Christmas cracker from Côr Meibion
Côr Meibion Llanelli Christmas Concert at Theatr Elli, Llanelli. Compere: Chris Needs. Soloist: Joy Cornock.
Côr Meibion Llanelli created their very own musical Christmas cracker for their annual Christmas Concert at Theatr Elli, Llanelli.
It had spark and a whole host of goodies to entertain a full house at Theatr Elli.
Pulling the strings as MC was BBC Radio presenter Chris Needs, who brought his own brand of festive fun to the proceedings.
Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director D Eifion Thomas put together a varied programme, with the accent firmly on the Christmas theme and plenty of audience participation.
As well as the traditional Carols, the audience happily supplied ‘backing’ to White Christmas and the spiritual A-Rockin’ All Night.
Soprano Joy Cornock added more sparkle to the evening with solo spots featuring Panis Angelicus, Noel, Little Road to Bethlehem and Ser y Nadolig.
Her feature moment, though, came when she teamed up with the choir for a stunning rendition of Verdi’s La Vergine Degli Angeli from la Forza del Destino.
Another highspot of the evening saw Côr Meibion Llanelli chorister Ken Collins take centre stage for A Lovely Christmas Feeling, a song written for the choir by Peter Canwell.
Earlier, there was a real tear-jerker moment when musical director Mr Thomas asked us to remember recently departed friends and family members before Empty Chairs from Les Miserable.
In particular, he referred to the late Gethin Hughes MBE, who was for many years the choir’s accompanist.
Anthony Bowen performed the solo during Empty Chairs. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
Côr Meibion Llanelli also gave a special Christmas present to Chris Needs by performing his favourite song, American Trilogy.
The accompanist for the concert was Sarah Thomas.
Côr Meibion Llanelli created their very own musical Christmas cracker for their annual Christmas Concert at Theatr Elli, Llanelli.
It had spark and a whole host of goodies to entertain a full house at Theatr Elli.
Pulling the strings as MC was BBC Radio presenter Chris Needs, who brought his own brand of festive fun to the proceedings.
Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director D Eifion Thomas put together a varied programme, with the accent firmly on the Christmas theme and plenty of audience participation.
As well as the traditional Carols, the audience happily supplied ‘backing’ to White Christmas and the spiritual A-Rockin’ All Night.
Soprano Joy Cornock added more sparkle to the evening with solo spots featuring Panis Angelicus, Noel, Little Road to Bethlehem and Ser y Nadolig.
Her feature moment, though, came when she teamed up with the choir for a stunning rendition of Verdi’s La Vergine Degli Angeli from la Forza del Destino.
Another highspot of the evening saw Côr Meibion Llanelli chorister Ken Collins take centre stage for A Lovely Christmas Feeling, a song written for the choir by Peter Canwell.
Earlier, there was a real tear-jerker moment when musical director Mr Thomas asked us to remember recently departed friends and family members before Empty Chairs from Les Miserable.
In particular, he referred to the late Gethin Hughes MBE, who was for many years the choir’s accompanist.
Anthony Bowen performed the solo during Empty Chairs. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
Côr Meibion Llanelli also gave a special Christmas present to Chris Needs by performing his favourite song, American Trilogy.
The accompanist for the concert was Sarah Thomas.
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