Two musicians are to perform at one of the area's leading country houses to help raise money for a new roof.
Virtuoso violinist Ezo Sarici and her cousin, internationally renowned pianist Deniz Cengiz will be performing at Gregynog, on the outskirts of Tregynon, near Newtown, on Tuesday, 3 September.
The musicians have agreed to perform in return for accommodation so that the proceeds from ticket sales will go to Gregynog’s Raise the Roof campaign.
Music to be played at the concert includes Arietta by Huw Watkins, Demet Suite by Turkish composer Adnan Saygun, Theme and Variations on Autumn Leaves by Ezo Sarici and Violin Sonata No.1 in f minor by Prokofiev.
Ezo is a regular performer at Gregynog and most recently shared the stage with acclaimed Welsh pianist Llyr Williams and then performed with Sinfonia Cymru during their residency in June.
Gregynog has been awarded £20,000 from the Architectural Heritage Fund to begin planning work for a new roof to safeguard the future of the famous country house, which was home to art collecting sisters Gwendoline and Margaret Davies.
The grant will support work to assess the level of damage to the buildings and the cost of repairing the roof. Gregynog trustees have appointed Manchester based architects Buttress to carry out the initial stages of work.
Since 2019, Gregynog has been run by a charitable trust, dedicated to safeguarding property and estate as a magical place for generations to come.
An application is due to be submitted this week to the National Heritage Lottery Fund for money to repair Gregynog’s roof.
In the meantime, free Saturday morning chamber music concerts begin on Saturday, August 17 Musicians from Ensemble Cymru will play a selection of pieces specially selected for summer mornings in the Music Room at Gregynog.
The family-friendly classical music series, supported by Powys County Council Levelling Up funding, begins with a clarinet and piano concert. Admission is free, with donations to the Raise the Roof campaign.
Photo: Violinist Ezo Sarici and pianist Deniz Cengiz
