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 -
Acclaimed Welsh soprano Shȃn Cothi has unveiled details of her first new album in 10 years - ‘Paradwys’ - as well as plans for an exclusive nine-date tour of Welsh churches and chapels.
The tour will take in Llangennech, Llanelli.
Shȃn will perform at Capel Salem, Llangennech, on Sunday, November 29 (7pm).
The new album, her first since ‘Passione’ in 2005, has been released on the Acapela label.
The album features the Nidum Ensemble - comprised of hand-picked musicians from orchestras such as the London Symphony, the London Philharmonic and the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Players include cellist Steffan Morris (always a favourite with Loughor and Llanelli audiences) and violinists Rhys Watkins, Rakhi Singh and Benjamin Baker.
Also accompanying is the superb pianist Jeff Howard, who has played for Shȃn on numerous occasions over the years and is also responsible for two of the musical arrangements on the album.
Special guests Rebecca Evans, Catrin Finch and Wynne Evans will also be appearing with Shȃn on the tour, as well as current Royal Harpist Hannah Stone, tenor Aled Hall and local children/youth choirs.
The inspiration behind Shȃn's tour was to take world class music out to the rural communities of Wales, not just the main cities of the south.
Shȃn will be visiting venues such as historic churches, chapels and cathedrals that offer a special atmosphere and fantastic acoustics.
Tickets are available on the internet on - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/MJDLE
Llanelli concert promoter Cerith Owens is putting the finishing touches to the line-up for his annual ‘Night with the stars’ at Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli.
The concert is on Saturday, November 7, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm).
The Loud Applause Productions Annual Showcase Gala Concert promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment.
The concert will feature talented up-and-coming singers and instrumentalists from the Loud Applause ‘Rising Stars’ stable, along with seasoned and professional performers.
The ‘Rising Stars’ are now becoming familiar names and include vocalists Samuel Morris, Jordan Williams, Daniella Difede, Keely Morgan and Sophie Maliphant, accompanied by Andrew Pike and Rhiannon Williams Hale.
The ‘Rising Stars’ instrumentalists will be represented by Cai Charles (guitar), Ffion Elin Williams (harp) and Rhodri Thomas (trombone).
Appearing with the ‘Rising Stars’ will be the highly-talented jazz singer from Birmingham Anthony Marsden.
Back by popular demand will be the world famous Morriston Orpheus Choir under the baton of Joy Amman Davies and the brilliant violin trio The Singhs (Rakhi, Simmy and Davinder).
The evening will feature musical theatre, classical and opera, jazz, folk and the very best of male voice singing.
There will also be a poignant moment to remember ‘The Fallen’ on the Remembrance weekend.
Hosts for the night are Garry Owen and Robert Lloyd.
Tickets are available from all Carmathenshire Theatres Box Offices – 0845 226 3510.
Website - http://theatrausirgar.co.uk/en/
Members of Côr Meibion Llanelli Male Voice Choir will be holding a recruitment day at Tesco’s Trostre superstore in Llanelli on Saturday, October 31 - 9am to 5pm.
Choir vice-chairman Tony Crossman said: “We are always looking out for new members and we have recently held a couple of very successful recruitment days – one at the St Elli Shopping Centre and another one at Tesco.
“We work very hard to promote the camaraderie of being part of a male voice choir. It is a great experience being part of a 70-strong choir – and it’s a proven fact that singing is good for your health!
“We welcome one and all. The choir members are great ambassadors for Llanelli and being part of a male voice choir means you can join our many away trips. This Christmas, we will be off to North Wales and next spring we will be in Ireland.
“On previous trips, we have visited the USA, New Zealand, Australia and practically every country in Europe. So joining a choir can be your passport to travelling the world, making new friends and sharing new experiences.
“Anyone interested in joining the choir can pop along to meet members at Tesco on October 31, or they can call in to one of our rehearsals, held every Monday and Thursday night at 7pm at Furnace Community Hall.”
The Tesco session will also allow choristers to promote their new CD recording, called Angel.
There’s a chance to hear two of our wonderful male voice choirs at a special ‘Cydweli 900’ concert being staged in Kidwelly next week.
The Cydweli 900 events are dedicated to celebrating the history of Kidwelly Town.
Côr Meibion Llanelli will join forces with Côr Meibion Dyffryn Tywi (Vale of Towy Male Voice Choir) for the concert at the Princess Gwenllian centre, Kidwelly, on Saturday, November 7 (7.30pm).
The choirs will be sharing the bill with the popular Welsh language mother-and-daughter act ‘Gwenda a Geinor’, soloist Catrin Jones and celebrated wit and raconteur David Vaughan.
The host for the evening will be Dai Jones (Llanilar), of S4C Cefn Gwlad fame.
Tickets are £10 and are available from the Kidwelly Council offices (mornings only), members of Cefn Sidan Rotary Club or from 01554 891176 or 01554 890436.
The event is being sponsored by Gravells Garage and Cefn Sidan Rotary Club.
Côr Meibion Llanelli will be performing at the brand new Bryn Terfel Theatre at the ‘Pontio’ in Bangor on Saturday, December 5.
The Llanelli choristers will be the special guests of the celebrated Côr Y Penrhyn from Bethesda.
Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas said: “This trip to the stunning new Pontio theatre has been on the cards for some months. The Bryn Terfel Theatre promises to be one of the most prestigious concert venues in the north.
“We are great friends with Côr Y Penrhyn and look forward to what should be a great musical treat in the run-up to Christmas.
“We will be one of the first big events to be staged at the Pontio, a venue which only opened its doors last week.”
