hesitate to ask.

Parcio Neuadd Brangwyn: Ffôn 01792 635432 neu www.swansea.gov. uk/brangwynhall Theatr y Grand: Ffôn 01792 475715 neu www.swansea.gov. uk/grandtheatre Canolfan Gelfyddydau Taliesin: Ffôn 01792 602060 neu www. taliesinartscentre.co.uk Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau: Ffôn 02920 573600 neu www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/ swansea/

Mynychwyr Anabl Neuadd Brangwyn: Mae lleoliadau i gadeiriau olwyn o fewn y Neuadd ac mae mynediad uniongyrchol drwy esgynydd i unryw un sy’n cael grisiau’n anodd. Mae mynediad i’r esgynydd yn syth i’r dde o’r grisiau i’r brif fynedfa. Mae cyfleusterau t^y bach ar gael hefyd. Cysylltwch â staff y Swyddfa Docynnau pan yn llogi. Theatr y Grand: Mae mynediad gwastad i seddi’r llawr gwaelod ac i Far Footlights, tai bach a phum lleoliad i gadeiriau olwyn. Cysylltwch â staff y Swyddfa Docynnau os ydych chi neu aelod o’ch parti am gadw un o’r lleoliadau hyn. Canolfan Gelfyddydau Taliesin: Mynediad gwastad ac esgynydd i’r holl ystafelloedd cyhoeddus, tai bach i’r anabl ar y llawr cyntaf, lleoliadau i gadeiriau olwyn o fewn y theatr. Gwelwch wefan y Ganolfan am fwy o fanylion. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau: Mae’r adeilad yn gyfeillgar i’r anabl. Mae dau esgynydd a chadeiriau olwyn ar gael os oes angen. Mae tai bach i’r anabl ar loriau 1 a 4. Mae staff y cyrchfannau hyn yn barod i roi cymorth bob amser; os oes angen cymorth arnoch, peidiwch petruso gofyn.

TICKETS/TOCYNNAU 01792 475715 Booking opens 9th June

Booking opens 9th June Gellir llogi tocynnau o Fehefin 9ed Patron/Noddwr Huw Edwards

Programme/Rhaglen www.swanseafestival.org Sat 4 Oct

Poetry and Jazz afternoon/ Prynhawn Barddoniaeth a Jas National Waterfront Museum/Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau 2.30pm

President/Llywydd The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Swansea Chairman/Cadeirydd David Hastie

Sat 4 Oct

Philharmonia Orchestra/Cerddorfa’r Philharmonia Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

7.30pm

Sun 5 Oct

Art & Pasta/Celf a Phasta

Mon 6 Oct

Organ Recital/Datganiad Organ – Olivier Latry

depart Guildhall 10.30am

Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

Tue 7 Oct

Artistic Director/ Cyfarwyddwr Artistig Lyndon Jones

Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

Wed 8 Oct Thu 9 Oct

7.30pm

Schools Outreach Project/Prosiect Ymestyn i Ysgolion Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

Administrator/Gweinyddydd Kerry Rogers

7.30pm

Catrin Finch (Harp) and Steffan Morris (Cello)

11.00am

Dylan Thomas: His Words in Music/ Ei Eiriau mewn Cerdd National Waterfront Museum/Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau 7.00pm

Fri 10 Oct

Carmen Welsh National Opera/Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru Grand Theatre/Theatr y Grand

Sat 11 Oct All information was correct when this brochure went to press. No responsibility can be taken for subsequent changes.

Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

Sat 11 Oct Pob gwybodaeth yn gywir wrth fynd i’r wasg. Ni ellir derbyn cyfrifoldeb am newidiadau hwyr.

Taliesin Arts Centre/Canolfan Gelfyddydau Taliesin

A TIV L

Tue 14 Oct

Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

7.30pm

BBC National Orchestra of Wales/ Cerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC Family Concert/Cyngerdd Teulu Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

Sat 18 Oct www.swanseafestival.org

7.30pm

Piano Recital/Datganiad Piano –John Lill

Wed 15 Oct Tribute to Thomas In song and verse/Ar gân a gair Fri 17 Oct

7.30pm

Tue 14-18 Oct Afrovibes – 20 years of democracy in South Africa/ dathlu 20 mlynedd o weriniaeth yn Ne Affrica

F ES

SEA

7.30pm

ˆ Mon 13 Oct Festival Lecture/Darlith yr Wyl Tales from the Keyboard Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

7.00pm

Juan Martin – 2 Guitarras Malagueñas Taliesin Arts Centre/Canolfan Gelfyddydau Taliesin

Design/Dylunio Ridler Webster Limited www.ridlerwebster.co.uk

7.30pm

Carmen Welsh National Opera/Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru Grand Theatre/Theatr y Grand

Sun 12 Oct

7.00pm

BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales BBC Singers/ Cerddorfa a Chorws Cenedlaethol Cymreig y BBC Cantorion y BBC

7.00pm

Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra/ Cerddorfa Ffilharmonig Stad Rwsia Brangwyn Hall/Neuadd Brangwyn

7.30pm