North Wales singer to perform with world famous tenor
Mr Calleja, whose voice has drawn comparisons to Luciano Pavarotti, has performed at leading opera houses worldwide, including the New York Met, La Scala in Milan, and London's Covent Garden.
Ms Jones said: "The festival's artistic director, Paul Mealor, contacted me about singing in the concert and it was an easy invitation to accept.
"The cathedral has wonderful acoustics and it is one of the very best places to sing.
"I've been fortunate to sing in the cathedral several times already but this one will be the biggest yet.
"Joseph Calleja is one of the top singers in the world and I'm really looking forward to the concert."
The opportunity to bring Mr Calleja to St Asaph arose through his friendship with Mario Kreft MBE and his wife, Gill, owners of the Pendine Park care organisation and headline sponsors of the festival.
Mr Kreft said: "I'm really looking forward to the concert.
"Joseph Callejo is probably the world's greatest tenor and he is just getting better and better.
"To bring him to St Asaph for the very first time is amazing and to team him up with one of the finest young singers in North Wales is inspired.
"It's a concert not to be missed."
Ms Jones was a finalist in last year's Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition and is coached by Ann Atkinson, former festival director.
She will perform both a solo and a duet during the concert.
Paul Mealor, the festival's artistic director, said: "One of the festival's main aims is to bring the world's best musicians to North Wales so that audiences don't have to travel to enjoy their performances.
"On the other hand, we aim to promote the very best of our own talented musicians and Branwen fits right in our ambition.
"She has a very fine voice and it is sure to be a fantastic experience for her."
The festival, held at St Asaph Cathedral, will also feature performances by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, vocal ensemble Apollo5, and the Black Dyke Band.
Debbie Wiseman OBE, the acclaimed film and TV composer, will make her festival debut with the NEW Sinfonia orchestra performing a selection of her most well-known scores.
More information and tickets are available at nwimf.com.
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