Taith Bryn Terfel: Gwlad y Gân

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-It's always nice to return home -to Wales after travelling the world.	0:00:04	0:00:09
-In this programme, -I'm visiting four parts of Wales...	0:00:10	0:00:16
-..to meet interesting people and -perform a few songs along the way.	0:00:17	0:00:21
-I'm starting my journey -from the south this time.	0:00:38	0:00:41
-My car is already pointing -towards the Rhondda Valley.	0:00:41	0:00:45
-My first stop -is Cilfynydd by Pontypridd.	0:00:45	0:00:48
-I've wanted to come here for years -and that's due to one person...	0:01:04	0:01:08
-..the world famous opera singer, -the late Sir Geraint Evans.	0:01:08	0:01:13
-I'm here to find out more -about his childhood.	0:01:14	0:01:18
-The story starts in William Street.	0:01:18	0:01:21
-A street that raised a number -of famous faces, Stuart Burrows...	0:01:21	0:01:27
-..the international tenor and Merlyn -Rees the former Home Secretary.	0:01:27	0:01:32
-Sir Geraint's niece, Jayne Pearce, -is here to show us around.	0:01:32	0:01:36
-How are you, Jayne?	0:01:36	0:01:36
-How are you, Jayne? - -Fine, thanks, yourself?	0:01:36	0:01:38
-It's nice to meet you.	0:01:38	0:01:40
-It's the first time -I've been to 55 William Street.	0:01:40	0:01:44
-This is where everything -started for Sir Geraint.	0:01:44	0:01:47
-This is where -he was born and raised.	0:01:47	0:01:50
-His mother died when he was young. -He was raised by his grandparents.	0:01:51	0:01:56
-His father went to live with his -parents at the top of the village.	0:01:56	0:02:01
-His mother, Charlotte May, -was a singer.	0:02:01	0:02:05
-The whole family was musical.	0:02:05	0:02:07
-The whole family was musical. - -Very interesting.	0:02:07	0:02:08
-Where are we going next?	0:02:08	0:02:10
-Where are we going next? - -Up to show you where Bethel was.	0:02:10	0:02:12
-That's the chapel -Uncle Geraint attended.	0:02:12	0:02:14
-Sir Geraint has been a hero of mine -since I was very young.	0:02:18	0:02:22
-He was influential on my career.	0:02:22	0:02:24
-In his time, -he was an international opera star.	0:02:25	0:02:28
-He had a career at the Royal Opera -House in Covent Garden...	0:02:28	0:02:32
-..which lasted over 30 years.	0:02:32	0:02:34
-We're on the site -of the old Bethel chapel.	0:02:35	0:02:37
-There are flats here now.	0:02:38	0:02:40
-It's an important place in -Sir Geraint's musical development.	0:02:40	0:02:44
-This is where he got -his opportunity to perform.	0:02:45	0:02:50
-He developed his skills here.	0:02:50	0:02:52
-They learned oratorios, cantatas.	0:02:52	0:02:55
-They learned to perform operas -and all sorts.	0:02:55	0:02:58
-Was there anyone who supported that?	0:02:59	0:03:02
-Auntie Bessie.	0:03:02	0:03:03
-She, I'm sure, -would have pushed him to perform.	0:03:04	0:03:07
-I had a similar person, -Auntie Alice.	0:03:08	0:03:11
-We weren't related but she was -a part of the chapel in Pantglas.	0:03:11	0:03:16
-I can see the importance -of people like that.	0:03:17	0:03:20
-It's important -in those very early days.	0:03:21	0:03:25
-The days when you're gaining -your confidence.	0:03:25	0:03:28
-The next place on our journey -is the community hall...	0:03:34	0:03:38
-..or the old workers' hall.	0:03:38	0:03:40
-An important social space for the -village during Sir Geraint's time.	0:03:40	0:03:45
-At the age of 16, he performed -Elijah by Mendelssohn here.	0:03:45	0:03:50
-The production was in full costume.	0:03:51	0:03:54
-It was a production, not a concert.	0:03:54	0:03:55
-It was a production, not a concert. - -Oh, yes.	0:03:55	0:03:57
-Bethel chapel was too small -to hold it.	0:03:57	0:04:00
-It was a sell out, of course.	0:04:01	0:04:03
-They had to put on -an extra performance.	0:04:04	0:04:07
-This is when he started -to make his name locally.	0:04:07	0:04:11
-People asked him to perform -in local concerts after that.	0:04:11	0:04:15
-In the family, -we called him the Godfather.	0:04:16	0:04:19
-He was the head of the family.	0:04:19	0:04:22
-They were approachable, gentle, -down-to-earth...	0:04:23	0:04:27
-..and never forgot their roots.	0:04:27	0:04:30
-In Wales, we like to talk about -a person's home patch.	0:04:31	0:04:34
-Yes.	0:04:34	0:04:35
-A close-knit community.	0:04:35	0:04:38
-It was a great stage for an -international career. Thank you.	0:04:38	0:04:42
-I'll learn more about this special -man's career along the journey.	0:04:44	0:04:49
-The Valleys have produced famous -musicians over the years.	0:04:51	0:04:55
-Up the road from Cilfynydd -is the Rhondda Valley.	0:04:56	0:04:59
-There's only one way to get -the best view of the valley...	0:04:59	0:05:04
-..and that is from the air.	0:05:04	0:05:06
-Joining me in the helicopter -is Gavin Ashcroft.	0:05:08	0:05:12
-His roots are in the Rhondda.	0:05:13	0:05:15
-Do you know where you are, Gavin? -Do you know the roads?	0:05:17	0:05:21
-It's different from the air.	0:05:22	0:05:24
-The first town we reach on the edge -of the valley is Pontypridd.	0:05:27	0:05:31
