Span Arts Classical Series returns to the beautiful Plas Hyfryd Hotel, Narberth, next Thursday, November 5, with the unique and exciting all-female flute trio, Tempest.

Helen Wilson, Holly Melia and Hannah Grayson have studied together for many years and the trio cover a wide spectrum of music, including new works and their own arrangements.

Tempest are currently collaborating with various exciting composers, whilst also writing and arranging music themselves. As winners of the Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition 2013, Tempest have performed at venues including the Queen Elizabeth Hall. They have also won the RNCM Contemporary Music Award 2012, the RNCM Ensemble of the Year Competition 2011, the RNCM Woodwind Chamber Music Competition and Trevor Wye Prize 2011.

In 2011, Tempest won the Non-classical Battle of the Bands competition, resulting in an album deal on the Non-classical records label. Since then, they have been working on an album with Gabriel Prokofiev which will feature several new commissions and contemporary classical pieces.

Much of Tempest’s success as a trio is fuelled by each member’s determination, originality and accomplishments as individuals. All three members lead busy orchestral freelance careers as well as working as soloists, chamber musicians, teachers and workshop leaders.

Tempest perform regularly around the UK and internationally. The trio are also members of the Live Music Now scheme, a charity, which for over 30 years, has been putting into practice the visionary ideals of its founders, Yehudi Menuhin and Ian Stoutzker; bringing the joy and inspiration of live music to those who have limited access to conventional music-making.

Tickets are available from the Span Arts box office on 01834 869323, or online at span-arts.org.uk. Booking for food can be made on 01834 869006.