Thu, 14 Apr 2016

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-Hello and welcome to Heno.	0:00:17	0:00:21
-It's a very sombre evening in Wales.	0:00:21	0:00:24
-News broke earlier today of the -death of Professor Gwyn Thomas.	0:00:25	0:00:28
-He was a poet, -professor and academic...	0:00:28	0:00:31
-..and like everyone else, -we'll pay tribute to Gwyn Thomas...	0:00:31	0:00:36
-..for his tremendous contribution -to literature and culture in Wales.	0:00:36	0:00:41
-Elin Fflur is at Galeri, Caernarfon -and is joined by guests...	0:00:41	0:00:45
-..who will pay tribute -to Dr Gwyn Thomas.	0:00:46	0:00:51
-Tonight at Galeri, Caernarfon, we'll -pay tribute to Dr Gwyn Thomas...	0:00:51	0:00:58
-..in the company of Ifor ap Glyn -and Jason Walford Davies.	0:00:58	0:01:03
-Thank you, Elin.	0:01:03	0:01:06
-We also meet the students -from Coleg y Cymoedd...	0:01:06	0:01:08
-..who have received -a special invitation.	0:01:09	0:01:12
-We're from Coleg y Cymoedd -and study BTEC Performance Arts.	0:01:12	0:01:16
-We'll also perform Macbeth -in the West End.	0:01:16	0:01:19
-You can find out more later.	0:01:19	0:01:22
-We're also joined by pianist, -Iwan Llewelyn Jones...	0:01:22	0:01:25
-..to discuss the Wales -International Piano Festival.	0:01:25	0:01:29
-I look forward to our chat and your -performance later in the programme.	0:01:29	0:01:34
-News broke today of the passing -of the poet and prolific author...	0:01:39	0:01:44
-..Dr Gwyn Thomas, at the age of 79.	0:01:44	0:01:49
-Gwyn was a friend of the programme -and contributed regularly to items..	0:01:49	0:01:54
-..especially with me -and our North Wales crew.	0:01:55	0:02:00
-Let's reflect upon the life and work -of the late, Gwyn Thomas.	0:02:00	0:02:06
-'Dol Awel, Llwyn y Gell, -Glan y Pwll, Rhiwbryfdir	0:02:16	0:02:21
-'They are old names -that were coined by some	0:02:21	0:02:25
-'That were once here in Blaenau to -denote main places of their habitat	0:02:26	0:02:31
-'Above us in the grip of the clouds, -in the teeth of the rugged rocks'	0:02:31	0:02:37
-Gwyn Thomas -didn't want anyone to forget...	0:02:37	0:02:40
-..that he was a native -of Blaenau Ffestiniog.	0:02:40	0:02:43
-He was born in Tanygrisiau in 1936 -and lived and worked in Bangor...	0:02:43	0:02:48
-..but Blaenau Ffestiniog -remained closed to his heart.	0:02:48	0:02:53
-Many people consider -Blaenau Ffestiniog as one street...	0:02:53	0:03:00
-..and slate heaps encompassing -both sides of the street.	0:03:00	0:03:04
-There are remnants -of the slate quarry industry...	0:03:04	0:03:10
-..and this seems -perfectly natural to me...	0:03:10	0:03:18
-..but it's also -a vast land of beauty.	0:03:19	0:03:22
-Everyone admired Gwyn -at school in Blaenau.	0:03:22	0:03:26
-To be honest, -we were quite jealous of him.	0:03:26	0:03:30
-He was a talented footballer -and head boy at the school.	0:03:31	0:03:34
-He left school at Blaenau Ffestiniog -and studied at Bangor University...	0:03:34	0:03:39
-..then continued at -Jesus College at Oxford.	0:03:39	0:03:42
-He returned to Bangor -as a professor...	0:03:42	0:03:45
-..and there are fond -memories of him being here.	0:03:45	0:03:48
-I'm sure that the hundreds of -students that he once taught...	0:03:48	0:03:52
-..remember him as -an incredibly kind character...	0:03:53	0:03:56