-From the air, we can see a memorial -to Evan James and James James.	0:05:32	0:05:36
-They composed our national anthem -Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.	0:05:36	0:05:42
-This is Porth where the -valley separates in two...	0:05:43	0:05:47
-..to Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach.	0:05:47	0:05:50
-As we travel -up the Rhondda Fach Valley...	0:05:53	0:05:56
-..it's hard to believe -the world is so green...	0:05:56	0:05:59
-..considering how much industry -there was here 150 years ago.	0:05:59	0:06:02
-There were around 80 coal mines and -over 100,000 people living here.	0:06:04	0:06:10
-From the air, we can appreciate -the hundreds of houses...	0:06:11	0:06:15
-..and the unique shape -of the terraced houses.	0:06:15	0:06:19
-As we fly over Penrhys, -there's an incredible history here.	0:06:19	0:06:23
-There was a monastery -at the top of Penrhys.	0:06:24	0:06:27
-Catholics would come here -on a pilgrimage every year.	0:06:28	0:06:32
-When Henry VIII -suppressed the monasteries...	0:06:32	0:06:36
-..he took the statue -of the Virgin Mary to London.	0:06:36	0:06:40
-Today, another Virgin Mary -stands in her place.	0:06:40	0:06:45
-We're flying over Tylorstown now -which is called Pendyrus in Welsh.	0:06:47	0:06:52
-There is a world famous -male voice choir from here.	0:06:52	0:06:55
-As we pass Tylorstown, -we reach the next town, Ferndale.	0:06:56	0:07:01
-A lot of famous people come from -Ferndale or Glynrhedynog in Welsh.	0:07:01	0:07:05
-Stanley Baker -who was in Zulu is from here.	0:07:06	0:07:09
-Stella is filmed here.	0:07:09	0:07:12
-I've been to Ferndale several times.	0:07:16	0:07:18
-I'd go to rehearse -with Brian Davies.	0:07:19	0:07:21
-He was a very nice man.	0:07:22	0:07:24
-He had a huge grand piano -in the small parlour.	0:07:24	0:07:28
-His wife would make fish and chips -after every rehearsal.	0:07:29	0:07:34
-Great.	0:07:34	0:07:36
-As we reach Maerdy -at the top of the valley...	0:07:38	0:07:41
-..where the last coal mine -closed...	0:07:42	0:07:44
-..the helicopter turns towards -the Rhondda Fawr valley.	0:07:44	0:07:47
-We're coming down to Treorchy now.	0:07:48	0:07:50
-Treorchy is home...	0:07:52	0:07:53
-..to one of the most famous -male voice choirs in the world.	0:07:53	0:07:57
-Treorchy is the home -of the Park & Dare Theatre.	0:07:57	0:08:01
-It's the Miners' Hall.	0:08:02	0:08:04
-The Miners themselves paid -for it to be opened...	0:08:05	0:08:09
-..like many others in the valley.	0:08:09	0:08:11
-They had to pay a penny for every -pound they earned every week.	0:08:12	0:08:15
-This is how this wonderful workers' -hall was built. It's now a theatre.	0:08:16	0:08:21
-Ton Pentre is home to the famous -brass band the Cory Band.	0:08:26	0:08:32
-I would say that they are one of the -best brass bands in the world.	0:08:32	0:08:36
-There used to be a brass band -in every village in the valley.	0:08:36	0:08:41
-They rose with the chapels -and the coal mines.	0:08:41	0:08:45
-Seeing the valley from the air was -an incredible experience.	0:08:48	0:08:52
-It's hard to believe -that so much culture...	0:08:52	0:08:55
-..has grown from the coal industry -in the Valleys.	0:08:55	0:08:58
-The Rhondda Heritage Park is based -at the old Lewis Merthyr Colliery.	0:09:00	0:09:07
-The brass band that shares that name -is considered the oldest in Rhondda.	0:09:08	0:09:13
-They're joining me -to perform a famous hymn...	0:09:14	0:09:17
-..that was first performed -down the road in Hopkinstown.	0:09:17	0:09:21
-# Lo, between the myrtles standing	0:09:28	0:09:34
-# One who merits well my love	0:09:34	0:09:39
-# Though His worth I guess but dimly	0:09:40	0:09:45
-# High all earthly things above	0:09:46	0:09:51
-# Happy morning	0:09:51	0:09:54
-# Happy morning	0:09:54	0:09:57
-# When at last I see Him clear	0:09:57	0:10:03
-# When at last I see Him clear	0:10:03	0:10:09
-# Rose of Sharon, so men name Him	0:10:18	0:10:24
-# White and red his cheeks adorn	0:10:24	0:10:29
-# Store untold of earthly treasure	0:10:30	0:10:35
-# Will His merit put to scorn	0:10:36	0:10:41
-# Friend of sinners	0:10:42	0:10:45
-# Friend of sinners	0:10:46	0:10:48
-# He their pilot o'er the deep	0:10:49	0:10:54
-# He their pilot o'er the deep	0:10:54	0:11:01
-# What can weigh -with me henceforward	0:11:08	0:11:13
-# All the idols of the earth	0:11:14	0:11:20
-# One and all I here proclaim them	0:11:20	0:11:26
-# Matched with Jesus, nothing worth	0:11:26	0:11:31
-# O to rest me! O to rest me	0:11:32	0:11:38
-# All my lifetime in His love	0:11:39	0:11:44
-# All my lifetime in His love	0:11:45	0:11:52
-# Amen	0:11:52	0:11:56
-# Amen	0:11:56	0:12:00
-# Amen	0:12:01	0:12:04
-# Amen #	0:12:05	0:12:13
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-I've left the Rhondda Valley -for the Ceredigion coast.	0:12:23	0:12:28
-I've reached the county's largest -seaside town, Aberystwyth.	0:12:28	0:12:32
-I'm on the trail -of more of Wales' musical history.	0:12:32	0:12:35
