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Bangor student pieces performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

The Bangor student composers have taken part in a workshop on composing for orchestra organised by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and led by their Composer in Association Michael Berkeley.

Owain Llwyd and Paul Lambert (third year undergraduates) and Dewi Ellis Jones (PhD student) heard their pieces rehearsed under the direction of guest conductor André de Ridder, received comments on thier scores from Michael Berkeley and members of the orchestra, and also had performances of their works recorded.

The workshop was held at the BBC Centre in Cardiff on 10 and 11 February, and another workshop is planned for February 2006.

For more information on the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, click here
For more information on Michael Berkeley, click here
For more information on André de Ridder, click here
For more information on Owain Llwyd, click here