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some of the events Benjamin has or is about to take part in:
If you have a charity event at which you would like Benjamin to perform please send details by e-mail. |
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| August
2010
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| 21/08/2010 | Harp Course for 9-13 Year Olds Benjamin will be presenting a Lecture-Recital to the pupils on the last day of the course. For further information about the course please contact Ruth Faber Tel: 01761 490995 ruth.faber@virgin.net |
Millfield Preparatory School Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD |
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| June
2010
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| 30/06/2010 Noon |
The
Ludlow Festival - Lunchtime Concert. |
Ludlow
Methodist Church Broad Street Ludlow |
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| 26/06/2010 11am - 3pm |
VILLAGE FAYRE AT
George Thomas Hospice Free Entry. For further info contact: |
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| 20/06/2010 6.00pm |
International
Harp Festival of Sentmenat. Benjamin is very much looking forward to this festival concert which will be his Spanish debut. Festival web site: www.festivalarpasentmenat.com |
Calle del Rec 08181 Sentmenat (Barcelona) Spain |
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| 14/06/2010 7.00pm |
Selected Independent Funeral Homes Annual European Group Conference. Benjamin will be playing during the drinks reception at the Celtic Manor Resort | Celtic Manor | |||
| 11/06/2010 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
Music, strawberries and cream
at Bishopstow In aid of Newport Cathedral Choir. Enjoy the beauty of Bishopstow, madrigals, a string quartet, quizzes and a fabulous raffle. Ben will be performing from 2.00 - 2.30pm Tickets £5.00 |
Bishopstow Stow Hill Newport NP20 4EA |
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| May
2010
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| 21/5/2010 2.00pm |
V
Rio International Harp Festival A repeat of his concert on 19 May 2010 See photo gallery |
CC Justiça Federal Av. Rio Branco, 241 Rio De Janeiro Brazil |
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| 19/5/2010 4.00pm |
V
Rio International Harp Festival Benjamin's debut performance in the America's. Benjamin was thrilled to be invited to give two recitals at this wonderful annual event. Please visit the Festival web site for further details |
CC Justiça Federal Av. Rio Branco, 241 Rio De Janeiro Brazil |
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| April
2010
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| 25/04/2010 2.00-5.00pm |
4th Annual Trellech Harp Tea Party - Come to play, listen or try out a harp, join in group playing pieces from Play the Harp With Me Again by John Thomas. Creighton's Collection will be exhibiting their wide range of harp CDs & harp sheet music for sale. Admission: Harp Players - free,
Adults £1.00, Children 50p For further information please contact John Thomas on 01291 421565 or Charlotte Poulter on 01600 860647 |
Trellech Church Nr Monmouth |
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| 09/04/2010 - 14/04/2010 | 29th
Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Benjamin will be helping out on Creighton's Collection Exhibition Stall |
Merchiston
Castle School Edinburgh www.harpfestival.co.uk |
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| 04/04/2010 - 10/04/2010 |
Wales
International Harp Festival Benjamin will be helping out on Creighton's Collection Exhibition Stall & take part in the Pop Harp event |
Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Music
Centre Galeri Doc Victoria Caernarfon |
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| March
2010
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| 27/03/2010 | Bristol Festival of Music Benjamin will not be competing this year, but is delighted to have been invited to perform a short demonstration to the harp class during the event. |
All Saint's Church Pembroke Road Clifton BRISTOL |
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| 26/03/2010 7.00pm |
Handel
Harp Concerto Benjamin will perform the Handel Harp Concerto with the Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra at the Gate. |
The Gate Cardiff |
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| 01/03/2010 | George Thomas Hospice Care - Reception to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the hospice and the 100th anniversary of the birth of George Thomas. Benjamin, an Ambassador for the Hospice, will be performing during the reception which is hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales. |
Clarence House London |
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| February
2010
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| 14/02/2010 3.00pm |
Le
Duc de Morny invites ..... Benjamin will be performing solos in this Lecture- Recital by the eminent French harpist Bertile Fournier and is part of the 150 anniversary of the town of Deauville |
Villa Strassburger Deauville France |
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| January
2010
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| 27/01/2010 7.00pm |
Wales
Holocaust Memorial Event Benjamin is honoured to be asked to perform at this important event. |
St David's Hall Cardiff |
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| December
2009
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| 08/12/2009 7.30pm |
Concert in aid of Ty Hafen Benjamin will be joining Dan Curtis, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir for a concert of jazz & light classics with a distinctly seasonal feel in aid of Wales' Children's Hospice Box office details to be confirmed shortly |
St Martin's Church |
