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0:00:02 > 0:00:06- Piano Introduction to - Y DDAU WLADGARWR - Joseph Parry
0:00:08 > 0:00:13- # My country! my country! Awake now,
0:00:13 > 0:00:17- # The dawn brings signs of freedom,
0:00:17 > 0:00:22- # The earth echoes freedom indeed,
0:00:22 > 0:00:27- # O! My country. #
0:00:27 > 0:00:29- I'm a very lucky man today.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- I'm at the harbour - of St Malo in Brittany.
0:00:33 > 0:00:38- I'm here with Cantorion Colin Jones - to attend a few concerts.
0:00:39 > 0:00:44- I've arrived before the boys, - but their ferry has now come in.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- As Colin himself would say, - "You've got it!"
0:00:55 > 0:00:57- Alpine, north Wales.
0:01:07 > 0:01:08- Bonjour, Monsieur!
0:01:08 > 0:01:09- Bonjour, Monsieur!- - Buongiorno!
0:01:09 > 0:01:10- Buongiorno!
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- How are things, boys?
0:01:12 > 0:01:14- Alright?
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- How are you doing? - You're looking well!
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- I heard you slept like a pig!
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- I went on tour to Brittany - with Cantorion Colin Jones.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- They're visiting three centres - on this tour.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- First, the city of Vannes...
0:01:35 > 0:01:40- ..then to the rural village - of Montjean-sur-Loire...
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- ..before moving on - to the city of Angers.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- It's a three-day tour.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- Well, Maestro - - how was the ferry crossing?
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- It was a bit rough.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- But you slept like a pig?
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- I didn't sleep at all.
0:02:01 > 0:02:02- Tudor Rowlands snored all night!
0:02:02 > 0:02:03- Tudor Rowlands snored all night!- - You're not too tired to conduct?
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- You're not too tired to conduct?
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- I must have a nap this afternoon.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- After you arrive.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12- Vannes is a lovely place.
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- Is it? That's good.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- And how are the Denbigh boys?
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- Not too good at the moment.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- Travelling can take it out of you.
0:02:23 > 0:02:24- Travelling can take it out of you.- - Indeed.
0:02:24 > 0:02:24- Travelling can take it out of you.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- The sea was rough.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- Terrible.
0:02:30 > 0:02:31- My stomach...
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- I still feel queasy.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- The basses will be back on form, - you'll see!
0:02:42 > 0:02:48- Every singer who has ever sung for - Colin Jones thinks highly of him.
0:02:48 > 0:02:49- He's an expert.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- He started conducting choirs - when he was 22.
0:02:53 > 0:02:59- This is the original choir, about to - leave for an American tour in 1967.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- A rousing farewell - for a man and his choir.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- Can you imagine - so many people turning out...
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- ..in a rural village - like Rhosllannerchrugog?
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- Who are you?
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Gwilym Jones from Harlech.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- Do you travel all the way - from Harlech every week?
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- Have you been abroad before?
0:03:37 > 0:03:38- Have you been abroad before?- - Yes, to the United States...
0:03:38 > 0:03:39- Yes, to the United States...
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- ..three times.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- You must enjoy - travelling abroad with the choir.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- There's great camaraderie.
0:03:48 > 0:03:54- When you stand in a choir like this - and hear the voices around you...
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- ..you're spurred on to sing.
0:03:56 > 0:04:05- # Why does anger, O Myfanwy,
0:04:05 > 0:04:12- # Fill your eyes so dark? #
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- I'm from Llanaber near Barmouth.
0:04:14 > 0:04:14- I'm from Llanaber near Barmouth.- - A farmer?
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- A farmer?
0:04:16 > 0:04:18- I'm a farmer now.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- I'm a retired policeman.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26- How do the boys behave - when they go away?
0:04:26 > 0:04:27- Are they on their best behaviour?
0:04:27 > 0:04:28- Are they on their best behaviour?- - Yes, they get on with everyone.
0:04:28 > 0:04:29- Yes, they get on with everyone.
0:04:29 > 0:04:31- They're no trouble!
0:04:31 > 0:04:32- Where are you from?
0:04:32 > 0:04:33- Where are you from?- - Rhosllannerchrugog.
0:04:33 > 0:04:33- Rhosllannerchrugog.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- One of the Rhos boys.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- Singing must be in your blood.
0:04:38 > 0:04:39- Singing must be in your blood.- - That's right.
0:04:39 > 0:04:39- That's right.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- I've been singing with Colin - for over 40 years.
0:04:44 > 0:04:45- Were you a member of Rhos Choir?
0:04:45 > 0:04:46- Were you a member of Rhos Choir?- - I still am.
0:04:46 > 0:04:46- Were you a member of Rhos Choir?
