Angharad Davies

Angharad Davies is a Welsh violinist and composer, known for her work in the field of free improvisation, her use of prepared violin (using techniques similar to the prepared piano), her extensive discography and collaborative work with other musicians. Early life and education Davies was born in Aberystwyth, Wales, and grew up in a musical household, playing in local brass bands alongside her father and brother. Her father was an amateur trumpet player and her brother is Rhodri Davies, now known as an improvising harpist. Career Davies has collaborated on improvised projects with musicians and artists including Tarek Atoui, Tony Conrad, Laura Cannell, Jack McNamara, Roberta Jean and J.G.Thirlwell. Davies is also active in the field of contemporary composition and is a frequent member of the ensemble Apartment House. Davies’ composed works include Solo Violin and Four Bass Amps, in which the violin is deconstructed during the performance of the piece, and the orchestral work I ble’r aeth y gwrachod I gyd…?, which was commissioned by the 2019 London Contemporary Music Festival. She has been commissioned by Explore Ensemble, and GBSR Duo. Davies has also collaborated with French comp