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| November
2009
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| 27/11/2009 7.00pm |
HOLLY BALL AT ST
DAVID’s HOTEL & SPA Tickets: £40. Contact Sharon Owen 029 2052 4150 |
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| 14/11/2009 8.00pm |
Solo Harp Recital for The Friends of
Llantilio Festival Contact festival for further details |
Plas Hendy Bryngwyn |
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| 07/11/2009 11.00am |
Solo Harp Recital: Saturday Coffee Concert Tickets £5 including coffee All profits to Save the Children Contact All Saints Alive for further details |
All Saints Church Oystermouth Swansea |
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| October
2009
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| 30/10/2009 7.30pm |
Gala
Concert @ 3rd Derbyshire Harp Festival Tickets: £10.00 for further information please visit: |
Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road Littleover Derby DE23 4BX |
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| September
2009
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| 12/09/2009 7.00pm |
Flute
& Harp Concert with Mwynion Mai Benjamin together with Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo will be performing solos, duets & trios in aid of Resolven Church Funds. Tickets available on the door |
Resolven Church Hall Resolven |
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| July
2009
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| 27/07/2009 8.00pm |
The
Monmouth Festival - Orchestral Concert with Solos |
St Mary's Priory Church |
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| 15/07/2009 9.00pm |
L'Arpa
e La Voce in Villa - Solo Recital. |
Villa
Mazzotti |
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| June
2009
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| 24/06/2009 Noon |
The
Ludlow Festival - Lunchtime Concert. |
Ludlow
Methodist Church Ludlow |
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| May
2009
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| 16/05/2009 7.00pm |
Crosskeys
College Choral Society / Welsh Sinfonia. Benjamin will be playing in the orchestra at this choral evening of Rossini music in the Prayer from Mosè in Egitto. |
Risca Leisure Centre | |||
| 03/05/2009 Noon to 10.30pm |
Butetown Bay Jazz is a one day event that celebrates Tiger Bay’s rich jazz heritage. Benjamin will be performing Jazz Harp & Piano. The event includes performances from veteran Tiger Bay jazz and blues singer Li Harding, Byron Jones Big Band, Patti Flynn, Humie Webbe and a specially formed jazz choir made up of the Butetown primary schools. | Glanfa Stage, Wales Millennium Centre |
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| April
2009
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| 30/04/2009 7.30pm | Gala
Concert in aid of St John Cymru - Wales Tickets £10.00 on the door or from
Mrs. Diane Davies, St John Cymru - Wales Tel. 029 20 449643 |
St
Andrew's Church
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| 26/04/2009 2.00-5.00pm |
3rd Annual Trellech Harp Tea Party - Come to play, listen or try out a harp, join in group playing pieces from Play the Harp With Me Again by John Thomas. Creighton's Collection will be exhibiting their wide range of harp CDs & harp sheet music for sale. Admission: Harp Players - free,
Adults £1.00, Children 50p For further information please contact John Thomas on 01291 421565 or Charlotte Poulter on 01600 860647 |
Trellech Church Nr Monmouth |
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| 03/04/2009 - 08/04/2009 | 28th
Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Benjamin
will be helping out on Creighton's Collection Exhibition Stall & publishing
his latest composition Dacw
'nghariad i which is available for either pedal or celtic harp |
Merchiston
Castle School Edinburgh www.harpfestival.co.uk |
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| March
2009
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| 22/03/2009 2-5pm | National
Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf Gardens open. 2.00-5.00pm in
Aid of NGS, Extensive collection of Magnolias, spring bulbs and
Camellias. Home made Teas. Welsh Folk Dancing & some harp playing
from Benjamin. A treat for Mothering Sunday! |
Ty
Uchaf, Llanover Entrance Fee in aid of NGS |
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| 05/03/2009 | Penarth & District Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted to have been asked back to play for the association for a St. David's Day Celebration. | ||||
| February
2009
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| 07/02/2009 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
Inspired
by Wales - Ross Arts Appreciation Society Talk by David Woolley "Dylan Thomas: the man and his writing" Harp Recital by Benjamin Talk by Professor Allen Fischer "Graham Sutherland" |
Bridstow Village Hall Bridstow Nr Ross on Wye |
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January 2009 |
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| 22/01/2009 7.00pm |
Santes
Dwynwen. Benjamin will
be performing as couples enjoy a romantic night dinner to celebrate
the feast of Santes Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers
at La Boheme. In aid of George
Thomas Hospice. |
La
Boheme Restaurant Wesley Lane Cardiff |
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| December
2008
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| 14/12/2008 3.00pm |
Mwynion
Mai Flute & Harp Duo's 16th Christmas Concert: Mwynion
Mai's Annual Christmas Concert. With Guest harpists Caroline Greenwood & Benjamin. Tickets £8.00 Adults, £6.00 Concessions, & Children under 10 free BOX OFFICE Telephone: 029 20397711 or Buy tickets on line from Creighton's Collection |
The Old School Hall South Road Sully |
