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 -
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/
Up and coming Loud Applause Productions events in July include -
Midsummer Music Concert at St Elli Parish Church, 11th July -Swansea Bach Choir, The Singhs, Guillaume Mathias.
Loud Applause has linked up with the historic Llanelly House to provide a pre concert Reception
Tickets now on sale at Ffwrnes Theatre Box 0845 226 3510
Loud Applause Summer Soiree: A black tie event with wine and canapés at Stradey Castle, Llanelli, 18th July - Parti Llwchwr, fresh from their win in the People’s Vote in Cor Cymru; The Loud Applause Rising Stars: Vocalists: Nia Rees, Stephen Davies & Johnny Mansel Lewis. Instrumentalists: Cai Charles (guitar), Rhodri Thomas (trombone), Ffion Elin Williams (Harp). Andrew Pike (accompanist). Robert Lloyd (Host)
Tickets on sale at Llanelli’s Cadno Music Shop 01554 771772
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.
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, 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.
Tickets are £15 and available from the Selwyn Samuel centre 07798 870598, the Halfway Hotel 01554 773571 and any Côr Meibion Llanelli chorister.
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
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/
Up and coming Loud Applause Productions events in July include -
Midsummer Music Concert at St Elli Parish Church, 11th July -Swansea Bach Choir, The Singhs, Guillaume Mathias.
Loud Applause has linked up with the historic Llanelly House to provide a pre concert Reception
Tickets now on sale at Ffwrnes Theatre Box 0845 226 3510
Loud Applause Summer Soiree: A black tie event with wine and canapés at Stradey Castle, Llanelli, 18th July - Parti Llwchwr, fresh from their win in the People’s Vote in Cor Cymru; The Loud Applause Rising Stars: Vocalists: Nia Rees, Stephen Davies & Johnny Mansel Lewis. Instrumentalists: Cai Charles (guitar), Rhodri Thomas (trombone), Ffion Elin Williams (Harp). Andrew Pike (accompanist). Robert Lloyd (Host)
Tickets on sale at Llanelli’s Cadno Music Shop 01554 771772
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.
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, 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.
Tickets are £15 and available from the Selwyn Samuel centre 07798 870598, the Halfway Hotel 01554 773571 and any Côr Meibion Llanelli chorister.
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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