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0:00:03 > 0:00:06- Imagine the thrill of travelling...
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- ..to one of the world's - most beautiful and famous cities.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- Imagine the thrill of singing - on this world famous square...
0:00:15 > 0:00:18- ..and in one of its - most dramatic churches.
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- Imagine the thrill of representing - your country...
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- ..in a premier choral competition - - the Interkultur.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- Singing together brings - nations together. It's amazing.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- This is how one West Wales choir - realised that dream.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- When Cor Y Wiber - from Newcastle Emlyn meets...
0:00:50 > 0:00:54- ..you know that something - significant is happening.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57- Their conductor - is scientist Angharad Mair Jones.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- Husband Meirion - is their accompanist.
0:01:00 > 0:01:05- Who'd have thought, five years ago, - when we formed Cor Y Wiber...
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- ..two years ago, almost to the day, - we were crowned Cor Cymru 2013.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- An opportunity for the girls - to relive and celebrate...
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- ..some of the competition's - highlights.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- First, the thrill of winning - the women's choir round.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26- # Lots of wavy hair like Liberace
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- # Mr Sandman, yeah, someone to hold
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- # Would be so peachy - before we're too old
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- # So please turn on your magic beam
0:01:36 > 0:01:37- # Mr Sandman, bring us
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- # Please, please, please
0:01:39 > 0:01:45- # Mr Sandman, bring us a dream #
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- You can't put it into words.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- We were all shocked.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- That's what it was.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- We didn't expect to win.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- We won the first round - so we gave it our all...
0:02:10 > 0:02:12- ..to compete with the other choirs.
0:02:12 > 0:02:13- That's what we did.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- I remember the preparation, - preparation, preparation.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- It was three weeks of learning - three new pieces.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- They were three - very difficult pieces.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- I knew there was a camera on me - all the time.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- When you're conducting, you forget.
0:02:33 > 0:02:38- Looking at Las Amarillas, I had a - haughty face to reflect the lyrics.
0:02:38 > 0:02:39- I clapped at the end.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- I'm glad I forgot - that the camera was on me.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- # A la tirana na na, - a la tirana na na, a la tirana na na
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- # A la tirana na na, - a la tirana na na, a la tirana na na
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- # A la tirana na na, - a la tirana na no #
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- We could keep one piece from - the rounds and that piece was...
0:02:57 > 0:02:59- ..And So It Goes by Billy Joel.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- I knew we could put on - a better performance in the final.
0:03:04 > 0:03:12- # I spoke to you in cautious tones
0:03:13 > 0:03:19- # You answered me with no pretence
0:03:20 > 0:03:28- # And still I feel I said too much
0:03:29 > 0:03:35- # My silence is my self defence #
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- Waiting for the result - was something else.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- The winner is...
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- The TV crew held it longer - than "the winner is..."
0:03:47 > 0:03:52- Until the name was announced, - it felt like an age.
0:03:53 > 0:03:54- Cor Y Wiber.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- Screaming! The girls ran in.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- Jumping around the place.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- And then, Heledd's question.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- And then, Heledd's question.- - Sum up how you feel right now.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- To be honest, - I didn't know how I felt.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18- I want a cup of tea.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- No. Why, oh, why?
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- That worked out well - - people sent me boxes of tea.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- It was a very special night...
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- ..but the response - - that was unreal.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- I can't believe how many cards - we received. It's staggering.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- Apart from the money we won - on Cor Cymru...
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- ..it gave myself and the choir - so much confidence.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- I was thinking of going on tour - but I didn't know where we'd go.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- During Cor Cymru, one of the judges - was Andre van der Merwe.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- His choir in Stellenberg is top - of the Interkultur world rankings.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- I did some research - into their choral festivals.
0:05:07 > 0:05:12- When you offer a choir a trip - to Italy, they say yes, please.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- That's why we're off to Italy.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- Come and get your cardigans.
0:05:16 > 0:05:17- Come and get your cardigans.- - And polo shirts.
0:05:18 > 0:05:23- No trip would be complete - for the girls without new clothes.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- With Angharad in charge, - nothing is left to chance.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29- The tour handbook.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- Ooh!
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- She's so organised and I speak - for everyone when I say we're not!
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- A responsible adult in every room.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40- I'm the responsible adult?
0:05:42 > 0:05:43- Whoa!
0:05:43 > 0:05:48- It's easier having ten people inside - and everyone else milling outside.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- Angharad, no! Stop there.
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- I'll be able to see if everyone...
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- We'll be like the Von Trapps.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- We're looking forward to going...
0:06:03 > 0:06:06- ..especially to such - an important competition.
0:06:06 > 0:06:07- No pressure.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- You do this every time. - Close your books.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- What are we wearing? We haven't - reached what we're wearing.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- # Just one Cornetto #
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- Are you, like me, of the opinion...
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- ..that conducting the choir is - easier than organising these girls?