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| 11/12/2008 6.30-9.30pm |
Christmas at the Mansion. In aid of the Lord Mayor's Charities - George Thomas Hospice Care & The British Heart Foundation, two charities Benjamin regularly supports. Further details to be posted shortly. | The Mansion House Cardiff |
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| 01/12/2008 7.00pm |
Ceremony of Carols. In aid of the Organ Appeal. Benjamin will be performing benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols with the Girl Choristers during a Cathedral School Concert. Tickets £10.00 in aid of the Organ Appeal. | Llandaff Cathedral | |||
| November
2008
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| 29/11/2008 7.30pm |
Cirencester Choral Society. Benjamin performing chamber version of the Rutter Magnificat. Choral concert also includes other works | Bingham Hall Cirencester |
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| 28/11/2008 7.00pm for 7.30pm |
HOLLY BALL AT ST
DAVID’s HOTEL & SPA Tickets: £38.00. Contact Sharon Owen 029 2052 4150 |
St David's Hotel & Spa Cardiff Bay  |
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| 15/11/2008 11.30am |
Christmas
Fayre - All Saints Church Benjamin will be performing at intervals during the fayre and raising money for BBC Children in Need. Admission 20p Tea, Coffee & Cakes available |
All Saints Church Hall Lon y Deri Rhiwbina |
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| 08/11/2008 7.00pm |
Gwyl Cerdd Dant - Casnewydd a'r
Cylch 2009 Benjamin will be performing in the launch fundraising concert for the Cerdd Dant 2009. Box Office Booking Line: (01633) 656 757 |
The River Front Studio Newport |
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| 06/11/2008 5.30pm |
LIGHT UP A LIFE
LAUNCH 2008 Light up a Life is a very special
opportunity for those wishing to remember their loved ones who have
passed away or who are suffering illnesses. It centres on a
giant Christmas Tree in Queen’s Arcade and a Book of Remembrance. Light
up a Life is a very special appeal and the Christmas Tree with
its hundreds of lights - is a marvellous sight. ‘Light
up a Life’ runs until December 31st |
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| October
2008
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| 16/10/2008 7.30pm |
Baisingstoke & Dean
Rotary Club event. Contact Rotary Club for details |
La
Boheme Restaurant Wesley Lane Cardiff |
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| September
2008
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| 28/09/2008 2-5pm | National Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf Gardens open. 2.00-5.00pm in Aid of St. Anne's Hospice. There will be lots to see and do and Benjamin will be perfoming at intervals between 2.00pm & 4.00pm in the Coach House. |
Ty
Uchaf, Llanover Entrance Fee in aid of St. Anne's Hospice |
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| 14/09/2008 - 20/09/2008 | Concours
de harpe Lily Laskine. Benjamin took part in this prestigious
international harp competition winning First Prize in
the the Junior Section which is for harpists under the age of 16.
The senior section is for harpists under the age of 30. See www.civp.com for details (scroll down to see Junior Section results & photos) |
Salle Gaveau Paris |
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| 06/09/2008 8.00pm |
Rumney Folk Festival. Benjamin will be just one of the artists performing during the day. Benjamin will be giving his recital at 8.00pm at St. Augustine's Church. The festival runs from 2.00pm to 11.30pm at St. Augustine's Church & St. Augustine's Church Hall, Rumney. See www.rumneyfolkclub.co.uk |
St Augustine's Church Church Road Rumney Cardiff |
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| July
2008
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| 23/07/2008 3.45pm |
World Harp Congress. Benjamin will be giving a concert with Andres & Artemy Izmaylov (Russia) at this the most prestigious harp festival which is held every three years. | Muziekgebouw aan't IJ Amsterdam |
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| June
2008
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22/06/2008
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Recital for Lady Llanover Society. Benjamin and Eleri Darkins will be giving a recital for the Society. The recital is sponsored jointly by Cymdeithas Gwenynen Gwent and Ysgol y Delyn. Tickets
£5.00 |
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| May
2008
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| 03/05/2008 7.30pm |
Cirencester Choral Society. Benjamin performing 1st harp in A German Requiem - Brahms. Choral concert also includes Zadok the Priest - Handel and Serenade for Strings - Elgar | Bingham Hall Cirencester |
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| April
2008
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| 13/04/2008 4.00pm | Concert. Benjamin and Angharad Evans (Harp & Triple Harp) performing duets and solos in an afternoon concert. |
Rooke
Lane Arts Centre Frome |
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| 06/04/2008 2-5pm | National
Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf Gardens open. 2.00-5.00pm in
Aid of NGS, Extensive collection of Magnolias, spring bulbs and
Camellias. Home made Teas. Welsh Folk Dancing & some harp playing
from Benjamin. |
Ty
Uchaf, Llanover Entrance Fee in aid of NGS |
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| 05/04/2008 7.30pm |
Can
You Sing? Benjamin will be performing while the judges deliberate
the Grand Finals of the National Competition (Wales), the search
for a young singer which is the brain child of International Soprano Patricia
O’Neil. She and her enthusiastic panel of professionals
have listened to hundreds of children in 20 centres in Wales. Now
come and hear the cream of the crop, the best singers in Wales….