-It has a wonderful pier dating back -to 1865 and a lovely promenade.	0:12:36	0:12:42
-The town was a popular holiday -destination in Victorian times.	0:12:42	0:12:47
-It still attracts visitors -in their thousands to this day.	0:12:47	0:12:52
-The sea and educational institutions -influence the town heavily.	0:12:53	0:12:57
-Aberystwyth is home to the -University of Wales' oldest college.	0:12:58	0:13:02
-We've reached -the National Library of Wales.	0:13:03	0:13:06
-One of the town's main institutions.	0:13:07	0:13:10
-I have to say, I'm looking forward -to going into this building...	0:13:10	0:13:15
-..to see a few of the treasures -that are kept here.	0:13:17	0:13:21
-Nia Mai Daniel is the Head -of the Welsh Music Archive.	0:13:23	0:13:26
-She is going to show me some -of the library's rare collections.	0:13:27	0:13:31
-How are you, Nia?	0:13:31	0:13:32
-How are you, Nia? - -Hello, welcome to the library.	0:13:32	0:13:34
-Thank you.	0:13:34	0:13:35
-This manuscript we can see here.	0:13:36	0:13:39
-It's a manuscript of the earliest -existing music from Wales.	0:13:39	0:13:43
-It dates back to the 14th Century.	0:13:44	0:13:46
-It's wonderful that it still exists.	0:13:47	0:13:50
-It shows there was a musical culture -in Wales during the middle ages.	0:13:51	0:13:55
-This manuscript is called -the Penpont Antiphonal.	0:13:56	0:13:59
-It came to the library from Penpont.	0:13:59	0:14:02
-It's wonderful.	0:14:03	0:14:04
-You can see where the monk -who put this down...	0:14:05	0:14:11
-..had fun by drawing small faces.	0:14:11	0:14:16
-They're there next to the notes.	0:14:16	0:14:19
-You've got the words in Latin.	0:14:19	0:14:22
-The musical notes are there.	0:14:22	0:14:24
-And there are a few funny faces -in there too.	0:14:24	0:14:28
-Incredible.	0:14:29	0:14:30
-There's something else -of interest here.	0:14:30	0:14:33
-This is a collection -of folk songs...	0:14:34	0:14:37
-..presented -at Llangollen Eisteddfod in 1858.	0:14:37	0:14:41
-It was a mystery as to who -presented this to the competition.	0:14:42	0:14:46
-It was placed -under the nom de plume "Orpheus".	0:14:47	0:14:49
-Only very recently, when Mered...	0:14:49	0:14:52
-..Meredydd Evans -researched the handwriting...	0:14:52	0:14:55
-..did they find it was James James -who had presented the work.	0:14:55	0:14:59
-He, of course, was the composer -of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.	0:14:59	0:15:02
-As you look through this manuscript.	0:15:03	0:15:06
-We can see -that it includes Glan Rhondda.	0:15:07	0:15:10
-Glan Rhondda -was the original name...	0:15:12	0:15:15
-..for the melody -that became Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.	0:15:16	0:15:19
-This is iconic.	0:15:20	0:15:22
-Yes, yes it is.	0:15:22	0:15:24
-Shall we move on?	0:15:25	0:15:26
-I'm so lucky today!	0:15:26	0:15:29
-You may be familiar with -Leila Megane, the opera singer.	0:15:31	0:15:34
-Are you telling me -this is Leila Megane's scrap book?	0:15:35	0:15:38
-This is Leila Megane's scrap book.	0:15:39	0:15:41
-It's her personal one.	0:15:41	0:15:43
-It's her personal one. - -Yes.	0:15:43	0:15:44
-She kept clippings -during her career...	0:15:44	0:15:47
-..including telegrams -she got from famous people.	0:15:48	0:15:51
-Do you want to see the telegram -from Lloyd George?	0:15:51	0:15:55
-Um, yes.	0:15:55	0:15:56
-The telegram is here.	0:15:57	0:15:59
-He sends this and says...	0:15:59	0:16:02
-"Place: Cromwell Road, SW7."	0:16:03	0:16:06
-Following message from Paris...	0:16:07	0:16:09
-"I have heard with great pleasure...	0:16:10	0:16:12
-"..of your splendid success -at Covent Garden."	0:16:13	0:16:16
-"Please accept my sincere -congratulations...	0:16:16	0:16:20
-..together with best wishes -in future, D. Lloyd-George.	0:16:20	0:16:24
-After the unique experience -of the library's special archives...	0:16:24	0:16:31
-..it's time to leave Aberystwyth...	0:16:31	0:16:34
-..and head down the coast road -to Aberaeron.	0:16:34	0:16:37
-Another wonderful seaside town -in Ceredigion.	0:16:37	0:16:41
-You can see why people flock here.	0:16:42	0:16:44
-Aberaeron is wonderful.	0:16:44	0:16:46
-Sir Geraint Evans would come here -on holiday in his youth...	0:16:47	0:16:52
-..and made his home here.	0:16:52	0:16:54
-This place -was very close to his heart.	0:16:54	0:16:57
-You could see him head out to sea...	0:16:57	0:17:00
-..on his boat -"Y Marchog" - The Cavalier.	0:17:00	0:17:03
-He'd head out there to relax.	0:17:03	0:17:05
-I've been invited by his son, -Huw Evans...	0:17:08	0:17:11
-..to view some of the musical -treasures kept at his house.	0:17:11	0:17:16
-This is very emotional for me.	0:17:19	0:17:22
-This is the famous cover -of his book.	0:17:24	0:17:27
-Doesn't he just radiate authority?	0:17:28	0:17:32
-That distinctive white hair.	0:17:33	0:17:35
-He had this strength on stage.	0:17:37	0:17:39
-That's what he had -when he portrayed characters.	0:17:40	0:17:42
-These are all his characters.	0:17:44	0:17:46