-..and took a great interest -in his students.	0:03:57	0:04:01
-My first recollection of Gwyn -was when I was a student at Bangor.	0:04:01	0:04:06
-I recall imitating him in front -of the class and he told me off.	0:04:06	0:04:14
-I moved to Bangor to serve as a -minister at the church at Pendre...	0:04:14	0:04:18
-..Gwyn was one of the deacons.	0:04:18	0:04:22
-I had known him for years -prior to this...	0:04:22	0:04:27
-..and made me feel -at home quite quickly.	0:04:27	0:04:33
-We were members of the same chapel -and he made the congregation laugh.	0:04:33	0:04:40
-It's funny how he was from Blaenau -and I was from Bethesda.	0:04:40	0:04:45
-We were cricket fanatics -but both areas were flat.	0:04:45	0:04:50
-One of Gwyn's prominent features -was his remarkable energy...	0:04:50	0:04:54
-..and was prolific in academic work -and autobiographies...	0:04:55	0:05:00
-..but he's mostly known -for his poetic work.	0:05:00	0:05:06
-'The sound of the slate -scraping through the night	0:05:07	0:05:11
-'Rainfall for the west -loosens the darkness	0:05:11	0:05:14
-'Rubble runs down the quarry heap.'	0:05:15	0:05:20
-He was a talented academic -and a highly praised poet.	0:05:21	0:05:25
-He popularized Welsh classics -such as the Mabinogi tales...	0:05:25	0:05:31
-..and his determination -was something to admire.	0:05:31	0:05:39
-He also shared an interest -in modern culture...	0:05:39	0:05:43
-..and was a massive fan -of cowboy and Indian films.	0:05:43	0:05:49
-He won the Tir na n-Og Award -three times...	0:05:49	0:05:52
-..and in 2006 he became -the national poet of Wales.	0:05:52	0:05:56
-His words feature on the windows of -Hafod Eryri on the top of Snowdon.	0:05:56	0:06:03
-I wanted to emphasize its glory, -dangers and archaic aspects.	0:06:03	0:06:12
-This reflects our nation and its -glory and everything that makes it.	0:06:12	0:06:19
-Many of his former students will be -saddened by the news of his passing.	0:06:20	0:06:28
-It'll be difficult -to fill the gap that he leaves.	0:06:28	0:06:33
-Gwyn Thom was a legend.	0:06:34	0:06:37
-We have fond memories of Gwyn.	0:06:49	0:06:52
-Welcome to Galeri, Caernarfon.	0:06:52	0:06:58
-He made a great contribution -to the literary world in Wales.	0:06:58	0:07:03
-Tonight, we're paying tribute -to Dr Gwyn Thomas.	0:07:03	0:07:06
-We're joined by two guests -who knew him well...	0:07:07	0:07:09
-..Dr Jason Walford Davies -and the Chief Bard, Ifor ap Glyn.	0:07:10	0:07:14
-He made a great contribution -to the literary world in Wales.	0:07:14	0:07:19
-Ifor, as a poet yourself...	0:07:19	0:07:23
-..you're aware of his influence -on other great Welsh poets.	0:07:24	0:07:32
-Gwyn wrote about Kyffin Williams.	0:07:32	0:07:36
-I don't remember the quote.	0:07:37	0:07:43
-It was about the dark colours in his -work but the sunshine he brought.	0:07:43	0:07:48
-He was well-versed in poetry.	0:07:48	0:07:53
-He wrote a book about it.	0:07:53	0:07:58
-He knew about our history but -always looked towards our future.	0:07:58	0:08:08
-Hundreds of people have been paying -tribute to Gwyn online.	0:08:14	0:08:20
-Many of them -are his former students.	0:08:20	0:08:25
-You were taught by Gwyn.	0:08:25	0:08:31
-I first worked with him -many years ago.	0:08:31	0:08:35
