Llangollen Eisteddfod was alive with intoxicating melodies thanks to Jamie Smith’s Mabon playful style and energetic repertoire of Welsh folk music on Thursday night.
“Uniquely talented” soprano Erin is the Voice of the Future
A ‘uniquely talented’ young soprano won one of the main prizes at an international festival – just a few hours after tending the sheep on the family farm.
Erin Rossington, 23, from Llanfairtalhaiarn near Abergele, was crowned as the Pendine International Voice of the Future at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
Music of Wales central to celebrations at Llangollen
On Wednesday night, Llangollen Eisteddfod hosted an enchanting night of Welsh music starring soprano Shân Cothi and tenor Rhodri Prys Jones.
They were accompanied by the British Sinfonietta orchestra, which also performed with international classical sensation Rolando Villazón for Tuesday night’s classical gala.
Competition D1: Instrumental Ensemble
Competition C3: Children’s Traditional Folk Dance Group
Competition B1: Pendine International Voice of the Future (Prelim)
Competition B6: Vocal Solo 12-15
Competition A6: Junior Children’s Choir
Competition A8: Children’s Folk Song Choirs
Rolando Villazón Amazes Audience at Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Rolando Villazón left the audience in awe following his first performance in the UK this year. The world-class tenor headlined Llangollen Musical International Eisteddfod for the first time on Tuesday night in a mesmerising classical gala.
In a week that promises an exciting selection of performances, Villazón followed Jools Holland’s sensational opening concert on Monday night.
