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0:00:14 > 0:00:19- The phrase choral giants is - bandied about rather too freely...
0:00:19 > 0:00:22- ..but tonight, it's justified...
0:00:22 > 0:00:25- ..as we have - mixed choirs and major choirs...
0:00:25 > 0:00:27- ..such as CF1 and Cordydd.
0:00:27 > 0:00:31- Representing Cordydd, Huw Foulkes.
0:00:31 > 0:00:33- Well done!
0:00:33 > 0:00:34- A happy camp?
0:00:35 > 0:00:37- Nervous but excited.
0:00:37 > 0:00:38- A good sign.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- Eilir Owen Griffiths and CF1.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- Feel the tension.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46- How's it going?
0:00:46 > 0:00:47- Great.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- Looking forward - to a skinny dip later.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- Nice. You might find some company.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- The capital city heavyweights - won't bother Gwennan and ABC.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- These are the local favourites.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- Will the trophy - be staying in Aberystwyth?
0:01:04 > 0:01:07- We've worked hard so we'll see.
0:01:07 > 0:01:09- Good luck, ABC.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13- It's always nice - to have fresh blood...
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- ..to bring some oomph - to the competition.
0:01:16 > 0:01:17- Cor Dre from Caernarfon.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- Sian Wheway is the conductor - and they're excited.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- Representing North Wales! We're - going to sing our best, I hope.
0:01:28 > 0:01:29- It's nice to have you here.
0:01:30 > 0:01:34- It's going to be some night. - Good luck to all the choirs.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- We're ready for a cymanfa - of choral singing.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- We have a respectful audience... - on the whole...
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- ..and three accomplished judges.
0:01:46 > 0:01:51- Maestro of the sacred choral music - world Professor Edward Higginbottom.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- From California, a composer - who has two Grammys to his name...
0:01:56 > 0:01:57- ..Christopher Tin.
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- And Maria Guinan, an expert - in Latin American choral singing.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- In the pulpit, - ready with her sermon...
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- ..our soprano supremo - Elin Manahan Thomas.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- We'll hear from Elin - after the first choir has sung.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- Opening tonight's competition - and taking to the stage...
0:02:17 > 0:02:19- ..here are Cordydd from Cardiff.
0:02:19 > 0:02:21- They're ready for a memorable day.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- Cordydd was formed back in 2000.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- We've competed twice in the past.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- We decided this year, since we - hadn't competed for a while...
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- ..we wanted to go for it again.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- We're a group of people - who meet weekly in Cardiff.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- We have members from 25 years old - all the way through to 50.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- A lot of the original members - are still with the choir...
0:02:47 > 0:02:49- ..and we've attracted new members.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- I'm new to the choir. - I joined in February.
0:02:53 > 0:02:54- I've had a warm welcome.
0:02:54 > 0:02:55- Everyone's been fab.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- He's the clown and the boss. - A clown, but a hard-working clown.
0:03:09 > 0:03:10- Canada.
0:03:11 > 0:03:12- We had a trip to Canada.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- We sang in a concert - in front of 1,100 people.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- That feeling - that we were singing as friends.
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- The first to the bar...
0:03:24 > 0:03:25- Elin Dimmick.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- When we finish at 9.00pm, - we get this.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- There one member who's eager to - put her chair back on the stack...
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- ..and leave the room - as soon as possible.
0:03:38 > 0:03:39- I buy you a drink too.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- Come on!
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- It's good to compete. It's - the best way to raise standards.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- It's hard work - but we enjoy doing it.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- Winning any competition - gives a choir confidence...
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- ..and that's a guarantee - that you're on the right track.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- No choir goes into a competition - to lose.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06- Every choir tries to win.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- That's the message - I've always given the choir.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- Elin Dimmick - is the first to the bar...
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- ..but emerging first - from tonight's Cor Cymru is the aim.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- Please welcome Cordydd.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- We begin with an arrangement - of Latvian folk song.
0:04:30 > 0:04:35- To some extent, the language - is phonetic just like Welsh...
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- ..but it's quite an attacking piece.
0:04:38 > 0:04:43- I hope it grabs the audience's - attention from the first note.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:04:52 > 0:04:58- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:05:14 > 0:05:15- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:05:15 > 0:05:21- # Ogles bira Daugava
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- # Ogles bira Daugava
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- # Ogles bira Daugava
0:05:36 > 0:05:42- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:05:46 > 0:05:48- # Kalejs kala
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- # Kalejs kala
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- # Ogles bira Daugava
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- # Ogles bira Daugava
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- # Ogles bira Daugava
0:06:03 > 0:06:04- # Kalejs kala debesis - kalejs kala debesis
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- # Kalejs kala debesis
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- # Saules meitas saktu kala
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- # Zeltitiem burbuliem
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- # Saktu kala #
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- Another piece we'll be singing - is Let My Love Be Heard...
