Cor Meibion Llanelli concert is off

Cor Meibion Llanelli Christmas Concert (due to be held tomorrow night at Theatr Elli) has been cancelled because of the weather.

Cor Meibion Llanelli in Carmarthenshire Life

Double-page spread on Cor Meibion Llanelli's Christmas concert in the latest issue of Carmarthenshire Life magazine.

Cor Meibion Llanelli in Western Mail

Splendid preview of Cor Meibion Llanelli Christmas Concert in the Western Mail newspaper on Monday.

Raffle draw night at Stebo

Cor Meibion Lanelli Christmas Raffle draw at Stebonheath Llanelli tomorrow night.

Rest night - no rehearsals

No rehearsals last night. Day of rest. Next rehearsals on Thursday.

Choir at Pembrey School

Cor Meibion Llanelli performed at Pembrey Primary School's morning assembly last Thursday.

Don't forget to visit our website!

The Cor Meibion Llanelli website is at -
http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk/

iPlayer link for Eifion Thomas with Roy Noble

Follow iPlayer link for Eifion Thomas talking to Roy Noble on Radio Wales. About 34 minutes into the programme.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00w8qqh/Roy_Noble_03_12_2010/

Excellent rehearsal - now countdown to Christmas concert

Splendid rehearsal this evening. The countdown is well and truly on to the Christmas concert on December 18.
See - http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk/Engagements.html

Jackets handover at rehearsals

Cor Meibion Llanelli members were delighted to welcome several visitors tonight - successful applicants for the maroon blazers which have been going for a song! Watch the Llanelli Star for the full story, probably next week.

Choir on song at rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli were on song at rehearsals at Furnace Community Hall tonight. A stunning version of American Trilogy was the highlight.

Cor Meibion Llanelli at charity lunch

Cor Meibion Llanelli performed at the NSPCC charity lunch at Parc Howard, Llanelli, yesterday afternoon.

Cor Meibion on the Roy Noble Show

Cor Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas was a guest on the Roy Noble show last Friday afternoon (about 2.30). Catch the interview on iPlayer.

Rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals tonight at Furnace Community Hall. Starts 7pm, visitors and new members welcome.

Cor Meibion Llanelli on Radio Wales phone-in

Choir press spokesman Robert Lloyd sang Cor Meibion Llanelli's praises during an interview about 'Wales - The Land of Song' on the Radio Wales Phone-in programme yesterday.

Preliminary round for Cor Cymru

Cor Meibion Llanelli will be performing in the preliminary stages of TV's Cor Cymru at Ysgol y Strade, Llanelli, this evening.

Rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals tonight (7pm) at Furnace Community Hall. New members and guests welcome.

Choral tradition on the decline?

What do we all think about this piece in today's Western Mail?
Fears for Wales's future as Land of Song

Rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals tonight (7pm) at Furnace Community Hall.

Rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals tonight at Furnace Community Hall, Llanelli, 7pm.

Byron Thomas is a star!

Fame at last - Cor Meibion Llanelli stalwart Byron Thomas on page 1 of the South Wales Evening Post tonight. And he's in the Llanelli Star!

Nice piece on Wedi7 last night

Nice item on the Wedi7 magazine show on S4C last night. Don't know if John Bowen realised he was called John 'Bach' Bowen in the caption though! :)

Green for Go for Wedi7 this evening

We have just had news from the producer - Cor Meibion Llanelli on Wedi7 on S4C this evening!

2011 events diary (so far!) for Cor Meibion Llanelli

2011

Tuesday, January 18, Bakers Convention at the Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli, 7pm.

Tuesday, March 1, St David’s Day concert at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, 7pm.

Saturday, April 30, Concert at Shaftsbury.

Saturday, July 16, Annual Concert at the Selwyn Samuel Centre, Llanelli, 7pm.

Saturday, August 20, Llanelli Festival at the Selwyn Samuel Centre, Llaneli.

Wednesday, October 26 to Sunday, October 30, proposed visit to s’Hertogenbosch in Holland.

2010 events diary for Cor Meibion Llanelli

The 'latest fixtures' for Cor Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Choir) are as follows -
Monday, November 15, Festival of Light service at St Elli shopping centre, Llanelli, 6.30pm.
Wednesday, November 24, Ticket sales at Tesco stores, Llanelli, 9.30am-11.30am.
Sunday, November 28, Concert at Llangain.
Sunday, December 5, Charity Lunch for the NSPCC at the Mansion House, Llanelli.
Friday, December 10, Ticket sales at Llanelli Market, 9.30am-11.30am.
Monday, December 13, Ticket sales at Llanelli Market, 9.30am-11.30am.
Wednesday, December 15, Christmas Raffle Draw at Stebonheath, Llanelli, 7pm.
Sunday, December 18, Christmas Concert at Theatr Elli, Llaneli, 7pm.
Monday, December 20, Carol Service at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, 5pm.

