This will be our fourth visit to the historic town of Llantwit Major, in the Vale of Glamorgan near Cardiff, Wales. Our host site will be the United World College of the Atlantic, whose main buildings comprise St. Donat's Castle (14th Century). In the castle there is a large hall available for playing and performances, which houses the College's Steinway "C" performance grand. In the adjacent College Common Room, which was the old "hall" of the castle (and good for late-night socializing), there is a charming musicians' gallery and a Morley single manual harpsichord.
In past years we have been joined by professional musicians from the surrounding area, along with English cellist Lucy Wilding and Michael Kevin Jones and Americans Judith Glyde (cellist) and Christopher Lee (violinist) making our week of playing a wonderful experience. We always have participants from several countries, as well as local musicians. Staff at St. Donat's and all the Welsh neighbors couldn't be more welcoming. Another week of Welsh hospitality and making music together with friends old and new is sure to be enormous fun.
Very comfortable accommodations are in single or shared rooms with private baths, within the wonderful castle. Meals will be taken at the castle dining hall, with barbecues and picnics several times a week in the beautiful 'Blue Garden" and at the swimming pool overlooking the Bristol Channel. We can plan a Pub Crawl, with transportation and tips on the best pubs provided by St. Donat's staff. 'Cello rental is possible for people traveling from afar.
The rhythm of the days would include playing in assigned groups each morning, lunch at the College, and afternoons free for more playing or exploring the countryside, as you choose. In the evenings, after dinner at the College, we could play together again, possibly larger chamber works. Two years ago many of us attended the black tie opening night of Tosca at the Neath Opera in nearby Craig y Nos Castle and enjoyed a production of Under Milkwood at St. Donant's Cultural Center on the castle grounds. And our professional musician colleagues presented two wonderful concerts in the Bradenstoke Hall of the castle.
From London you can travel to Cardiff by train, bus, or car in several hours. It is also possible to fly to Cardiff. Information will be available on reaching Llantwit Major by car or public transportation. The Vale of Glamorgan is a farming area with its main market town of Cowbridge close by. Llantwit Major is of great historical interest, with its connections to early Christian settlements. The whole of rural Wales lies at your feet.
Non-player friends and family are welcome to join you, space permitting.
Price and deadlines for applications are listed below. Fees are in British Pounds Sterling (£). Those needing to pay in $US or other currencies should consult Musical Passages at time of payment to obtain the current exchange rate/price. There are places for about 24-28 people, and order of application (along with balance of instruments) will be considered if there are these kinds of decisions to be made.
Please observe the application deadline of March 15, 2000
Price Includes room and full board, use of playing rooms and music library. There is a £150/$250 application fee included in the prices listed, which is not refundable unless we cannot accept you or cancel the week, in which case we will return the application fee in full. Travel insurance is strongly advised. Written refund policy available upon request. Prices are in British pounds sterling (£); write checks or International Money Orders to Jane M. Carhart. Fees may be paid in $US equivalent to the prices below. At the time of writing, rate was approximately $1.65/£. Consult Musical Passages for arrangements.
Price does not include transportation to Llantwit Major. Contact Musical Passages regarding 'cello/bass rentals.
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Full Fee £465 £510
Due March 15, 2000 £155 £150
Balance Due April 21 £315 £360
March 15, 2000 Applications and deposit due.
March 31, 2000 Acceptance Notifications sent.
April 21, 2000 Final payment due.
July 10, 2000 Arrival of players before dinner.
July 17, 2000 Last day; departure after lunch.
Return with deposit by 1/28/99 to:
Jane M. Carhart
25 Alden Terrace
Millbrook, New York 12545 USA
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