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- ..by American Jake Runestead.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- It's an emotional piece in terms - of the words with close harmonies.
0:06:53 > 0:07:01- # Let my love be heard
0:07:03 > 0:07:12- # Let my love be heard
0:07:13 > 0:07:21- # Let my love be heard
0:07:21 > 0:07:35- # Let my love be heard
0:07:41 > 0:07:46- # Angels, where you soar
0:07:46 > 0:07:51- # Up to God
0:07:51 > 0:07:57- # Ah-ah-ah-ah
0:07:57 > 0:08:05- # Ah-ah-ah-ah
0:08:09 > 0:08:14- # Let my love
0:08:14 > 0:08:23- # Be heard #
0:08:28 > 0:08:33- The next piece is Weihnachten, - written by Mendelssohn.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- I hope it showcases - the values of choral singing.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- The chords are clear and concise.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43- We want to offer - something different.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- # Frohlocket, ihr Volker auf Erden
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- # Und preiset Gott!
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- # Frohlocket, ihr Volker auf Erden
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- # Der Heiland ist erschienen
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- # Den der Herr verheiben
0:09:04 > 0:09:12- # Er hat seine Gerechtigkeit - der Welt offenbaret
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- # Halleluja!
0:09:16 > 0:09:17- # Halleluja!
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- # Halleluja!
0:09:20 > 0:09:28- # Er hat seine Gerechtigkeit - der Welt offenbaret
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- # Halleluja!
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- # Halleluja!
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- # Halleluja!
0:09:36 > 0:09:38- # Halleluja!
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- # Halleluja!
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- # Halleluja!
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- # Frohlocket, ihr Volker auf Erden
0:09:46 > 0:09:54- # Halleluja! #
0:10:00 > 0:10:05- Crucifixus by Antonio Lotti - was written many centuries ago.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- It requires independent voices...
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- ..that are aware - of the voices around them.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- We must make sure that the correct - style is expressed to the judges.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21- # Pontio Pilato
0:10:21 > 0:10:27- # Pontio Pilato
0:10:27 > 0:10:36- # Pontio Pilato
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- # Passus
0:10:41 > 0:10:49- # Et sepultus est
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- # Passus
0:10:53 > 0:11:15- # Et sepultus
0:11:16 > 0:11:31- # Et sepultus
0:11:32 > 0:11:38- # Est #
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- We've decided to sing - a traditional Welsh song...
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- ..to round off our repertoire.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- In a competition called Cor Cymru...
0:11:51 > 0:11:57- ..a choir from Wales should sing - a piece that's intrinsically Welsh.
0:11:57 > 0:12:03- # Then the rock of ages keeps me
0:12:03 > 0:12:10- # In the flood and fire strong
0:12:10 > 0:12:17- # I will sing on heaven's billows
0:12:17 > 0:12:24- # Rock of ages is my song
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- # Amen, Amen
0:12:30 > 0:12:35- # Amen, Amen
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- # Amen, Amen
0:12:39 > 0:12:40- # Amen
0:12:40 > 0:12:44- # Amen
0:12:44 > 0:12:51- # Amen
0:12:52 > 0:13:05- # Amen #
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- How did it go? How do you feel?
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- We're all happy. We worked so hard.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- Huw's put in more hours than anyone - and we're so grateful.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- Before you disappear - to somewhere 'interesting'...
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- ..here's Elin with her comments.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- I don't know where to start. - The dynamic more than anything.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- The compass of their dynamic - was incredible.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- With so many members, - it's hard to sing quietly.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- When they sang quietly in the - second piece, p-p-p-pianissimo...
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- ..they succeeded.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- They didn't lose - the core sound in doing so.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- I like the way they changed - the sound of their voices...
0:13:56 > 0:13:58- ..for the different styles.
0:13:58 > 0:14:03- The Weihnacht - was bright and Germanic.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- They changed their style completely.
0:14:05 > 0:14:10- The Lotti, one of my favourite - pieces, but a challenging piece.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- You have to maintain the sound - and the conflict.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- I think they built - the dynamic and drama brilliantly.
