I am immensely proud to be from Jersey and Liberation Day has always been a special time to celebrate resistance against tyranny, remember those who are no longer with us, and empower people today to stand up united for what is right. The concert will be a huge celebration of the basic human right to be free, whilst offering a time to reflect on those in the world today who are still fighting for it, and how we here in Jersey can help bring freedom for everyone around the world.
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'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.
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.
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
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.
