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 -
You’ve got to take your hat off to the ladies of Côr Curiad. They believe in going for gold with their charity concerts.
Côr Curiad’s choristers will be welcoming Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro to Llanelli’s Ffwrnes Theatre on Saturday, May 14.
Tickets are selling fast with proceeds from the event going towards one of Llanelli’s most popular charitable causes, the Ty Bryngwyn Hospice adjacent to Prince Philip Hospital.
Côr Curiad, formed in 1995, is led Alex Esney-Davies, supported by accompanist Jane Jewell.
The aim of the choir is to enjoy singing together, give pleasure to audiences and raise money for charity.
The choir’s biggest achievement to date was in 2012, when, with the support of Rhydian Roberts (TV’s X Factor), a sell-out concert raised £16,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Last year, the choir celebrated their 20th anniversary.
The year saw a memorable gala concert featuring Paul Potts and the ladies handed over a cheque for £10,000 to Calon + a charity which supports the cardio and respiratory rehabilitation service at Prince Philip Hospital.
There are currently around 30 members, with an age range from 14 – 80-plus.
The ladies rehearse between 6.45 pm and 9pm every Thursday evening at the school room at Hall Street Church, West End, Llanelli.
The choir’s special guests for the May concert are Collabro, an English operatic, musical theatre boy band who won the eighth series of Britain's Got Talent in 2014.
Specialising in musical theatre, the group consists of Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Matthew Pagan and Thomas J Redgrave.
The band have an enthusiastic following whom they refer to as their "Collaborators" and famous fans include Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix.
Their debut album Stars was released on 18 August 2014 and debuted at number one in the UK.
In 2015, Collabro revealed they had signed a record deal with Sony Masterworks in the US for £1 million.
Cor Lleisiau Hardd resumes rehearsals next week,
They are a mixed choir ranging in age from 5 years to 30-something.
The senior choir is from year 9 - 14 years and up and the training choir from 5-13.
Under the direction of the accomplished Bridget Radford, the choir sings a wide range of music and supports local charities.
Rehearsals details - Senior choir - Sunday 7.15pm - Ysgol Heol Goffa, Llanelli. Cor Lleisiau Hardd Bach - Monday 5pm - Glenalla Hall.
Meanwhile, Côr Meibion Llanelli Male Choir have resumed their twice weekly rehearsals.
Call in at Furnace Community Hall from 7pm on Monday and Thursday nights for a warm welcome and a chance to join one of the most famous male voice choirs in Wales.
West Wales concert fans will have a double treat to celebrate St David’s Day this year.
Llanelli concert promoter Cerith Owens and Loud Applause Productions are planning two concerts to celebrate our Patron Saint’s Day.
The first will be on February 27– 7.00pm, Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli.
The second will be on March 5 - 7.00pm, Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen.
“We’ve managed to create two great ‘bookend’ events around St David’s Day celebrations,” said Mr Owens.
“It means that this year we give people the chance to see two great West Wales events celebrating St David’s Day!
The Llanelli gala concert on February 27 will feature Côr Meibion Llanelli Male Choir and Dunvant Male Choir with Côr Ysgol Iau Llangennech, soprano Eirlys Myfanwy Davies, plus the young up and coming singer Jordan Williams.
The evening will be hosted by the ever popular BBC TV and radio personality Garry Owen.
The Carmarthen celebration concert on March 5 will feature – Côr Meibion De Cymru, Côr Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin and international baritone Gary Griffiths, from Burry Port.
Again, the evening will be hosted by the excellent Garry Owen.
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
You’ve got to take your hat off to the ladies of Côr Curiad. They believe in going for gold with their charity concerts.
Côr Curiad’s choristers will be welcoming Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro to Llanelli’s Ffwrnes Theatre on Saturday, May 14.
Tickets are selling fast with proceeds from the event going towards one of Llanelli’s most popular charitable causes, the Ty Bryngwyn Hospice adjacent to Prince Philip Hospital.
Côr Curiad, formed in 1995, is led Alex Esney-Davies, supported by accompanist Jane Jewell.
The aim of the choir is to enjoy singing together, give pleasure to audiences and raise money for charity.
The choir’s biggest achievement to date was in 2012, when, with the support of Rhydian Roberts (TV’s X Factor), a sell-out concert raised £16,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Last year, the choir celebrated their 20th anniversary.
The year saw a memorable gala concert featuring Paul Potts and the ladies handed over a cheque for £10,000 to Calon + a charity which supports the cardio and respiratory rehabilitation service at Prince Philip Hospital.
There are currently around 30 members, with an age range from 14 – 80-plus.
The ladies rehearse between 6.45 pm and 9pm every Thursday evening at the school room at Hall Street Church, West End, Llanelli.
The choir’s special guests for the May concert are Collabro, an English operatic, musical theatre boy band who won the eighth series of Britain's Got Talent in 2014.
Specialising in musical theatre, the group consists of Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Matthew Pagan and Thomas J Redgrave.
The band have an enthusiastic following whom they refer to as their "Collaborators" and famous fans include Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix.
Their debut album Stars was released on 18 August 2014 and debuted at number one in the UK.
In 2015, Collabro revealed they had signed a record deal with Sony Masterworks in the US for £1 million.
Cor Lleisiau Hardd resumes rehearsals next week,
They are a mixed choir ranging in age from 5 years to 30-something.
The senior choir is from year 9 - 14 years and up and the training choir from 5-13.
Under the direction of the accomplished Bridget Radford, the choir sings a wide range of music and supports local charities.
Rehearsals details - Senior choir - Sunday 7.15pm - Ysgol Heol Goffa, Llanelli. Cor Lleisiau Hardd Bach - Monday 5pm - Glenalla Hall.
Meanwhile, Côr Meibion Llanelli Male Choir have resumed their twice weekly rehearsals.
Call in at Furnace Community Hall from 7pm on Monday and Thursday nights for a warm welcome and a chance to join one of the most famous male voice choirs in Wales.
West Wales concert fans will have a double treat to celebrate St David’s Day this year.
Llanelli concert promoter Cerith Owens and Loud Applause Productions are planning two concerts to celebrate our Patron Saint’s Day.
The first will be on February 27– 7.00pm, Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli.
The second will be on March 5 - 7.00pm, Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen.
“We’ve managed to create two great ‘bookend’ events around St David’s Day celebrations,” said Mr Owens.
“It means that this year we give people the chance to see two great West Wales events celebrating St David’s Day!
The Llanelli gala concert on February 27 will feature Côr Meibion Llanelli Male Choir and Dunvant Male Choir with Côr Ysgol Iau Llangennech, soprano Eirlys Myfanwy Davies, plus the young up and coming singer Jordan Williams.
The evening will be hosted by the ever popular BBC TV and radio personality Garry Owen.
The Carmarthen celebration concert on March 5 will feature – Côr Meibion De Cymru, Côr Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin and international baritone Gary Griffiths, from Burry Port.
Again, the evening will be hosted by the excellent Garry Owen.
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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