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 (Llanelli Male Voice Choir) will be holding a special concert with The Three Welsh Tenors at the Selwyn Samuel Centre on Sunday, July 12.
And they will also be joined by some extra special guests – Llangennech Junior School Choir - Ysgol Iau Llangennech.
The school choir performed admirably in the BBC Songs of Praises to deliver a "faultless" performance to come top in the junior school choir category.
It was a victory for Welsh choirs as well, as the Llangennech pupils were the only performers in the final to come from Wales.
The Three Welsh Tenors will have their work cut out at the big concert on July 12 as the Llangennech pupils will be doing their best to outshine them.
The Three Welsh Tenors are three distinct and unique voices which complement each other perfectly.
With a programme comprising of classics from opera and musicals, famous Welsh songs and hymns, and contemporary compositions, they have something which appeals to all tastes and to suit every occasion.
The Three Welsh Tenors, Rhys Meirion, Aled Hall and Aled Wyn Davies since December 2014 (Alun Rhys-Jenkins original member), first came together to sing as a trio for the Celtfest extravaganza in Cardiff as part of a spectacular line up of stars to entertain rugby fans prior to a Wales vs New Zealand match.
They blew the audience away with their energetic and entertaining programme which allowed each of their unique personalities to shine through.
Côr Meibion Llanelli will be just out of the recording studio when the concert takes place and will be performing songs from their new CD album.
Tickets are £15 and available from the Selwyn Samuel centre 07798 870598, the Halfway Hotel 01554 773571 and any Côr Meibion Llanelli chorister.
Meanwhile, lovers of fine music will be delighted to learn that Wales’s leading chamber orchestra Sinfonia Cymru will be teaming up with one of the UK’s foremost specialists in Baroque music for a tour a visit to Llanelli this month.
Guest Director and violinist Rachel Podger will join the orchestra for a performance of music by Bach, Purcell, Vivaldi and Telemann at The Ffwrnes, Llanelli (Friday 29 May).
The all-baroque programme is a new venture for the orchestra and as General Manager Sophie Lewis says, “we could not have asked for a better person to direct us through the music of the period than Rachel. The breadth and depth of her understanding is unrivalled and that is why working with her will be such an inspiration for our players.”
As well as establishing the hugely popular annual Brecon Baroque Festival, Rachel Podger has also garnered critical acclaim for her recordings of baroque masterpieces with particular praise for her interpretation of Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor and Suite No 3 in D Major. Rachel performs both pieces in May’s concerts alongside Concerto No 10 from Vivaldi’s L’Estro Armonico, subject and title of her recently released CD recording with Brecon Baroque.
Also included in the programme are works by Purcell, Fux and Telemann.
“Whilst Bach and Vivaldi need little introduction to audiences today,” says Rachel, “it is actually the names of Purcell, Fux and Telemann who were probably better known during their lifetimes. Telemann and Purcell definitely enjoyed significant celebrity status back then!”
The full concert programme for the tour is Bach Suite No 3 in D Major, Purcell Suite from The Fairy Queen, Bach Violin Concerto in A Minor, Vivaldi Concerto No 10 from L’Estro Armonico, JJ Fux Ouverture in G Minor and Telemann Concerto in D major.
Lleisiau Hardd choir from Llanelli will be celebrating 10 years as a choir with their special concert at Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli, on Saturday, July 18.
Over the course of 10 years, the choir has grown in stature, reputation, and gained recognition on many fronts.
Over the past years, concerts have attracted sell out audiences, with some star guest appearances. The choir is under the musical direction of Bridget Radford.
Côr Meibion Dyffryn Tywi will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with a concert on Saturday, July 18, at the Princess Gwenllian Centre, Kidwelly (7pm).
The choristers of Cor Meibion Dyffryn Tywi have an excellent line-up for the evening.
The choir’s guests include celebrated Welsh tenor Rhys Meirion, mezzo-soprano Eirlys Myfanwy Davies and a folk group from Karelia.
The evening will be hosted by the popular BBC Cymru and Radio Cymru presenter Garry Owen. The evening is sponsored by Kidwelly's Gravells garage.
Tickets are £10 and available by ringing -01269 860996 or 01554 890956.