-I studied his work for my A Level.	0:08:35	0:08:39
-I also worked with him.	0:08:39	0:08:44
-He was a great mentor.	0:08:45	0:08:53
-He was always a friendly character -and very supportive.	0:08:53	0:08:59
-He was multi-talented.	0:08:59	0:09:03
-He was an expert in many fields.	0:09:03	0:09:11
-Jason, you're the editor -of Gweledigaethau...	0:09:11	0:09:16
-..which is a volume of critical -essays in honour of Gwyn Thomas.	0:09:16	0:09:26
-He was a scholar, -writer and translator.	0:09:34	0:09:44
-These talents -all complimented each other.	0:09:49	0:09:54
-He wasn't confined to boundaries.	0:09:55	0:10:01
-He welcomed all sorts of new ideas.	0:10:02	0:10:08
-He was a great visionary -in the film world too.	0:10:09	0:10:15
-He was the National Poet of Wales.	0:10:15	0:10:22
-He wanted to see poetry -on beer mats!	0:10:22	0:10:30
-This May, you will start your work -as the National Poet of Wales.	0:10:30	0:10:35
-Gwyn Thomas was also the -former National Poet of Wales.	0:10:35	0:10:43
-I got the pleasure of meeting him -after my role was announced.	0:10:43	0:10:50
-One day, -I thumbed a lift from Gwyn Thomas.	0:10:50	0:10:55
-I was star struck!	0:10:56	0:10:57
-I'd just been reading his work.	0:11:03	0:11:09
-People have been describing him -as a great character.	0:11:09	0:11:14
-Gwyn was always friendly.	0:11:15	0:11:19
-He would sometimes phone -me for a game of tennis.	0:11:20	0:11:24
-He was a great player.	0:11:24	0:11:28
-He would always show -an interest in your life.	0:11:28	0:11:34
-Thanks to you for your company.	0:11:34	0:11:37
-I have very fond memories of Gwyn.	0:11:37	0:11:44
-He introduced my brother and I -during our very first gig.	0:11:44	0:11:53
-I'll never forget how kind -he was to us that night.	0:11:54	0:11:58
-Thank you, Elin.	0:11:58	0:12:02
-We remember Professor Gwyn Thomas -who passed away last night.	0:12:02	0:12:06
-We send our condolences -to his wife, Jennifer...	0:12:06	0:12:09
-..his children Rhodri, -Ceredig and Heledd...	0:12:10	0:12:12
-..and also his grandchildren.	0:12:13	0:12:15
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-Welcome back to Heno.	0:12:21	0:12:23
-Still to come on the programme...	0:12:24	0:12:26
-..Llinos Lee joins students from -Coleg y Cymoedd in the Rhondda...	0:12:26	0:12:30
-..who have received an invitation -to perform on stage in the West End.	0:12:30	0:12:34
-We look forward -to hearing more about it.	0:12:34	0:12:36
-First, we welcome the pianist, -Iwan Llewelyn Jones to our studio.	0:12:37	0:12:42
-Iwan is here to tell us about the -Wales International Piano Festival.	0:12:42	0:12:52
-When is it all happening?	0:12:53	0:12:57
-It's a four-day event.	0:12:57	0:13:05
-It takes place at the end -of the month and ends on 2 May.	0:13:06	0:13:14
-It's the Wales International -Piano Festival.	0:13:14	0:13:20
-You're running the event.	0:13:20	0:13:24
-I'm the director of the festival.	0:13:24	0:13:30
-We wanted to create an international -festival that's held in Wales.	0:13:30	0:13:38
-Pianists from all over -will come to meet at the festival.	0:13:38	0:13:44
-There's a concert -by several pianists.	0:13:44	0:13:53
-On the Saturday, we're celebrating -the creativity of Wales.	0:13:53	0:14:00
-We've commissioned works -by several Welsh composers.	0:14:00	0:14:05