0:04:46 > 0:04:47- How many nights a week - do you rehearse, all told?
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- How many nights a week - do you rehearse, all told?
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- Two nights with Rhos Choir.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- Then we have concerts - on Saturdays and Sundays.
0:05:00 > 0:05:01- I'm kept busy.
0:05:08 > 0:05:09- They're great lads.
0:05:09 > 0:05:15- This is the third male voice choir - festival to be held in Brittany.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- Its aim...
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- ..is to showcase the traditions - and styles of various countries...
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- ..and bring the music to the people.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- # And may the blushing rose - of health
0:05:30 > 0:05:37- # Dance forever upon your cheeks.
0:05:38 > 0:05:44- # Now forget all your promises... #
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- Where are you from?
0:05:46 > 0:05:46- Where are you from?- - St Helens, Lancashire.
0:05:46 > 0:05:47- St Helens, Lancashire.
0:05:48 > 0:05:49- Good gracious!
0:05:49 > 0:05:49- Good gracious!- - 36 years, now.
0:05:49 > 0:05:50- 36 years, now.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- What brought you into singing?
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- Were you a member of a choir before?
0:05:55 > 0:05:56- Were you a member of a choir before?- - Member of a choir before...
0:05:56 > 0:05:57- Member of a choir before...
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- ..Cor Meibion Corwen.
0:05:59 > 0:06:00- Do you love singing?
0:06:00 > 0:06:01- Do you love singing?- - Yeah.
0:06:01 > 0:06:02- Yeah.
0:06:02 > 0:06:07- I was living in America - and I saw them in Manhattan Beach.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13- After I came home, - they asked if I wanted to join.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18- The last time I heard you singing - was in Llanilar at 2.00am!
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- Colin says - it's the only time I sing!
0:06:23 > 0:06:25- Very good!
0:06:25 > 0:06:29- Have you phoned home - to tell them you've arrived?
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- I've tried. Norman hasn't tried!
0:06:34 > 0:06:38- I'm surprised how well - everyone's looking this morning.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- Everyone had a good night's sleep!
0:06:43 > 0:06:45- Apart from him!
0:06:45 > 0:06:46- Duw, Sean Connery!
0:06:47 > 0:06:48- Oh, no. It's not!
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- How are things?
0:06:53 > 0:06:55- Champion, now I've sobered up.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- The only honest man on the bus!
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- Olwen, you're the only woman - on the bus.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- You're the accompanist.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- How are you feeling?
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- Very happy.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- I hope all the concerts go well, - of course.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- You've been an accompanist - for years, and you're superb.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- But do you ever feel nervous?
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- I probably will.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- The journey by ferry - hadn't been too good.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- Then on to the bus.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- At last, they reached their hotel.
0:07:43 > 0:07:44- It's a former convent.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- But it strikes the right note - for Cantorion Colin Jones.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- It's Saturday morning - and the weather's fine.
0:08:00 > 0:08:05- I'm in the ancient town of Vannes - - called Gwened in Breton.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- It's an amazing town.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- It has great character.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- Apparently, it has a fine market...
0:08:12 > 0:08:15- ..where families gather to shop - on Saturday mornings.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- The boys are singing here tonight.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- I must say, the pace of life here - is wonderful.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24- I love it here!
0:08:26 > 0:08:37- # Ni Breizhiz a galon, - karomp hon gwir Vro! #
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- This place is fairly similar - to Wales.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- You can hear the local choir - singing as I speak...
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- ..and the national anthem - is similar too.
0:08:49 > 0:08:57- # Dispont 'kreiz ar brezel, - hon tadou ken mad
0:08:58 > 0:09:06- # A skuilhas evit-hi o gwad.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11- # O Breizh! #
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- As I wandered around Vannes...
0:09:14 > 0:09:17- ..the first person I met - was Huw Roberts...
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- ..the oldest member of the choir.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- He was up and about before younger - members had even gone to bed.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- These churches are beautiful.
0:09:26 > 0:09:26- These churches are beautiful.- - Yes. This one's nearly as old as me!
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- Yes. This one's nearly as old as me!
0:09:29 > 0:09:34- The boys told me - you're the oldest one on the trip.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- Or were they pulling my leg?
0:09:36 > 0:09:37- Or were they pulling my leg?- - No, no. I'll be 88 in July.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39- No, no. I'll be 88 in July.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- How long have been in the choir?
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- When you were singing in Liverpool, - I was in the Rhos Choir.
0:09:48 > 0:09:53- You're 88, but you seem delighted - to be in an unfamiliar place.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- Indeed. I like being with the boys.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- I hope he's not saying too much!
0:09:59 > 0:09:59- I hope he's not saying too much!- - Did you sleep well, boys?
0:09:59 > 0:10:01- Did you sleep well, boys?
