Gregynog
Every year, the hills around Newtown are alive with the sound of music as Gregynog Hall hosts a festival of classical concerts. Now an annual event, the festival was started in the 1930s by the Davies Sisters. The 2009 festival was held between 12 and 21 June:
The history of Gregynog Hall and two sisters' bequest to a nation |
2009 marks Gregynog Festival's 76th Anniversay |
Two spinsters who shared a passion for art |
Rhian Davies explains the musical traditions being celebrated at the anniversary festival. |
Find out more about Edward Elgar's connections with Gregynog and Mid Wales. |
More about the Davies' sisters eminent grandfather.
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A 7km ramble starting at Gregynog Hall |
Read our guide to Gregynog's nearest town - Newtown |
Ten young musicians were in the running for the 2007 award.
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Find out more about Mid Wales' Music Festivals. |
Hundreds of University of Wales students visit Gregynog every year |
A summer festival of classical music |
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