0:06:25 > 0:06:26- Bellissimo.
0:06:26 > 0:06:27- Bellissimo.- - Uno... no.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- Uno, duo.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Doesn't Ricky Martin sing that?
0:06:32 > 0:06:33- I don't think so, no.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Is that Italian?
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- Bon appetit.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- Why am I in charge of this choir? - Why am I in charge of this choir?
0:06:51 > 0:06:57- Despite the unsocial hour, almost - everyone is excited about the trip.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- It's midnight. The bus - left Newcastle Emlyn at 11.00pm.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- Preseli at 11.30pm.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- Carmarthen at 12.30pm. - I'm the last one on.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- I'm not sure - what I'll see in Venice.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- I want to ride on one of the boats - with a man singing to me.
0:07:19 > 0:07:20- Gondola?
0:07:20 > 0:07:22- Gondola?- - Oh, yeah.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- I sung in Venice - a year and a half ago.
0:07:28 > 0:07:33- Luckily, I picked up two pairs - of very special socks.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- They're stripy - and they reach up to the knee.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- That's very nice for an organist - in the middle of winter.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- I'm eager to add - to my repertoire of socks.
0:07:44 > 0:07:45- Aren't I?
0:07:47 > 0:07:49- Warm socks on Meirion's mind.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- The rest of the crew - just want to reach Italy.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- The flight is two hours.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- Where are we going? Venice!
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- Two hours in the sky - and a moment to relax.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- I'm going to slap you in a minute.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- Sorry, Angharad, we didn't want you - to miss the majestic Alps.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- A clap for the pilot - for his good work...
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- ..but Angharad's work - has only just begun.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- Welcome to Venice. Looking forward - to reaching the hotel.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- Are you sure the bus...?
0:08:36 > 0:08:42- This isn't... Excuse me. - Scusi. Linia a toura? Linia a toura?
0:08:42 > 0:08:47- Are you sure this is the right bus? - Can you see our name?
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- They asked me - what I wanted on the signboard.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- I sent Cor Y Wiber's logo and - Voci dal Lido. He didn't have it.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- Oh! It was on the front.
0:09:00 > 0:09:01- Is it?
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- Oh, cool.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- This is the right bus. I haven't - given that to anyone else.
0:09:09 > 0:09:14- The choir has reached Italy safely - but the coastal town of Jesolo...
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- ..is half an hour from the airport.
0:09:18 > 0:09:23- With Angharad in charge, everyone - has their rooms within seconds.
0:09:25 > 0:09:30- They head straight to the restaurant - for the their first Italian dish.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- Evidently, they eat a lot - of risotto in Newcastle Emlyn.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39- It's rice but cheesish.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41- Cheesy rice.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- It reminds me - of home-made rice pudding.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- I'm not fussy - I'm eating it all.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50- Il cibo e delicio.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- Vegetariana.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- I'm eating that!
0:09:59 > 0:10:04- With plenty of risotto - in their bellies...
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- ..time for some more homework.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- Angharad - has a very organised system.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- Everyone in the choir has a file - in a colourful pack, as you can see.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- Plain, green, yellow.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- Every file has a number.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- The choir member's number.
0:10:23 > 0:10:28- Inside the file - are copies of the songs.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30- You can see all the copies.
0:10:30 > 0:10:35- Every member's number is on - the copy so none can go missing.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- After supper, - the girls head for the beach.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- We're finally here.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- It's such a nice, family hotel.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- The beach is yards from the hotel.
0:10:50 > 0:10:55- It's lovely, the sand is lovely, - the sea is so blue. It's lovely.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- Angharad and Meirion - have a more pressing engagement.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- They register the choir - for the competition.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- Buon giorno.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- We're a choir from Wales.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- Brava. Si.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13- What's the name of your choir?
0:11:13 > 0:11:15- What's the name of your choir?- - Cor Y Wiber.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- What's a wiber?
0:11:17 > 0:11:19- A wiber is a mythical creature.
0:11:19 > 0:11:24- It's a cross between a dragon - and a serpent.
0:11:24 > 0:11:29- It attacks our hometown. - It sits on the castle.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- It breathes fire.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33- It gives us a story to tell.
0:11:34 > 0:11:39- We're to here to enjoy ourselves - but we're also here to compete.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- Angharad will be strict tomorrow.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43- Angharad will be strict tomorrow.- - She's a perfectionist.
0:11:43 > 0:11:47- Only the best will do. - We'll have to shape up tomorrow.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- We'll have to pull out - all the stops.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- Enjoy today, work tomorrow.
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0:12:02 > 0:12:07- The sun rises from its slumber - on Jesolo beach in Northern Italy.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- The Cor Y Wiber girls, - who love to chatter...
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- ..are quiet at the breakfast table.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- It's competition day.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- We're subdued. - We're tired after the journey.