-Wow, Huw.	0:17:48	0:17:49
-I've put these out for you, Bryn, -to have a look at.	0:17:49	0:17:53
-There are scores and pictures here -I thought might be of interest.	0:17:53	0:17:57
-This is from 1948.	0:17:58	0:17:59
-1948 was his first debut at -Covent Garden as the Nightwatchman.	0:18:00	0:18:04
-The Nightwatchman is a character -in Die Meistersinger by Wagner.	0:18:04	0:18:10
-It's a page or two of music but an -important part at the end of Act II.	0:18:10	0:18:15
-Wow, this was his first!	0:18:16	0:18:18
-His very first.	0:18:19	0:18:21
-His very first. - -This is amazing for me.	0:18:21	0:18:23
-It's an important role, -the Nightwatchman.	0:18:23	0:18:26
-Sir George Solti always said...	0:18:26	0:18:28
-.."There is never -a small role in opera."	0:18:28	0:18:31
-"You have to remember this."	0:18:31	0:18:33
-Of course, your father made -that phone call on my behalf...	0:18:33	0:18:38
-..for an audition -with Sir George Solti.	0:18:38	0:18:41
-He could see talent, Bryn, -couldn't he?	0:18:42	0:18:45
-I hope so.	0:18:45	0:18:47
-This one may interest you.	0:18:47	0:18:49
-When Dad finished -singing in San Francisco...	0:18:49	0:18:52
-..they put a compilation together -of the operas he sung there...	0:18:52	0:18:57
-..with various artists which -you might find interesting to see.	0:18:57	0:19:01
-It was a very good -Welsh contingent.	0:19:01	0:19:03
-Look who's singing Fenton -in Falstaff, Stuart Burrows.	0:19:05	0:19:09
-Who else?	0:19:11	0:19:12
-Nanetta sung by Margaret Price.	0:19:13	0:19:16
-Three from Wales on the same stage -in San Francisco.	0:19:17	0:19:20
-They've kept good things. -I'm sure my mother does this too.	0:19:22	0:19:25
-Well, I hope so.	0:19:26	0:19:27
-Hey, "Y Marchog" - The Cavalier.	0:19:29	0:19:31
-I have an incredibly clear -memory of this.	0:19:31	0:19:35
-Sir Geraint came on the stage -and sang Y Marchog by Joseph Parry.	0:19:36	0:19:41
-He removed his headdress -and threw it on the floor.	0:19:41	0:19:45
-# See a loyal gallant knight	0:19:46	0:19:50
-# On his war horse, see him! #	0:19:50	0:19:54
-Huw, this has been such an emotional -journey around your house.	0:19:54	0:19:59
-Thank you very much.	0:19:59	0:19:59
-Thank you very much. - -You're very welcome.	0:19:59	0:20:01
-Dad would have been very proud -of you to have had a look around...	0:20:01	0:20:05
-..at some of his things as well.	0:20:05	0:20:07
-You're very welcome.	0:20:07	0:20:07
-You're very welcome. - -Thanks very much.	0:20:07	0:20:09
-# The heavens will forever protect	0:20:09	0:20:13
-# The honour of pure Wales #	0:20:14	0:20:22
-By now, I've left Aberaeron -for New Quay.	0:20:25	0:20:29
-It's been an emotional journey -in Ceredigion...	0:20:29	0:20:33
-..poring through the archives.	0:20:33	0:20:36
-I'm on the trail -of a Welsh icon's history.	0:20:37	0:20:39
-I've got a huge interest -in this village...	0:20:39	0:20:43
-..because of its links -to Dylan Thomas and Under Milk Wood.	0:20:43	0:20:47
-Dylan Thomas lived here for a period -during the Second World War.	0:20:51	0:20:55
-It's thought that the place inspired -parts of Under Milk Wood...	0:20:56	0:21:00
-..and the legendary village -Llareggub.	0:21:02	0:21:04
-I'm eager to hear more of what -he got up to while living here...	0:21:07	0:21:11
-..from local author Sue Passmore.	0:21:11	0:21:14
-Sue, we're in The Black Lion.	0:21:15	0:21:17
-I hear it was a favourite -of Dylan Thomas.	0:21:17	0:21:20
-It was. Dylan and Caitlin -came here frequently.	0:21:21	0:21:24
-They'd leave the baby -outside in the pram.	0:21:24	0:21:28
-They left the baby outside!	0:21:28	0:21:31
-For hours.	0:21:31	0:21:32
-There was a lady who lived -across the road.	0:21:33	0:21:36
-She used to take the baby -into her home.	0:21:36	0:21:39
-She'd keep an eye on him -while they were here.	0:21:40	0:21:43
-Sometimes Dylan would run out -without paying the bill.	0:21:43	0:21:48
-I don't remember Dylan, -I'm too young.	0:21:48	0:21:51
-My father remembered Dylan well.	0:21:51	0:21:54
-Dylan fell down the stairs -at the Dolau Inn.	0:21:54	0:21:59
-They were very steep.	0:21:59	0:22:01
-He cut his head and my father -had to patch him up after that.	0:22:01	0:22:05
-Did he pay?	0:22:06	0:22:08
-My father didn't say.	0:22:09	0:22:12
-But knowing Dylan, -he might not have paid.	0:22:12	0:22:15
-The village may have inspired -Dylan with the characters...	0:22:16	0:22:20
-..and served as the basis -for his fictional village Llareggub.	0:22:21	0:22:26
-Of course, he used some characters -like Tom Polly, Captain Cat.	0:22:28	0:22:32
-You remember Captain Cat.	0:22:32	0:22:34
-Then there was Cherry Jones.	0:22:34	0:22:37
-He inspired Cherry Owen -in Under Milk Wood.	0:22:37	0:22:42
-What about the Reverend Eli Jenkins.	0:22:42	0:22:45
-I'm not sure if Eli Jenkins -was one of the local people.	0:22:46	0:22:50
-I think Dylan had -thought about combining...	0:22:50	0:22:54
-..a lot of the people -he knew in the church.	0:22:54	0:22:58
-I think Eli Jenkins -is an amalgamation.	0:22:59	0:23:01