the stars of the future. |
Weston Studio Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff |
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| March
2008
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| 15/03/2008 7.30pm |
Leukaemia Research Concert. Benjamin will be performing solos during this gala concert along with Morriston Phoenix Choir and Cellist Ben Tarlton. Concert Review |
Bethany Baptist Church Rhiwbina, Cardiff | |||
| 07/03/2008 7.30pm |
Music at the Manor. Benjamin will be performing with Opera Singers Iona Jones, Beverley Humphreys and Richard Allen, accompanist Bryan Davies at this evening of opera and musical favourites in the wonderful setting of Miskin Manor. Hosted by and in aid of George Thomas Hospice Care. |
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| 06/03/2008 | Penarth & District
Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted to have been
asked back to play for the association for a St. David's Day Celebration. |
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| 01/03/2008 | Benjamin will be performing during the judging of The Great Welsh Cake Challenge at Bar One, The Wales Millennium Centre on 1st March from 11am in aid of George Thomas Hospice Care. Bar One, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff |
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Monday
18th February until Saturday 1st March 2008. BE PART OF OUR PARTY IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE - "THE BIG TEA PARTY" Why not have a Tea Party with friends, family or colleagues at home, work place or any venue in the community. Why not enter The Great Welsh Cake Challenge and enter Cardiff and The Vale's best Welsh Cake Competition in aid of George Thomas Hospice. It's not too late too enter please contact Sharon Owen for a Fundraising Pack ........ George Thomas Hospice Care "Your Hospice, Your Care" Whitchurch Hospital Grounds Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7BQ. |
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| January
2008
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| 24/01/2008 7.00pm |
Santes
Dwynwen. Benjamin will
be performing as couples enjoy a romantic night dinner to celebrate
the feast of Santes Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers
at La Boheme. In aid of George
Thomas Hospice. |
La
Boheme Restaurant Wesley Lane Cardiff |
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| 19/01/2008 7.00pm |
Can
You Sing? Benjamin will be performing while the judges deliberate
the semi-final of the National Competition (Wales), the search for
a young singer which is the brain child of International Soprano Patricia
O’Neil. She and her enthusiastic panel of professionals
have listened to hundreds of children in 20 centres in Wales. Now
come and hear the cream of the crop, the best singers in Wales….
the stars of the future. |
The
Grand Pavilion Porthcawl |
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| December
2007
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| 23/12/2007 3.00pm |
Christmas
on the Waterfront with Mwynion
Mai Flute & Harp Duo. Benjamin will be a guest artist
at Mwynion Mai's 15 Annual Christmas Concert. Tickets £9/£7 Box office 029 2039 7711 or online from Creighton's Collection |
Norwegian
Church Arts Centre Cardiff Bay |
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| 03/12/2007 7.30pm |
Christmas
With The Stars In aid of George Thomas Hospice. Benjamin
will be joining the Llandaff Cathedral Choir & Opera and special
guest stars Dennis O’Neill for a truly wonderful night of
Christmas Magic. |
St John’s Church, Cardiff Tickets £10 Concession £8 |
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| 16/09/2007 | Cancer Research UK Relay for life. Benjamin went along to play his harp for those taking part in the 24 hour event at the Filton WISE Campus, Nr Bristol. Relay For Life - the community event to celebrate survival and pay tribute to those touched by cancer. Twenty four hours of fun, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer. There are many ways to get involved in Relay For Life - just like Ben found out. Find out more about the event. Together we will beat cancer |
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| 15/09/2007 |
LATCH Candlelit Concert. At Llandaff Cathedral in aid of LATCH the Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. The performers at this event were the Treorchy Male Choir, Singer song writer Rob Allen, Piers Kennedy (piano), The Cathedral School Girl Choristers, The Cathedral School Senior Choir and Benjamin. Please visit the LATCH web site |
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| July
2007
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| 28/07/2007 |
Macmillan
Cancer Relief. Gala Concert in aid of
Macmillan Cancer Relief and St. Teilo's Church. Benjamin was delighted
to again share the stage with The Dunvant Male Choir in a
wonderful concert at Bishopton Comprehensive School in the Gower. |
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| June
2007
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| 20/06/2007 | George Thomas Hospice. Benjamin performed for the pre-dinner drinks reception for a Ladies Ascot Night in aid of the George Thomas Hospice. | The Hilton Cardiff |
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| 09/06/2007 | The Samaritans. Benjamin performed background music and a short recital during the 40th Anniversary Celebration Reception for the Swansea branch of the Samaritans | The Guildhall Swansea |
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| May
2007
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| 13/05/2007 | Friends
of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Benjamin was delighted
to be asked to perform for the Friends for the third time and is
looking forward to meeting some old friends. |
Private
Event Wantage |
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| 05/05/2007 | Cirencester Choral Society. As well as playing solos Benjamin also performed in the Ensemble version of the Rutter Requiem with the Choir. | Bingham Hall Cirencester |
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| April
2007
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28/04/2007 |
National Harp Day: HANDS ON HARP organised by the
Lady Llanover Society. Price for the whole day £10.00 to include tea or coffee and
inclusive of closing concert. Lunch available mid-day, but must be
ordered and paid for in advance. |
St Michael’s Centre |
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| 20/04/2007 6.30pm |