Choir due to be on Wedi7 on Monday night

Cor Meibion Llanelli likely to be featured on the Wedi7 magazine programme on S4C on Monday night. Fingers crossed!

Monday night at Llanelli's Festival of Light

Tomorrow night (Monday), Cor Meibion Llanelli will be performing at Llanelli's Festival of Light service in the St Elli Centre (6.30pm). The event raises money for Llanelli Hospice.

Cor Meibion Llanelli at Remembrance Day service

Cor Meibion Llanelli attended the annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph at Llanelli Town Hall today.

BBC Cymru at Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals

Last Thursday, BBC Cymru pitched up at Cor Meibion Llanelli's rehearsals at Furnace Community Hall.
They filmed an item about the choir's famous maroon blazers.
You can view the film on -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/welsh/hi/newsid_9180000/newsid_9188300/9188362.stm

Eifion on Radio Cymru

Cor Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas recording a piece for Radio Cymru, probably due to go out on Post Prynhawn this evening.

TV broadcast now on Monday

Just heard from the Wedi7 team. The feature on Cor Meibion Llanelli will now be broadcast on Monday evening.

Fingers crossed for TV slot tonight

Fingers crossed for Wedi7 slot for Cor Meibion Llanelli tonight - or tomorrow! :)

Fingers crossed for Wedi7 this evening

Fingers crossed, Cor Meibion Llanelli will be on Wedi7 tonight on S4C. If not tonight, then tomorrow, we hope!

Wedi7 filming at rehearsals this evening . . .

Pictures of Wedi7 filming at Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals this evening. News item due to air tomorrow evening.
See - http://picasaweb.google.com/robertapvincent/CorMeibionLlanelli2010#

New pictures added to website

New website under construction - some pics uploaded - http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk/Latestnews.html

TV cameras will be at rehearsals tonight

Exciting night for Cor Meibion Llanelli - The S4C Wedi7 magazine team will be in attendance for filming at rehearsals.

Weblink to South Wales Evening Post story

Follow the link -
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/news/Choir-s-costumes-going-song/article-2836411-detail/article.html

Rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals tonight at 7pm at Furnace Community Hall.

Cor Meibion in Evening Post tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Voice Choir) featured on Page 1 and P10 of the South Wales Evening Post - rush out and buy a copy now!

Rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals start at 7pm tonight at Furnace Community Hall. New members and guests welcome.

VIP visitor story in Llanelli Star

Nice piece in the Llanelli Star this morning about the visit by Philippines journalist Joanne Pijuan to Cor Meibion Llanelli's rehearsals.

Rehearsals tonight

Rehearsals tonight for Cor Meibion Llanelli, 7pm at Furnace Community Hall.

VIP visitor for Cor Meibion Llanelli

Cor Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Voice) had a VIP visitor to one of their rehearsal sessions at Furnace Community Hall, Llanelli.

Joanne Pijuan, a publisher, editor and columnist from Iloilo City in the Philippines, was visiting Llanelli as part of a Rotary international vocational exchange.

Joanne, 37, said: “Listening to a traditional Welsh male voice choir was a very moving experience. I am now a fan of the choir and will follow their journey with interest from the other side of the world.”

Choir chairman Mel Harries welcomed Joanne to the rehearsals (held every Monday and Thursday at Furnace, 7pm). He said: “It is good to know that the choir’s fame spreads far and wide and that a visiting journalist was so interested that she made a special effort to drop in on our rehearsals.”

Visitors and potential new members are welcome at Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals. If you would like further information about the choir, then contact secretary Fred Elias on 01554 741027 or email llanellimvc@gmail.com

Classic review in Llanelli Star this week.

Good review of the recent Classical Choral concert in the Llanelli Star this week.

Date for your diary

Diary date: Cor Meibion Llanelli Christmas Concert will be at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, on Saturday, December 18.

Rehearsals this evening

Rehearsals tonight at 7pm at Furnace Community Hall.

Rehearsals tonight at Furnace

Rehearsals tonight at Furnace Community Hall. Visitors and new members welcome.

Review of Classical Choral

Classical Choral - Featuring Cor Baroc, Cor Meibion Llanelli, Adele O’Neill (soprano), Sarah Pottinger (mezzo-soprano), Richard Allen (tenor), Trystan Lewis (bass), Alan Fewster (organ) and the Glamorgan Chamber Orchestra (Leader: Mansel Hughes) at Tabernacle Chapel, Llanelli, Saturday, October 9.

More than 130 voices running at full throttle, a testing European circuit and stirring individual performances . . .

