We have some first-class live music events at Ucheldre this Autumn
showcasing the work of accomplished musicians from all over the UK and Ireland.
Guitarist Richard Durrant returns to Ucheldre’s stage as part of his tour of
The No.26 Bus to Paraguay
Saturday 21 September at 7.30pm
Richard Durrant’s regular visits to this fascinating and magical part of South America have earned him accolades and awards whilst his concerts and trilogy of Paraguayan albums have uncovered the richness of guitar music being written in the region today. He is now widely recognised as one of the world’s leading interpreters of the music of Agustín Barrios.
In this entertaining and colourful concert Durrant explores the mysteries of La Ruta Mangoreana, uncovering the beauty of Paraguayan music and sharing stories from the central southern cone of South America. He also explains how all this began for him on a number 26 Brighton corporation bus.
VRï
Saturday 3 October at 7.30pm
‘a magical feeling of weightlessness and uplifting freedom’
VRï are three young men from deepest, darkest chapel-going Wales who have mined the cultural upheaval of past centuries and drawn inspiration from the incredible story of a time when Wales’ traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, its language by the Act of Union. As audio archaeologists, VRï have unearthed long-lost nuggets that shed a new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session. Their songs, sung with powerful vocal harmonies, tell stories of the people who struggled 200 years ago, just as many struggle today. It’s a wonderful and unique soundscape that connects across the centuries to give us a sense of belonging, of community, and a magical feeling of weightlessness and uplifting freedom.
VRï are Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice).
‘full of the fervent energy of these three players, this is ingenious ‘chamber trad’, something brand new for wales.’ GEORGIA RUTH, RADIO CYMRU
Pianist Iwan Llewelyn-Jones joins us for an afternoon recital.
Pictures at an Exhibition
Sunday 20 October at 3pm
Iwan returns to Ucheldre for the last of this year’s recitals to perform one of the great piano works of the 19th century, Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Moussorgsky, composed exactly 150 years ago. With additional works by Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy and John Ireland.
Pinc Ffloyd
Saturday 16 November at 7.30pm
The Welsh premium tribute to the sounds and visuals of Pink Floyd.
Pinc Ffloyd are a popular band based in North Wales. Comprising a core of five accomplished musicians plus a female backing singer and a saxophinist, they focus mainly on the 1970s era performing favourites from Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall, as well as A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and The Division Bell. Pinc Ffloyd constantly update their vintage, customised and modern equipment to deliver an authentic Floyd experience to their audiences.
Like Pink Floyd? Then see Pinc Ffloyd! You won’t be disappointed.
Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain
Wednesday 20 November at 7.30pm
A spellbinding collaboration between two musical powerhouses.
Double You – their debut album as a duo, which released 27th October 2023 on the bendigedig label – features an exquisite collection of new compositions that draw inspiration from across the genres, taking listeners on a captivating journey on the wings of the bees across the Irish Sea and inspired by the cultures of their home countries.
Dublin native Aoife Ní Bhriain is one of Ireland’s foremost traditional fiddle players and a classical violinist of international stature who commands both the classical world and her Irish traditional heritage.
From across the Irish Sea and the west coast of Wales, harpist Catrin Finch has also built an impressive classical career and ventured into uncharted musical territory, most notably through her award-winning international collaborations.