0:10:01 > 0:10:03- Yes, last night.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05- But not on the boat.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- The sea was rough.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- It was terrible.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- And this one - was moaning terribly.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- You were moaning on the boat.
0:10:15 > 0:10:16- I wasn't.
0:10:16 > 0:10:16- I wasn't.- - You were.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18- You were.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Has your voice travelled well?
0:10:25 > 0:10:26- It's fine.
0:10:26 > 0:10:27- It's fine.- - The sea was rough.
0:10:27 > 0:10:28- The sea was rough.
0:10:28 > 0:10:29- We flew over.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- The boys of Capel Curig - travelled in style!
0:10:33 > 0:10:34- Did you come by boat?
0:10:34 > 0:10:35- Did you come by boat?- - With Gwilym Rhos.
0:10:35 > 0:10:36- With Gwilym Rhos.
0:10:36 > 0:10:37- By plane?
0:10:38 > 0:10:39- You travelled in style.
0:10:39 > 0:10:39- You travelled in style.- - And the Gwanas boys.
0:10:39 > 0:10:40- And the Gwanas boys.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- This town seems to inspire you - to sing.
0:10:44 > 0:10:48- We've been looking at these - buildings - they're very old.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- They even survived the war.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- That one seems to be leaning - to one side.
0:10:58 > 0:10:59- I love the markets here.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04- They provide an opportunity for - rural folk and townspeople to meet.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- Everyone is in good spirits.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- The produce here is superb.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13- Enjoying a walk in the market?
0:11:13 > 0:11:14- Enjoying a walk in the market?- - Yes.
0:11:14 > 0:11:15- Yes.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- This place is fantastic.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19- Everyone's so cheerful.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- It's a pleasure to see everyone.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- The place is crowded, - compared to last night.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33- Feeling better?
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- I was asking the undertaker - if he was better!
0:11:39 > 0:11:40- Just in case!
0:11:41 > 0:11:42- Are you feeling better?
0:11:42 > 0:11:43- Are you feeling better?- - Much better.
0:11:43 > 0:11:44- Much better.
0:11:44 > 0:11:45- The crossing was rough.
0:11:45 > 0:11:46- The crossing was rough.- - Did you sleep well?
0:11:46 > 0:11:47- Did you sleep well?
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- I went to bed early.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- The first concert is tonight.
0:11:52 > 0:11:53- Are you nervous?
0:11:53 > 0:11:54- Are you nervous?- - Terribly.
0:11:54 > 0:11:54- Terribly.
0:12:02 > 0:12:07- I wish I could persuade farmers - back home...
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- ..instead of working - every single hour of the day...
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- ..they should take it easy, - like the French.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- Think about it, boys!
0:12:29 > 0:12:34- No wonder fish and meat sell well - when they're displayed so well.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- That's right. They look delicious.
0:12:37 > 0:12:38- They look appealing.
0:12:38 > 0:12:43- What do you think of the food - at the hotel?
0:12:43 > 0:12:44- Don't you like it?
0:12:44 > 0:12:45- Don't you like it?- - Not really.
0:12:45 > 0:12:45- Not really.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47- I like it enormously.
0:12:47 > 0:12:48- I like it enormously.- - I'm sure you do!
0:12:48 > 0:12:49- I'm sure you do!
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- Thanks very much!
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- Merci!
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- Very nice indeed.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10- Nice!
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- It's very nice.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14- You'll have some?
0:13:22 > 0:13:28- We in Wales produce food that's - just as good as French produce.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- But these people - are far better at selling.
0:13:31 > 0:13:36- I'm sure we could do the same, - with a bit of effort.
0:13:41 > 0:13:46- # My country! My country! Awake now,
0:13:46 > 0:13:50- # The dawn brings signs of freedom,
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- # The earth echoes freedom indeed,
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- # O! My country.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06- # Lift your head and look through
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- # The enemy's violence, - sleep no more,
0:14:10 > 0:14:17- # Say that oppression - must die,
0:14:18 > 0:14:25- # My country! O! My country!
0:14:25 > 0:14:37- # O! Our country. #
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- APPLAUSE, CHEERING
0:14:40 > 0:14:40- .
0:14:49 > 0:14:49- 888
0:14:49 > 0:14:51- 888- - 888
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- The Church of - Saint Vincent Ferrier...
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- ..a modern church - near the town of Vannes...
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- ..is the venue - for the first concert.
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- The boys look smart, all dressed up.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- They're looking forward - to their first night.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- They feel completely at home.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- What would the audience - think of them?
0:15:20 > 0:15:22- They weren't disappointed.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24- The maestro took his place.
0:15:25 > 0:15:35- # In Eden, I shall never forget,
0:15:36 > 0:15:47- # Countless blessings - were lost to me,
0:15:48 > 0:15:57- # My worthy crown fell.
