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On Sunday March 12, La Seine Musicale presents a show for young audiences, accessible to the youngest. Embark on this underwater odyssey, in the middle of the North Atlantic and discover the fauna and flora of the oceans.

Parce qu’il n’est jamais trop tard (ni trop tôt !) pour découvrir et apprécier la musique classique, La Seine Musicale poursuit sa programmation familiale dans le cadre du Classique du Dimanche, sa série de concerts dédiés aux jeunes publics. Le concert du mois de mars fait la part belle à l’écologie, avec le premier conte symphonique environnemental.
(Because it's never too late (nor too early!) to discover and appreciate classical music, La Seine Musicale is continuing its family program as part of the Classique du Dimanche, its series of concerts dedicated to young audiences. The March concert gives pride of place to ecology, with the first environmental symphonic tale.)

Cette œuvre, écrite pour une récitante, un orchestre et un piano est un conte musical qui souhaite sensibiliser les spectateurs à la protection des océans.
(This work, written for a narrator, an orchestra and a piano, is a musical tale that aims to raise awareness among audience members about the protection of the oceans.)

Among numerous newly commissioned works, one particular composer stood out: Sarah Lianne Lewis. She is currently associated with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (BBC NOW). Her work, Ocean of Stars, is simply astounding. It is scored for cello and a fascinating instrument called the digital harp.

The creative team behind the immersive re-imagining of The Stars and Their Consolations spent two days at Ffwrnes Theatre earlier this month playing creatively with ancient stories, beautiful projected animations of the night sky, lighting and Sarah Lianne Lewis’s spine-tingling electro acoustic soundscape, complementing the poetry and depth of Daniel Morden and Hugh Lupton’s award winning storytelling.

Rail passengers to be treated to new train-themed micro-operas by female composers based on travellers’ tales

We are pleased to announce the seven composers newly joining the 2021-22 RPS Composers programme, representing some of the brightest, most exciting voices in the UK.

Acclaimed storytellers Daniel Morden and Hugh Lupton have joined forces with one of Wales’ most exciting new composers, Sarah Lianne Lewis, to create a visceral, moving and profound storytelling experience.

Salt-Starred Waters was composed by Sarah Lianne Lewis, performed by Gabriela Jaros, and commissioned by Kim McAllister.

She was named as our new Composer Affiliate during the recent BBC NOW Prom, but how did Sarah Lianne Lewis become a composer and what’s she most looking forward to about working with the orchestra?

Sarah Lianne Lewis is to become the new Composer Affiliate of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Ryan Bancroft will make his debut as BBC NOW Principal Conductor at the first ever Prom performed from BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, on 8th September at 7.30pm. Ivor Novello Award winner, Gavin Higgins, to be announced as new Composer in Association and Sarah Lianne Lewis as new Composer Affiliate.

Wales’ new contemporary music ensemble, Uproar, is about to present its second performance studded with premieres and following a successful inauguration in 2018.

The CoDI Move composer talks about some of the inspirational experiences that have helped shape her work.

UPROAR talks to Sarah about her work and what inspires her.

In March, six composers from across the UK and a range of specialisms were selected to take part in the Wild Plum Songbook, an innovative new career development initiative.

Pupils will be using body percussion to create their own compositions at top festival in north Wales. 9 and 10 year old pupils from Ysgol Bro Lleu, Penygroes have been invited to take a significant part in an event at the Bangor Music Festival.

The second première in unmissable series celebrating the work female Welsh composers is set to usher in the year with more incredible classical music.