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0:00:11 > 0:00:14- Over 20 years have passed...
0:00:14 > 0:00:18- ..since Bryn Terfel last sang at - St David's Hall on St David's Day.
0:00:20 > 0:00:25- It's wonderful to be back at - St David's Hall on St David's Day...
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- ..with some brilliant young artists.
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- Performing with Bryn will be - Pontypridd soprano, Menna Cazel...
0:00:34 > 0:00:40- ..and Hannah Stone from Swansea, - The Harpist To The Prince Of Wales.
0:00:40 > 0:00:45- Joining them is a combined choir of - the BBC National Chorus of Wales...
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- ..and the National Youth Choir - of Wales.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- This concert celebrates - the music of Wales through song.
0:01:01 > 0:01:06- There's no better way to begin than - with Gwlad Y Gan by Gareth Glyn.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- The choir and the - BBC National Orchestra of Wales...
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- ..are conducted by Gareth Jones.
0:04:35 > 0:04:40- A dramatic start to the concert - with the hymn tune Bryn Myrddin...
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- ..from Gareth Glyn's masterpiece, - Gwlad Y Gan.
0:04:46 > 0:04:51- It's time to welcome Bryn Terfel, - the world-famous bass-baritone...
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- ..to the St David's Hall stage.
0:04:53 > 0:04:59- Everyone is thrilled to see him here - performing on St David's Day.
0:05:00 > 0:05:05- Thank you very much for joining us - to celebrate St David's Day...
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- ..the day of our patron saint.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- Thank you very much.
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0:15:29 > 0:15:32- Bryn's first guest is the soprano, - Menna Cazel...
0:15:32 > 0:15:35- ..who's a rising star - in the opera world.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- She recently made her debut - for Oper Leipzig...
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- ..and she currently - lives and studies in Germany.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- I'm delighted be here today...
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- ..to perform on this great stage - on St David's Day.
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- I came home especially to perform - with Bryn for the first time.
0:15:55 > 0:15:56- I can't wait.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- And the audience can't wait - to hear her first song...
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- ..the E T Davies classic, - Ynys Y Plant.
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0:22:02 > 0:22:05- Menna Cazel - captivated the audience...
0:22:05 > 0:22:10- ..with her interpretation - of Cymru Fach by David Richards.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12- Elfed's wistful words...
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- ..hit the right note - on St David's Day.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- We welcome Bryn Terfel back to - the stage as he joins Menna Cazel...
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- ..to sing the first - Robat Arwyn song of the concert...
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- ..the glorious Benedictus - from Er Hwylio'r Haul.
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0:30:27 > 0:30:32- Bryn enjoys coming home to Wales - to perform old and new Welsh songs.
0:30:32 > 0:30:36- Earlier today, - I spoke to him about this concert.
0:30:37 > 0:30:41- Bryn, what's the thinking - behind the music choice?
0:30:42 > 0:30:46- The idea was to bring together - Welsh composers' work...
0:30:46 > 0:30:50- ..and Victorian songs - which I've sung for years.
0:30:50 > 0:30:54- Composers such as R S Hughes - and W S Gwynn Williams...
0:30:54 > 0:30:59- ..and my grandmother's favourite - song - Bryniau Aur Fy Ngwlad.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03- They're all songs - which contain a message...
0:31:04 > 0:31:06- ..and I've sung them many times...
0:31:06 > 0:31:11- ..in concerts held everywhere, - from chapels to concert halls.
0:31:12 > 0:31:15- This is a tribute - to iconic Welsh songs.
0:31:16 > 0:31:20- As you said, - you've sung many of these before...
0:31:20 > 0:31:25- ..but you'll sing a new arrangement - of a medley of Welsh songs too.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27- Yes, and it's - very close to my heart.
0:31:27 > 0:31:31- My agent, Doreen O'Neill, - came up with the idea...
0:31:31 > 0:31:35- ..of singing the medley - Bryan Davies wrote for me...
0:31:35 > 0:31:38- ..to perform in a concert - at La Scala, Milan.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41- It was her idea - to sing it with an orchestra.
0:31:44 > 0:31:47- Sweet Bryan with his flat cap - and his plastic bag...
0:31:48 > 0:31:49- ..and his cigarettes.
0:31:50 > 0:31:54- He had an iconic, unique talent - for music.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59- He's a musician whom I sorely miss.
0:32:00 > 0:32:03- This is a tribute to Bryan Davies.
0:32:03 > 0:32:05- I hope it makes him smile.
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0:40:54 > 0:40:55- Welcome back.
0:40:56 > 0:41:01- It's time to welcome Hannah Stone, - Harpist To The Prince Of Wales...
0:41:02 > 0:41:03- ..to the stage.
0:41:03 > 0:41:06- Hannah has played - all over the world...
0:41:06 > 0:41:10- ..for people who include - Angela Merkel and Barack Obama.
0:41:12 > 0:41:16- I'm delighted to perform - on the St David's Hall stage...
0:41:16 > 0:41:20- ..with the - BBC National Orchestra Of Wales.
0:41:20 > 0:41:23- It's my first time as a soloist - with the orchestra.
0:41:24 > 0:41:26- I'll play the third movement...
0:41:26 > 0:41:29- ..of the Harp Concerto - by William Mathias.
0:41:31 > 0:41:34- Mathias wrote brilliantly - for the harp.
0:41:35 > 0:41:41- It's a lively piece which contrasts - well with the rest of the programme.
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0:46:16 > 0:46:21- Hannah Stone receives warm applause - from the audience...
0:46:21 > 0:46:24- ..the orchestra and the conductor, - Gareth Jones...
0:46:25 > 0:46:30- ..for her performance of the third - movement of the Harp Concerto...
0:46:31 > 0:46:35- ..by one of Wales's most celebrated - composers, William Mathias.
0:46:38 > 0:46:43- Next, Bryn Terfel and Hannah Stone - join the orchestra...
0:46:43 > 0:46:46- ..to perform - Chris Hazell's arrangement...
0:46:46 > 0:46:49- ..of Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn.
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0:53:59 > 0:54:04- Bryn is about to go back on stage to - sing a W S Gwynn Williams classic...
0:54:04 > 0:54:05- ..Tosturi Duw.
0:54:06 > 0:54:11- But first, one of the most famous - songs written by Meirion Williams...
0:54:11 > 0:54:13- ..Aros Mae'r Mynyddau Mawr.
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1:05:35 > 1:05:39- Anfonaf Angel - Robat Arwyn - and Hywel Gwynfryn's lovely song...
1:05:39 > 1:05:43- ..which has become a classic - and an anthem.
1:05:44 > 1:05:48- Our celebration of Welsh song - on St David's Day is almost over.
1:05:49 > 1:05:54- Bryn Terfel, the artists and - the audience will end the concert...
1:05:55 > 1:05:58- ..by singing - Jeff Howard's arrangement...
1:05:58 > 1:06:00- ..of some of our favourite songs.
1:06:00 > 1:06:04- It's been an unforgettable - St David's Day concert.
1:06:04 > 1:06:07- From St David's Hall, good evening.
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