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
Acclaimed Welsh soprano Shȃn Cothi has unveiled details of her first new album in 10 years - ‘Paradwys’ - as well as plans for an exclusive nine-date tour of Welsh churches and chapels.
The tour will take in Llangennech, Llanelli.
Shȃn will perform at Capel Salem, Llangennech, on Sunday, November 29 (7pm).
The new album, her first since ‘Passione’ in 2005, has been released on the Acapela label.
The album features the Nidum Ensemble - comprised of hand-picked musicians from orchestras such as the London Symphony, the London Philharmonic and the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Players include cellist Steffan Morris (always a favourite with Loughor and Llanelli audiences) and violinists Rhys Watkins, Rakhi Singh and Benjamin Baker.
Also accompanying is the superb pianist Jeff Howard, who has played for Shȃn on numerous occasions over the years and is also responsible for two of the musical arrangements on the album.
Special guests Rebecca Evans, Catrin Finch and Wynne Evans will also be appearing with Shȃn on the tour, as well as current Royal Harpist Hannah Stone, tenor Aled Hall and local children/youth choirs.
The inspiration behind Shȃn's tour was to take world class music out to the rural communities of Wales, not just the main cities of the south.
Shȃn will be visiting venues such as historic churches, chapels and cathedrals that offer a special atmosphere and fantastic acoustics.
Tickets are available on the internet on - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/MJDLE
Llanelli concert promoter Cerith Owens is putting the finishing touches to the line-up for his annual ‘Night with the stars’ at Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli.
The concert is on Saturday, November 7, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm).
The Loud Applause Productions Annual Showcase Gala Concert promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment.
The concert will feature talented up-and-coming singers and instrumentalists from the Loud Applause ‘Rising Stars’ stable, along with seasoned and professional performers.
The ‘Rising Stars’ are now becoming familiar names and include vocalists Samuel Morris, Jordan Williams, Daniella Difede, Keely Morgan and Sophie Maliphant, accompanied by Andrew Pike and Rhiannon Williams Hale.
The ‘Rising Stars’ instrumentalists will be represented by Cai Charles (guitar), Ffion Elin Williams (harp) and Rhodri Thomas (trombone).
Appearing with the ‘Rising Stars’ will be the highly-talented jazz singer from Birmingham Anthony Marsden.
Back by popular demand will be the world famous Morriston Orpheus Choir under the baton of Joy Amman Davies and the brilliant violin trio The Singhs (Rakhi, Simmy and Davinder).
The evening will feature musical theatre, classical and opera, jazz, folk and the very best of male voice singing.
There will also be a poignant moment to remember ‘The Fallen’ on the Remembrance weekend.
Hosts for the night are Garry Owen and Robert Lloyd.
Tickets are available from all Carmathenshire Theatres Box Offices – 0845 226 3510.
Website - http://theatrausirgar.co.uk/en/
Members of Côr Meibion Llanelli Male Voice Choir will be holding a recruitment day at Tesco’s Trostre superstore in Llanelli on Saturday, October 31 - 9am to 5pm.
Choir vice-chairman Tony Crossman said: “We are always looking out for new members and we have recently held a couple of very successful recruitment days – one at the St Elli Shopping Centre and another one at Tesco.
“We work very hard to promote the camaraderie of being part of a male voice choir. It is a great experience being part of a 70-strong choir – and it’s a proven fact that singing is good for your health!
“We welcome one and all. The choir members are great ambassadors for Llanelli and being part of a male voice choir means you can join our many away trips. This Christmas, we will be off to North Wales and next spring we will be in Ireland.
“On previous trips, we have visited the USA, New Zealand, Australia and practically every country in Europe. So joining a choir can be your passport to travelling the world, making new friends and sharing new experiences.
“Anyone interested in joining the choir can pop along to meet members at Tesco on October 31, or they can call in to one of our rehearsals, held every Monday and Thursday night at 7pm at Furnace Community Hall.”
The Tesco session will also allow choristers to promote their new CD recording, called Angel.
There’s a chance to hear two of our wonderful male voice choirs at a special ‘Cydweli 900’ concert being staged in Kidwelly next week.
The Cydweli 900 events are dedicated to celebrating the history of Kidwelly Town.
Côr Meibion Llanelli will join forces with Côr Meibion Dyffryn Tywi (Vale of Towy Male Voice Choir) for the concert at the Princess Gwenllian centre, Kidwelly, on Saturday, November 7 (7.30pm).
The choirs will be sharing the bill with the popular Welsh language mother-and-daughter act ‘Gwenda a Geinor’, soloist Catrin Jones and celebrated wit and raconteur David Vaughan.
The host for the evening will be Dai Jones (Llanilar), of S4C Cefn Gwlad fame.
Tickets are £10 and are available from the Kidwelly Council offices (mornings only), members of Cefn Sidan Rotary Club or from 01554 891176 or 01554 890436.
The event is being sponsored by Gravells Garage and Cefn Sidan Rotary Club.
Côr Meibion Llanelli will be performing at the brand new Bryn Terfel Theatre at the ‘Pontio’ in Bangor on Saturday, December 5.
The Llanelli choristers will be the special guests of the celebrated Côr Y Penrhyn from Bethesda.
Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas said: “This trip to the stunning new Pontio theatre has been on the cards for some months. The Bryn Terfel Theatre promises to be one of the most prestigious concert venues in the north.
“We are great friends with Côr Y Penrhyn and look forward to what should be a great musical treat in the run-up to Christmas.
“We will be one of the first big events to be staged at the Pontio, a venue which only opened its doors last week.”
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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