-In this wonderful area -by St Ina church in Llanina...	0:23:02	0:23:08
-..Dylan Thomas -found inspiration to write.	0:23:09	0:23:12
-This is where I'll perform -the famous prayer from the play...	0:23:12	0:23:16
-..with the Ar Ol Tri choir.	0:23:16	0:23:18
-# Every morning when I wake	0:23:19	0:23:24
-# Dear Lord, a little prayer I make	0:23:24	0:23:29
-# Oh, please to keep Thy loving eye	0:23:32	0:23:37
-# On all poor creatures born to die	0:23:37	0:23:43
-# And every evening at sundown	0:23:46	0:23:52
-# I ask a blessing on the town	0:23:53	0:23:59
-# For whether we last -the night or no	0:24:02	0:24:08
-# I'm sure it's always touch-and-go	0:24:10	0:24:18
-# Oh let us all see another day!	0:24:21	0:24:29
-# Bless us all, this night, I pray	0:24:29	0:24:37
-# And to the sun, we all will bow	0:24:38	0:24:45
-# And say, good-bye -but just for now!	0:24:46	0:24:56
-# Oh, let us see another day	0:25:00	0:25:06
-# Bless us this night, I pray	0:25:07	0:25:14
-# And to the Son, we all will bow	0:25:17	0:25:25
-# And say, good-bye	0:25:28	0:25:32
-# But just for now! #	0:25:34	0:25:42
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-Subtitles - -Subtitles	0:25:56	0:25:58
-I'm heading from West Wales -to Mid Wales to the Penllyn area.	0:26:02	0:26:08
-It's a part -of Snowdonia National Park.	0:26:08	0:26:10
-This area is famous -for Welsh-language culture.	0:26:11	0:26:14
-It's extremely important -to the community.	0:26:15	0:26:18
-Llanuwchllyn is one -of the five parishes of Penllyn.	0:26:18	0:26:22
-That's where I start my journey -of getting to know the area.	0:26:22	0:26:27
-The village is famous -for producing two academics.	0:26:27	0:26:31
-Sir Owen Morgan Edwards and his son, -Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards.	0:26:31	0:26:36
-He went on to set up -Urdd Gobaith Cymru in 1922.	0:26:37	0:26:42
-Without him and the Urdd...	0:26:42	0:26:44
-..I would never have had -the opportunities I got in my youth.	0:26:45	0:26:49
-I couldn't visit Llanuwchllyn -without seeing my friend...	0:26:51	0:26:55
-..and opera singer -Mary Lloyd-Davies.	0:26:56	0:26:58
-Hello!	0:26:59	0:27:01
-It's nice to see you.	0:27:05	0:27:06
-It's nice to see you. - -You too!	0:27:06	0:27:07
-Come in.	0:27:07	0:27:09
-Right, come and eat something.	0:27:10	0:27:12
-You're a growing boy, Bryn!	0:27:12	0:27:14
-You're a growing boy, Bryn! - -Tea for two!	0:27:14	0:27:16
-Tea for two, yes!	0:27:16	0:27:18
-Help yourself.	0:27:19	0:27:20
-Help yourself. - -This is incredible.	0:27:20	0:27:22
-You like scones.	0:27:23	0:27:24
-You like scones. - -Yes, I do.	0:27:24	0:27:25
-That's enough.	0:27:26	0:27:27
-Would you like a scone -with your cream?	0:27:27	0:27:30
-They're nice, aren't they?	0:27:31	0:27:33
-It's nice to be here. You've lived -in Llanuwchllyn for years.	0:27:33	0:27:37
-What's so special about the area -and the community?	0:27:38	0:27:41
-I know everyone here. All my -father's family come from here.	0:27:42	0:27:46
-I learned to sing from Mam.	0:27:46	0:27:49
-Mam conducted a children's choir -when I was three.	0:27:50	0:27:53
-There was a lot of music -in the village.	0:27:53	0:27:56
-There were many choirs here -when I was young.	0:27:56	0:28:00
-There was an aelwyd choir, -a young farmers' choir...	0:28:00	0:28:04
-..the main choir, cerdd dant choir.	0:28:04	0:28:07
-We were always busy.	0:28:07	0:28:08
-When I went to London -in my university days...	0:28:10	0:28:13
-..I really looked forward -to coming home.	0:28:14	0:28:17
-I'd count the tunnels -on the train to Bangor.	0:28:17	0:28:21
-I drove here today.	0:28:23	0:28:24
-It's a wonderful journey.	0:28:26	0:28:28
-Yes, it is.	0:28:28	0:28:29
-Like you, I looked forward -to the end of the term.	0:28:30	0:28:33
-Once you came through Bala and you -got to the start of the lake...	0:28:34	0:28:38
-..you can see the village -at the base of the Aran mountain.	0:28:39	0:28:43
-That's it, your home.	0:28:43	0:28:45
-We've got a journey to make now. -I want to see these places.	0:28:45	0:28:50
-Thank you for the warm welcome.	0:28:50	0:28:51
-Thank you for the warm welcome. - -You're welcome, I'm glad to see you.	0:28:51	0:28:54
-On one of Wales' little trains...	0:29:00	0:29:02
-..The Bala Lake Railway...	0:29:02	0:29:04
-..I'm going on now to see more of -the area with a local woman...	0:29:05	0:29:09
-..Llinos Jones-Williams.	0:29:10	0:29:11
-Llinos!	0:29:12	0:29:12
-Llinos! - -Good morning, Bryn. How are you?	0:29:12	0:29:14
-How are you?	0:29:15	0:29:15
-How are you? - -Fine, thanks.	0:29:15	0:29:16
-I'm eager to get on the -little train. Where are we going?	0:29:17	0:29:21
-The train goes to Bala -but we're going to Llangower.	0:29:21	0:29:24
-Lead the way.	0:29:25	0:29:26
-We're going past some fields now.	0:29:43	0:29:46
-These fields held the first ever -Urdd camp back in 1928.	0:29:47	0:29:53
-They had a row of tents and only -boys were allowed in the camp.	0:29:53	0:29:59
-Apparently, -Sir Ifan himself did the cooking.	0:30:00	0:30:04
