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Childs helps to walk on air

Dr Robert Childs has been helping families enjoy the spirit of Christmas in Cardiff.

Christmas Spirit
  Dr Robert Childs and the Chamber Orchestra of the RWCMD has brought the spirit of Christmas to Cardiff

Dr Robert Childs has been getting into the musical spirit of Christmas after leading the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Chamber Orchestra in no less than five sell out performances of the famous Raymond Briggs tale 'The Snowman'.

Walking in the Air

With the inclusion of a boy soprano singer from St John's College to sing the classic 'Walking in the Air' theme, the concerts drew audiences from all over south Wales and beyond.

...the overall experience was smashing and it was great to see so many families come along and enjoy themselves and the musicDr Robert Childs

Great fun

Bob Childs told 4BR: "It was great fun and quite a challenge too. The film was projected onto a screen above us so everything had to link up, but the overall experience was smashing and it was great to see so many families come along and enjoy themselves and the music."

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