JJ speaks with cellist James Morley about his life as an artist and the thought-provoking repertoire for solo cello he's bringing to Eglws Dewi Sant. There are pieces that require improvisation, electronics, even places where the artist is being 'played by the cello', creating unique, fascinating colours and timbres. This will be a recital like no other.

Artists featured in the musical excerpts (in order):

Sept Papillons by Kaija Saariaho - James Morley

Solitiude by Recbecca Saunders - James Morley

Ricercare no. 2 by Domenico Gabrielli - Guillermo Turina

The motion between three worlds by initi figgis-vizueta - Benjamin Coyte

Sept papillons by Kaija Saariaho - James Morley, then Oliver Herbert

Sonata for Solo Cello by Zoltan Kodaly - Movt 1, Jean-Guihen Queyras

Sonata for Solo Cello by Zoltan Kodaly - Movt 3, Sabastic Bäverstam

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JJ and Haz get all the stereotypes around opera off their chest before enjoying what the genre has to offer. Includes a tribute to Dame Felicity Lott, a treasure swap of Mozart arias and potted origins story.

Mae JJ a Haz yn trafod yr holl stereoteipiau am opera cyn mwynhau'r hyn sydd gan y genre i'w gynnig. Yn cynnwys teyrnged i'r Fonesig Felicity Lott, cyfnewid trysor o ariâu Mozart a stori tarddiad wedi'i chrynodeb.

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JJ and Haz recognise the often unsung heroes that are the arrangers, orchestrators and transcribers of the musical world, drawing on their favourite re-imaginations of solo and orchestral pieces. We'd love you to send your own favourite examples on [email protected]. 

Mae JJ a Haz yn cydnabod yr arwyr sy'n aml yn ddi-glod sef trefnwyr a thrawsgrifwyr y byd cerddorol, gan ddefnyddio eu hoff ddarnau unigol a cherddorfaol wedi’u hailddychmygu. Byddem wrth ein bodd pe baech yn anfon eich hoff enghreifftiau chi at [email protected] 

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Braving the Solo Guitar

JJ and Haz end up speaking Spanish with a Welsh accent as they take in the history and fascinating facts of the classical guitar, from the strings used through to the stereotype hairstyles.

Herio’r Gitar Unawd

Mae JJ a Haz yn gorffen siarad Sbaeneg gydag acen Gymreig wrth iddynt ddod i ddeall hanes a ffeithiau hynod ddiddorol y gitar glasurol, o’r tannau a ddefnyddir i’r steiliau gwallt stereoteipiedig.

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After busting the February blues with some jolly tunes, JJ tries to convince Haz that Bach's Goldberg Variations are, indeed, brilliant. Also: Haz's Mari Lywd experience, what 'Rachpag' means, and top tips for chamber musicians that involve good cake.

Ar ôl ymladd y tristwch Chwefror gyda rhai caneuon llawen, mae JJ yn ceisio perswadio Haz bod Amrywiadau Goldberg gan Bach, mewn gwirionedd, yn wych. Hefyd: profiad Mari Lywd gan Haz, yr hyn mae 'Rachpag' yn ei olygu, a chynghorion gorau i gerddorion siambr sydd yn cynnwys cacen dda.

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JJ and Haz set out their musical resolutions for the new year before enjoying the world of solo Bach violin ahead of Irène Duval's concert. And Haz falls in love, temporarily. 

Mae JJ a Haz yn creu eu haddunedau cerddorol ar gyfer y flwyddyn newydd, cyn mwynhau byd ffidil unigol Bach cyn cyngerdd Irène Duval. Ac mae Haz yn syrthio mewn cariad, dros dro. 

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JJ and special guest, composer Richard Barnard, explore the character and impressive range of the trumpet, from blood-curdling battle calls to breathy jazz ballads. Then Richard reveals the inner workings of his piece for Matilda Lloyd, trumpeter extraordinaire. 

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Haz’s healthy obsession with Horror prompts discussions on Welsh Halloween traditions, from apple-bobbing to tail-less black pigs, a swap of scary musical scores and diverse examples of ‘night music’. For some good cheer, there are also favourite moments from ‘West Side Story’ - all inspired by the Lumas Winds’ programme.

Mae obsesiwn iach Haz ag arswyd yn ysgogi trafodaethau ar draddodiadau Calan Gaeaf Cymru, o siglo afalau i foch duon di-gynffon, cyfnewid sgoriau cerddorol brawychus ac enghreifftiau amrywiol o 'gerddoriaeth nos'. I gael rhywfaint o hwyl, mae yna hefyd hoff eiliadau o 'West Side Story' - pob un wedi'i ysbrydoli gan raglen Lumas Winds.

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To see in this new series, JJ and Haz say farewell to summer with the music of half-light, slumber and nocturnes. Along the way you'll find out why we should feel sorry for Janacek's postman, who the mysterious Silke Schäfer is, and why Swiss tea bags have a superior design.

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After getting some stereotypes out of the way - viola jokes, composers who played viola, best viola shreds - Haz and JJ explore the wonders of the instrument, from how it got its name, via lesser known orchestral moments, through to solo works that put it on the map. Along the way: Lionel Tertis' big-hipped viola, and the connection between violists and basketball players. The perfect end to the season!

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