The Mayor's Appeal 2007 in aid of Ty Hafan. Benjamin loves performing in Gala Variety Shows, especially when in aid of an organisation as important as Ty Hafen Children's Hospice. Performers include Cwmaman Institute Silver Band, Suzie's Urban Dance Crew, Cardinal Newman School, Terelsa School of Dance, Retro Youth Theatre, Showcase & Gary Neal. Please visit the Ty Hafen web site to see the wonderful work they do |
Cwmaman
Institute |
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| 30/03/2007
- 04/04/2007 |
Edinburgh
International Harp Festival. The festival combines a unique
blend of harp courses for all ages and stages, a diverse range
of workshops, a large harp maker's exhibition, and a concert series
showcasing artists from around the world. If you have always dreamed
about playing a harp, the festival offers 'complete beginner' classes
for both adults and children with harps provided. |
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| March
2007
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| 01/03/2007 | Penarth & District
Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted to have been
asked back to play for the association for a St. David's Day Celebration. |
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| January
2007
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| 27/01/2007 7.00pm |
Welsh Sinfonia Annual Charity Concert. In aid of the Wallich Clifford Community. Benjamin is performing as First Harp for the The Polovtsian Dances by Borodin. Tickets £10,
Children 16 and under £5 |
Llandaff
Cathedral Llandaff Cardiff |
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| 25/01/2007 7.00pm |
Santes
Dwynwen. Benjamin will be performing as couples enjoy
a romantic night dinner to celebrate the feast of Santes Dwynwen,
the Welsh patron saint of lovers at La Boheme. The event is in
aid of Teenage Cancer Trust Wales. |
La
Boheme Restaurant Wesley Lane Cardiff |
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| December
2006
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| 17/12/2006 3.00pm |
Christmas
on the Waterfront with Mwynion
Mai Flute & Harp Duo. Benjamin will be a guest artist
at Mwynion Mai's 14 Annual Christmas Concert. Tickets £8/£6 Box office 029 2039 7711 or online from Creighton's Collection |
Norwegian
Church Arts Centre Cardiff Bay |
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| 12/12/2006 1.30pm |
BBC Radio 4: "Master Harper” Radio programme presented by Catrin Finch about the Welsh Harpers and the Wales International Harp Festival held in Caernarvon earlier this year. Includes an interview with Benjamin and two clips from music he performed in the finals of the Under 13 Competition. Please note the repeat on 16 December previously detailed has been postponed. |  |
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| 09/12/2006 7.30pm |
Côr
Godre'r Aran Annual Concert Benjamin and the opera trio Diamond Divas will be joining Côr Godre'r Aran for their Annual Christmas concert. Tickets £12.00 Available from any members of the choir, the venue or telephone Eirian Owen on 01341 423 076 |
Canolfan
Hamdden Penllyn Lon Pensarn BALA Gwynedd LL23 7SR Tel: 01678 521 222 |
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| 08/12/2006 7.30pm |
CAROL
CERDD A CHÂN Benjamin will be joining Côr Marched Canna, Iona Jones, Rhian Owen, Rhian Huws Williams, Frank Lincoln, Elen Rhys and performers from various local schools for an evening of music, poetry and carols. Proceeds towards the Cardiff and District National Eisteddfod 2008. Entry by Programme £7.00, Concessions £5.00 Available on the door |
Llandaff
Cathedral Llandaff |
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| November
2006
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| 17/11/2006 7.30pm |
Invesco
Perpetual Series Benjamin
was absolutely thrilled to have been asked to play a piece in support
of the BBC Children in Need Appeal during the half time interval.
The stadium holds over 74,000 spectators!! |
Wales
Millennium Stadium
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| 01/11/2006 7.30pm |
Dean
Music Club -
"Star Concert" The Three Harps - A Concert for Lady Llanover The performers will be Ann Griffiths, Angharad Evans & Benjamin. A concert with solos, duets & trios on both pedal and triple harps in a programme of music associated with Lady Llanover (1802-1896) Tickets Members/Students £3.50, Non-members £5.00 |
Baptist
Church Newland Street COLEFORD |
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| October
2006
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| 24/10/2006 | Take
a Bow Benjamin had a great day filming a short programme for BBC TV at the Wales Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. The programme is due for broadcast in early 2007. See photo gallery |
Wales Millennium Stadium | |||
| 14/10/2006 |
The
Lady Llanover Society - Study Day As part of the study day there will be a harp concert. The performers will be Ann Griffiths, Angharad Evans & Benjamin. A concert with solos, duets & trios on both pedal and triple harps in a programme of music associated with Lady Llanover (1802-1896) For further details, contact Robin Davies on 01459 563172 or Abergavenny Museum on 01873 854282 |
The Priory
Centre ABERGAVENNY |
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| September
2006
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| 30/09/2006 | Dunvant
Male Choir - Annual Patrons Concert. Benjamin was invited to perform in the concert after sharing the stage with the choir at a concert for The British Heart Foundation in February 2006. |
Brangwyn
Hall Swansea SA1 4PE |
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| 16/09/2006 7.00pm |
Concert
in aid of Ty Hafan - a hospice in Wales
for children with life threatening conditions. Benjamin is joining
The Caldicot Male Voice Choir, Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd and Ysgol
Gyfun Gwynlly in this concert organised by Newyddion Gwent in association
with "Cymraeg Casnewydd" |
St.Paul's
Church Commercial Street Newport |
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| 02/09/2006 | Chandos
Symphony Orchestra - Workshop Benjamin will join the CSO for the day in a workshop and play through of the Concerto for Orchestra by Béla Bartók (1881-1945) |
Ledbury | |||
August 2006 |
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| 25/08/2006 | Cardiff
