Welsh Proms
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The Welsh Proms take place at St David's Hall
, Cardiff
in July each year.
The series usually consists of several orchestral concerts with the Welsh Proms Fringe running alongside, presenting jazz, folk, roots and chamber music.
Artistic Director: Owain Arwel Hughes
CBE.
The first Welsh Proms was held in 1986 and consisted purely of orchestral evening concerts.
St David's Hall
St David's Hall is a performing arts and conference venue in the heart of Cardiff city centre, the capital of Wales...
, Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
in July each year.
The series usually consists of several orchestral concerts with the Welsh Proms Fringe running alongside, presenting jazz, folk, roots and chamber music.
Artistic Director: Owain Arwel Hughes
Owain Arwel Hughes
Owain Arwel Hughes CBE is a Welsh orchestral conductor. Among his numerous titles are Principal Associate Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London's Philharmonia Orchestra, Aalborg Symphony in Denmark and the National Youth Orchestra of Wales and Principal Guest Conductor of the Cape...
CBE.
The first Welsh Proms was held in 1986 and consisted purely of orchestral evening concerts.