-Some pieces have been inspired -by Welsh literature.	0:14:11	0:14:16
-There's also a piece of work -inspired by French art.	0:14:20	0:14:27
-There's a piece of work -for a chamber orchestra too.	0:14:28	0:14:35
-Is there a competition?	0:14:36	0:14:39
-There will be two competitions -during the festival.	0:14:40	0:14:47
-There's a solo competition -for pianists under 18.	0:14:47	0:14:57
-There's also a contest for -semi-professional pianists.	0:14:57	0:15:07
-There's an accompanist competition -too.	0:15:13	0:15:17
-There's a wide repertoire -being played during the festival.	0:15:17	0:15:20
-It will be held in Caernarfon.	0:15:20	0:15:22
-We look forward to your performance -at the end of our programme.	0:15:22	0:15:26
-Next week, -Britain marks 400 years...	0:15:26	0:15:28
-..since the death of the dramatist -William Shakespeare.	0:15:28	0:15:32
-There will be a week of celebrations -on London's West End...	0:15:32	0:15:35
-..and professional performances -of his work...	0:15:35	0:15:38
-..as well as productions staged -by schools and colleges.	0:15:38	0:15:41
-Coleg y Cymoedd college -will be among those performing.	0:15:41	0:15:45
-Llinos went to meet them -ahead of their big performance.	0:15:45	0:15:49
-Every drama student's dream -is to perform on the West End.	0:15:49	0:15:56
-For a group from Coleg y Cymoedd -college in the Rhondda...	0:15:57	0:16:00
-..their dream is about to come true.	0:16:01	0:16:07
-On Monday at -the Piccadilly Theatre in London...	0:16:08	0:16:11
-..there's an event to celebrate -the life and works of Shakespeare.	0:16:11	0:16:18
-Several dramas will be performed -by schools and colleges...	0:16:18	0:16:23
-..that have been invited to be -perform during the opening night...	0:16:23	0:16:27
-..ahead of a week of events.	0:16:28	0:16:30
-Coleg y Cymoedd's BTEC Performing -Arts students will perform Macbeth.	0:16:30	0:16:34
-Why have you been invited -to perform on the West End?	0:16:35	0:16:38
-We were invited by the founder of -the Shakespeare Schools Festival...	0:16:38	0:16:42
-..Chris Grace.	0:16:42	0:16:46
-In November, he came to see our show -at Aberdare's Coliseum Theatre.	0:16:46	0:16:50
-He thought we were great and wanted -to show us off to those in London.	0:16:50	0:16:57
-We were chosen -ahead of 1,200 other schools.	0:16:57	0:17:01
-We're the only Welsh school -that will be travelling to London.	0:17:01	0:17:05
-Your production of Macbeth -is rather different.	0:17:06	0:17:11
-Our tutor decided to involve -everyone in the show...	0:17:11	0:17:16
-..rather than cast certain -individuals in the key roles.	0:17:17	0:17:21
-She transformed the production -to include lots of dancing...	0:17:21	0:17:25
-..whilst retaining the story.	0:17:26	0:17:29
-There are 30 of us on the course...	0:17:29	0:17:33
-..and all of us -will be going to London.	0:17:33	0:17:37
-We'll be performing on 18 April...	0:17:38	0:17:41
-..at the Piccadilly Theatre -on the West End.	0:17:42	0:17:44
-We're all pumped up -but we're very nervous.	0:17:44	0:17:50
-We were thrilled when we -were invited to go to the West End.	0:17:50	0:17:55
-It's an incredible experience -to award the students' hard work.	0:17:55	0:18:01
-Jaye has done some awesome work -with everyone in the class.	0:18:01	0:18:08
