The internationally renowned Welsh National Opera Orchestra will perform at St David’s Cathedral as part of the Fishguard Festival of Music. The orchestra are regular visitors to the festival and St David’s and will be joined this time by their music director Tomáš Hanus.

Opening the concert will be Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major with soloist Thomas Verity.  This will be followed by Bruckner’s majestic Sixth Symphony.

WNO Music Director Tomáš Hanus said: “We are delighted to be visiting St Davids as part of our tour this summer. It is a joy to be able to bring some wonderful music to the Western corner of Wales and a fantastic opportunity to showcase the exceptional musicianship of this fantastic ensemble in a cathedral setting.”

Fishguard Festival of Music Artistic Director Gillian Green MBE added:  “I'm very pleased to welcome the WNO for our opening festival weekend. It's wonderful to have such a world class orchestra here… the concert will be truly memorable.”

Tickets for the concert on Friday, July 19 at 7.30pm can be booked via www.fishguardfestival.com.