0:15:58 > 0:16:04- # But the victory at Calvary
0:16:05 > 0:16:12- # Won everything back for me,
0:16:13 > 0:16:19- # I shall sing as long as I live,
0:16:19 > 0:16:27- # I shall sing as long as I live.
0:17:01 > 0:17:11- # Faith, there is the place, - and there is the Cross
0:17:11 > 0:17:21- # To which was nailed - the Prince of heaven
0:17:23 > 0:17:30- # For my sake.
0:17:32 > 0:17:39- # The dragon was slayed by the One,
0:17:39 > 0:17:47- # Two were wounded, - but one conquered,
0:17:47 > 0:17:54- # And he was Jesus,
0:17:54 > 0:18:00- # And he was Jesus.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- # Amen,
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- # Amen,
0:18:10 > 0:18:16- # Amen, amen,
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- # Amen,
0:18:19 > 0:18:29- # Amen. #
0:18:30 > 0:18:31- APPLAUSE
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- I was sitting at the back.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- When Cantorion Colin Jones - came on after that other choir...
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- ..the audience was enraptured.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- I think they enjoyed every minute.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- It's going to be a wonderful tour.
0:18:56 > 0:18:57- It's going to be a wonderful tour.- - I hope so.
0:18:57 > 0:18:57- I hope so.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59- Many congratulations.
0:18:59 > 0:19:00- I hope the voices bear up.
0:19:00 > 0:19:02- I hope the voices bear up.- - They will.
0:19:02 > 0:19:02- They will.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- You know what to do with them.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- There's someone I want a word with.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- Come down here, boys.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- Come down here.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- Well, look at these two giants!
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- Their father, Treb from Gwanas, - couldn't come.
0:19:21 > 0:19:26- I'm supposed to phone him tomorrow - to tell him how it went.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- What was it like on stage tonight?
0:19:28 > 0:19:29- What was it like on stage tonight?- - It was marvellous, exciting.
0:19:29 > 0:19:30- It was marvellous, exciting.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- It's great when an audience - gives you a standing ovation.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- They were begging you - to perform an encore.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- The following morning...
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- ..they travelled - to Montjean-sur-Loire.
0:19:54 > 0:19:59- I'm having a lot of difficulty - with these French words!
0:19:59 > 0:20:01- The bus got stuck.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- Oh, lovely!
0:20:06 > 0:20:11- When we came the last time, - I was thinking, "Very difficult."
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- But you have a lot of things - to carry.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Just the suits.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22- The weather was very rough.
0:20:23 > 0:20:24- She'll soon be blown away!
0:20:35 > 0:20:37- You'll catch pneumonia.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- Have you ever seen such rain?
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- He looks even worse!
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- That's just his belly!
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- Water retention!
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- I got this belly - from the same place as you, Dai!
0:20:55 > 0:20:56- It's dry underneath!
0:20:57 > 0:21:01- Look out - there might be swallows - nesting there!
0:21:08 > 0:21:09- That too?
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- Beef?
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- You want ze beef?
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- You like ze beef?
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- Do you like it?
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- They told us the food was hot!
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- Iechyd da!
0:21:36 > 0:21:41- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:21:41 > 0:21:47- # His truth is marching on. #
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- It's a custom for the visiting choir - to sing with the local choir...
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- ..just a song or two.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- This is one of the most popular - choral songs.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:22:05 > 0:22:12- # His truth is marching on.
0:22:12 > 0:22:18- # Amen,
0:22:19 > 0:22:29- # Amen. #
0:22:32 > 0:22:33- OK?
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- What does the local conductor, - Jocelyn Riche, think?
0:22:37 > 0:22:39- It's, erm...
0:22:39 > 0:22:41- ..more...
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- Will you sing faster?
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- Quick - more quick.
0:22:48 > 0:22:49- But it's your...
0:22:53 > 0:22:59- I... I will sing with this one.
0:22:59 > 0:23:00- I sing it.
0:23:00 > 0:23:01- I sing it.- - Oh, you sing.
0:23:01 > 0:23:02- Oh, you sing.
0:23:02 > 0:23:06- Perhaps between your singers.
0:23:09 > 0:23:13- The only thing we do the same, - it's here.
0:23:14 > 0:23:16- Quite slowly, and...
0:23:16 > 0:23:19- We quicken it up here.
0:23:19 > 0:23:20- But not us.
0:23:21 > 0:23:21- You don't.
0:23:21 > 0:23:22- You don't.- - No, no.
0:23:22 > 0:23:23- No, no.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25- But it doesn't matter.
0:23:26 > 0:23:27- Right, boys.
0:23:29 > 0:23:34- They take it faster than us, - but they'll have to follow me...
