Hemiola present "R.S. Thomas: Music, Man, Machine..."

Hemiola present "R.S. Thomas: Music, Man, Machine..."

Rising choral stars Hemiola present an evocative programme celebrating the life and work of iconic Welsh priest-poet R.S. Thomas.

By Brecon Choir Festival

Date and time

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:15 - 14:30 GMT+1

Location

Christ College Brecon

Christ College Brecon Llanfaes LD3 8AF United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Pre Concert Discussion

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. Hea...

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Concert with Hemiola

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...

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 15 minutes

• 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at Christ College?

Due to other events at the college there is no parking on site at Christ College. There is plenty of free parking in the streets close by.

Is there disabled access at the chapel?

We can arrange parking within the school if you need easy access to the entrance of the chapel.

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Brecon Choir Festival

Brecon Choir Festival is a unique four day event which in 2025 will be in its fourth year. A core tenet of the festival is providing attendees and young people with unique opportunities to participate in the joys of choral singing. Expect then to not only attend unforgettable concerts, but also to find yourself in workshops, street singing, discussions and - of course - at our famous Afterglows where we sing the night away in true Welsh style.

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