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Wales is a land long shrouded in myth and legend and storytelling and music
have, and still do, combine to forge Welsh culture.
From the fabled stories in The Mabinogion with its tales of romance, tragedy and
heroic sagas, to otherworldly folklore speaking of dragons, faeries, brave knights
and patron saints, many in Wales have grown up with these much-loved stories.
Myth is not just a thing of the past in Wales though; the ability to weave together
narrative and music is as relevant today as it has always been.
From current Welsh folk ballads and music born in urban areas of the nation, to
reflections of ancient Welsh myths told afresh by contemporary composers.
One such composer is Gavin Higgins, the current Composer-in-Association for
BBC NOW and Royal Philharmonic Society Award nominee, his piece ‘The Faerie
Bride’ will make its Welsh premiere at this concert.