This was ‘Grand Prix class’ singing in the best choral tradition.

At the controls was Eifion Thomas, who has long been recognised as one of the torch bearers when it comes to keeping Llanelli’s rich musical tradition alive.

It is a role he revels in, as he proved when he brought two of his choirs centre stage for ‘Classical Choral’ at Tabernacle.

Taking centre stage were Cor Baroc, a 65-strong mixed choir formed by Mr Thomas in 2006.

They were joined by Cor Meibion Llanelli, the juggernaut 70-strong male voice choir which enjoys a worldwide reputation.

And the individual flair was provided by four young soloists - Adele O’Neill (soprano), Sarah Pottinger (mezzo-soprano), Richard Allen (tenor) and Trystan Lewis (bass).

Under the musical direction of Mr Thomas, we were treated to a musical journey through works by some of Europe’s greatest composers.

There may have been a couple of minor bumps along the way, but the end result was a stirring, heart-racing trip which left the Tabernacle audience breathless and exhilarated.

The programme included – Requiem in C by Charles Gounod; Wie Selig Sind Die Toten by Felix Mendelssohn; Una Voce Poco Fa by Rossini; the Chorus of Hebrew Slaves from Verdi’s Nabucco; the Intermezzo from Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana; Donizetti’s Mary Stuart’s Prayer; the Prisoners’ Chorus from Beethoven’s Fidelio; and a selection from Verdi’s I Lombardi.

Gounod’s Requiem in C is rarely heard today. In fact, Mr Thomas had to delve through the dusty archives at the treasure-trove which is Llanelli public library to find a copy of the score.

Once the early cobwebs had been blown away, it was given a stirring revival by Cor Baroc and the soloists.

Pembrey-born Sarah Pottinger provided one of the individual highspots of the evening with a dramatic rendition of Rosina’s Una Voce Poco Fa aria from the Barber of Seville.

Soprano Adele O’Neill was every bit her equal in Donizetti’s Mary Stuart’s Prayer.

Sterling support was provided throughout by the Glamorgan Chamber Orchestra (leader Mansel Hughes), while the organist was Allan Fewster

All in all, it was an evening when collective power outshone individual triumphs.

More than 130 choristers in full voice provides a vocal treat designed to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

And they achieved just that with the Chorus of Hebrew Slaves from Nabucco and the final act of I Lombardi.

Musical director Eifion Thomas loves his Verdi. And Llanelli loves its rich choral tradition. On the evidence of this, it will continue to thrive long into the future.

RL

Rehearsals tonight

Rehearsals at Furnace Community Hall start at 7pm tonight. New members and visitors welcome.

Review now on thisissouthwales

Review of latest concert now online at -
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/news/Choral-tradition-remains-strong/article-2741753-detail/article.html

Review in Evening Post tonight

Review of Classical Choral (Cor Baroc and Cor Meibion Llanelli) concert on Page 24 of the South Wales Evening Post today.

Concert date a success

Excellent evening at the Classical Choral concert at Tabernacle Chapel, Llanelli. All went according to plan!

Concert preview on Wales Online

Tonight's concert preview on Wales Online. See -
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2010/10/08/classic-choral-concert-91466-27432262/

Western Mail puts spotlight on concert

Nice short story in the Western Mail this morning about the concert this evening - Cor Baroc, Cor Meibion and various soloists in Capel Tabernacl in Llanelli.

Rehearsals tonight

It's rehearsals night for Cor Meibion Llanelli. Furnace Community Hall at 7pm. Visitors and new members welcome.

Evening Post puts spotlight on concert

Short  story in the South Wales Evening Post today about the Cor Baroc and Cor Meibion Llanelli concert this Saturday.

Carmarthen Journal puts spotlight on concert

Short story in the Carmarthen Journal newspaper today about Saturday's concert with Cor Baroc and Cor Meibion Llanelli.

Choirs featured in Llanelli Star today

Excellent story in today's Llanelli Star newspaper about the Cor Baroc and Cor Meibion Llanelli concert on Saturday.

Philippines journalist visits choir

Visiting Philippines journalist Joanne Pijuan was a special guest at the Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsal at Furnace Community Hall last night.

Rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals tonight at 7pm at Furnace Community Hall, Llanelli.

Countdown to Classic Choral

Less than a week to go before Classic Choral concert in Llanelli. For tickets, see -
http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk

Get ready for a 'Classic' event

It promises to be one of the musical highlights of the year in Llanelli.

Cor Baroc Llanelli will be joined by Cor Meibion Llanelli for a ‘Classic Choral’ concert at Tabernacle Chapel on Saturday (October 9).

And the marvellous mix provided by the two choirs gets some added zest with the addition of four young soloists to the concert platform.