Website - http://www.cormeibiondyffryntywi.co.uk/
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 (Llanelli Male Voice Choir) will be holding a special concert with The Three Welsh Tenors at the Selwyn Samuel Centre on Sunday, July 12.
And they will also be joined by some extra special guests – Llangennech Junior School Choir - Ysgol Iau Llangennech.
The school choir performed admirably in the BBC Songs of Praises to deliver a "faultless" performance to come top in the junior school choir category.
It was a victory for Welsh choirs as well, as the Llangennech pupils were the only performers in the final to come from Wales.
The Three Welsh Tenors will have their work cut out at the big concert on July 12 as the Llangennech pupils will be doing their best to outshine them.
The Three Welsh Tenors are three distinct and unique voices which complement each other perfectly.
With a programme comprising of classics from opera and musicals, famous Welsh songs and hymns, and contemporary compositions, they have something which appeals to all tastes and to suit every occasion.
The Three Welsh Tenors, Rhys Meirion, Aled Hall and Aled Wyn Davies since December 2014 (Alun Rhys-Jenkins original member), first came together to sing as a trio for the Celtfest extravaganza in Cardiff as part of a spectacular line up of stars to entertain rugby fans prior to a Wales vs New Zealand match.
They blew the audience away with their energetic and entertaining programme which allowed each of their unique personalities to shine through.
Côr Meibion Llanelli will be just out of the recording studio when the concert takes place and will be performing songs from their new CD album.
Tickets are £15 and available from the Selwyn Samuel centre 07798 870598, the Halfway Hotel 01554 773571 and any Côr Meibion Llanelli chorister.
Meanwhile, lovers of fine music will be delighted to learn that Wales’s leading chamber orchestra Sinfonia Cymru will be teaming up with one of the UK’s foremost specialists in Baroque music for a tour a visit to Llanelli this month.
Guest Director and violinist Rachel Podger will join the orchestra for a performance of music by Bach, Purcell, Vivaldi and Telemann at The Ffwrnes, Llanelli (Friday 29 May).
The all-baroque programme is a new venture for the orchestra and as General Manager Sophie Lewis says, “we could not have asked for a better person to direct us through the music of the period than Rachel. The breadth and depth of her understanding is unrivalled and that is why working with her will be such an inspiration for our players.”
As well as establishing the hugely popular annual Brecon Baroque Festival, Rachel Podger has also garnered critical acclaim for her recordings of baroque masterpieces with particular praise for her interpretation of Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor and Suite No 3 in D Major. Rachel performs both pieces in May’s concerts alongside Concerto No 10 from Vivaldi’s L’Estro Armonico, subject and title of her recently released CD recording with Brecon Baroque.
Also included in the programme are works by Purcell, Fux and Telemann.
“Whilst Bach and Vivaldi need little introduction to audiences today,” says Rachel, “it is actually the names of Purcell, Fux and Telemann who were probably better known during their lifetimes. Telemann and Purcell definitely enjoyed significant celebrity status back then!”
The full concert programme for the tour is Bach Suite No 3 in D Major, Purcell Suite from The Fairy Queen, Bach Violin Concerto in A Minor, Vivaldi Concerto No 10 from L’Estro Armonico, JJ Fux Ouverture in G Minor and Telemann Concerto in D major.
Lleisiau Hardd choir from Llanelli will be celebrating 10 years as a choir with their special concert at Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli, on Saturday, July 18.
Over the course of 10 years, the choir has grown in stature, reputation, and gained recognition on many fronts.
Over the past years, concerts have attracted sell out audiences, with some star guest appearances. The choir is under the musical direction of Bridget Radford.
Côr Meibion Dyffryn Tywi will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with a concert on Saturday, July 18, at the Princess Gwenllian Centre, Kidwelly (7pm).
The choristers of Cor Meibion Dyffryn Tywi have an excellent line-up for the evening.
The choir’s guests include celebrated Welsh tenor Rhys Meirion, mezzo-soprano Eirlys Myfanwy Davies and a folk group from Karelia.
The evening will be hosted by the popular BBC Cymru and Radio Cymru presenter Garry Owen. The evening is sponsored by Kidwelly's Gravells garage.
Tickets are £10 and available by ringing -01269 860996 or 01554 890956.
Website - http://www.cormeibiondyffryntywi.co.uk/
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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