-Apparently he wasn't much of a cook!	0:30:04	0:30:08
-He had one large cauldron.	0:30:08	0:30:11
-Everything was cooked -in the cauldron.	0:30:12	0:30:14
-People didn't go there for the food.	0:30:14	0:30:16
-People didn't go there for the food. - -Glan-llyn's food has improved a lot!	0:30:16	0:30:19
-The first campers would have -travelled on this line.	0:30:19	0:30:23
-We can see Bala lake on the horizon.	0:30:27	0:30:30
-Yes, we can.	0:30:30	0:30:32
-Wales' largest natural lake.	0:30:32	0:30:34
-You can see Glan-llyn -across the water.	0:30:36	0:30:38
-I've never been to Glan-llyn.	0:30:39	0:30:41
-I never stayed in Glan-llyn -when I was younger.	0:30:41	0:30:45
-That's awful. It makes me sad.	0:30:45	0:30:47
-I feel a huge loss.	0:30:48	0:30:49
-Oh, absolutely.	0:30:50	0:30:52
-We're about to reach -the wonderful Llangower beach.	0:30:54	0:31:00
-As you can see, -it's paradise in the summer.	0:31:02	0:31:05
-It's wonderful.	0:31:05	0:31:07
-It's easy to see how this paradise -inspired the famous folk song.	0:31:09	0:31:15
-# Farewell -to the parish of Llangywer	0:31:16	0:31:19
-# And the fair town of Bala	0:31:20	0:31:23
-# Farewell to my dear love -though I shall name no-one	0:31:24	0:31:30
-# I'm off to the land -of the English, with a leaden heart	0:31:31	0:31:37
-# To dance to the harp -and to play to the drums	0:31:38	0:31:44
-# Farewell to the vale and meadow, -and the slopes of Cefn Gwyn	0:31:46	0:31:53
-# Farewell to the church and its -noise, and the lakeside paths	0:31:53	0:32:00
-# As I bid adieu to Meirion, -even though my voice may sound happy	0:32:01	0:32:07
-# As I hear the old songs, -Oh! The pain in my heart #	0:32:09	0:32:21
-Those are the words -of author Lewis Davies Jones...	0:32:23	0:32:27
-..or Llew Tegid from Llangower.	0:32:27	0:32:29
-He describes the longing for his -home perfectly in the last verse.	0:32:29	0:32:34
-As we left the lake, it was time -to head back to Llanuwchllyn...	0:32:34	0:32:39
-..for a chat about -one of the area's stalwarts.	0:32:39	0:32:43
-The late, Derec Williams.	0:32:43	0:32:45
-He was originally from Anglesey.	0:32:45	0:32:47
-He lived in Llanuwchllyn for years.	0:32:48	0:32:50
-Derec Williams was one of the -founders of Cwmni Theatr Maldwyn...	0:32:50	0:32:54
-..along with Linda Gittins -and Penri Roberts.	0:32:54	0:32:58
-They've given hundreds of local kids -the chance to perform on stage.	0:32:58	0:33:03
-Penri, you've been busy putting -on concerts in tribute to Derec...	0:33:04	0:33:09
-..and to your work -with the theatre group.	0:33:09	0:33:13
-Throughout the last year -we've put on a concert called...	0:33:13	0:33:17
-.."Cadw'r Fflam Yn Fyw" - -Keep The Flame Alive.	0:33:17	0:33:20
-It included parts from musicals -through our history.	0:33:21	0:33:24
-How many shows have you put on?	0:33:24	0:33:26
-How many shows have you put on? - -We've done 12 original musicals.	0:33:26	0:33:29
-I'm very jealous.	0:33:29	0:33:31
-I didn't do any musicals -when I was younger.	0:33:31	0:33:34
-I was only an hour and a half away.	0:33:34	0:33:36
-I was only an hour and a half away. - -We started in 1980.	0:33:36	0:33:38
-Our first musical, -Y Mab Darogan...	0:33:38	0:33:41
-..was at the National Eisteddfod -in Machynlleth.	0:33:42	0:33:45
-What was he like?	0:33:45	0:33:46
-What was he like? - -Der was a very enthusiastic man.	0:33:46	0:33:49
-He was a natural leader.	0:33:50	0:33:52
-He was always game for a joke.	0:33:53	0:33:55
-Der and I would write the book, -if you will...	0:33:55	0:33:59
-..and then we'd give each other -parts to write the Libretto.	0:34:00	0:34:04
-Der couldn't sing in tune -but he knew full well...	0:34:04	0:34:07
-..what rhythm or feeling a song had.	0:34:08	0:34:10
-It worked. He sat there and listened -and would say yes or no.	0:34:12	0:34:17
-You've grown up with -Cwmni Theatr Maldwyn in the house.	0:34:18	0:34:22
-Yes and in addition -to the cultural side...	0:34:22	0:34:26
-..the important message we got from -Dad through Cwmni Theatr Maldwyn...	0:34:26	0:34:31
-..was how important commitment was.	0:34:31	0:34:34
-At the end of every performance...	0:34:34	0:34:36
-..he'd escape to the back of the -auditorium to jump and shout...	0:34:37	0:34:41
-..to get that -final 1% out of the chorus.	0:34:41	0:34:44
-# In amongst the uncertainty	0:34:46	0:34:49
-# Through the pain and bruising	0:34:49	0:34:52
-# I know that you are there	0:34:53	0:34:56
-# With tomorrow in your voice	0:34:57	0:35:00
-# As I love every horizon I see	0:35:01	0:35:05
-# A horizon is a beginning	0:35:06	0:35:09
-# I'll start each day -that comes my way	0:35:09	0:35:16
-# Your news comes to me -from the verge	0:35:16	0:35:23
-# To challenge me -in my moment of weakness	0:35:24	0:35:29
-# Here's the flame	0:35:30	0:35:32
-# The flame that burns	0:35:32	0:35:35
-# Here's the flame	0:35:37	0:35:39
-# The flame inside	0:35:41	0:35:44
-# Through the years	0:35:44	0:35:46
-# Through the years	0:35:47	0:35:49
-# We'll all keep the flame	0:35:50	0:35:54
