Publications
2011
- Published
Rees, S., 31 Dec 2011, In: Yearbook of Traditional Music. 43, p. 258-259
Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
2007
- Published
Rees, S., 31 Jul 2007, In: Welsh Music History. 7, p. 304-324 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2006
- Published
Rees, S. P., 7 Sept 2006.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2005
- Published
Rees, S., 1 Nov 2005, Barn, 514, p. 15-16 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Book/Film/Article review
2002
- Published
Rees, S. (Performer), 1 Jan 2002
Research output: Non-textual form › Performance - Published
Rees, S. (Performer), 1 Jan 2002
Research output: Non-textual form › Performance
2001
- Published
Rees, S. P. (Composer) & 0, [. V. (Composer), 1 Jan 2001
Research output: Non-textual form › Composition
2000
- Published
Rees, S., 31 Jul 2000, Aberystwyth: Cymdeithas Alawon Gwerin Cymru. 20 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book
1999
- Published
Rees, S. & Harper, S., 30 Jun 1999, In: Welsh Music History. 3, p. 54-67 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Rees, S., 1 Jun 1999, The Violin Book. Dawes, R. (ed.). London: Balafon Books, p. 118-120 3 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
1998
- Published
Rees, S., 30 Nov 1998, In: Early Music. 26, 4, p. 681-684 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
1996
- Published
Rees, S., 1 Jun 1996, In: Barn. 401, p. 18-20 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - Published
Rees, S., 1 Jun 1996, Tu Chwith, 3, p. 87-91.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Book/Film/Article review
Activities
2018
‘Creative Renewal in the Folk Instrumental Traditions of Wales’
20 Feb 2018
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)Music in Eighteenth-Century Anglesey
3 Feb 2018
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
2017
Survey of melodies in Morris Edward’s Manuscript
2 Oct 2017
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)‘Tessie Thomas: The Welsh Violinist’
Abstract:
Among British violinists active during the first third of the twentieth century, Neath-born Tessie Thomas stands out as a remarkable prodigy. Brought up in a musical family, she was already performing virtuoso showpieces by Sarasate at the age of ten; shortly thereafter, she was sponsored by a local J.P. to further her studies in Budapest under the tutelage of the internationally renowned violinist and pedagogue, Jenő Hubay (1858–1937). She made a widely acclaimed London debut in 1917, performing as soloist at the Queen’s Hall promenade concerts; one of her programmes included Edward Elgar’s Violin concerto, conducted by the composer.
During 1917–18, she performed throughout South Wales, including a concerto performance at the Neath National Eisteddfod of 1918. The years immediately following the war saw her give solo and chamber performances across the United Kingdom, and release a number of recordings on 78rpm discs.
In this paper, I trace the performing career of Tessie Thomas and locate her within a significant tradition of female instrumental soloists from Britain. I also analyse the career trajectory of a spectacularly talented violinist during the years c.1910–c.1925, at a period when possibilties for advanced instrumental training in Wales were scarce.
6 Sep 2017
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'Creative Renewal in the Instrumental Traditions of Wales'
23 Apr 2017
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2016
Treasures from Â鶹Íø Library and Archives. An examination of the fiddle manuscript written by Morris Edward during the late 1770s. The manuscript is preserved in Â鶹Íø Archives; Morris Edward was known to have been employed to play the fiddle at the Bodorgan estate, and his collection of tunes contains some original compositions, several possibly Morris Edward himself. The presentation includes live performances of music from the manuscript, in arrangements by Stephen Rees.
12 Oct 2016
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Instrumental tutor for traditional music classes. trac is an ACW revenue-funded organisation which was set up in 1997 to promote the traditional arts of Wales. I was a member of the team who established trac and was chair of the organisation from 1997 until 2002.
23 Sep 2016 – 25 Sep 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Invited speaker)Co-organiser with Professor Nancy Edwards and Professor Angharad Price. The multi-disciplinary colloquium featured speakers from many fields, and also succeded in drawing in members of the public. Feedback from those who attended and speakers was extremely positive.
1 Mar 2016 – 21 Jun 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Keyboard accompanist for a lecture-recital by Aaron McGregor (PhD candidate, University of Glasgow) on Early Scottish Fiddle Music.
6 Jan 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)
2015
[with Huw Roberts] ‘Telyn Cefn Mably’ (‘The Harp of Cefn Mably’): A Newly-Discovered Triple Harp by Bassett Jones and the Abergavenny Eisteddfod of 1848’
24 Nov 2015
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)'Making New Tradition(s):Adaptation and Individuation in Welsh Fiddle Playing'
16 Oct 2015
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)' "For Wales, see England"? Adaptation and Individuation in Welsh Fiddle Playing'
30 Apr 2015
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Darlith yr Å´yl / Festival Lecture
This bilingual lecture traces the history and status of the harp and fiddle in Wales, with particular emphasis on their use in different contexts, the nature of bardic, classical and 'folk' repertoires employed at different periods, and the ways in which the different types of harp, fiddle and crwth are being currently revived.
2 Apr 2015
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)‘Telyn Cefn Mably’ (‘The Harp of Cefn Mably’): A Newly-Discovered Triple Harp by Bassett Jones and the Abergavenny Eisteddfod of 1848’
26 Mar 2015
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2014
‘Fflach Tradd. (1996– ): Labels, Sub-labels, and the Welsh Folk Revival’
6 Nov 2014
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)'Adnewyddiad yn y Traddodiad Offerynnol yng Nghymru'
27 Sep 2014
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‘J. Glyn Davies (1870–1953) and the Creation of a Welsh Shanty Tradition’
14 Mar 2014
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2012
[Attendee; no presentation given]
26 Jun 2012 – 1 Jul 2012
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)