0:12:22 > 0:12:27- The nerves are kicking in - this morning. We'll be fine.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30- We went over the words in bed - last night.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- We're up this morning - and trying not to get too excited.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- I want to represent Wales - and make sure that Cor Y Wiber...
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- ..is recognised around the world.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- Worldwide domination, - that's what we want.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- I didn't sleep much last night.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- We had a snorer keeping us awake.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- Mam was having a break - from her snoring...
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- ..and I could hear someone - through the wall.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- It wasn't me, it wasn't Siwan.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- I'm pretty certain it wasn't me.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- I usually snore - but I don't snore in Italy.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- She just breathes like Darth Vader.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23- It's like having a full-blown - orchestra in my room.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- You had a concert last night!
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- With breakfast over, - it's time to knuckle down.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- Finger up, preferably one - you haven't sliced.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh #
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- You have to feel a connection - between your finger and toe.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51- Preparation is meticulous.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- Maybe that's why we enjoy - each other's company.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- If we do something, we do our best.
0:13:58 > 0:14:03- Naturally, that means hours - of preparation, hours of research...
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- ..hours many people - wouldn't think were necessary.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- I know when she's in the zone.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- The presence of spreadsheets - is a huge clue.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- When spreadsheets - showing where singers stand...
0:14:19 > 0:14:24- ..appear in the bedroom, I'm not a - fan of that but I can accept it now.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- Right, Confitemeni. Go.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- This is the layout.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36- Every voice has a different colour. - Every circle is a person.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- You're not there for Confitemeni.
0:14:42 > 0:14:43- Right. Cantemus.
0:14:46 > 0:14:51- We chose to compete as a chamber - choir because of our number.
0:14:51 > 0:14:55- # Cantemus #
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- If we're here, we may as well - enter another competition.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- Sacred music.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- We're not a church choir, we have - no experience of singing in church.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08- It's a challenge.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- The big day is here. - Let's go for it.
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- We're not just representing - Newcastle Emlyn...
0:15:20 > 0:15:22- ..we're representing Wales.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- The girls' first competition - is in the Sacro Cuore di Gesu.
0:15:34 > 0:15:40- In the sacred music category, they - take on Israel, Norway and Sweden.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- An international panel of judges - will decide their fate.
0:15:45 > 0:15:50- I'm looking for beautiful music - which touches my heart.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19- Israel!
0:16:26 > 0:16:31- Coming here, seeing all the people - of different ages and countries.
0:16:31 > 0:16:36- It's really amazing to see - we have the same common thing...
0:16:36 > 0:16:37- ..a love of music.
0:16:44 > 0:16:45- Sweden! Yay!
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- We want to meet other choirs - and get influences...
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- ..and get inspired.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- Also, it's interesting - and exciting to compete.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- Cor Y Wiber! Yay!
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- # Cantemus
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- # Cantemus
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- # Cantemus
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- # Quoniam
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- # Cantare
0:17:44 > 0:17:46- # Bonum est
0:17:46 > 0:17:49- # Ergo
0:17:49 > 0:17:59- # Cantemus #
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- I enjoyed singing Cantemus - - it was our home stretch.
0:18:10 > 0:18:11- The tuning was OK.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- It was a joyful song.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- It was nice singing in a different - venue to what we're used to.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- I think it went alright - we'll see.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- This was a new experience - for the girls.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26- It's a shock to the system.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31- If you've sung a flat note, - you hear it four seconds later.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- When you consider - we had 10 minutes...
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- ..to sing in a very different - acoustic, I'm very proud of them.
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- After singing like angels, a break - and a chance to practise Italian.
0:18:45 > 0:18:46- Ciao. Gelato?
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- We have to do this.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- From Angharad's phrase book!
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- From Angharad's phrase book!- - Cioccolato por favor.
0:18:57 > 0:18:58- Grazie.
0:18:59 > 0:19:00- Uno...
0:19:01 > 0:19:02- Nocciola, por favor.
0:19:04 > 0:19:05- Grazie mille.
0:19:06 > 0:19:07- Bye-bye!
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- What's nice in Italian?
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- Bellissimo.
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- Bellissimo!
0:19:18 > 0:19:23- And an opportunity for Angharad - to evaluate her choir.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- There are three sections.
0:19:25 > 0:19:27- The altos.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- They're steady Eddies.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- Like a ship.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34- Not the Titanic - that ship sank.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- They're like a large ship - sailing slowly. They're solid.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- You can't have a band without a bass - section, and we're the bass section.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- We turn up for practices.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- The best section, - always in practices.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- The sopranos are typical sopranos - - some diva behaviour.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53- Top sops.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- We have to work hard - because we sing up in the heavens.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59- We sound like angels.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01- We're Cor Y Wiber's angels.
0:20:02 > 0:20:03- Soprano.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- We agree - that they have to work hard...
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- ..but that's because - they're always flat.
0:20:10 > 0:20:11- Jealous!
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- The three sections...
0:20:15 > 0:20:17- What's the word?