0:14:19 > 0:14:24- They closed their repertoire - with Craig Yr Oesoedd. A success?
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- Yes, you could feel - the wall of sound.
0:14:28 > 0:14:34- They didn't become too emotional - and wild, they kept their focus.
0:14:34 > 0:14:39- The drama was maintained - by them holding themselves back.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- Were there any elements - that needed attention?
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- Sometimes, - they could have rested a moment...
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- ..just to leave something - between movements...
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- ..or just breathe - and relax into it...
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- ..to own the stage - and own the music.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- As I said, that was an experience.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- I couldn't have asked - for better comments.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- It was an experience for us too...
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- ..and I'm glad Elin - could sit back and enjoy.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- It was so special and now, - I think we deserve a drink!
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- You do deserve it. - Well done. Congratulations.
0:15:18 > 0:15:23- The local choir are singing - on their home patch after the break.
0:15:23 > 0:15:27- Will ABC from Aberystwyth - taste success tonight?
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0:15:40 > 0:15:43- The choir was formed in 1995.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- We were Aelwyd Bro Ceredigion - back then.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49- We were all young back then.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- Aberystwyth - - the best place in the world.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59- There's a cross-section - of professions and ages.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- We're from different parts of Wales.
0:16:03 > 0:16:04- Cultured.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06- Perfectionist. Energetic.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- Committed.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- Committed.- - We've had many good conductors...
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- ..but Gwennan has brought - something extra.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- I joined the choir five years ago.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- For the past three years, - I've been the conductor.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26- We've been trying to develop the - repertoire and develop musically.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- I hope that's reflected - in the competition.
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- Gwennan has the ability to give us - confidence to believe in ourselves.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- Yes, we can do it - and we're as good as anyone.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- Incredible highlights.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- Incredible highlights.- - The Eisteddfod. Cor Cymru.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- We're in a different league now.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- The tenors.
0:16:48 > 0:16:49- The tenors.- - Us!
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- I've no clue what they're doing but - something's going on all the time.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- Three tenors. The Three Tenors.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- Sometimes there's a four-line tenor.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- The fun - - that's as important as the music.
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- We respect the other choirs. We'll - enjoy sharing a stage with them.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- It's chance for us to show - what we can do.
0:17:16 > 0:17:17- We're playing at home.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- Anything is possible.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- Trump was elected. Brexit happened. - ABC could win Cor Cymru.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- It's not impossible.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- Trying to copy - Donald Trump's success...
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- ..this choir is ready - to make Aberystwyth great again.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- With their conductor - Gwennan Williams, here's Cor ABC.
0:17:44 > 0:17:49- We open the competition with - Bogoroditsye Dyevo by Rachmaninov.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- It's a piece that gives us - an opportunity to sing legato.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55- There's a lot of toing and froing.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58- It suits the choir perfectly.
0:17:58 > 0:18:03- # Bogoroditsye
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- # Dyevo
0:18:07 > 0:18:13- # Raduisya
0:18:14 > 0:18:23- # Blagodatnaya
0:18:23 > 0:18:28- # Mariye
0:18:29 > 0:18:36- # Blagoslovyena
0:18:37 > 0:18:43- # Ty v zhenakh
0:18:44 > 0:18:51- # I blagoslovyen plod
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- # Chryeva tvoyevo
0:18:55 > 0:19:03- # Yako Spasa
0:19:03 > 0:19:08- # Rodila
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- # Yako Spasa
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- # Rodila
0:19:18 > 0:19:25- # Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
0:19:28 > 0:19:33- # Yesi
0:19:33 > 0:19:40- # Dush
0:19:41 > 0:19:56- # Nashikh #
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- Kala Kalla by Eric Whitacre - is a lively piece.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- The title is a play on words.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- The Hebrew words - 'kala' and 'kalla'...
0:20:09 > 0:20:11- ..meaning white and bride, - are very similar.
0:20:12 > 0:20:20- # U'vekalut Tishak hi li!
0:20:21 > 0:20:29- # Kala kula sheli
0:20:30 > 0:20:35- # Kala kalla
0:20:35 > 0:20:42- # U'vekalut
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- # Tishak, tishak hi li!
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- # La la la la la la la la
0:20:49 > 0:20:51- # La la la la la la la la
0:20:51 > 0:20:53- # La la la la la la la la
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- # La la la la la la la la
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- # La la la la la la la la
0:20:58 > 0:20:59- # La la la la la la la la
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- # La la la la la la la la
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- # La la la la la la la la #
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- O Magnum Mysterium takes us back - to the Renaissance period.
