Bryn Terfel said: "These afternoon performances in the Great Barn will provide our visitors with an additional opportunity to see some fantastic musical performances, but in a much more intimate environment that that of the main Festival stage.

"The aim is to offer a platform for talented young musicians and performers - both from Wales and further afield. In addition to delighting us with their talents, my hope is that they will enjoy the additional benefits of watching, speaking to and mixing with the guest performers that are already at the top of their game.

"This kind of opportunity was incredibly important for the development of my career, I want other young musicians to have the same opportunities that I had, and of course to give our audiences even more to enjoy during this wonderful musical weekend."

Young Artists At The Great Barn 2007

Friday 24 August
5.30-6.30pm - Dewi Ellis Jones (percussionist)
A percussionist of outstanding ability, Dewi has an easy rapport with his audience. He draws them into his world, where percussion is musical, rhythmic, and enthralling. His performances are full of energy and movement, providing a visual stimulus and the sounds he draws from the marimba and vibraphone evokes a complete range of emotions within the audience to give all who hear him an unforgettable experience.

Saturday 25 August
4-5pm - Benjamin Grosvenor (pianist)
At the age of 11, Benjamin was the outstanding winner of the Keyboard Final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2004. Engagements in 2006-07 include performances of Grieg's Piano Concerto with the Philharmonia and English Chamber Orchestras, and recitals at the Wigmore Hall and St George's, Bristol and he has recently signed an innovative development agreement with EMI.
5.30-6.30pm - Ailish Tynan ( soprano) Julius Drake (accompanist)
Ailish Tynan was born in Mullingar, Ireland, and studied at Trinity College and the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. In the 2006/7 season Ailish made her US debut, returned to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and on the concert platform in Sweden, Tokyo, Barcelona, and Valloires Festival, France.

Sunday 26 August
4-5pm - Rhys Taylor (clarinettist)
In 2005 Rhys graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music, with First Class Honours and in 2006 Rhys was awarded the Ysgoloriaeth Bryn Terfel. He is continuing his classical career performing with Orchestras, Ensembles as well as smaller groups and also has a captivating repertoire with various single accompanists.
5.30-6.30pm - William Mathias Centre
Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias, based at the Galeri in Caernarfon, was established in 1999 as a Centre for music and is funded by grants from the Arts Council of Wales and donations from the Friends of the Canolfan. The core work of the Canolfan is individual instrumental and voice tuition for all ages, as well as various group workshops and classes. Over 300 students aged from 2 to 75 attend the Centre on a weekly basis with 30 teachers offer tuition on a range of instruments. Elinor Bennett was appointed Artistic Director in 2003.

The concerts are supported by Bryn Terfel from the Toepfer Foundation Shakespeare Prize Hamburg and the North West Wales Events Commission. Tickets are £7.50 from Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor. Tel 01248 351708.