The latest 'On Song' column from the Llanelli Star
The latest 'On Song' column (about the choral scene in and around Llanelli) from the Llanelli Star -
Côr Meibion Llanelli will again be taking part in the annual Festival of Light celebration at the St Elli Shopping Centre in the town centre.
The Festival of Light celebration raises funds for Llanelli’s Ty Bryngwyn Hopsice.
It takes place on Monday November 17 at 6.30p.m.
Choir chairman Mel Harries said: “We turn out every year to support the Festival of Light.
“It is a wonderful evening of readings and song and the choristers are delighted to be able to support the very important appeal for the Ty Brynwgyn Hospice.”
Last Saturday saw the choir complete another of their 50th anniversary celebrations with a Cymanfa Ganu at Soar Chapel, Llwynhendy.
Mr Harries said: “Conducted by our musical director Eifion Thomas this was an evening in the finest Welsh choral tradition.
“It was very fitting that we should perform at Soar Chapel as the venue as a close association with the formative years of the choir.
“Our grateful thanks go to everyone who took part in what was a great evening of community singing which demonstrated the rich heritage of the Welsh choral tradition.”
Côr Meibion Llanelli are also busy preparing this week for their forthcoming tour to Austria. The choir leaves for Salzburg on November 22.
The choir’s Christmas Concert will be on Saturday 13th December at Greenfield Chapel 7pm.
Last Saturday saw the memorable A Night with the Stars staged at Ffwrnes Theatre Llanelli.
Taking centre stage were members of the Loud Applause Rising Stars stable, including Samuel Morris, Daniella Difede, Keely Morgan, Angharad Elise Thomas, Liam Riley, Jordan Williams, Sophie Maliphant, Nia Rees, Johnny Mansel Lewis, The Singhs, Ffion Elin Williams and Perfect Harmony.
Making his mark on the night was Johnny Mansel Lewis.
Johnny, 21, grew up in Llandeilo is a third year student at Plymouth University studying psychology.
His singing career began with a classical focus, in his lower and upper 6th form at Shrewsbury school where he sang in the choir, featured in a number of concerts, starred as Zidler in the school musical production of ‘West Side Story’ and sang the part of Aeneas in a showcase of the opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’.
Since being at University he has starred in the musical ‘The Wedding Singer’ playing the role of ‘Robbie Hart’ and more recently took the supporting role of ‘Stride’ in the performance of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ – both performances were produced by the university’s ‘Musical Theatre Society’.
Furthermore he has been the resident singer at the University’s ‘Big Band’ for the past three years, performing with the thirty piece Brass and Woodwind ensemble across the whole south west of England.
After completing his degree, Johnny hopes to study for a Masters in Psychology while embracing any and all musical endeavours available.
The Loud Applause Productions Christmas Concert will be at Greenfield Chapel, Llanelli, on November 29, featuring members of the Rising Stars stable and a youth choir.
Conductor John Hywel Williams and the Hywel Girls’ Choir & Hywel Boy Singers are enjoying a stellar Autumn season.
The choir will appear at Y Ffwrnes on 22 November with Pontarddulais Male Choir and BBC Wales’ Beverley Humphreys for “Début” the album launch concert of Wales Opera Star Gary Griffiths.
On 27 November, the Hywel Choristers will head to London to perform at the country’s premier concert hall, the Royal Albert Hall as part of a celebrity line up for the international Christmas Gala with the Salvation Army where the choir will perform an exciting programme including the Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, O Holy night and Walking in the Air to a 5,000+ strong audience.
On 6 December, the Hywel Choristers will present their landmark Christmas Fantasia with their resident orchestra the British Sinfonietta Symphony Orchestra and massed voices of the Llanelli Choral Society and Morriston RFC Choir.
Further to their successful participation in the recent The Town Remembers with the Hywel Choir, the Llanelli Choral Society will next perform at the Brangwyn Hall Swansea on 8 November as part of the Royal British Legion’s Remembrance Concert.
The Llanelli Choral Society will then enjoy a festive performance as part of the exciting Christmas Fantasia on 6 December with the Hywel Choir and the British Sinfonietta Symphony Orchestra.
