James Morley – Cello
Hailed as “Australia’s most exciting young cellist” (Limelight), Switzerland-based Australian musician James Morley works largely as a soloist and chamber musician, and frequently extends into experimental improvisation, electronics and post-instrumental performance.
In 2024 James became a YCAT Artist, following a recital performance at Wigmore Hall, before winning the John Cage Award as a duo with Dmitry Batalov. Performance highlights of 2023-24 include giving his solo recital debut at Sydney Opera House Utzon Room, touring Australia with Jean-Guihen Queyras & Satsuki Odamura for Musica Viva, solos recitals at Phoenix Central Park Season XI, Harrogate Festival, Tempo Rubato, Klänge, and joining Manchester Collective in Wigmore Hall and APEX4 at Sydney Festival. He gave his UKARIA solo recital debut at Adelaide Festival 2022 to critical acclaim, and was a finalist of the prestigious Freedman Fellowship 2020. In 2025 he returned to perform solo at UKARIA, alongside performances at Phoenix Central Park, Musica Viva, Brunswick Music Festival, Abbotsford Convent, and more. In 2026 he will be in residence at Harvard University to work with the Composition Department on a collection of new works for solo cello, and will also present solo recitals at Wigmore Hall and Berlin Konzerthaus.
PROGRAMME:
inti figgis-vizueta: the motion between three worlds ` c. 5′
Domenico Gabrielli: Ricercar II ` 9′
Kaija Saariaho: Sept Papillons ` 11′
Zoltán Kodály: Solo Sonata ` 35′
This programme profiles many established and well-renowned musicians along with supporting emerging artists from across Wales, the UK and Europe.
They are accessible, relaxing, informal and a perfect introduction for anyone new to the classical music scene or for those who are passionate enthusiasts of classical music. Pop along and enjoy these during a lunchtime break, make an afternoon of it with friends or family, or simply come along yourself and enjoy!
Recitals take place in Eglwys Dewi Sant, St Andrews Crescent, Cardiff on the first Tuesday of every month, 1-2pm.
Tickets are £6.50 (on the door or in advance if you book using the link below).
See the full programme of recitals and book your place here.
For more information, please email a2@artsactive.org.uk