0:23:36 > 0:23:38- ..this afternoon.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- I think you're going to conduct - tomorrow, are you?
0:23:42 > 0:23:44- Right, and you'll have to follow.
0:23:45 > 0:23:45- More quick.
0:23:45 > 0:23:46- More quick.- - You want it quicker.
0:23:46 > 0:23:47- You want it quicker.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54- Haven't you got any breath?
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- You conduct now?
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- Now?
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- Let her play.
0:24:07 > 0:24:08- No copy?
0:24:09 > 0:24:10- Pardon?
0:24:10 > 0:24:11- Pardon?- - No copy?
0:24:11 > 0:24:11- No copy?
0:24:12 > 0:24:13- No music?
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- No music?
0:24:20 > 0:24:20- .
0:24:26 > 0:24:26- 888
0:24:26 > 0:24:28- 888- - 888
0:24:28 > 0:24:37- # Holy, holy, holy #
0:24:38 > 0:24:40- Well, Jones! How are you feeling?
0:24:40 > 0:24:41- Well, Jones! How are you feeling?- - Top form tonight.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44- You sang well this afternoon.
0:24:44 > 0:24:45- It's a nice place to sing.
0:24:45 > 0:24:46- It's a nice place to sing.- - First class.
0:24:46 > 0:24:46- It's a nice place to sing.
0:24:46 > 0:24:47- I think the choir's volume - frightened them!
0:24:47 > 0:24:49- I think the choir's volume - frightened them!
0:24:50 > 0:24:53- You can hear them better than me!
0:24:53 > 0:24:56- It made me laugh - well, not laugh.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00- You were conducting your choir - using one finger...
0:25:00 > 0:25:04- ..but the other conductor - was making all kinds of gestures!
0:25:05 > 0:25:06- Praying for sound!
0:25:06 > 0:25:11- It's nice to stand - in front of boys who can sing.
0:25:11 > 0:25:15- All the work - has been done in rehearsals.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17- They know what to do.
0:25:17 > 0:25:21- Merfyn Owen, - we hear your voice a lot.
0:25:21 > 0:25:24- What are these places like - to sing in?
0:25:24 > 0:25:27- It's great to sing in these places.
0:25:27 > 0:25:29- We don't often get the opportunity.
0:25:29 > 0:25:30- We don't often get the opportunity.- - Is it easy to sing here?
0:25:30 > 0:25:32- Is it easy to sing here?
0:25:32 > 0:25:37- Yes. You don't have to - push your voice too hard.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41- Do you find it thrilling - to sing in another country?
0:25:41 > 0:25:46- Yes. The response is different - from what we get at home.
0:25:46 > 0:25:49- We have a stronger tradition - in Wales.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52- THE CHOIR SINGS IN FRENCH
0:26:16 > 0:26:18- APPLAUSE
0:26:18 > 0:26:21- We've enjoyed listening - to the Breton choir...
0:26:21 > 0:26:24- ..conducted by Jocelyn Riche.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27- Congratulations to them - on their performance.
0:26:30 > 0:26:34- Now we have an opportunity - to hear Cantorion Colin...
0:26:34 > 0:26:37- ..who receive a warm welcome.
0:26:37 > 0:26:39- APPLAUSE
0:26:58 > 0:27:11- # O great Jesus, lend your purity
0:27:12 > 0:27:24- # To a feeble, weak creature - in a desolate place,
0:27:26 > 0:27:39- # To give him strength in adversity
0:27:40 > 0:27:52- # On the arduous journey - to Canaan above.
0:27:56 > 0:28:09- # I shall follow quietly - in your footsteps,
0:28:10 > 0:28:23- # I shall sing - of the virtues of the blood,
0:28:23 > 0:28:36- # I shall carry the cross, - I shall swim the ocean,
0:28:36 > 0:28:50- # If only I might have you - in my heart. #
0:29:59 > 0:30:01- APPLAUSE
0:30:12 > 0:30:14- There we are.
0:30:14 > 0:30:18- Unassuming, effortless, - but thoroughly effective.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23- Piano Introduction to - BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
0:30:37 > 0:30:46- # Mine eyes have seen the glory - of the coming of the Lord,
0:30:46 > 0:30:50- # He is trampling out the vintage
0:30:51 > 0:30:54- # Where the grapes of wrath - are stored,
0:30:55 > 0:31:00- # He hath loosed - the fateful lightning
0:31:00 > 0:31:04- # Of His terrible swift sword,
0:31:04 > 0:31:14- # His truth is marching on.
0:31:14 > 0:31:23- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:31:23 > 0:31:32- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:31:33 > 0:31:40- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:31:40 > 0:31:48- # His truth is marching on.
