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 - 

Following ‘Super Saturday and Sunday’ last weekend, it’s another Mega Saturday on the choral scene in and around Llanelli.
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.
Tickets are £10 and are available from Carmarthenshire Theatres and members of the choir. The evening starts at 7.30pm.
Also on Saturday, Côr Meibion Dyffryn Tywi will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with a concert 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/
Making it something of a Triple Whammy for a Saturday, the team from Loud Applause Productions are staging a Summer Soiree at Stradey Castle, Llanelli.
It’s a black tie event with wine and canapés at Stradey Castle.
The guest stars at Parti Llwchwr, fresh from their win in the People’s Vote in Cor Cymru.
The Parti Llwchwr choir was formed in 1955 by the late Meira Rees. It continues to go from strength to strength, building on a reputation as one of our finest female choirs. Recent concert appearances have included Burry Port Town Band’s annual concert.
The Loud Applause Rising Stars will be on show at the soiree.
Vocalists will include Nia Rees, Stephen Davies and 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.
Fresh from their Last Night of the Proms, the Hywel Girls’ Choir and Hywel Boy Singers are planning some exciting and rather unique events for later this year.
In September, they will be the star at the final performance of the Milford Haven Music Festival with old friend of the choir Gary Griffiths.
In December, as part of their ever popular big Christmas concert on Saturday 19th December, a “Reunion Choir” of past choristers will get together with the current Hywel Choir for a unique performance with the symphonic sounds of the British Sinfonietta Orchestra. A very warm welcome is extended to all past members from all eras of the choir to take part. Great excitement is growing regarding the performance with choristers planning to return to Llanelli from as far as USA for this unique and magical occasion. To receive your Information Pack as a past member, please contact Jeremy Hywel on 07545 26 88 41 or email JeremyWilliams@me.com
Meanwhile, there’s news of a new rock and pop choir in Llanelli.
Called The Phil Harmonics, they perform under the baton of Sarah Mair Richards.
Last weekend, they helped organise a fundraising dinner and dance at the Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli, jointly in aid of Prince Philip Hospital Breast Care Unit and a Ugandan maternity hospital.
Earlier in the week, they gave an impromptu performance at the weekly meeting of Llanelli Rotary Club.
Watch this space for more news of The Phil Harmonics in the weeks to come.

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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