Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra - October 16 2026 at 7:30pm
Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, CF5 2EB
Friday 16th October 2026
A concert of soaring beauty, Celtic spirit and symphonic grandeur!
Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the magnificent surroundings of Llandaff Cathedral for an unforgettable evening featuring three celebrated works from the British and Nordic traditions.
The programme opens with Grace Williams' evocative Hen Walia ("Old Wales"), followed by Vaughan Williams' sublime Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, one of the most beloved works in the English repertoire, perfectly suited to the cathedral's glorious acoustic. The concert culminates with Sibelius' majestic Symphony No. 2 – a sweeping, uplifting masterpiece that has become one of the most popular symphonies ever written.
Set within the stunning atmosphere of Llandaff Cathedral, this promises to be a truly memorable evening of orchestral music.
Full programme:
Grace Williams - Hen Walia
Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis
Sibelius - Symphony No. 2
Please note that seating at Llandaff Cathedral is unreserved. Tickets will be on sale on the door ahead of the performance on 16 October 2026.
Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the magnificent surroundings of Llandaff Cathedral for an unforgettable evening featuring three celebrated works from the British and Nordic traditions.
The programme opens with Grace Williams' evocative Hen Walia ("Old Wales"), followed by Vaughan Williams' sublime Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, one of the most beloved works in the English repertoire, perfectly suited to the cathedral's glorious acoustic. The concert culminates with Sibelius' majestic Symphony No. 2 – a sweeping, uplifting masterpiece that has become one of the most popular symphonies ever written.
Set within the stunning atmosphere of Llandaff Cathedral, this promises to be a truly memorable evening of orchestral music.
Full programme:
Grace Williams - Hen Walia
Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis
Sibelius - Symphony No. 2
Please note that seating at Llandaff Cathedral is unreserved. Tickets will be on sale on the door ahead of the performance on 16 October 2026.