-# Keep the flame alive #	0:35:54	0:35:58
-You don't know if you've succeeded -in writing a song until you have.	0:35:59	0:36:03
-When I set about writing -a song in Derec's memory...	0:36:03	0:36:07
-..it wouldn't be sentimental, -it wouldn't be a bleak song...	0:36:07	0:36:12
-..I wanted to show his enthusiasm -and his character in the song.	0:36:12	0:36:18
-Linda and Penri did an amazing job -writing the song...	0:36:18	0:36:22
-..considering the situation.	0:36:22	0:36:24
-I know Dad would hate the fuss. -He hated any attention.	0:36:24	0:36:27
-# The fire burned brightly	0:36:28	0:36:31
-# The heat that gave us life	0:36:32	0:36:35
-# The voice against injustice	0:36:36	0:36:39
-# And the balm of wise words	0:36:40	0:36:43
-# The sound of laughter -came to ease the pain	0:36:43	0:36:47
-# The merriment comes -to dry your eyes	0:36:50	0:36:55
-# The leg pulling -and constant challenges	0:36:58	0:37:02
-# The red light explodes in the dawn	0:37:05	0:37:11
-# This is the flame	0:37:11	0:37:13
-# The flame that burns	0:37:13	0:37:16
-# The flame that burns tonight	0:37:16	0:37:19
-# The flame inside us all	0:37:20	0:37:23
-# Here's the flame	0:37:23	0:37:26
-# And through the years, -we'll insist	0:37:26	0:37:32
-# We'll keep the flame, -we'll keep the flame alive	0:37:32	0:37:38
-# Keep the flame, -keep the flame alive	0:37:39	0:37:43
-# Here's the flame	0:37:43	0:37:45
-# Keep the flame	0:37:45	0:37:47
-# Keep the flame alive	0:37:48	0:37:51
-# We'll keep the flame	0:37:52	0:37:57
-# Keep the flame alive #	0:37:57	0:38:03
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-The last leg of my journey takes me -from Penllyn to the Lleyn Peninsula.	0:38:18	0:38:23
-I'm headed to Llanbedrog.	0:38:23	0:38:25
-I have warm memories of spending -my holidays on Quarry Beach...	0:38:25	0:38:29
-..with my parents, my brother, Ian -Arwel, and my friends in my youth.	0:38:29	0:38:34
-I'm here now for another reason.	0:38:35	0:38:38
-I remember my parents talking -about a baritone from Llanbedrog.	0:38:38	0:38:43
-He was famous all over Wales -for his incredible voice.	0:38:44	0:38:48
-His name was Elwyn Jones.	0:38:49	0:38:51
-He lived here.	0:38:51	0:38:52
-I'm on my way to Rehoboth Chapel -to learn more about him.	0:38:53	0:38:58
-He was born in Llanelhaearn by Nefyn -before moving to live in Llanbedrog.	0:39:05	0:39:10
-He started singing in his twenties -and he won the Blue Ribband in 1957.	0:39:10	0:39:15
-It was at the -National Eisteddfod in Llangefni.	0:39:15	0:39:19
-He soon came -to the nation's attention...	0:39:19	0:39:21
-..and had a successful -recording career.	0:39:22	0:39:25
-Dafydd, what was so special -about Elwyn Jones' voice?	0:39:25	0:39:30
-What made it appeal so much?	0:39:30	0:39:33
-You know how we say -people sing from the heart.	0:39:33	0:39:36
-To me, that was Elwyn's big secret.	0:39:37	0:39:40
-He sang songs that could sound -sentimental with other singers.	0:39:41	0:39:47
-He convinced the audience that -he believed what he was singing.	0:39:47	0:39:51
-# So near several times	0:39:52	0:39:57
-# To the evident vision of faith	0:39:57	0:40:02
-# Is my Father's house, -and my destination	0:40:03	0:40:09
-# And the break of heavenly day #	0:40:09	0:40:14
-I was over the moon -that he recorded with us.	0:40:14	0:40:18
-He had a strong voice. -There was nobody like him.	0:40:19	0:40:23
-I would say -at the end of the 1960s...	0:40:23	0:40:26
-..he sold the most records -outside of pop singers.	0:40:26	0:40:31
-That's another part of his appeal.	0:40:32	0:40:34
-He's one of the few people whose -home became synonymous with them.	0:40:35	0:40:40
-Llanbedrog.	0:40:40	0:40:41
-As an accompanist...	0:40:41	0:40:44
-..you accompanied Elwyn.	0:40:44	0:40:47
-Yes, I got the opportunity.	0:40:47	0:40:49
-I remember the experience -from when I was at university.	0:40:49	0:40:53
-There was a cymanfa on Anglesey.	0:40:53	0:40:55
-He sang two songs, -Fy Enw I Lawr and Gweddi Mam.	0:40:56	0:40:58
-I remember a brief rehearsal.	0:40:59	0:41:01
-He had this powerful voice.	0:41:01	0:41:04
-I remember looking -around the chapel.	0:41:04	0:41:08
-People had their handkerchiefs out -and were crying.	0:41:08	0:41:13
-His singing was so emotional -and it hit people in their hearts.	0:41:14	0:41:20
-In the chapel, it was nice to -reminisce with his son, Dilwyn.	0:41:21	0:41:26
-Back in chapel, how do you feel?	0:41:27	0:41:28
-Back in chapel, how do you feel? - -I liked to come here as a child.	0:41:28	0:41:31
-That would be years ago by now.	0:41:31	0:41:33
-Dad would lead the singing -as an elder.	0:41:33	0:41:37
-Mam would play the organ.	0:41:37	0:41:38
-I'd sit with Nain in the back.	0:41:39	0:41:41
-We'd have a lot of fun together, -we were very close.	0:41:41	0:41:46
-We made the first record in Swansea.	0:41:46	0:41:49
-We stayed at a hotel in Lampeter.	0:41:49	0:41:53
-On Saturday morning, -before recording...	0:41:54	0:41:57
-..he lost his false teeth -down the hotel sink.	0:41:57	0:42:01