0:20:17 > 0:20:18- Complement.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- Complement.- - Complement, thank you.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22- They complement each other.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28- There's barely time - to polish off the ice cream.
0:20:28 > 0:20:33- Angharad prepares the choir - for the second competition...
0:20:33 > 0:20:35- ..the chamber choirs.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37- I have a feeling that you're late.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- Not late, but coasting.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- One, two, three.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- There are many categories - over the course of the weekend.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- Children, folk, girls, mixed.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- The marking system - differs to ours in Wales.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- Rather than first, - second and third...
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- ..the choirs battle for points.
0:21:05 > 0:21:10- The marking criteria for all - Interkultur's global competitions...
0:21:10 > 0:21:12- ..is exactly the same.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- This is how the world rankings - are set.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- Having said that, there is - a final for the four best choirs...
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- ..on the final night.
0:21:22 > 0:21:28- We're not told how we've done, - are we through to the final...
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- ..until later on tonight.
0:21:30 > 0:21:34- We'll wait for a phone call - or someone will call at the hotel...
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- ..to tell us if we've qualified - for the grand final.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- Fingers crossed.
0:21:42 > 0:21:46- After a good performance - in the church earlier in the day...
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- ..the girls were confident - as they headed to Teatro Vivaldi...
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- ..for the chamber choir competition.
0:21:54 > 0:22:00- It was an opportunity for the girls - to showcase their additional skills.
0:22:10 > 0:22:11- Yes.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- We commissioned Brian Hughes...
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- ..to write us a piece - for this competition.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- Brian has a lot of confidence - in this choir...
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- ..it's a challenging piece.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26- There's clapping, there's clicking.
0:22:27 > 0:22:28- # On Gwyl Ifan
0:22:29 > 0:22:30- # On Gwyl Ifan
0:22:30 > 0:22:31- # On Gwyl Ifan
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- # On Gwyl Ifan
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- # We'll go out lovingly
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- # To the foot of Mynydd Mawr
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- # To expect a song - about a young shepherd
0:22:48 > 0:22:49- # Before the break of dawn
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- # Before the break of dawn
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- # We'll walk together
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- # We'll dance on the hill
0:22:59 > 0:23:04- # Until the day comes - when we can dance freely
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- # Until the day comes - when we can dance freely
0:23:07 > 0:23:12- # And frolic like the sheep
0:23:13 > 0:23:18- # And frolic like the sheep #
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- We finish our repertoire with - our final Cor Cymru piece - Slava.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- It's a two-minute piece, - part one-voice, part eight-voice.
0:23:29 > 0:23:30- It's a real wow.
0:23:31 > 0:23:38- # Slava! Bogu na nyebe, Slava!
0:23:38 > 0:23:47- # Gosudaryu nashemu na sei zemlye, - Slava!
0:23:47 > 0:23:53- # Dobrym lyudyam na usly shenye
0:23:53 > 0:23:59- # Uslyshenye, uslyshenye
0:24:00 > 0:24:04- # Slava! #
0:24:08 > 0:24:14- Angharad acknowledges the judges - but the girls don't look happy.
0:24:15 > 0:24:19- It's hard to tell. The sound - on stage is so different.
0:24:20 > 0:24:21- Hard to tell.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- Everyone's really tense.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- I think everyone's on edge.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28- No comment.
0:24:30 > 0:24:31- Thank you.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33- Thank you.- - Thank you.
0:24:33 > 0:24:35- We'll see you for supper.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37- We had a shock.
0:24:37 > 0:24:41- We went from a five-second acoustic - to a dry acoustic.
0:24:42 > 0:24:45- I think that's my worst experience - with Cor Y Wiber.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48- I didn't enjoy it.
0:24:48 > 0:24:52- They sang well but I definitely - didn't enjoy it, neither did they.
0:24:52 > 0:24:58- With hours of waiting before they - discover if they're in the final...
0:25:00 > 0:25:04- ..Meirion and father-in-law John - go shopping for their special socks.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07- What were they? - Not Calzone. That's a pizza.
0:25:11 > 0:25:13- Buon giorno. Calzoni?
0:25:15 > 0:25:17- Calzoni?
0:25:17 > 0:25:18- Calzoni?- - Calzino.
0:25:22 > 0:25:25- Grazie. Polka dot is nice.
0:25:26 > 0:25:28- It suits you.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30- It suits you.- - Polka dots are classic.
0:25:30 > 0:25:34- This is the pair I bought in Lecco. - These are similar.
0:25:34 > 0:25:35- Grazie mille.
0:25:36 > 0:25:37- Grazie.
0:25:39 > 0:25:42- We're having a break - from the competition.
0:25:42 > 0:25:46- The boss is waiting for the result. - She can switch off.
0:25:46 > 0:25:49- There are three things - to distract her.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52- The location, - the girls and her family.
0:25:58 > 0:26:03- With the girls in shock - after the afternoon's performance...
