Christmas treat from Cor Meibion Llanelli
It promises to be just what you need to get into the Christmas spirit.
Cor Meibion Llanelli’s annual Christmas Concert is being staged at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, on Saturday, December 18.
The show is being compered by the radio star who runs the biggest ‘Garden’ in Wales, Chris Needs.
It will also feature the Penclawdd Brass Band and soprano soloist Joy Cornock.
“We can promises a feast of Christmas music – and one or two surprises along the way,” said Cor Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas.
“For example, we have a big surprise for one of our special guests as we have been rehearsing their favourite song.
“The Christmas Concert is always one of the highlights of the year for Cor Meibion Llanelli and there will be solos from a number of choir members, plenty of festive favourites and the audience gets a chance to get involved with some carol singing.”
The concert will feature the choir's youngest soloist, Nathan Thomas, singing the solo verses in Seren Uwch Bethlehem, a new composition by Mr Thomas.
Another treat will be A Lovely Christmas Feeling, which has been composed by one of the choir’s great friends, Peter Canwell, a composer of school musical plays from Stockton-on-Tees.
Choir stalwart Ken Collins will take the solo in A Lovely Christmas Feeling.
A-Rockin’ All Night will feature choir soloist and founder member of Cor Meibion Llanelli Byron Thomas.
John Morris will be in the spotlight for Mary’s Boy Child and Teifryn Rees will take centre stage for Odlau Tyner Engyl.
Soprano Joy Cornock, pictured above, is a regular soloist in recitals and concerts around the UK, Spain, Germany and Ireland.
Joy has been a faithful member of the Côr Newyddion Da, performing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, The Cardiff International Arena as well as many parts of Europe.
She has appeared on television on numerous occasions including being a soloist on the S4C programmes Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol, Noson Lawen and Wedi 3.
The appearance of Chris Needs is a major coup for Cor Meibion Llanelli.
Choir secretary Fred Elias said: “Chris is in great demand as a performer, particularly over the Christmas period. But he was delighted to seize the opportunity of sharing a stage with Cor Meibion Llanelli.
“And I am sure the army of people who follow his radio show will be equally delighted to seize the chance of seeing a real hero of Radio Wales here in Llanelli.”
The weeknight Chris Needs show goes out in Radio Wales between 10pm and 1am. One of the key features of the show is the ‘Garden’, an on-air club of listeners.
Chris was born in Cwmafan near Port Talbot in 1954. Before joining Radio Wales, he was a star presenter for six years for independent Welsh radio. He built up a large and loyal following with his cheerful one-to-one style.
In 1996's Radio 'Oscars' he won the coveted Sony Silver Award for Best Regional Presenter.
Chris joined Radio Wales along with a host of other new presenters in August 1996, as part of a revamp of the schedules.
He began by co-presenting the mid-morning magazine programme, Live Time, and an edition of the afternoon phone-in show, The Network.
Chris now hosts his own brand of late night music and chat.
Every member of the Chris Needs ‘Garden’ has a membership number. Anyone can join and signing up means you'll receive a starter pack, badge and goody bag.
In 2005, Chris Needs was awarded the MBE. On 22 June 2005, he collected this award from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Some of the Garden Club members were even there with him to celebrate his momentous day.
The Cor Meibion Llanelli concert starts at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, at 7pm on Saturday, December 18.
Tickets are now available at the Theatr Elli Box Office and the advice is to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets: £8
Contact -Theatr Elli, Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1AH, Tel: 0845 2263510 E-mail: theatres@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
For more information, see Cor Meibion Llanelli’s website on –
www.llanellimalechoir.co.uk
Other weblinks –
http://www.chrisneedsmbe.co.uk
www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk
http://www.joycornock.co.uk
Cor Meibion Llanelli’s annual Christmas Concert is being staged at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, on Saturday, December 18.
The show is being compered by the radio star who runs the biggest ‘Garden’ in Wales, Chris Needs.
It will also feature the Penclawdd Brass Band and soprano soloist Joy Cornock.
“We can promises a feast of Christmas music – and one or two surprises along the way,” said Cor Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas.
“For example, we have a big surprise for one of our special guests as we have been rehearsing their favourite song.
“The Christmas Concert is always one of the highlights of the year for Cor Meibion Llanelli and there will be solos from a number of choir members, plenty of festive favourites and the audience gets a chance to get involved with some carol singing.”
The concert will feature the choir's youngest soloist, Nathan Thomas, singing the solo verses in Seren Uwch Bethlehem, a new composition by Mr Thomas.
Another treat will be A Lovely Christmas Feeling, which has been composed by one of the choir’s great friends, Peter Canwell, a composer of school musical plays from Stockton-on-Tees.
Choir stalwart Ken Collins will take the solo in A Lovely Christmas Feeling.
A-Rockin’ All Night will feature choir soloist and founder member of Cor Meibion Llanelli Byron Thomas.
John Morris will be in the spotlight for Mary’s Boy Child and Teifryn Rees will take centre stage for Odlau Tyner Engyl.
Soprano Joy Cornock, pictured above, is a regular soloist in recitals and concerts around the UK, Spain, Germany and Ireland.
Joy has been a faithful member of the Côr Newyddion Da, performing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, The Cardiff International Arena as well as many parts of Europe.
She has appeared on television on numerous occasions including being a soloist on the S4C programmes Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol, Noson Lawen and Wedi 3.
The appearance of Chris Needs is a major coup for Cor Meibion Llanelli.
Choir secretary Fred Elias said: “Chris is in great demand as a performer, particularly over the Christmas period. But he was delighted to seize the opportunity of sharing a stage with Cor Meibion Llanelli.
“And I am sure the army of people who follow his radio show will be equally delighted to seize the chance of seeing a real hero of Radio Wales here in Llanelli.”
The weeknight Chris Needs show goes out in Radio Wales between 10pm and 1am. One of the key features of the show is the ‘Garden’, an on-air club of listeners.
Chris was born in Cwmafan near Port Talbot in 1954. Before joining Radio Wales, he was a star presenter for six years for independent Welsh radio. He built up a large and loyal following with his cheerful one-to-one style.
In 1996's Radio 'Oscars' he won the coveted Sony Silver Award for Best Regional Presenter.
Chris joined Radio Wales along with a host of other new presenters in August 1996, as part of a revamp of the schedules.
He began by co-presenting the mid-morning magazine programme, Live Time, and an edition of the afternoon phone-in show, The Network.
Chris now hosts his own brand of late night music and chat.
Every member of the Chris Needs ‘Garden’ has a membership number. Anyone can join and signing up means you'll receive a starter pack, badge and goody bag.
In 2005, Chris Needs was awarded the MBE. On 22 June 2005, he collected this award from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Some of the Garden Club members were even there with him to celebrate his momentous day.
The Cor Meibion Llanelli concert starts at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, at 7pm on Saturday, December 18.
Tickets are now available at the Theatr Elli Box Office and the advice is to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets: £8
Contact -Theatr Elli, Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1AH, Tel: 0845 2263510 E-mail: theatres@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
For more information, see Cor Meibion Llanelli’s website on –
www.llanellimalechoir.co.uk
Other weblinks –
http://www.chrisneedsmbe.co.uk
www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk
http://www.joycornock.co.uk
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