-We had to get his false teeth. -He couldn't record without them.	0:42:02	0:42:06
-Oh, no!	0:42:07	0:42:08
-He was lucky to get -the teeth back that morning.	0:42:08	0:42:11
-Looking at a cross section -of what your father's done...	0:42:12	0:42:16
-..quite a few hymns -and a few solos too.	0:42:17	0:42:21
-They're Welsh ones.	0:42:21	0:42:23
-They're emotional ones.	0:42:23	0:42:25
-A Yw Fy Enw I Lawr? is my favourite.	0:42:25	0:42:29
-A lot of people like that.	0:42:30	0:42:31
-# I will not ask for wealth, -gold or silver of the world	0:42:41	0:42:51
-# But to have assurance from heaven	0:42:52	0:42:56
-# That I will seek always	0:42:56	0:43:02
-# To be found -in the great book of thy kingdom	0:43:02	0:43:07
-# A book -with its leaves like the dawn	0:43:07	0:43:12
-# Say, Jesus my Saviour	0:43:13	0:43:19
-# Is my name got down?	0:43:19	0:43:24
-# Is my name got down?	0:43:25	0:43:28
-# In the great divine book?	0:43:29	0:43:32
-# Oh, I would love to know	0:43:34	0:43:39
-# That my name is down!	0:43:39	0:43:45
-# Oh! Dwellings of the city	0:43:52	0:43:57
-# Which shine in light	0:43:57	0:44:01
-# And a great, glorious throng	0:44:01	0:44:05
-# In white garments which are pure	0:44:05	0:44:10
-# No evil will come there	0:44:11	0:44:15
-# To sully their dawn	0:44:16	0:44:19
-# Where the angels are waiting	0:44:20	0:44:25
-# Is my name got down?	0:44:26	0:44:30
-# Is my name got down?	0:44:31	0:44:34
-# In the great divine book?	0:44:36	0:44:40
-# Oh, I would love to know	0:44:40	0:44:46
-# That my name is down!	0:44:47	0:44:56
-I'm heading north towards the Eifl -mountains, I need my walking shoes.	0:45:05	0:45:12
-Anni Llyn knows this area well.	0:45:12	0:45:16
-She's going to show me -a part of her home now.	0:45:16	0:45:20
-We're lucky on Lleyn, we have -a lot of nice places to walk.	0:45:20	0:45:23
-We have the coastal path -and the Eifl mountains.	0:45:24	0:45:27
-This is a very special place.	0:45:27	0:45:29
-You've got three peaks, Garn For, -Garn Ganol and Tre'r Ceiri.	0:45:30	0:45:35
-Tre'r Ceiri is the most famous, -there are iron age remains there.	0:45:35	0:45:41
-There's a stunning hill fort there.	0:45:41	0:45:44
-Anni, this is your part of Lleyn.	0:45:46	0:45:49
-Tell us what's hiding -in those trees.	0:45:50	0:45:53
-Nant Gwrtheyrn is in the trees.	0:45:53	0:45:56
-You can see a little of it -from here.	0:45:57	0:45:59
-The name Gwrtheyrn takes us back -to the middle ages and beyond.	0:45:59	0:46:03
-Gwrtheyrn was a Brythonic king.	0:46:04	0:46:06
-According to the legend he fled here -to hide from a Saxon king.	0:46:06	0:46:11
-I love hearing you say Gwrtheyrn.	0:46:11	0:46:14
-Only people from Lleyn -can say it properly.	0:46:14	0:46:18
-The more we head along this path, -the further we can see...	0:46:26	0:46:30
-..towards Nefyn golf course.	0:46:30	0:46:33
-That's right, Nefyn golf course, but -in the far corner on the beach...	0:46:33	0:46:38
-..is the village of Porthdinllaen.	0:46:39	0:46:41
-You can feel the history -of the place there.	0:46:42	0:46:45
-You can sense the history of -fisherman, pirates and sail boats.	0:46:45	0:46:52
-Quite a few legends -have been made there.	0:46:52	0:46:56
-Porthdinllaen was immortalized by -J Glyn Davies' words, Flat Huw Puw.	0:46:56	0:47:01
-He was an academic, -a collector of folk songs...	0:47:03	0:47:06
-..a collector of sailors' shanties -and a poet.	0:47:06	0:47:09
-Shenandoah is a famous sailors' -shanty that he loved.	0:47:10	0:47:13
-He wrote words in memory of -his brother on that tune.	0:47:13	0:47:17
-In Wales, we know him better -for his words Edrych Tuag Adre.	0:47:17	0:47:22
-That's what I've been able -to do up here today.	0:47:22	0:47:25
-I'm looking toward my home.	0:47:25	0:47:28
-Wonderful, Anni. Very interesting.	0:47:28	0:47:30
-# Do you hear the song, -the ship is sailing	0:47:35	0:47:41
-# And we are heading home	0:47:42	0:47:47
-# We won't see the land tonight	0:47:49	0:47:55
-# Such fair lads	0:47:55	0:48:02
-# We're looking toward home	0:48:02	0:48:09
-# We'll see no land in a few hours	0:48:13	0:48:19
-# As we are heading home	0:48:19	0:48:25
-# We'll see the sea, -the stars and sails	0:48:26	0:48:31
-# Such fair lads	0:48:33	0:48:39
-# We're looking toward home	0:48:39	0:48:46
-It's nice to look toward home.	0:48:55	0:48:57
-That really encapsulates -how I feel right now.	0:48:57	0:49:01
-Singing takes me all over the world.	0:49:01	0:49:04
-Away from my family and my home, -just like the sailors in the song.	0:49:05	0:49:11
-After a wonderful week of travelling -to the four corners of Wales...	0:49:12	0:49:18
-..I've ended my journey -in a place as wonderful as this.	0:49:18	0:49:22
-Nowhere can beat the land of song.	0:49:23	0:49:26
-# My brother hears the lads singing	0:49:29	0:49:35
-# And we are heading home	0:49:36	0:49:42
-# Before we round the horn, -back to Wales	0:49:43	0:49:49
-# Such fair lads	0:49:50	0:49:56
-# We're looking towards home #	0:49:57	0:50:05
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