22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Gwent Chamber Orchestra to celebrate 50th anniversary
The event will take place at Brecon Cathedral on Saturday, June 14, at 7.30pm.
The concert will be a family affair, with composer and pianist Huw Watkins MBE performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No 19, alongside his father and founder member, John Watkins.
The orchestra will be led by husband and wife, Stephen Broom and Julia Watkins.
Mr Broom said: "As the venue of the orchestra's first ever concert, Brecon Cathedral is GCO's spiritual home.
"Almost 50 years on from that inaugural performance it's fitting that we're returning to the place where it all began to play some of the same music.
"We're also delighted that the talented friend of the orchestra Huw Watkins is able to join us for our golden anniversary celebrations.
"The fact that the concert will also be a family affair makes it extra special."
The orchestra was founded in 1975 by David Gedge, then the director of music at Brecon Cathedral.
It was initially formed to support the Brecon Cathedral Singers and Choir.
The concert will feature music played at the orchestra's first concert on June 21, 1975, including Elgar's Serenade for Strings and Schubert's Symphony No 5.
Tickets cost £15.