0:31:58 > 0:32:15- # In the beauty of the lilies - Christ was born across the sea,
0:32:16 > 0:32:34- # With a glory in His bosom - that transfigures you and me,
0:32:36 > 0:32:48- # As He died to make men holy, - let us live to make men free,
0:32:48 > 0:32:54- # While God is marching on.
0:32:56 > 0:33:00- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:33:01 > 0:33:05- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:33:06 > 0:33:10- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:33:11 > 0:33:15- # His truth is marching on.
0:33:16 > 0:33:21- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:33:21 > 0:33:26- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:33:26 > 0:33:31- # Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
0:33:31 > 0:33:37- # His truth is marching on.
0:33:37 > 0:33:42- # Amen,
0:33:43 > 0:33:51- # Amen. #
0:33:52 > 0:33:54- APPLAUSE
0:34:14 > 0:34:14- .
0:34:29 > 0:34:29- 888
0:34:29 > 0:34:31- 888- - 888
0:34:33 > 0:34:37- The choir is - now on its way to Angers.
0:34:37 > 0:34:43- This is an agricultural area that - has kept its roots and traditions.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- It's a very pleasant area.
0:35:17 > 0:35:21- Angers is located very close - to the Loire river.
0:35:21 > 0:35:25- This area is very well-known - for its grapes...
0:35:25 > 0:35:28- ..and its wine, of course.
0:35:28 > 0:35:32- We took the opportunity to taste - some of the local produce.
0:35:33 > 0:35:36- What is interesting - is that the Loire Valley...
0:35:36 > 0:35:42- ..is the third vineyard in France - after Bordeaux and the Rhone Valley.
0:35:42 > 0:35:47- The temperature of the wine - is a little cold.
0:35:47 > 0:35:52- We take the glass here, - not to have contact with the hand...
0:35:52 > 0:35:54- ..and the liquid.
0:35:54 > 0:35:58- If you handle the wine - in this style...
0:35:58 > 0:36:03- ..we can also movement in the glass, - et cetera, in the nose.
0:36:04 > 0:36:10- This freshness, which is composed - with aromas of flowers...
0:36:11 > 0:36:13- ..and of fruit.
0:36:15 > 0:36:16- For example...
0:36:17 > 0:36:20- Jones is watching who's drinking - and who isn't!
0:36:20 > 0:36:23- Very interesting also in the nose.
0:36:23 > 0:36:25- We smell a certain sweetness...
0:36:26 > 0:36:29- ..with very concentrated fruit.
0:36:36 > 0:36:40- It's not bad. - We'd have drunk the lot last night!
0:36:45 > 0:36:46- This is...
0:36:47 > 0:36:49- ..it really bites your tongue!
0:36:49 > 0:36:54- # Moving, ev'ry time I will, - ev'ry time I will pray,
0:36:54 > 0:36:59- # Ev'ry time - I feel the spirit moving,
0:36:59 > 0:37:03- # Ev'ry time I will, - ev'ry time I will pray,
0:37:04 > 0:37:07- # I will pray. #
0:37:07 > 0:37:12- Everyone seems delighted with the - choeur d'hommes du Pays de Galles...
0:37:12 > 0:37:15- ..or Colin Jones's male voice choir.
0:37:15 > 0:37:19- We received an official invitation - to come and sample some champagne...
0:37:19 > 0:37:21- ..with the mayor himself.
0:37:24 > 0:37:29- It was really good! We all smiled - as they took the pictures!
0:37:31 > 0:37:33- A travel agent told me recently...
0:37:34 > 0:37:37- ..if Welsh people love sharing - a passion with other people...
0:37:38 > 0:37:39- ..it really is singing.
0:37:40 > 0:37:45- When the choir attends a reception, - you get a chance to meet everyone.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49- This is the choir's youngest member, - John Hughes.
0:37:49 > 0:37:51- How long have you been a member?
0:37:51 > 0:37:52- How long have you been a member?- - Four years.
0:37:52 > 0:37:52- How long have you been a member?
0:37:52 > 0:37:55- The oldest member is 88.
0:37:55 > 0:37:58- Will you tell me how old you are?
0:37:58 > 0:37:58- Will you tell me how old you are?- - I'm 28.
0:37:58 > 0:37:59- I'm 28.
0:38:00 > 0:38:00- That's 60 years younger!
0:38:00 > 0:38:01- That's 60 years younger!- - That's right.
0:38:01 > 0:38:02- That's right.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05- Do you have a musical background?
0:38:06 > 0:38:08- Not at all.
0:38:08 > 0:38:13- But I'm having lessons with Colin - and I hope to compete next year.
0:38:13 > 0:38:15- Excellent. There's no-one better.
0:38:15 > 0:38:16- Excellent. There's no-one better.- - That's true.