0:26:03 > 0:26:07- ..suppertime was a quiet affair.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09- Angharad calls a meeting.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12- Do you want the good news - or the bad news?
0:26:12 > 0:26:14- Bad first.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17- It's bad news for Sharlaine.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21- We're singing Fendigaid Nos - on Saturday.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29- Obviously, - the good news is we're through!
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0:26:39 > 0:26:43- The girls have secured a place - in Saturday night's final.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47- There's only one way to celebrate - - a trip to Venice.
0:26:50 > 0:26:52- Here we go. Don't fall, Catrin.
0:26:53 > 0:26:55- A half-hour boat trip...
0:26:56 > 0:26:59- ..and an opportunity - to see this incredible city.
0:27:00 > 0:27:05- It would have been an anti-climax - had we not gone through.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08- I didn't expect it, - neither did anyone else.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13- We waited for hours to hear - if we'd qualified for the final.
0:27:13 > 0:27:17- We screamed, we jumped up and down. - We celebrated.
0:27:17 > 0:27:19- The response was excellent.
0:27:22 > 0:27:27- We have four groupies - - Elen's mother, Teleri's mother...
0:27:27 > 0:27:29- ..and my parents.
0:27:29 > 0:27:32- It's always nice - having them with me.
0:27:32 > 0:27:35- They've supported me - since I was this size.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38- Dad insisted on playing Mozart - in the car.
0:27:38 > 0:27:41- That's how they kept me quiet.
0:27:41 > 0:27:45- The tape went in and I sang - the soprano/alto parts in the car...
0:27:45 > 0:27:47- ..on our journeys.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50- That's how I fell in love - with music.
0:27:50 > 0:27:54- From the young girl - singing in her father's car...
0:27:54 > 0:27:57- ..she was coached by some - of the choral world's greats.
0:27:58 > 0:28:00- ..Islwyn Evans and John Hugh Thomas - to name but two.
0:28:01 > 0:28:05- She's sung with Cor Ieuenctid Cymru, - Schola Cantorum of Oxford...
0:28:06 > 0:28:09- ..and she's won Cor Cymru twice - singing with Cywair.
0:28:10 > 0:28:12- She's now Cor Y Wiber's mother...
0:28:12 > 0:28:16- ..and there was never - a more careful mother to her chicks.
0:28:16 > 0:28:21- Burning isn't good. Burning is - very bad, especially for youngsters.
0:28:21 > 0:28:23- Yuck, I sound like an old granny.
0:28:24 > 0:28:28- I do feel like a hen sometimes, - leading her chicks.
0:28:30 > 0:28:33- The hen leads her chicks - to the Bridge of Sighs...
0:28:34 > 0:28:35- ..for the first selfies.
0:28:37 > 0:28:40- Now for some facts about Venezia.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45- There are over 400 bridges - in Venice.
0:28:50 > 0:28:55- Marco Polo, - Antonio Vivaldi and Casanova...
0:28:55 > 0:28:57- ..all came from Venice.
0:29:05 > 0:29:09- That building is the house - of the little Mozart.
0:29:09 > 0:29:11- Whoa!
0:29:13 > 0:29:16- Sometimes, all the rehearsals - are difficult.
0:29:16 > 0:29:18- Some of us work, some are in school.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21- It's all worthwhile in the end.
0:29:21 > 0:29:24- After all the rehearsals, - we're in Venice on a gondola.
0:29:25 > 0:29:27- I never thought we'd do this.
0:29:29 > 0:29:31- Look at those masks.
0:29:37 > 0:29:40- I feel lucky to be part - of the choir.
0:29:40 > 0:29:44- Without the choir, - I wouldn't be here now.
0:29:44 > 0:29:46- It's special.
0:29:48 > 0:29:52- You get so many opportunities - from singing in a choir.
0:29:52 > 0:29:54- Every tour opens a door - to another tour.
0:29:54 > 0:29:58- Cor Cymru gave us the opportunity - to come here.
0:29:58 > 0:30:00- Ta-ra.
0:30:04 > 0:30:08- We've now seen Rialto Bridge.
0:30:12 > 0:30:14- St Mark's Square.
0:30:17 > 0:30:22- Saint Mark's Basilica was built - in 832. Saint Mark is buried here.
0:30:23 > 0:30:25- I think it's beautiful.
0:30:25 > 0:30:28- It was larger than I imagined it.
0:30:28 > 0:30:31- Being here with a group of friends - is great.
0:30:31 > 0:30:33- Oh!
0:30:33 > 0:30:34- Not you.
0:30:38 > 0:30:42- With Angharad in charge, no trip - to Venice would be complete...
0:30:42 > 0:30:46- ..without a performance - in one of its great churches...
0:30:46 > 0:30:48- ..San Moise.
0:30:49 > 0:30:54- # Confitemini Domino
0:30:55 > 0:31:00- # Quoniam bonus!