Clipper Reception - Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre Benjamin will perform at the civic reception for the Cardiff Clipper & Crew from the Round the World Yacht Race as she returns to Cardiff Bay to a hero’s welcome, after a journey of 35,000 miles for the start of the Cardiff Harbour Festival 2006. |
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| May
2006
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| 29/05/2006 |
Urdd Eisteddfod 2006. Prelim & Finals at Ruthin. Benjamin was delighted to win the Year 6 (previously Under 12) Solo Harp Competition for the second consecutive year. | ||||
| April
2006
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| 28/04/2006 |
Resolven
Church Hall. Following the huge success of last years
concert on 15 April Benjamin and other artists will again be appearing
with Eleanor Harries (Soprano) to help raise funds for local charities. |
Resolven Church Hall |
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| 23/04/2006 | Friends
of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Benjamin was delighted
to be asked to perform for the Friends for the second time and
is looking forward to meeting some old friends. Benjamin's harp
teacher, Eluned Pierce, is principal Harp of the BSO. |
Private
Event Wantage |
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| 16/04/2006
- 23/04/2006 |
Wales
International Harp Festival. A new competitive festival,
with concerts and workshops as well as the competitions, sponsored
by Camac Harps and Telynau Vining Harps. Benjamin won the
Under 13 Harp Competition. See News section
of this site |
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| 07/04/2006
- 12/04/2006 |
Edinburgh
International Harp Festival. The festival combines a unique
blend of harp courses for all ages and stages, a diverse range
of workshops, a large harp maker's exhibition, and a concert series
showcasing artists from around the world. If you have always dreamed
about playing a harp, the festival offers 'complete beginner' classes
for both adults and children with harps provided. |
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| March
2006
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| 26/03/2006 2.00-5.00pm |
National
Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf Gardens open. 2.00-5.00pm in
Aid of NGS, Extensive collection of Magnolias, spring bulbs and
Camellias. Home made Teas. Welsh Folk Dancing & some harp playing
from Benjamin. |
Ty
Uchaf, Llanover Entrance Fee in aid of NGS |
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| 04/03/2006 |
Stars
at Your Service. Benjamin will be performing during the
reception at the Park Plaza in aid of Bobath Children's Therapy
Centre Wales. Further details to be posted shortly ....... |
The
Park Plaza Greyfriars Road Cardiff |
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| 02/03/2006 | Penarth & District
Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted to have been
asked back to play for the association for a St. David's Day Celebration. |
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| February
2006
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| 11/02/2006 7.30pm |
Gala
Evening of Music & Poetry for Lovers of All Ages. The
Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. Presented by Jeanette Massochi,
the concert was hosted by singer and broadcaster Beverley
Humphreys. Artists included Kate Woolveridge (Mezzo
Soprano), Richard Allen (Tenor), Alison
Pope (Music Theatre), Oliver Galletta (Bassoon), Jennifer
Mu (Violin) and Benjamin (Harp).
The evening was held to raise raise funds for the Abergavenny Eisteddfod,
which takes place annually in the middle of June, and to give a
flavour of the quality of competitors who take part in the Eisteddfod's
evening concert. |
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| 04/02/2006 7.00pm |
Music
For Music Lovers. British Heart Foundation. Benjamin will
be performing as a soloist in the concert featuring The
Dunvant Male Choir (Côr Meibion Dyfnant). All proceeds
to The British Heart Foundation. |
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Lecture
Theatre University Hospital Cardiff |
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| January
2006
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| 26/01/2006 |
Holocaust
Memorial Day National Commemoration Event. "One Person Can make a Difference" Benjamin has been invited to take part in the national commemoration event in 2006 which will take place at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. For the first time since 27 January was designated as the UK's Holocaust Memorial Day, this date falls on a Friday which has implications for a number of faiths. Consequently the national event will take place on the evening of Thursday 26 January 2006. Please visit the Holocaust Memorial Day Website |
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| 25/01/2006 7.00pm |
Santes
Dwynwen. Benjamin was performing as couples enjoyed a
romantic night dinner to celebrate the feast of Santes Dwynwen,
the Welsh patron saint of lovers at La Boheme. The event was in
aid of Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales. Also performing
were husband and wife opera singers Gwyn Hugh Jones and Stacey
Wheeler. |
La
Boheme Restaurant Wesley Lane Cardiff |
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| December
2005
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| 18/12/2005 4.00pm |
Christmas
on the Waterfront with Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo. Benjamin
and Eleanor Harries (soprano) will be guest artists at Mwynion
Mai's 13 Annual Christmas Concert. Tickets £8/£6 |
Norwegian
Church Arts Centre Cardiff Bay |
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| 11/12/2005 7.00pm |
Carolau Llangollen 2005. Benjamin was invited to perform two pieces Nataliana and Take Five during this concert at the Llangollen International Pavilion - a night of celebration which is now an important event in the North Wales music calendar and an integral part of S4C’s Christmas celebrations, Carolau o Langollen: Miloedd o Leisiau’r Nadolig (Carols from Llangollen: A Thousand Christmas Voices)" The concert, sponsored by the Daily Post, is in aid of the North Wales Hope House/Ty Gobaith yng Nghymru appeal for terminally ill children Highlights
televised on S4C |
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Photograph
by Stacey Roberts reproduced by kind permission of The Daily Post © 2005 The Daily Post |
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| 03/12/2005 8.00pm |
Carols,
Candles & Mulled Wine. Benjamin is one of the guest
artists joining Talgarth for a Christmas Concert in aid of Guide
