Suzi Digby, directing the ORA Singers, chats with us about why music matters!
Eamonn Dougan
Boris Brovtsyn
On 25th January 2025, the Jersey Chamber Orchestra presents a programme featuring the legendary violin soloist Boris Brovtsyn, under Eamonn Dougan's baton, JCO’s Chief Conductor. Boris Brovtsyn takes the stage for Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto in E minor., bringing to life the lyrical beauty and technical demands of this masterpiece.
Vicki Genfan
Vicki Genfan's evening of folk, jazz, pop and world music will be taking place on 9th November, part of Music in Action’s 2024 International Guitar Festival! All the way from the US, Vicki will be bringing powerful percussive ‘slap-tap’ acoustic technique using 29 alternate tunings, with soulful vocals that captivate audiences worldwide.
Harriet Mackenzie
Renowned international violinist and acclaimed composer Harriet Mackenzie is collaborating with legendary guitarist Carlos Bonell in a unique guitar-violin concert, part of Music in Action’s 2024 International Guitar Festival. Here, so talks to us about her work as a performer, composer, arranger and her passionfor bringing music to those with little or no access to live music.
Silvia Bettoli
On Saturday 12th October, award-winning Italian horn player Silvia Bettoli joins us fresh from her studies – with full scholarship – on the prestigious Professional Diploma at the Royal Academy of Music. She will perform Mozart’s celebrated 4th Horn Concerto at a special concert honouring 90 years of the 3rd Jersey Scout Group. Find out about her journey so far with #whymusicmatters
Alexander L'Estrange
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
Ruben Maric
Kate Royal
Omara Silvester
El Amir
Thibault Blanchard
Michael White
Ilona Domnich
Eamonn Dougan
Julian Joseph
Tadwyn Davies
We had the chance to catch up with our recently appointed Events Assistant Tadwyn Davies. Tad read music at Durham University and alongside working for Music in Action on musical matters, Tad currently sings in King's College Choir in Cambridge. Music in Action asked Tad Why Music Matters?
At what age did you start making music and how did you start?
I first started my musical journey at the age of 6 with piano lessons. I can still vividly remember sitting in front of my teacher's piano and being asked if I knew the name of each note. After correctly stating A, B and C, I noticed a pattern and decided to keep going until the letter J. Following this, I have been a chorister and learned the flute alongside piano. These days singing has become my main focus although I also spend a lot of time with Music Technology too!
Why does Music matter to you?
Without music, life would be dull and without emotion. Imagine watching a film bereft of its soundtrack. Music has the ability to express that which words cannot and is fundamental to our wellbeing.
What is your favourite place on earth?
Since first visiting, I adore France. This was further affirmed in my A level years by spending 10 days with my French Exchange. The culture, the language, the people and of course the food are excellent.
