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Ludwig van Beethoven and Béla Bartók: two composers who broke all the rules. They’re perfect for the RWCMD’s Resident Quartet, the Fibonacci Quartet, four brilliant young musicians who share a passion for the impossible!

RWCMD Director of Performance Jonathan Munby continues his journey through the Shakespearian tragedies; this time we’re in Verona for a timeless tale of forbidden love, against the odds and at all costs.

This multi-verse staging of the critically acclaimed modern classic, will see an ensemble of actors play four different versions of the same heartbreaking story of young love simultaneously.

RWCMD’s period instrumentalists are thrilled to be collaborating, for the third time, with The Sixteen’s pioneering training programme for young choral singers, Genesis Sixteen. 

There are only four string players in a string quartet, but no limit to the stories they can tell. Haydn gazes at the sunrise; Erwin Schulhoff sketches brilliant satirical cartoons. And from young love to personal tragedy, Smetana laid his whole life bare – in music of irresistible fantasy and colour. The Fibonacci Quartet adores this music, and you’re about to hear why…

Double Grammy winning Indian flautist Rakesh Chaurasia is joined by leading tabla player Shahbaz Hussain for an evening of captivating Indian classical music. 

Three icons of lyricism, rhythmic energy and distinct national identity combine in an evening of warmth and wonder led by David Jones and featuring clarinettist Meg Davies.

Welsh jazz pianist Huw Warren brings the sounds of Rio to Cardiff with his tribute to Choro - the vibrant beating heart of Brazilian music. Emerging in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century, Choro is characterised by expressive melodies and samba-style and bossa nova rhythms. For this special performance, Huw will be joined by guest artists, acclaimed jazz vocalist Maria Pia de Vito and Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale.

A day of workshops sharing the joy of harp ensemble playing alongside exciting masterclass opportunities.

An opportunity to see the acting class of 2025 show their talent.