METHERA
Friday 2 October
Village Hall, Rhydycroesau, Oswestry
8pm, £15 (child £8)

Methera is a string quartet with roots firmly planted in English traditional music. Its four members combine a deep knowledge of traditional music with a wide range of other influences and expertise and a deep sense of musical interaction. Newly composed pieces sit alongside timeless traditional material; their music is both sophisticated and earthy, groundbreaking and familiar, enchanting and thrilling. Their national tours, BBC radio broadcasts and collaborations have helped them blaze a trail through the uncharted territory that lies between folk and chamber music. Their two fiddlers are Emma Reid, who is no stranger to Rhydycroesau – she’s played here in several combinations over the years – and Grace Smith, whose many other collaborations include a duo with Sam Sweeney. They are joined by cellist Lucy Elkiss, who studied under jazz violinist Omar Puente, and Miranda Rutter on viola, who often collaborates with the likes of Chris Wood, Rob Harbron and, again, Sam Sweeney.
The legendary Alistair Anderson called their music a 'joyous cauldron of sound’, while accordionist Karen Tweed described them as ‘a marvel of musicality’. You can hear clips on their website http://methera.co.uk. This will be a rare chance to see them on a short UK autumn tour.

As usual, we strongly recommend advance booking as our concerts do sometimes sell out.
Tickets can be reserved by phoning Eirene on 01948 710218 or John on 01691 791403, or if you’re near Llansilin you can pick them up at Eirian’s organic shop Siop y Rhosydd.
No bar at Rhydycroesau so please bring your own drink and drinking vessel.
Doors open 7.30. Starts 8pm. Postcode SY10 7PS. What3Words: terribly.releasing.pints.