Sunday October 10 saw the first of two classical concerts to be performed in St Cadoc’s Church Raglan in the run up to Christmas, writes Beverley Jones.

The Oneira Trio are a flute, viola and harp trio led by the local harpist Emily Harris, who has recently been granted the MMSF Harp Fellowship position with the Philharmonia in London.

The trio members Isabelle Harris (flute), Elliot Kempton (viola) and Emily met while studying at the Royal College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.

Emily will also be performing at the next classical concert which is being held in memory of one of Wales’ most distinguished harpists, Ann Griffiths, who passed away in the summer of 2020.

As well as being a professional harpist, Ann was an extraordinary teacher, musicologist, writer, composer and publisher, who also founded the charitable association The Lady Llanover Society.

St Cadoc’s Church Warden, Neville Crump welcomed the Oneira Trio and the audience and commented: ‘‘It is a pleasure to welcome live music back into St Cadoc’s.

‘‘ And we are looking forward to seeing Emily again in November for the concert that will celebrate Ann Griffiths’ life.

‘‘Thank you to all who attended and for the donation kindly received from the Trio.’’

The Oneira Trio were delighted to be playing again to a live audience with Emily adding: ‘‘Many thanks to St. Cadoc’s Church for giving the Oneira Trio (flute, viola and harp) the opportunity to perform to the local community.

‘‘We thoroughly enjoyed performing our recital programme to everyone.

‘‘Many thanks to all the volunteers and church wardens for providing wonderful refreshments after the concert.’’ 

The Lady Llanover Societies’ concert to celebrates the life of Ann Griffiths is being held in St Cadoc’s Church Raglan on Saturday, November 13 at 6pm.

At the concert there will be harp performances from Emily Harris, Angharad Evans Young (Triple Harp) and Ann’s granddaughter, Jessica Ann Davies.

Ticket only admission for this event.

Ticket prices are £10 (£5 under 16s).

All proceeds to the Lady Llanover Society Ann Griffiths Scholarship Fund supporting young and promising harpists.

Please contact Emily Harris to sign up for the Hands on Harp Day or to reserve a ticket for the concert - [email protected] - 07512 601730 - www.emilyharrisharp.com