Opportunity for composers: Medal y Cyfansoddwr – Cymru Fydd

In recognition of the centenary of the birth ofIslwyn Ffowc Elis, one of Wrexham’s finest writers, we are inviting music-creators to respond to his epic novel Wythnos yng Nghymru Fydd.

Medal y Cyfansoddwr – Cymru Fydd is a pathway offering three composers a paid opportunity to write for a chamber ensemble from Sinfonia Cymru.

The three selected composers will work with Simmy Singh (violin), David Shaw (violin/viola)andGarwyn Linnell (cello) in workshops over six months, leading up to the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham, where their resulting works will be performed at the final day of the National Eisteddfod in the Pavilion on Saturday 9 August 2025. One of the three composers will be awarded the Medal y Cyfansoddwr and a £750 prize.

Each will receive £500 for their participation in a combination of in-person workshops and online contact. Applications are welcomed from music-creators from across Wales, cross-genre, and travel expenses (within Wales) will be covered for any artists needing to travel to the workshops (Cardiff) and performance (Wrexham).

Artists will be offered the opportunity for their completed works to be published by Tŷ Cerdd.

Deadline for applications: 10:00 on Tuesday 7 January

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