The evening promises to be a tribute to the long heritage of choral singing associated with Tabernacle Chapel (Capel Tabernacl) in Llanelli.

“Followers of musical history will appreciate the major role that Capel Tabernacl has played in Llanelli,” said Eifion Thomas, who is musical director of both Cor Baroc and Cor Meibion.

“During the 1940s and ’50s, a host of famous singers graced the concert stage in the chapel when taking part in the annual oratorio.

“Names such as Kathleen Ferrier, Joan Hammond, Walter Widdop, Walter Glynn, David Franklyn, David Lloyd, John Cameron and a very young Joan Sutherland appeared on the concert programmes during those halcyon years.

“Times have changed, but choirs and audiences remain.

“So we thought, why not combine two of Llanelli's famous choirs in an effort to revive the tradition of classical choral music in the town?

“The programme chosen is, hopefully, not high-brow, but is varied to accommodate differing tastes. There are items which will be instantly recognisable and grand choruses, such as the ones by Verdi, which will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.”

Mr Thomas added: “Four young singers appear as soloists and we hope that they (like the others who have appeared at Capel Tabernacl) will, in turn, develop into famous singers.

“A hugely enjoyable evening is in store and I would encourage Llanelli music lovers to buy their tickets early.”

The concert, which starts at 7pm, will feature works by Beethoven, Mascagni, Gounod, Donizetti and Verdi.

Soloists will include Adele O’Neill (soprano), Sarah Pottinger (mezzo-soprano), Richard Allen (tenor) and Trystan Lewis (bass). The organist will be Allan Fewster.

Both choirs will be under the baton of Eifion Thomas.

The concert will also feature the Glamorgan Chamber Orchestra (leader Mansel Hughes).

The programme includes –

Requiem in C by Charles Gounod; Wie Selig Sind Die Toten by Felix Mendelssohn; Una Voce Poco Fa by Rossini; the Chorus of Hebrew Slaves from Verdi’s Nabucco; the Intermezzo from Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana; Donizetti’s Mary Stuart’s Prayer; the Prisoners’ Chorus from Beethoven’s Fidelio; and a selection from Verdi’s I Lombardi.

For more about the concert, please visit the Cor Meibion Llanelli website –

http://www.llanellimalechoir.co.uk

Tickets are £8 and available from 770751 and 756438.

Cor Meibion Llanelli website updated

Cor Meibion Llanelli website has been updated.
See - http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk

Choir in South Wales Evening Post today

Nice story on P10 of today's South Wales Evening Post re upcoming Llanelli concert. For more info, see - http://www.llanellimalechoir.co.uk

Concert in Llanelli Star today

Small piece in the Llanelli Star weekly newspaper this week about the forthcoming Cor Baroc and Cor Meibion Llanelli concert at Tabernacle Chapel.
For more information, see link to the choir website -
http://www.llanellimalechoir.co.uk

Magic moment at rehearsals

Magic moment at Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsals last night - the finale of Act3 of Nabucco, the chorus of the Hebrew slaves.

More details about forthcoming concert

Cor Baroc Llanelli will be joined by Cor Meibion Llanelli for a 'Classic Choral' concert at Tabernacle Chapel on Saturday, October 9, 7pm.

The concert will feature works by Gounod, Donizetti and Verdi.

Soloists will include Adele O’Neill (soprano), Sarah Pottinger (mezzo-soprano), Richard Allen (tenor) and Trystan Lewis (bass). The organist will be Allan Fewster.

Both choirs will be under the baton of Eifion Thomas.

The concert will also feature the Glamorgan Chamber Orchestra (leader Mansel Hughes).

Tickets are £8 and available from 770751 and 756438.

Stirring stuff at Furnace

Stirring Cor Meibion Llanelli rehearsal at Furnace Community Hall tonight, finishing with Y Tangnefeddwyr, The Peacekeepers.

Rehearsals tonight

Cor Meibion rehearsals at 7pm tonight at Furnace Community Hall.

Archive pictures being uploaded to Google album

Archive pictures being uploaded to Google album -
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/108220543170653421027/CorMeibionArchivePictures#

Classic date for Cor Meibion Llanelli

Cor Baroc Llanelli will be joined by Cor Meibion Llanelli for a 'Classic Choral' concert at Tabernacle Chapel on Saturday, October 9, 7pm.

Cor Meibion pictures online

Cor Meibion Llanelli now has pictures online at -
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/108220543170653421027

Press and publicity contact

For press and publicity about Cor Meibion Llanelli, contact Robert Lloyd on 07777 683637.

Cor Meibion website

The Cor Meibion Llanelli website is at
http://www.llanellimalechoir.co.uk/