0:31:00 > 0:31:06- # Confitemini Domino
0:31:07 > 0:31:12- # Quoniam bonus!
0:31:12 > 0:31:15- # Quoniam in saeculum
0:31:16 > 0:31:19- # Misericordia #
0:31:19 > 0:31:23- There's nothing - like a rehearsal or a concert...
0:31:23 > 0:31:26- ..where you have - to concentrate fully.
0:31:26 > 0:31:30- Any personal problems you have, - they stay outside.
0:31:30 > 0:31:32- You're in another world.
0:31:39 > 0:31:45- It's a highlight for Meirion to sit - at the organ high up in the church.
0:31:45 > 0:31:49- At the 11th hour, - we've had permission...
0:31:49 > 0:31:52- ..to play this ancient organ.
0:31:58 > 0:32:02- # One evening in the quiet light
0:32:02 > 0:32:06- # The clear star shone
0:32:06 > 0:32:10- # Through the coldness - of the empty sky
0:32:11 > 0:32:14- # The star of everlasting love
0:32:15 > 0:32:18- # In its light the three travelled
0:32:19 > 0:32:22- # From the ends of the Earth
0:32:23 > 0:32:26- # Three wise men followed the star - to this place
0:32:26 > 0:32:30- # To God's son in a manger
0:32:35 > 0:32:38- # They all huddled together
0:32:39 > 0:32:42- # To worship the Lord
0:32:42 > 0:32:47- # A new dawn has arrived
0:32:47 > 0:32:51- # The long wait is over
0:32:51 > 0:32:55- # The light grows during the night
0:32:56 > 0:33:02- # There's life in the land #
0:33:09 > 0:33:13- I've had so many opportunities - singing with different choirs.
0:33:13 > 0:33:16- It's nice being here - with my own choir.
0:33:16 > 0:33:20- These girls are sharing experiences - I've had over the years.
0:33:22 > 0:33:24- After an indoor performance...
0:33:24 > 0:33:28- ..a chance for the girls - to impress the locals outside.
0:33:28 > 0:33:32- Who else can say they've sung - on St Mark's Square?
0:33:33 > 0:33:37- # Now, let's all rejoice
0:33:38 > 0:33:42- # There are better times ahead, - ha-hallelujah
0:33:42 > 0:33:45- # After the grey skies, - we'll earn a pretty penny
0:33:45 > 0:33:49- # There are signs - that our future is blooming
0:33:50 > 0:33:51- # Ffw-dw-la-la-la, ffw-dw-la-la-la
0:33:51 > 0:33:53- # Ffw-dw-la-la-la-la-la
0:33:53 > 0:33:55- # Ffw-dw-la-la-la, ffw-dw-la-la-la
0:33:55 > 0:34:02- # Ffw-dw-la-la-la-la-la #
0:34:12 > 0:34:13- We needed today.
0:34:14 > 0:34:16- It was an opportunity to relax.
0:34:16 > 0:34:21- We knew we were in Italy - but we hadn't seen the sights.
0:34:21 > 0:34:24- It was nice enjoying a day - in Venice.
0:34:24 > 0:34:27- We'll be back working hard - tomorrow morning.
0:34:29 > 0:34:33- Tomorrow is the big day. - Everything is geared for tomorrow.
0:34:33 > 0:34:34- We can't wait.
0:34:38 > 0:34:40- Arrivederci, Venice.
0:34:40 > 0:34:43- Tomorrow, we're going for it.
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0:35:01 > 0:35:04- It's judgement day for Cor Y Wiber.
0:35:04 > 0:35:07- It's the day of the grand final.
0:35:07 > 0:35:11- The worry of the first round - has been replaced by smiles.
0:35:13 > 0:35:15- We're excited about the final.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18- We're far more confident - this morning.
0:35:19 > 0:35:23- There's less pressure - and we'll give it a good shot.
0:35:23 > 0:35:24- Oh, no!
0:35:25 > 0:35:30- When we competed, in the morning, - we sang in a massive church...
0:35:30 > 0:35:31- ..with great acoustic.
0:35:32 > 0:35:37- We sang that afternoon. We weren't - used to those surroundings.
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- I was shocked by the acoustic - in the auditorium.
0:35:41 > 0:35:44- Today's plan is to rehearse - on the beach.
0:35:44 > 0:35:49- I hope that's a way - to enjoy rehearsing...
0:35:49 > 0:35:52- ..and get used - to the lack of acoustic.
0:35:52 > 0:35:55- The acoustic won't be any worse - than the beach.
0:35:56 > 0:36:00- The scientist knows - the importantce of warming up...
0:36:00 > 0:36:02- ..both the body and the voice.
0:36:07 > 0:36:10- They're clever. - They're facing each other.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14- I thought you were just - good friends.
0:36:20 > 0:36:22- More! Less.
0:36:26 > 0:36:29- After Angharad's unique rehearsal, - glam sunglasses on the nose...