Dogs for the Blind. |
St Augustine's
Church Hall Whitehall Parade Rumney CARDIFF |
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| November
2005
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| 12/11/2005 |
Gala Evening in aid of the Sparkle Appeal. Benjamin was so delighted to be able to offer his services perform at this wonderful venue for an event which raised thousands of pounds for Sparkle. | The
Celtic Manor Resort Newport |
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October 2005 |
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| 24/10/2005 10.30-11.00am & 11.30-Noon |
24
to 26 October - Sea Britain 2005 - Battle of Trafalgar Commemorative
Exhibition at St Augustine's Church. Benjamin providing entertainment
during the first day of the exhibition. |
St Augustine’s
Church PENARTH |
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September 2005 |
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| 25/09/2005 7:30pm |
Macmillan
Cancer Relief. Gala Concert in aid of
Macmillan Cancer Relief South and West Wales Appeal at Glynneath
Town Hall, Glynneath. Presented by Beverley Humphreys with Cantorion
Bro Nedd, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Cwmnedd, Eleanor Harries (Soprano)
and Benjamin |
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| 18/09/2005 2.00-5.00pm |
National
Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf, Llanover. Gardens open 2.00-5.00pm
in Aid of St Michaels in Abergavenny. A chance to view the extensive
garden. Home made Teas & some harp playing from Benjamin. This
event raised £1,400 for St. Michael's |
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| August
2005
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10/08/2005 |
Romilly
Nursing Home. Benjamin performed and chatted to the Residents,
who thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon's entertainment. |
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| June
2005
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| 25/06/2005 7:30pm |
The
Cavatina Singers - Summer Concert Conductor, Tony Edwards, present a programme of Mid-Summer Music. Other soloists on Cello and Oboe. Accompanist, Kate Burnett. Concert is in St Augustine’s Church, Penarth Electrical Refurbishment Fund. Cavatina Singers web site |
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| 18/06/2005 |
Abergavenny
Eisteddfod. Benjamin won the Under 25 Solo Instrument
Class at the Abergavenny Eisteddfod. Harpist Ann Griffiths, Chairman
of the Lady Llanover Society, which had sponsored the competition,
reminded the audience of the 19th century harpist John Thomas,
who won the silver harp at the Abergavenny Eisteddfod in 1838 at
the tender age of 12 and went on to become harpist to Queen Victoria. "I
think history was made tonight" said Ann Griffiths. "We
have seen a star of the future." Other finalists, in their
20's, included bassoon, piano and xylophone players. |
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| 04/06/2005 | Benjamin was 9 years old today! | ||||
May 2005 |
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| 30/05/2005 1.30pm |
Urdd Eisteddfod 2005. Prelim & Finals at The Wales Millennium Centre. Cardiff. Benjamin was delighted to win the Under 12 Solo Harp Competition | ||||
| 19/05/2005 7.30pm |
Café Charity Concert. Benjamin is amongst the guest joining Café for this Annual Musical Soiree at All Saint's Church Hall, Rhiwibina | ||||
| 07/05/2005 7.30pm |
John
Prior & Friends. Llanbedr
Village Hall, Crickhowell Benjamin, along with Huw Chidgey & Catherine
Handley (folk duo) will be joining John for a Miscellany of
Words and Music This concert is part of the Arts Council of
Wales "Night Out" scheme and is supported by Powys County
Council |
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April 2005 |
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| 15/04/2005 7.00pm |
Resolven
Church Hall. Benjamin was invited to join Eleanor Harries
(Soprano) and others for this very enjoyable evening to help raise
over £475 for improved disabled access to the local church.
As well as performing some solos, Benjamin also performed some
voice and harp duets with Miss Harries. |
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| 01/04/2005
- 05/04/2005 |
Edinburgh
International Harp Festival. The festival combines a unique
blend of harp courses for all ages and stages, a diverse range
of workshops, a large harp maker's exhibition, and a concert series
showcasing artists from around the world. If you have always dreamed
about playing a harp, the festival offers 'complete beginner' classes
for both adults and children with harps provided. |
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| March
2005
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| 22/03/2005 7.30pm |
Centenary
Concert. Bristol Festival of Music Speech & Drama. This year Benjamin was invited to perform at the annual winners concert, hosted by Rotary Club of Bristol Severnside at Red Maid's School in aid of St Peter's Hospice and Rotary Charities |
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| 20/03/2005 2.00-5.00pm |
National Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf Gardens open. 2.00-5.00pm in Aid of NGS, Extensive collection of Magnolias, spring bulbs and Camellias. Home made Teas. Welsh Folk Dancing performed by Gwerinwyr Gwent & some harp playing from Benjamin. |
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| 14/03/2005 15/03/2005 7.00pm |
Cardiff
County and Vale of Glamorgan Junior Schools' Festival. St
David's Hall Cardiff Featuring Junior Schools’ Brass Band, Junior Schools’ Orchestra, Junior Schools’ Choir and Steel Orchestra. Benjamin is playing in the Harp Ensemble. |
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| 13/03/2005 6.30pm |
Cymanfa
Ganu. Compere Robert Gwyn-Davin. Hymns conducted by Mary
Lloyd and musical interludes from Benjamin (harp), Rev Louise &
Peter Stanton (flutes), Paul Weston (guitar) and Roger Yeo (organ). The
concert is to help raise funds for improved disabled access to Conway
Road Methodist. |
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| 12/03/2005 | Bristol
Festival of Music Speech & Drama. Benjamin took part in the the competition for the fourth year. Winning the advanced pedal harp, advanced lever harp and the duet classes. |
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| 03/03/2005 | Penarth
& District Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted to
have been asked back to play for the association - this time for a St.
