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Front cover of the CD sleeve for Kenneth Hamilton's new CD

Kenneth Hamilton plays Ronald Stevenson

7 October 2016

Professor Kenneth Hamilton has recorded the first in a new series of CD releases dedicated to the piano music of composer Ronald Stevenson

Composer Richard Wagner

The extraordinary impact of Tristan and Isolde

3 October 2016

Professor Kenneth Hamilton joined Tom Service to discuss Wagner's opera on BBC Radio 3

Grand Piano

Distinguished pianist performs at Cardiff University

30 September 2016

Malcolm Bilson launches the School of Music’s 2016/17 Concert Series

Members of Cardiff University Chamber Choir performing

Top 10 in the Times Good University Guide

29 September 2016

Our undergraduate music course has risen to 9th place in the annual guide

Dr Daniel Bickerton and Timothy Johnston in one of our studios

#CONNECT

21 September 2016

Dr Daniel Bickerton will conduct the world premiere performance of his new work #CONNECT at the Royal Albert Hall

Composer Martin Humphries

Adopt a Composer

13 September 2016

PhD composer Martin Humphries chosen for national scheme

Kenneth Hamilton playing piano

Conducting Conversations

24 August 2016

Professor Kenneth Hamilton previewed tracks from upcoming CD release on US classical station

Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra rehearsal

96% student satisfaction

12 August 2016

High rating from our students in the National Student Survey

Dr Sierra with summer course participants

Inspiring young composers

12 August 2016

Composition lecturer co-founds new advanced summer school for composers

Graduate Steffan Rhys Hughes competing at the 2014 National Eisteddfod

Eisteddfod hat-trick

10 August 2016

Alumnus Steffan Rhys Hughes achieved a notable hat-trick at this year’s National Eisteddfod