0:36:30 > 0:36:31- ..and head for the beach.
0:36:32 > 0:36:35- I don't care, - I'm taking my leggings off.
0:36:50 > 0:36:53- She always gets the best out of us.
0:36:54 > 0:36:57- She's great at choosing - a repertoire.
0:36:58 > 0:37:03- She spends hours listening to music - and finding something to suit us.
0:37:03 > 0:37:06- She's our boss in a good way.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10- One, two, three. Aaaah! Mouth.
0:37:10 > 0:37:14- When you close your mouth, - I can't hear the sound.
0:37:15 > 0:37:19- We're not in a volume battle because - we'll lose the volume battle.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21- I don't know why I'm a conductor.
0:37:22 > 0:37:25- Now, I can't imagine myself - not being a conductor.
0:37:25 > 0:37:29- I never imagined myself - growing up to be a conductor...
0:37:30 > 0:37:33- ..but then again, I spent years - watching conductors.
0:37:34 > 0:37:38- I was always trying to learn - from people who knew more.
0:37:38 > 0:37:42- I was like a sponge - - wanting to listen, wanting to learn.
0:37:42 > 0:37:44- That might be the thrill.
0:37:45 > 0:37:48- If I develop as a conductor, - the choir will develop with me.
0:37:49 > 0:37:50- We have musical unity.
0:37:51 > 0:37:56- If you change your sound, - I will hear a different sound.
0:37:57 > 0:37:59- The preparation is complete.
0:38:00 > 0:38:02- With hours to wait - until the competition...
0:38:03 > 0:38:07- ..the girls head off - to play golf and go shopping.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09- What happens next? Another shot?
0:38:13 > 0:38:16- This is my heaven. A shoe shop.
0:38:18 > 0:38:20- I don't like the pattern.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24- I don't like these.
0:38:25 > 0:38:27- This is nice.
0:38:28 > 0:38:32- The only problem - - in this country it's slim fit.
0:38:34 > 0:38:38- With Angharad, you sometimes think - she's bonkers, she's bound to be.
0:38:38 > 0:38:46- She asks us to do floss to hold - a note. Everything's intentional.
0:38:46 > 0:38:48- If you do this...
0:38:51 > 0:38:53- ..you need to blow your nose.
0:38:53 > 0:38:56- Something we've learnt - is how to empty our noses.
0:38:57 > 0:39:01- Blow out - - we haven't had that before.
0:39:02 > 0:39:04- She's kept that one for the tour.
0:39:05 > 0:39:07- Argh!
0:39:08 > 0:39:11- That's kept for behind closed doors.
0:39:11 > 0:39:13- It was all on camera though.
0:39:15 > 0:39:18- Oh, yeah!
0:39:28 > 0:39:32- You're happier - than when we won the competition.
0:39:37 > 0:39:39- Soon enough, the laughter stops.
0:39:40 > 0:39:46- The best of the best head to - Teatro Vivaldi and the grand final.
0:39:46 > 0:39:51- From Sweden, Norway, Germany...
0:39:51 > 0:39:53- ..and Wales.
0:39:53 > 0:39:58- Meirion wishes the girls the best - of luck in his own unique way.
0:39:58 > 0:40:02- We're lifting ourselves - for the grand climax.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05- Italy's best.
0:40:05 > 0:40:07- Sorry about the legs.
0:40:09 > 0:40:11- The girls are ready to do battle.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14- As are the international judges.
0:40:15 > 0:40:19- It'll be a good competition, - the standard is high...
0:40:19 > 0:40:23- ..and I hope every choir - will give it their all this time.
0:40:23 > 0:40:28- I hope there's plenty of emotion, - that's so important in music.
0:40:30 > 0:40:34- Welcome to the final evening - of the first edition...
0:40:34 > 0:40:38- ..of the international - choir competition Voci dal Lido.
0:40:38 > 0:40:41- Please welcome on stage - Bergen Kammerkor.
0:42:26 > 0:42:34- # Peace on Earth
0:42:34 > 0:42:40- # Peace to the world
0:42:41 > 0:42:52- # Goodwill to all men
0:42:53 > 0:43:01- # Kneeling down by the manger
0:43:01 > 0:43:05- # Hallelujah
0:43:06 > 0:43:10- # Hallelujah
0:43:11 > 0:43:22- # Hallelujah #
0:43:24 > 0:43:26- # Cuatro por cinco son veinte
0:43:26 > 0:43:27- # Tres por siete son veinte-uno
0:43:28 > 0:43:29- # Cuatro por cinco son veinte
0:43:29 > 0:43:31- # Tres por siete son veinte-uno
0:43:31 > 0:43:33- # Cuatro por cinco son veinte
0:43:33 > 0:43:34- # Tres por siete son veinte-uno
0:43:35 > 0:43:36- # Cuatro por cinco son veinte
0:43:36 > 0:43:38- # Tres por siete son veinte-uno
0:43:55 > 0:43:57- # Na na na na no #
0:44:04 > 0:44:07- The four choirs have sung - from their hearts.
