Following the successful launch of the 2117/Hedd Wyn CD at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the Cardiff launch follows where journalist and composer Steph Power interviews Gruff Rhys and Stephen McNeff about the creation of the opera. Excerpts will be performed by Llio Evans and Dafydd Allen with pianist Rhiannon Pritchard.

Stephen McNeff and Gruff Rhys do Hedd Wyn proud. The piece romps along, full of changing moods and orchestral colour. McNeff’s lyrical gifts find affecting outlet, especially in the great choral set pieces and the harp-dominated ending. Fiona Maddocks, The Guardian.