A Tale of Joy
Millicent B James
In the spring of 2023 Amalthea Ensemble commissioned Birmingham-based composer Millicent B James to write a piece for the charity Joy of Learning, written for cello and flute duo. It premiered at Amalthea’s fundraising concert for the charity in July of the same year, and was recorded in early 2024 by Ed Day. A Tale of Joy is now available for download, listen below!
About the Ensemble
The Amalthea Ensemble was formed in 2022 by flautist Meg Diamond and cellist Alice Cheer with the aim of bringing chamber music in many forms to a variety of audiences. Our name and logo, the cornucopia, represent the plentiful offerings of our ensemble; in Greek mythology, Amalthea is a nymph in the form of a goat that cared for Zeus when he was being hidden from Cronos. Amalthea provided all necessities to Zeus, and it is her horn that the traditional cornucopia is based on.
Photography by Will Wilson
Since its inception, they have performed in Moseley Road Baths on several occasions, and at the Alexandra Theatre, the Library of Birmingham and numerous churches across the country. They have had coaching from Rose Redgrave and Will Hammond, and have commissioned works from composers Georgia Denham, Millicent B James and Oli Parker, and artist Rhea D’Souza. They are always looking to collaborate with more musicians and interact with wider audiences, and look forward to future concerts and projects.
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