0:38:16 > 0:38:17- That's true.
0:38:17 > 0:38:20- I wish you all the best.
0:38:20 > 0:38:25- It's amazing how long Colin - has been behind the baton.
0:38:25 > 0:38:29- It's good that you've started - at a young age.
0:38:29 > 0:38:33- Colin said he's determined - to get me to sing.
0:38:35 > 0:38:40- # I hear a tender voice
0:38:40 > 0:38:47- # Calling me,
0:38:48 > 0:38:57- # To come and wash all my sins
0:38:58 > 0:39:06- # In the river of Calvary.
0:39:07 > 0:39:14- # Amen,
0:39:15 > 0:39:23- # Amen. #
0:39:25 > 0:39:26- APPLAUSE
0:39:40 > 0:39:44- Imagine, a simple little hymn. - Did you see their faces?
0:39:44 > 0:39:47- You can't beat the old melodies.
0:39:47 > 0:39:49- And four voice parts.
0:39:49 > 0:39:54- Richard Rees always used to say - you can't sing a hymn solo.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56- Hymns demand four-voice parts.
0:39:57 > 0:40:00- They've been written - for four-voice parts.
0:40:01 > 0:40:06- The choir has excited - a lot of interest in the area.
0:40:06 > 0:40:12- The local radio station, RCF Anjou, - came to find out what's happening.
0:40:12 > 0:40:14- HE SPEAKS FRENCH
0:40:14 > 0:40:18- This is Steve Gardener, - the choir's secretary.
0:40:19 > 0:40:24- Steve, it must have been a nightmare - to organise such a successful tour!
0:40:24 > 0:40:27- You have 50 boys in the choir.
0:40:27 > 0:40:30- We're trying to cater - for everybody's needs.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34- How many concerts - do you do every year?
0:40:35 > 0:40:39- We try to do one concert a month - - on average, 12 or 13 a year.
0:40:40 > 0:40:43- You have to give credit to Colin.
0:40:43 > 0:40:47- He stands in front of the boys, - no histrionics, no gymnastics...
0:40:47 > 0:40:50- ..and the boys just deliver for him.
0:40:53 > 0:40:58- After all the organising and hard - work, it's now the final concert.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02- We're in the city of Angers.
0:41:02 > 0:41:05- The choir is ready to sing.
0:41:05 > 0:41:07- The audience is flocking in.
0:41:07 > 0:41:12- Cantorion Colin Jones have made - a big impression here in France.
0:41:15 > 0:41:17- THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:41:23 > 0:41:28- Colin and David, you've been - selling these for a few years.
0:41:28 > 0:41:31- Are they selling well in France?
0:41:31 > 0:41:32- Very well.
0:41:33 > 0:41:36- Does the money go to the choir?
0:41:36 > 0:41:38- I hope so!
0:41:38 > 0:41:40- Or to us two!
0:41:40 > 0:41:40- Or to us two!- - We don't share the money!
0:41:40 > 0:41:42- We don't share the money!
0:41:42 > 0:41:45- How long have you been singing - with Colin?
0:41:46 > 0:41:48- It's 50 years this year.
0:41:50 > 0:41:51- 50 years?
0:41:51 > 0:41:51- 50 years?- - 50 years.
0:41:51 > 0:41:52- 50 years.
0:41:52 > 0:41:55- That's a long time together.
0:41:56 > 0:41:59- We're determined - to sing with the best.
0:42:00 > 0:42:02- Congratulations.
0:42:02 > 0:42:03- And they're selling easily?
0:42:04 > 0:42:05- Oh, yes.
0:42:05 > 0:42:09- I hope you're not selling them - too cheap!
0:42:10 > 0:42:14- As the choir chairman's name - implies, he has learned Welsh.
0:42:15 > 0:42:20- Terry Brockley, you speak Welsh and - congratulations on learning Welsh.
0:42:20 > 0:42:22- Thank you. I try my best.
0:42:22 > 0:42:22- Thank you. I try my best.- - How long have you been chairman?
0:42:22 > 0:42:24- How long have you been chairman?
0:42:24 > 0:42:26- Five years.
0:42:26 > 0:42:26- Five years.- - How did you join the choir?
0:42:26 > 0:42:28- How did you join the choir?
0:42:28 > 0:42:31- Were you invited to join?
0:42:31 > 0:42:32- Two things, really.
0:42:32 > 0:42:37- I used to sing - with Cor Meibion y Traeth.
0:42:37 > 0:42:42- I went to hear the Cantorion - singing in a hall near Tywyn.
0:42:43 > 0:42:47- After the concert, - I sang with the boys in the pub...
0:42:48 > 0:42:51- ..and I think Colin - heard me singing.
0:42:52 > 0:42:56- After that, along with some - young lads from Anglesey...
