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‘Christmas Spectacular’ at Newport Cathedral, Saturday 6 December 2025
Here are some of our musicians preparing to play at the ‘Christmas Spectacular’, including carols and excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, The Cathedral was full to capacity and it was wonderful to accompany the Cathedral Choir and audience. There were some nice lighting effects too that added to the atmosphere. What a joyous occasion! The concert raised almost £2000 for the musical life of Newport Cathedral
Appointment of new Artistic Director. 18 September 2025
St Woolos Sinfonia is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Sinnerton as its new Artistic Director. She has a wealth of experience as a professional orchestral musician and we look forward to working with her. To read more about Laura, see ABOUT US
Spring Concert, Saturday 3 May 2025, conducted by Tianyi Lu
“Sparkling and exciting from the very first note of the Overture”
“A deeply moving and memorable concert”
“Tianyi took us with her right to the heart of the music”
See interview with Tianyi. Click HERE
[Photos and video: Mike Griffiths]
Tianyi Lu in rehearsal
Composer, Charlie Barber, with Leader, Christoph Mädler
The St Woolos Sinfonia Autumn Concert will be given on Saturday 1st November 2025 at Newport Cathedral, conducted by Principal Conductor, Emilie Godden. See FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Advent service at Newport Cathedral , Sunday 8th December 2024
The St Woolos Sinfonia and Chorale performed JS Bach’s beautiful Cantata, Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61, as the musical centrepiece of an act of worship to mark the season of Advent. Also performed was a new composition, Fiat Lux, by contemporary composer, Ben Heneghan, written especially for this occasion. The event was an uplifting experience and we were privileged to have planned it in collaboration with Newport Cathedral.
Soloists: Soprano - Sarah Jane Griffiths, Tenor - Dominic Neville, Baritone - Leonardo Au-Yeung. Leader: Christoph Mädler. Conductor: Huw Griffiths
Photos 2-10: Mike Griffiths
Christoph Mädler, Huw Griffiths and Ben Heneghan discussing the score of Fiat Lux
