Founded by William Mathias in 1972, the North Wales International Music Festival aims to bring the finest international classical artists to North Wales.

After scouring the whole of North Wales for a venue worthy of hosting the classical music greats, Mathias chose St Asaph Cathedral for its outstanding acoustic. Classical musicians and audiences alike have been wowed by the quality of this acoustic for the last thirty nine years and counting.

There have been many artists who have played regularly as part of the Festival; the BBC National Orchestra of Wales played at the first Festival in 1972, and it has now become Festival tradition to close with this magnificent orchestra.

The North Wales International Music Festival is a week of magical music, offering something for all the family.

Artists include:

Julian Lloyd Webber • Karl Jenkins

The King’s Singers • Pascal Rogé

Chilingirian Quartet • Paul Mealor

Red Priest • Paul Watkins • BBC Now

22-29 September 2012
Box office opens shortly ... see our 2012 programme here

News & Events

Royal harpist
to play at premiere

The premiere of a new work by the internationally acclaimed composer Karl Jenkins will take place in North Wales.

The coup was revealed at a special event to unveil the line up at this year's North Wales International Music Festival in St Asaph Cathedral from September 22 to September 29.

The work was commissioned by the festival to celebrate their 40th anniversary and the granting of city status to St Asaph by the Queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee year.

It will be played by royal harpist Hannah Stone who was the star attraction at the launch event held in the aristocratic surroundings of Eaton Park, near Chester, by kind permission of the Duke of Westminster. More...

North Wales International Music Festival seeks to appoint a Part-Time Administrator, based at its St Asaph Office. £15,600 pro rata. 21 hours Per Week.

The successful candidate will be part of a small team responsible for the day-to-day running of the busy Festival office.

Key to the role are the ability to
multi-task; high-level skills in administration; financial acumen; excellent communication skills; the ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative; and a flexible approach to working hours.

The post is based in the city of St Asaph.

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40th Anniversary

This year's 40th Anniversary North Wales International Music Festival will be held between 22nd and 29th September 2012

 

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