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- The four lines combine - to create wonderful harmonies.
0:21:19 > 0:21:25- # Portare Dominum
0:21:26 > 0:21:35- # Christum
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- # Alleluia
0:21:39 > 0:21:40- # Alleluia
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- # Alleluia
0:21:43 > 0:21:45- # Alleluia
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- # Alleluia
0:21:49 > 0:21:50- # Alleluia
0:21:51 > 0:21:53- # Alleluia
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- # Alleluia
0:21:56 > 0:22:03- # Alleluia
0:22:03 > 0:22:16- # Alleluia #
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- Gosber was commissioned by the choir - about three years ago.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- The music was written - by Andrew Cusworth...
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- ..the words - by Dafydd John Pritchard.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- Both sing with the choir.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- A wonderful atmosphere - is created by the music...
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- ..to portray Dafydd's poetry.
0:22:37 > 0:22:42- # There is
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- # There is
0:22:47 > 0:22:49- # A picture
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- # A picture
0:22:53 > 0:22:58- # Of a prayer
0:22:59 > 0:23:03- # There is a picture
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- # Of a prayer
0:23:08 > 0:23:16- # There is a voice
0:23:16 > 0:23:20- # There is a voice
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- # A voice
0:23:23 > 0:23:28- # Beside a sea
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- # There is a voice
0:23:34 > 0:23:41- # Beside a sea
0:23:44 > 0:23:51- # And prayers
0:23:52 > 0:24:00- # And prayers
0:24:01 > 0:24:06- # In the oak trees
0:24:07 > 0:24:19- # In the oak trees #
0:24:25 > 0:24:31- We close our repertoire with - a swing piece, Fly Me To The Moon.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- It became popular - during the space race.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37- The choir enjoy singing this piece.
0:24:37 > 0:24:43- # Fly me to the moon - let me play among the stars
0:24:44 > 0:24:50- # Let me see what spring is like - on Jupiter and Mars
0:24:50 > 0:24:57- # In other words, please be true
0:24:57 > 0:24:59- # In other words
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- # I love you
0:25:04 > 0:25:08- # Fly me to the moon
0:25:08 > 0:25:11- # Let me swing among the stars
0:25:11 > 0:25:18- # Let me see what spring is like - on Jupiter and Mars
0:25:18 > 0:25:24- # In other words, hold my hand
0:25:25 > 0:25:26- # In other words
0:25:27 > 0:25:29- # Won't you kiss me
0:25:30 > 0:25:33- # Kiss me, kiss me, kiss me
0:25:33 > 0:25:36- # Fill my heart with song
0:25:37 > 0:25:39- # Sing for ever more
0:25:40 > 0:25:43- # You, you, you, you
0:25:43 > 0:25:47- # I worship and adore
0:25:47 > 0:25:53- # In other words - please be true, true, true
0:25:54 > 0:25:58- # In other words, I love
0:26:00 > 0:26:02- # You #
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- You used to sing with the choir.
0:26:11 > 0:26:12- You used to sing with the choir.- - For a little while.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15- What's it like to be in charge?
0:26:15 > 0:26:21- Lovely. I can choose the music - and shape things as I want them.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24- Gwennan's worked wonders with them.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28- The sound flowed, - the breathing flowed.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32- That's difficult with a small choir, - three tenors, three bass.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36- I like the way - they maintained the sound.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38- She knew the shape - of every sentence.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41- Every sentence was going somewhere.
0:26:41 > 0:26:45- It was easy for the choir - to communicate from start to finish.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47- I like the change of tone.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51- With the Victoria, - we had brighter sounds...
0:26:51 > 0:26:55- ..and with Gosber, - you could have heard a pin drop.
0:26:55 > 0:26:58- They maintained the sound - and the still chords.
0:26:59 > 0:27:02- They were so still, so static.
0:27:02 > 0:27:06- They started with Rachmaninov - and created that Russian ambience.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10- That's what I liked - - that requires more mature voices.
0:27:11 > 0:27:14- They created a rich sound - for the Russian piece.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17- I also like Fly Me To The Moon - at the end.
0:27:17 > 0:27:19- It's lighter, they enjoyed it...
0:27:19 > 0:27:23- ..but they kept their focus - and took great care with it.
0:27:23 > 0:27:26- If you had a pot of choral polish...
0:27:26 > 0:27:30- ..which elements - would need a little shining?
0:27:30 > 0:27:33- Start the notes together. - Breathe together.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37- Create the same vowels - with your mouths.
