Irish eyes were smiling after the final two major competitions of the week at the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. The Maynooth University Chamber Choir, based in Kildare, in the Republic of Ireland took the Pavarotti Choir of the World trophy after fighting off stiff competition from two English choirs, one from Wales and one from… Read more »
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Wynne Evans masters scales of a different sort to shed 5st in just three months
FANS are now seeing a lot less of top tenor and broadcaster Wynne Evans. It’s not that he’s cut down any on his appearances on radio and TV from this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod but simply because Wynne has managed to shed an incredible 5st in weight in just the past three months.
World class saxophonist says Llangollen helps produce star musicians of the future
PERFORMING at eisteddfods back in her Australian homeland from the age of just five was the perfect preparation for her glittering career as one of the world’s premier saxophonists, according to Amy Dickson. And Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is doing the same for top musicians of the future, according to the twice Grammy nominated star…. Read more »
‘Llangollen’s got talent’, says Côr Glanaethwy leader Cefin Roberts
Côr Glanaethwy conductor Cefin Roberts, who came so close to winning this year’s series of Britain’s Got Talent on ITV has spoken of his and the choir’s huge gratitude to the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Cefin spoke as he prepared to be one of the presenting teams for S4C’s coverage on Saturday night for the… Read more »
Massive response to global appeal launched to secure iconic festival
An urgent global appeal has already attracted £40,000 of pledges to help secure the future of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The appeal was only launched at the weekend because this year’s event is heading for a financial loss as a result of disappointing ticket sales. Eisteddfod officials are delighted with the response after urging… Read more »
Gemma blows up a storm
A Heswall student has landed a top award at the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. Gillian Blair, 24, who is studying music at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music, beat off top competition to win the first ever International Young Musician title and land the £1,500 prize and international medal.
Gemma blows up a storm
A Heswall student has landed a top award at the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. Gillian Blair, 24, who is studying music at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music, beat off top competition to win the first ever International Young Musician title and land the £1,500 prize and international medal. The saxophonist, who is the daughter… Read more »
Meifod youngsters show off their skills
Community officers from Wrexham Football Club took to the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod field to challenge young festival goers to show off their ball skills.
Britain’s Got Talent singing sensation Jonathan is heading for Llangollen
Britain’s Got Talent singing sensation Jonathan Antoine is looking forward to following in the footsteps of another larger than life tenor when he takes to the stage at this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The down-to-earth 20-year-old, who split from singing partner Charlotte Jaconelli last year, can’t wait to step out onto the stage where… Read more »
Thousands of youngsters will flock to enjoy Children’s Day concert
AROUND 4,000 schoolchildren will join in a day of music and fun to raise the curtain on this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. They will be heading for the International Pavilion to take part in a concert entitled Bongos, Brass and Plenty of Dance which is the centrepiece of Children’s Day, the traditional prelude to… Read more »
