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‘Gwlad y Gân’ is OUT NOW 🎉

Works featured:
@cameronbilesliddell - Songs of Nature
Frank Bridge - 3 Idylls
Imogen Holst - Phantasy Quartet
@huw.watkins - String Quartet No.1
Am Awen: Hen Ferchetan, Dafydd y Garreg Wen, Rali Twn Siôn
Dilys Elwyn-Edwards - Mae Hiraeth yn y Môr

This project has meant so much to us, and we’re incredible grateful to everyone who made it possible. Huge thanks to @tycerdd & Marchus Trust for their support, to @james_clarkez for being an incredible engineer/producer, and to @cerddcf for providing rehearsal spaces for us.

And of course, thank you to all our friends and family for your constant support along the way 💚

Go give it a listen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

#stringquartet #newmusic #debutalbum #welshmusic #contemporaryclassical

Mae gennym ni ddau ryddhad newydd ar y gweill drwy label Tŷ Cerdd, Sionci.

Yn gyntaf, dyma gyflwyno 🐉 Quartet Draig 🐉 pedwarawd llinynnol Cymreig - graddedig o Goleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru gyda eu halbwm gyntaf o ddarnau cerddorol oll wedi eu hysbrydoli gan themau, Gwlad y Gân. Diddordeb dod i wybod mwy am y pedwarawd rhain?

Ymunwch gyda ni yng nghyngerdd lansio’r albwm ddydd Mawrth nesaf, 28ain o Ebrill yng Nghanolfan Jacob’s Antiques [@jacobsmarketcardiff], dinas Caerdydd.

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We have two new releases on @tycerdd’s artist led label Sionci coming up. First: Quartet Draig’s debut album, @rwcmd graduates - with Gwlad y Gân, out on the 24th of April. Intrigued?

The album launch concert will take place next Tuesday, 28th of April at the homely Jacob’s Antiques Centre, Cardiff. See you there?

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We’re releasing a Digital Album!! 💿🎶

Last week, we spent an incredible few days in the recording studio at @tycerdd recording music for our upcoming digital album, ‘Gwlad y Gân’ ⛰️

We can’t wait to release more details about the music that will be on the album, but there is such a great variety of music, including a commission from @cameronbilesliddell , music from other incredible Welsh composers such as @huw.watkins plus other fantastic music depicting the Land of song.

None of this would have been possible without our wonderful recording engineer/producer, @james_clarkez , whose expertise and calmness in the studio was completely invaluable.

Another massive thank you to @tycerdd and Marchus Trust for your support in making this album possible, as well as @cerddcf for rehearsal space and the ever-generous @rebecca.selley for hosting and cooking us wonderful food!

Stay tuned for the full music low down!

#classicalmusic #music #quartetdraig #recordingstudio #recording #wales #musiciansofinstagram #youngartists #tycerdd #welshmusicians

We've been listening to 'Songs of Nature' by RPS Composer @cameronbilesliddell, featured on @quartetdraig's album Gwlad y Gân released last week on
@tycerdd's artist-led label, Sionci.

Cameron says: 'Songs of Nature is my second and currently largest chamber work to date. Using extracts of poetry as inspiration, the quartet takes the listener on a journey through different scenic pictures. From sparkling shoreline dances in the Scherzo to the delicate sheen of moonlight in the nocturne all the way to the dramatic pulsations of high-speed travel, this quartet showcases what a pioneering string group like Quartet Draig can do!'

Listen via the link in @quartetdraig's bio

We've been listening to 'Songs of Nature' by RPS Composer @cameronbilesliddell, featured on @quartetdraig's album Gwlad y Gân released last week on
@tycerdd's artist-led label, Sionci.

Cameron says: 'Songs of Nature is my second and currently largest chamber work to date. Using extracts of poetry as inspiration, the quartet takes the listener on a journey through different scenic pictures. From sparkling shoreline dances in the Scherzo to the delicate sheen of moonlight in the nocturne all the way to the dramatic pulsations of high-speed travel, this quartet showcases what a pioneering string group like Quartet Draig can do!'

Listen via the link in @quartetdraig's bio

Nos ‘fory! Dewch draw!

📍 @jacobsmarketcardiff

Tomorrow! Join us!

