Ending on a high note

Posted on 25 June 2015 by Jessica Kelly

Bronwen Maggs and Claire Wisener report on the final concert of the 2015 tour… CUSO tour, Day 7, Baden-Baden On day seven of what has been a hugely successful orchestra tour, Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra earned themselves a full standing ovation in the Kurhaus Casino, Baden-Baden. Rightfully so, the audience were extremely impressed with the
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Meet our Maestro

Posted on 18 June 2015 by Jessica Kelly

Our tour blogger Bronwen Maggs has spoken to our conductor Mark Eager to find out his thoughts about the tour… Conductor of Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra, Mark Eager, is a talented and experienced musician whose breadth of knowledge has allowed him to lead the ensemble with authority and confidence. Mark worked full time with the
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The hills are alive with the sound of music

Posted on 16 June 2015 by Jessica Kelly

Bronwen Maggs reports from our German tour… CUSO Tour, Day 2, Oberwesel “Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra are half way through their second day of rehearsals and the benefits of playing together in a new environment, with nothing other than the music to worry about, are becoming increasingly apparent. The members of CUSO are beginning, more
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