0:44:07 > 0:44:09- Before the first prize is awarded...
0:44:10 > 0:44:13- ..it's the points - in the individual categories...
0:44:14 > 0:44:17- ..which count - because of the world rankings.
0:44:18 > 0:44:20- Sweden and Y Wiber - win gold certificates.
0:44:20 > 0:44:25- Y Wiber win for high marks - in sacred music and chamber music.
0:44:28 > 0:44:33- Time for the major awards. - Who is the best conductor?
0:44:35 > 0:44:39- The conductor's prize of - the first Voci dal Lido goes to...
0:44:40 > 0:44:43- ..Angharad Mair Jones from Wales.
0:44:46 > 0:44:50- Two gold certificates - and the best conductor prize.
0:44:50 > 0:44:53- Surely she couldn't win - the Grand Slam?
0:44:53 > 0:44:56- The winner of Voci dal Lido...
0:44:57 > 0:45:00- ..La Cappella from Sweden.
0:45:05 > 0:45:08- They miss out on first prize - by only point...
0:45:09 > 0:45:13- ..but the Welsh girls - can be very proud of their efforts.
0:45:13 > 0:45:15- We're really happy.
0:45:15 > 0:45:18- This is our first competition - outside Wales.
0:45:19 > 0:45:25- To win two certificates and with - Angharad winning, we're chuffed.
0:45:25 > 0:45:28- We won gold - - that puts us in the world rankings.
0:45:33 > 0:45:34- I'm very proud of them.
0:45:35 > 0:45:38- They sung so well - - they couldn't have sung any better.
0:45:38 > 0:45:40- Everyone said you'd sung so well.
0:45:40 > 0:45:43- We've done a good job - flying the flag for Wales.
0:45:44 > 0:45:47- Party, pizza, Prosecco!
0:45:48 > 0:45:51- Party, pizza, Prosecco was the call!
0:45:51 > 0:45:55- That's precisely - what the girls deserved.
0:45:56 > 0:45:59- # There are better times ahead, - ha-hallelujah
0:46:01 > 0:46:03- No night would be complete - without a song.
0:46:03 > 0:46:06- # There are signs - that our future is blooming
0:46:06 > 0:46:08- # Ffw-dw-la-la-la, ffw-dw-la-la-la
0:46:08 > 0:46:10- # Ffw-dw-la-la-la-la-la
0:46:10 > 0:46:11- # Ffw-dw-la-la-la, ffw-dw-la-la-la
0:46:12 > 0:46:14- # Ffw-dw-la-la-la-la-la #
0:46:15 > 0:46:19- Much too soon, it's time - for the choir to head home.
0:46:21 > 0:46:26- The experience of their tour to - Venice will stay with them forever.
0:46:26 > 0:46:30- If you want to join a choir, - it's the best thing you'll do.
0:46:30 > 0:46:35- Not only for the singing but - the friends you make are incredible.
0:46:35 > 0:46:39- To be part of something, hoping - your voice makes a difference.
0:46:40 > 0:46:42- # Sandman #
0:46:42 > 0:46:45- This trip has been amazing.
0:46:45 > 0:46:48- You only get these experiences - with a choir.
0:46:50 > 0:46:55- Singing in Venice, in that church. - That was incredible.
0:46:55 > 0:46:59- There was enough acoustic - to make us sound class!
0:46:59 > 0:47:02- The gondolas were amazing.
0:47:03 > 0:47:05- # Mr Sandman #
0:47:05 > 0:47:07- I laughed until I was ill.
0:47:08 > 0:47:13- If I had to choose a highlight, that - first note we sang in the church...
0:47:14 > 0:47:16- ..in Jesolo.
0:47:16 > 0:47:19- Hearing the sound - bounce back at you.
0:47:20 > 0:47:22- I'll never forget that experience.
0:47:22 > 0:47:24- I'll never forget that experience.- - # Mr Sandman #
0:47:24 > 0:47:28- This tour reminded me - why I'm Cor Y Wiber's conductor.
0:47:28 > 0:47:33- On a cold night and someone texts - to say they can't come...
0:47:33 > 0:47:37- ..when it takes ages - to get a music piece right...
0:47:37 > 0:47:40- ..you scratch your head.
0:47:40 > 0:47:45- When you're on a tour like this, - they've been great company.
0:47:46 > 0:47:50- They've been patient, - they've raised their game.
0:47:51 > 0:47:54- They've overcome the heat - in the auditorium.
0:47:54 > 0:48:00- I've mentioned I might take them - on tour somewhere else.
0:48:00 > 0:48:04- Just being with the choir - is the highlight for me.
0:48:04 > 0:48:07- It's nice to be home. - Time for a cuppa.
0:48:16 > 0:48:18- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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