0:42:56 > 0:42:59- ..I was invited to join - the Cantorion...
0:42:59 > 0:43:02- ..or to audition for them, - at least.
0:43:03 > 0:43:05- What do you do as Chairman?
0:43:05 > 0:43:06- Is there a lot of work?
0:43:06 > 0:43:07- Is there a lot of work?- - Yes, there is.
0:43:07 > 0:43:08- Is there a lot of work?
0:43:08 > 0:43:08- But I have a good team.
0:43:08 > 0:43:10- But I have a good team.
0:43:10 > 0:43:15- The Treasurer and the Secretary, - Steve Gardener, work very hard.
0:43:15 > 0:43:26- # O Lord, defend the right
0:43:27 > 0:43:35- # O Lord
0:43:35 > 0:43:41- # O Lord
0:43:42 > 0:43:53- # Defend the right #
0:43:54 > 0:43:56- APPLAUSE
0:44:01 > 0:44:03- Why is Dai taking so long?
0:44:06 > 0:44:06- CLATTER
0:44:06 > 0:44:07- CLATTER- - I'm clumsy!
0:44:07 > 0:44:08- I'm clumsy!
0:44:09 > 0:44:12- It doesn't matter - what country I'm in!
0:44:12 > 0:44:15- Piano Introduction - to MI GLYWAF DYNER LAIS
0:44:27 > 0:44:33- # I hear a tender voice
0:44:33 > 0:44:39- # Calling me
0:44:40 > 0:44:47- # To come and wash all my sins
0:44:47 > 0:44:54- # In the river of Calvary.
0:45:01 > 0:45:07- # Jesus invites me
0:45:08 > 0:45:14- # To receive with the saints
0:45:15 > 0:45:23- # Faith, hope, pure love and peace,
0:45:23 > 0:45:30- # And all of heaven's honours.
0:45:37 > 0:45:44- # Praise be for ever
0:45:44 > 0:45:51- # For the atonement - and the cleansing,
0:45:52 > 0:45:59- # I will receive Jesus as I am
0:46:00 > 0:46:08- # And be washed clean in the blood.
0:46:08 > 0:46:15- # Amen,
0:46:16 > 0:46:25- # Amen. #
0:46:26 > 0:46:27- APPLAUSE
0:46:28 > 0:46:31- The people of Brittany won't forget - Cantorion Colin Jones...
0:46:32 > 0:46:33- ..and neither will I.
0:46:34 > 0:46:37- Everyone acknowledged - Colin Jones as a master.
0:46:37 > 0:46:42- Olwen, the accompanist at all the - concerts, was smiling at the end.
0:46:43 > 0:46:45- All the concerts were superb...
0:46:45 > 0:46:48- ..but I'll never forget - the second concert...
0:46:48 > 0:46:52- ..when the choir - sang 'Y Ddau Wladgarwr'.
0:46:52 > 0:46:56- # My country! My country! Awake now,
0:46:57 > 0:47:01- # The dawn brings signs of freedom,
0:47:01 > 0:47:06- # The earth echoes freedom indeed,
0:47:06 > 0:47:09- # O! My country!
0:47:11 > 0:47:15- # Lift your head and look through
0:47:15 > 0:47:19- # The enemy's violence, - sleep no more,
0:47:19 > 0:47:25- # Say that oppression must die,
0:47:26 > 0:47:33- # My country! O! My country!
0:47:34 > 0:47:39- # Lord, listen to the cry,
0:47:39 > 0:47:45- # Of our prayers to you,
0:47:45 > 0:47:50- # Lead us to true freedom,
0:47:51 > 0:47:59- # May peace succeed in our land.
0:47:59 > 0:48:07- # Wales today is rising up,
0:48:08 > 0:48:16- # Soon she will reach the throne,
0:48:17 > 0:48:21- # Let us banish treason - and violence,
0:48:21 > 0:48:26- # Completely from fair Wales.
0:48:26 > 0:48:32- # We awake, we awake,
0:48:33 > 0:48:39- # Let us banish treason - and violence.
0:48:40 > 0:48:43- # My country! My country! Awake now,
0:48:44 > 0:48:47- # The dawn brings signs of freedom,
0:48:48 > 0:48:54- # The earth echoes freedom indeed,
0:48:55 > 0:49:02- # My country! O! My country!
0:49:02 > 0:49:06- # We will give our blood - for fair Wales,
0:49:07 > 0:49:10- # For fair Wales,
0:49:10 > 0:49:14- # And sing her praises to the skies,
0:49:15 > 0:49:19- # Yes, to the skies,
0:49:19 > 0:49:25- # Wales will forever be first - in justice,
0:49:26 > 0:49:47- # Our country! O! Our country!
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