Pilgrimages

A three movement work for large orchestral ensemble inspired by the poetry of RS Thomas. Commissioned by the RS Thomas and ME Eldridge Society for performance at the RS Thomas Festival 2018. Performed by Ensemble Cymru and HRH Harpist Anne Dunholm in Bangor Cathedral in July 2018.

The National Poet of Wales Ifor ap Glyn steps in to help composer Ellen Davies.
As part of "RS Thomas for a New Generation" Ifor has recorded 3 of Thomas's poems, to be included in the soundscape which corresponds to each of the 3 orchestral movemen — The National Poet of Wales Ifor ap Glyn steps in to help composer Ellen Davies. As part of "RS Thomas for a New Generation" Ifor has recorded 3 of Thomas's poems, to be included in the soundscape which corresponds to each of the 3 orchestral movements composed by Ellen.