-I'm really happy that Coleg -y Cymoedd BTEC Performing Arts...	0:18:08	0:18:12
-..have had this opportunity -to go to the West End...	0:18:12	0:18:15
-..and perform this amazing piece.	0:18:15	0:18:19
-It shows the array of talent -that's in the Rhondda Valleys.	0:18:19	0:18:24
-The students that are going -to perform are on another level.	0:18:24	0:18:28
-They're going to blow everyone away.	0:18:28	0:18:31
-How do you feel -about going to the West End?	0:18:31	0:18:34
-There are no words to describe it.	0:18:34	0:18:38
-I'm so excited and glad that I'm -going with such friendly people.	0:18:38	0:18:45
-I can't wait.	0:18:46	0:18:47
-It's an incredible feeling.	0:18:48	0:18:50
-It's a pleasure to work with the -cast and we're like one big family.	0:18:50	0:18:55
-It's an honour -to be a part of the event.	0:18:55	0:18:58
-Next Monday, we'll be going -to the Piccadilly Theatre...	0:18:58	0:19:02
-..and will perform -to around 1,000 people.	0:19:02	0:19:04
-It's going to be fantastic -and we can't wait.	0:19:05	0:19:09
-Iwan Llewelyn Jones has been -my studio guest this evening.	0:19:16	0:19:26
-Tell us about Noddi Nodyn.	0:19:36	0:19:41
-There's a campaign to raise money.	0:19:41	0:19:48
-There are 88 keys on a piano.	0:19:48	0:19:51
-We wanted people to buy a note.	0:19:52	0:19:57
-Their names have been put -on the keys.	0:19:57	0:20:01
-If you would like -to sponsor a key...	0:20:01	0:20:06
-..visit www.pianofestival.co.uk	0:20:06	0:20:13
-After the festival, -I won't be able to rest.	0:20:14	0:20:18
-I'm working on my Masters.	0:20:18	0:20:25
-I'm also doing a few cruises -before going on holiday to Bali.	0:20:25	0:20:28
-We look forward -to your performance shortly.	0:20:29	0:20:33
-Thank you, Iwan.	0:20:33	0:20:41
-On tomorrow's Heno, we'll be live -at the National Library of Wales...	0:20:41	0:20:49
-..where the public get to see -exclusive clips of Y Llyfrgell...	0:20:49	0:20:53
-..an adaptation of the novel -written by Fflur Dafydd.	0:20:53	0:20:57
-We report from the Bob Dylan -a'r Ebillion concert...	0:20:57	0:21:00
-..and author Llwyd Owen -chats to Llinos and Rhodri...	0:21:00	0:21:03
-..and has a special prize for you.	0:21:03	0:21:05
-I'm Llwyd Owen.	0:21:05	0:21:06
-On tomorrow's Heno I'll -discuss my latest novel, Taffia.	0:21:06	0:21:09
-To celebrate publishing -my tenth novel...	0:21:10	0:21:12
-..you could win a signed copy -from this bundle of books.	0:21:12	0:21:15
-Don't forget to watch -Friday's Heno at 7.00pm.	0:21:16	0:21:18
-You can win ten Llwyd Owen novels on -tomorrow's programme.	0:21:19	0:21:22
-Tonight we've been remembering -poet, author and scholar...	0:21:22	0:21:25
-..Gwyn Thomas, -who passed away last night.	0:21:25	0:21:28
-Many tributes -have been paid to him today...	0:21:28	0:21:31
-..including these words -from Meirion MacIntyre Huws.	0:21:31	0:21:36
-"A common but rare bird."	0:21:36	0:21:40
-We end with a special performance -by pianist, Iwan Llewelyn Jones...	0:21:40	0:21:44
-..filmed at Stradey Castle.	0:21:45	0:21:48
-Ar Lan y Mor is the melody -- a Welsh folk song...	0:21:48	0:21:51
-..and it's in honour of Gwyn Thomas, -one of Wales' poetic legends.	0:21:52	0:21:58
-Goodnight.	0:21:58	0:22:00
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