A Little Bit About Me
I am a Welsh composer based in North Wales, where my music sound has been described as ‘quietly shimmering’ (Gramophone) and deeply rooted in landscapes, folklore and story telling. My music regularly draws inspiration from natural landscapes, aspects of momentum, as well as my own Welsh heritage and local folklore. From orchestral collaborations with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Royal Scottish National Orchestra, being a featured Stainer & Bell Composer, to intimate chamber projects with Fenella Humphreys, Riot Ensemble and Beth Taylor, I relish collaborating with a vibrant range of professional musicians across the UK. Above all else, my music directly engages the listener and draws from and champions local communities!
Pick of The Month
Erlid (A Chase for Oboe and Chamber Orchestra)
Instrumentation: Oboe, Percussion, Harp & Strings
Duration: 8'
Themes: Wales, Folklore, Magic
Programme Note:
Being loosely translated into ‘to pursue’ or ‘to chase’, Erlid takes inspiration from the Welsh folk tale of Ceridwen and Gwion and pits a solo oboe line against a chamber orchestra in a dramatic pursuit. In the tale, Ceridwen discovers her servant boy, Gwion, has mistakenly taken her potion of wisdom which was originally created for her son. After which, a magical pursuit entails, with Gwion transmuting into different creatures in attempt to escape the wrath of Ceridwen.
Erlid focuses on this element of the tale, capitalising on the nimbleness found in a small orchestra, all while depicting the characters of Ceridwen and Gwion. The singing and agile solo oboe line represents the youthful Gwion, while the menacing string orchestra personify the witch, Ceridwen. As the piece develops, simple melodies become more frantic, with the oboe hiding within the orchestral texture. However, each attempt to escape becomes gradually more desperate, where escape from the agitated accompaniment seems impossible. The piece closes with a last-ditch attempt by the oboe, with a virtuosic cadenza.
Does Gwion escape? Well, In the folk tale, he is eventually captured by Ceridwen. However, in Erlid, it’s up to the listener to decide.
Performed by the Presteigne Festival Orchestra (George Vass Conductor) as part of the Presteigne Festival Season in 2026. Special thanks to the George Vass commissioning fund for supporting the work.
My Music in Words
“Inspired by folklore from Cameron’s home of North Wales, Ghost Dances is a thrilling piece in three interconnected movements. It uses fragments of baroque dances like the gigue and forlane to create pulsating rhythms which whirl around the orchestra, depicting ghoulish spirits. Cameron cuts through this frenzied texture with haunting melodies which distort as the piece develops, sounding like wistful calls from the underworld.
Loved by audience and orchestra alike, Ghost Dances had everyone on the edge of their seats!"
Royal Philharmonic Society
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