Robert Lloyd works as a media consultant – www.rlloydpr.co.uk
If you have any news about the choral scene in Llanelli, the please contact him on 07777 683637 or email rlloydpr@btinternet.com
Côr Meibion Llanelli will again be taking part in the annual Festival of Light celebration at the St Elli Shopping Centre in the town centre.
The Festival of Light celebration raises funds for Llanelli’s Ty Bryngwyn Hopsice.
It takes place on Monday November 17 at 6.30p.m.
Choir chairman Mel Harries said: “We turn out every year to support the Festival of Light.
“It is a wonderful evening of readings and song and the choristers are delighted to be able to support the very important appeal for the Ty Brynwgyn Hospice.”
Last Saturday saw the choir complete another of their 50th anniversary celebrations with a Cymanfa Ganu at Soar Chapel, Llwynhendy.
Mr Harries said: “Conducted by our musical director Eifion Thomas this was an evening in the finest Welsh choral tradition.
“It was very fitting that we should perform at Soar Chapel as the venue as a close association with the formative years of the choir.
“Our grateful thanks go to everyone who took part in what was a great evening of community singing which demonstrated the rich heritage of the Welsh choral tradition.”
Côr Meibion Llanelli are also busy preparing this week for their forthcoming tour to Austria. The choir leaves for Salzburg on November 22.
The choir’s Christmas Concert will be on Saturday 13th December at Greenfield Chapel 7pm.
Last Saturday saw the memorable A Night with the Stars staged at Ffwrnes Theatre Llanelli.
Taking centre stage were members of the Loud Applause Rising Stars stable, including Samuel Morris, Daniella Difede, Keely Morgan, Angharad Elise Thomas, Liam Riley, Jordan Williams, Sophie Maliphant, Nia Rees, Johnny Mansel Lewis, The Singhs, Ffion Elin Williams and Perfect Harmony.
Making his mark on the night was Johnny Mansel Lewis.
Johnny, 21, grew up in Llandeilo is a third year student at Plymouth University studying psychology.
His singing career began with a classical focus, in his lower and upper 6th form at Shrewsbury school where he sang in the choir, featured in a number of concerts, starred as Zidler in the school musical production of ‘West Side Story’ and sang the part of Aeneas in a showcase of the opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’.
Since being at University he has starred in the musical ‘The Wedding Singer’ playing the role of ‘Robbie Hart’ and more recently took the supporting role of ‘Stride’ in the performance of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ – both performances were produced by the university’s ‘Musical Theatre Society’.
Furthermore he has been the resident singer at the University’s ‘Big Band’ for the past three years, performing with the thirty piece Brass and Woodwind ensemble across the whole south west of England.
After completing his degree, Johnny hopes to study for a Masters in Psychology while embracing any and all musical endeavours available.
The Loud Applause Productions Christmas Concert will be at Greenfield Chapel, Llanelli, on November 29, featuring members of the Rising Stars stable and a youth choir.
Conductor John Hywel Williams and the Hywel Girls’ Choir & Hywel Boy Singers are enjoying a stellar Autumn season.
The choir will appear at Y Ffwrnes on 22 November with Pontarddulais Male Choir and BBC Wales’ Beverley Humphreys for “Début” the album launch concert of Wales Opera Star Gary Griffiths.
On 27 November, the Hywel Choristers will head to London to perform at the country’s premier concert hall, the Royal Albert Hall as part of a celebrity line up for the international Christmas Gala with the Salvation Army where the choir will perform an exciting programme including the Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, O Holy night and Walking in the Air to a 5,000+ strong audience.
On 6 December, the Hywel Choristers will present their landmark Christmas Fantasia with their resident orchestra the British Sinfonietta Symphony Orchestra and massed voices of the Llanelli Choral Society and Morriston RFC Choir.
Further to their successful participation in the recent The Town Remembers with the Hywel Choir, the Llanelli Choral Society will next perform at the Brangwyn Hall Swansea on 8 November as part of the Royal British Legion’s Remembrance Concert.
The Llanelli Choral Society will then enjoy a festive performance as part of the exciting Christmas Fantasia on 6 December with the Hywel Choir and the British Sinfonietta Symphony Orchestra.
Robert Lloyd works as a media consultant – www.rlloydpr.co.uk
If you have any news about the choral scene in Llanelli, the please contact him on 07777 683637 or email rlloydpr@btinternet.com
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