Concerts
St Garmon's is very proud to continue our series of concerts into 2026 to suit all musical tastes!
We are offering performances of Early, Baroque, Welsh, Choral and silver band music over the coming months.
The church is an intimate setting and has a lovely warm acoustic. Liquid refreshment is offered, or for more substantial fayre The Hand and The West Arms both offer a varied and tasty menu.
The West Arms will be providing a light, early-bird, limited menu (for pre-bookings only) on the evening of the concert from 5pm to 6pm for concert goers. This menu will be added here in the next few weeks.
To reserve a table and pre-book a meal call The West Arms on 01691 434504.
Voice of Old Harps with Elinor Bennett
28th March 2026, 7pm (doors 6.30pm). Tickets £15 each including a welcome drink.
THIS EVENT IS BACKED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES THROUGH NIGHTOUT
An opportunity to listen to wonderful music from the 18th and early 19th centuries played on two historic harps made in the period.
Programme includes music by Handel, Blind John Parry, Edward Jones (The King's Bard), Rosetti, Spohr and contemporaries.
The story starts with the Triple harp, which was developed in Italy during the Baroque period and was played at the Royal Court in London at the time of Handel. The harp played in this programme was made by the famous Triple harp-maker, John Richard of Llanrwst, circa 1755.
The old triple harp was replaced in most European countries during the late 18th century by new, beautifully decorated mechanical pedal harps from France and Germany. The most renowned maker was Sebastian Erard, who worked in the Court of doomed Queen of France, Marie Antoinette, before fleeing to London during the French Revolution and opening a workshop in Great Marlborough Street, where my harp was made in 1807.
Previous Concerts
On March 15th 2025, St Garmon's welcomed PIVA. The concert was very well attended and we got a lot of great feedback!
June 7th 2025 saw the return of the Ceiriog Chamber group and The Hour and was again very well attended and a lovely evening of quite a mixture of music from 16th to 20th century.
October 9th Salt House performed a brilliant show to a very appreciative audience.
We finished off 2025 with a rousing carols and candles evening with The Llansilin Choir.