David's Day Celebration. |
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| January
2005
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23/01/2005
Concert in aid of Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Benjamin
was been invited to join the Welsh Sinfonia to perform Handel's Concerto
for Harp and Strings in a concert that also featured Faure's
Requiem sung by members of the Crickhowell Choral Society and The
Gwent Bach Society. ......more |
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15/01/2005 Concert in aid of Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Benjamin was invited to join Evensong in a wonderful evening of entertainment at St Augusta Church Hall, Rumney, Cardiff. Also taking part were The Cardiff Ardwyn Singers, Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo and Len Westbrook. Entry was free but there was a collection which raised over £300 for the DEC. Picture to the right shows Benjamin & members of Evensong. ......more |
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| 2004
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20/12/2004 Young Musicians Platform - Benjamin's first performance in the Foyer at the New Wales Millennium Centre, Benjamin performed a 1/2 hour programme from his repertoire. Admission was free and he was able to sell copies of Ben Jamming. |
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19/12/2004 Christmas
on the Waterfront - Benjamin performed a solo slot in
Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo's 12 Annual Christmas Concert
at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff
Bay. |
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08/12/2004 Friends of Velindre Hospital - Benjamin performed at this annual Fund-Raising concert along with legendary Welsh folk singer Swisann George and harpists Eluned Pierce and Eluned Scourfield at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. Velindre Hospital, in Cardiff is one of the foremost hospitals in Wales involved in the treatment of cancer. The Friends of Velindre Hospital give their time and effort to raise funds to assist in the purchase of equipment and services designed to make the patients time in hospital and their subsequent treatment, easier. Friends of Velindre are a Registered Charity No.512831 |
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BBC Children in Need. On three Saturday's in November Benjamin played his Camac Electric Harp in the show rooms of Telynau Vining Harps between 1.00pm & 5.00pm, lots of people stopped, listened and bought copies of Ben Jamming. |
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BBC
Children in Need: National Conference of the Association
of Anaesthetists - Benjamin
was invited to perform for the delegates during the opening drinks
reception at the CIA Cardiff. The delegates not only bought 91
CDs but also gave Benjamin a further £350 for BBC Children
in Need Appeal. |
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| Sparkle Appeal at The National Eisteddfod, Newport .Benjamin spent three days performing on the Sparkle Appeal stand at various times during the day helping to raise money for the Appeal and also selling copies of Ben Jamming. | |||||
| 06/07/2004 Café Charity Concert. Benjamin and a trio he plays in - Triawd Telyn Táf (Taff Harp Trio) were amongst the guest joining Café for their 3rd Annual Musical Soiree at All Saints Church, Cyncoed, Cardiff. In aid of St Edeyrn's Church Fund. | |||||
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| 2003
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| 21/12/2003 Christmas on the Waterfront - Benjamin performed a solo slot in Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo's Annual Christmas Concert at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. | |||||
| 16/11/2003 Benjamin, his harp and some friends - Benjamin's concert in aid of BBC Children in Need. Click here for further details | |||||
| 19/06/2003 Café Charity Concert - Benjamin was amongst the guest joining Café for a fund raising concert at Conway Road Methodist Church. | |||||
| 2002
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| 22/12/2002 Christmas on the Waterfront - Benjamin performed a solo slot in Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo's Annual Christmas Concert at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. | |||||
| 13/11/2002 Benjamin, his harp and some friends - Benjamin's concert in aid of BBC Children in Need. Click here for further details | |||||
| 02/07/2002 Café Charity Concert. Benjamin was amongst the guest joining Café for their 1st Annual Musical Soiree at All Saints Church, Cyncoed, Cardiff. In aid of St Edeyrn's Church Fund. | |||||
| 13/02/2002 Music from the Heart. St. Valentine's Day concert at Cyfarthfa Castle. Benjamin performed alongside Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo, Sarah Belsey Wood (mezzo soprano) and poet Robert King. | |||||
| 2001
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| 23/12/2001 Christmas on the Waterfront - Benjamin performed a solo slot in Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo's Annual Christmas Concert at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. | |||||
| 16-18/11/2002 BBC Children in Need - Benjamin performed at a number of venues to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Click here for further details | |||||
| Benjamin's first public performance! | |||||
02/11/2001
The Welsh Flute Trio. The trio - Jane Groves (flute),
Emma Collins (flute & piccolo) and Elizabeth May (flute, alto
flute
&
piano) invited Benjamin as a special guest for this fund raising concert
in aid of Radyr Methodist Church Building Fund, also the venue. Benjamin
was 5 1/2 at the time and the three pieces he performed included My Love
is like a Red Red Rose which is about Grade 5 standard. The piece he
would perform later that month at the Gwyl Cerdd Dant. |
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| Updated 25 June, 2010 | |||||