Nos ‘fory! Dewch draw!

📍 @jacobsmarketcardiff

Tomorrow! Join us!

Composer Spotlight: Cameron Biles-Liddell 🎼

We’re delighted to feature ‘Songs of Nature’ on our debut album, a work specially commissioned for us by @cameronbilesliddell 🎻

Cameron says:
“I’m extremely grateful for Quartet Draig for their championing and fearless playing of my work. Even from the initial chats about the project, I knew this commission was going to be special. Their enthusiasm and relentless energy was something I wanted to celebrate in my second string quartet. From Ben’s luscious viola solos, Jess and Elliot’s shredding in movement, to the punchy rhythms in Tabitha’s cello part, this quartet is for the players that make up this tenacious ensemble.”

It was an absolute joy to work and collaborate on this piece and bring Cameron’s music to life - we can’t wait for you to hear it in its entirety tomorrow!

#composerspotlight #contemporaryclassical #newmusic #stringquartet #newmusicuk

“Inspiration, innovation and intimacy”

Our cellist, Tabitha Selley, sat down with Immy Hollins to talk all things Welsh music - from honouring its rich heritage to championing new voices and perspectives 🎻

For us, it’s keeping this music alive, reverent and evolving, while staying deeply connected to its roots - it’s why it was so important to us to include works by current Welsh composers, @huw.watkins and @cameronbilesliddell in our debut album, as well as reimaginings of traditional Welsh folk songs.

To read the full interview, head to the link in our bio 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and to continue the conversation, come along to our launch concert where our fabulous panel will be expanding on this topic!

#welshmusic #cardiffmusic #stringquartet #contemporaryclassical #newmusicuk

⏳ 1 DAY TO GO ⏳

We can’t believe the day is nearly here!

We’re so excited to finally share our album with you all tomorrow. Join us at @jacobsmarketcardiff for an evening of highlights from the album, plus our exciting panel discussion with leading industry professionals in the Welsh music scene.

📍 @jacobsmarketcardiff
⏰ 6:30pm (doors 5:45pm)
🎟️ Link in bio for tickets!

#cardiffevents #cardiffmusic #liveclassicalmusic #contemporaryclassical #stringquartet

🎉 LAUNCH CONCERT 🎉

📍 @jacobsmarketcardiff
📆 Tuesday 28th April
⏰ 6:30pm (doors 5:45pm)

Join us for a special evening celebrating the release of our album! We’ll be performing a handpicked selection of music from the record, including highlights from our newly commissioned work Songs of Nature by @cameronbilesliddell, alongside @huw.watkins String Quartet No.1, pieces by Imogen Holst and Frank Bridge, plus some of our own folk song arrangements.

We’re also thrilled to be hosting a panel discussion with leading industry professionals, chaired by @ani_glass - a great chance to hear insights into the current Welsh music scene.

🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio - we’d love to see you there!

#welshmusic #albumlaunch #cardiffevents #stringquartet #contemporarymusic

3 days to go…⏳

Our debut album release is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!

Recorded just over a year ago, this album captures the essence of Quartet Draig, exploring the warm, rich sound world of Welsh and English music.

Stay tuned this week for more behind the scenes, sneak peeks, and all the details ahead of the release 👀🎻

#stringquartet #newmusicrelease #classicalmusic #welshmusic #chambermusic

A snippet from our recent recital in Dublin performing Imogen Holst’s breathtaking Phantasy Quartet. Tickets are still available for our upcoming album release concert 28.04.26- immerse yourself in the world of Gwlad y Gân!

(Concert details are on the link in our bio!)

#imogenholst #phantasy #stringquartet #albumrelease #quarterdraig

Video featuring @jennyclare_ and @tomcongdon5

Thrilled to announce a fantastic line-up of speakers for our panel discussion on the music scene in Wales, chaired by the wonderful Ani Glass!

🎵 Zoe Smith, Head of Postgraduate Programmes at RWCMD

🎵 Emma Archer, Achievement Officer for CF Music Education

🎵 Catherine Porteus, Head of Chorus and Orchestra at WNO

🎵 Deborah Keyser, Director of Tŷ Cerdd

Hear the conversation on 28th April at Jacob’s Antiques! Ticket link is in our bio - we’d love to see you there 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎻