Cd of works by welsh composer Mervyn Burch, playing his string quartet no.13. Other works on the CD include his sonata for viola and Piano, and 'Dream Sequence'
“It was a delight for me to work with the Mavron Quartet. I appreciated very much their professionalism and value their youthful enthusiasm and commitment. It is particularly encouraging to have an ensemble of this high calibre living and working in Wales." - Elinor Bennett OBE
About The Quartet:
Formed in 2002, the Mavron Quartet continues to enjoy a busy schedule. Following their success in the inaugural Cavatina Chamber Music Competition at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2003, the quartet was appointed Junior Fellows in chamber music at the college in 2004. Later that year, the ensemble successfully auditioned for Yeheudi Menuhin’s Live Music Now! Scheme. In autumn 2006, the quartet was delighted to receive a financial award from the Musicians Benevolent Fund to support their development. In 2007, the Mavron Quartet received an award from the Arts Council of Wales to commission Charlie Barber to compose a new work for dance and string quartet with choreographer Jean Abru. A tour is planned for 2009.
The quartet has performed extensively both in and out of Wales. Since autumn 2005 the Mavron Quartet has been ensemble in residence at The Gate Arts Centre, Cardiff for whom the quartet presents regular recitals. In 2007 the quartet was in residence for the first British hosting of 7th European Harp Symposium: Arpa Viva, held in the Wales Millennium Centre. In 2006 the quartet performed with harpist Elinor Bennett at Lampeter Music Club for the Welsh composer John Metcalf 60th birthday concert. The quartet also appear frequently at the private residence of the American Ambassador to the UK, Windsor Castle and Lancaster House with guests such HM the Queen, PM Gordon Brown and various members of the royal family. Venturing further afield, in 2007 the quartet was invited to Romania for the Tiberius Chamber Music Festival to give a series of recitals - this project was supported by Wales Arts International. In autumn 2005, the quartet was asked to perform in Brussels at the Klara Music Festival and in 2003, at the invitation of Lady Suzanna Walton; the quartet gave a series of recitals in Ischia, Italy.
The quartet enjoys a close affiliation with Ty Cerdd recording studio, Wales Millennium Centre. Session and recording projects include an appearance in 2007 on S4C’s ‘Bandit’ performing with welsh band Sibrydion. In autumn 2006 the quartet performed with Katherine Jenkins for the launch of her new CD Serenade at the Riverfront Centre in Newport, a performance that was recorded for BBC Wales. The quartet has worked with record producers including Paul Muggleton and Charlie Francis, for bands such as Poney Express’ 2007 debut album; Alex Parks’ 2004 album Honesty and for Judie Tzuke’s 2004 album End of The Beginning.
The quartet is currently undertaking educational and outreach work for both the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust, Live Music Now! and various sponsors.
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Thanks for introducing me to the music of Mervyn Burch. I will have to become better acquainted with his music. Congrats on all your success! Keep it up! If you get a chance, please visit my myspace page to hear a quartet I wrote recently. I would appreciate your comments. Thanks!
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