0:27:38 > 0:27:40- That will make the sound cleaner.
0:27:40 > 0:27:43- Take care with the smaller notes - in Victoria.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45- I really enjoyed the performance.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50- As the ship's captain, it must be - good to hear words like that.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53- The comments are wonderful.
0:27:53 > 0:27:57- They've worked so hard, - they deserve those comments.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00- Close the file for a while.
0:28:00 > 0:28:01- It's closed!
0:28:02 > 0:28:04- Well done, congratulations.
0:28:04 > 0:28:09- After the break, Cor Dre's - first appearance on Cor Cymru.
0:28:10 > 0:28:14- Aberystwyth will become Costa Cofi - in two minutes' time.
0:28:14 > 0:28:14- .
0:28:21 > 0:28:21- Subtitles
0:28:21 > 0:28:23- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:28:27 > 0:28:29- The choir has 40 members.
0:28:29 > 0:28:34- The youngest is still in school - and the eldest has two children.
0:28:36 > 0:28:37- Cofis forever.
0:28:38 > 0:28:42- If you've had a bad day, - there's nothing better than singing.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45- They say you lose weight - when you sing.
0:28:45 > 0:28:49- Especially if you're standing up. - I like it when Sian gets us up.
0:28:54 > 0:28:58- I have natural singers in the choir.
0:28:59 > 0:29:04- They all enjoy singing. - Enjoyment is part of our ethos.
0:29:05 > 0:29:07- There's nothing better - on a Thursday...
0:29:07 > 0:29:10- ..than singing with 30 - of your friends and having a pint.
0:29:11 > 0:29:12- She suits the choir.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14- She suits the choir.- - She gets the best out of us.
0:29:21 > 0:29:23- Mam. The conductor.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26- We've had lots of highlights.
0:29:27 > 0:29:29- The Pan-Celtic Festival.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32- Performing in front of 20,000.
0:29:32 > 0:29:35- We met Nicola Sturgeon - and Alex Salmond.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- The first to the bar - Rhydian.
0:29:40 > 0:29:43- They've been saying nasty things - behind my back.
0:29:43 > 0:29:47- I wasn't the first to the bar. - I made sure I wasn't.
0:29:48 > 0:29:53- It's nice to know - that we have international judges...
0:29:53 > 0:29:56- ..and we were chosen - on our recording.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59- That's a breath of fresh air.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02- It would be amazing - to reach the final.
0:30:02 > 0:30:08- It's our 10th anniversary and it - would make our celebration bonkers.
0:30:08 > 0:30:09- Cheers.
0:30:11 > 0:30:17- One thing is certain, there'll be - a huge party if the Cofis win.
0:30:17 > 0:30:21- With their conductor Sian Wheway, - here's Cor Dre.
0:30:22 > 0:30:26- We begin with Dies Irae by Mozart.
0:30:26 > 0:30:31- It's a powerful piece which shows - the choir's vocal ability.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34- # Dies irae
0:30:34 > 0:30:37- # Dies irae
0:30:37 > 0:30:40- # Solvet saeclum in favila
0:30:40 > 0:30:43- # Teste David cum Sibyla
0:30:46 > 0:30:50- # Quantus tremor est futurus
0:30:50 > 0:30:55- # Quando judex est venturus
0:30:55 > 0:31:00- # Cuncta stricte discusurus!
0:31:04 > 0:31:07- # Dies irae
0:31:08 > 0:31:10- # Dies irae
0:31:11 > 0:31:13- # Solvet saeclum in favila
0:31:13 > 0:31:16- # Teste David cum Sibylla
0:31:19 > 0:31:23- # Quantus tremor est futurus
0:31:23 > 0:31:28- # Quando judex est venturus
0:31:28 > 0:31:33- # Cuncta stricte discusurus!
0:31:34 > 0:31:36- # Quantus tremor est futurus
0:31:37 > 0:31:40- # Dies irae, Dies irae
0:31:40 > 0:31:43- # Quantus tremor est futurus
0:31:43 > 0:31:46- # Dies irae, Dies irae
0:31:47 > 0:31:50- # Quantus tremor est futurus
0:31:50 > 0:31:53- # Quantus tremor est futurus
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- # Quando judex est venturus
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- # Cuncta stricte discusurus!
0:32:00 > 0:32:03- # Cuncta stricte
0:32:03 > 0:32:07- # Cuncta stricte discusurus!
0:32:07 > 0:32:09- # Cuncta stricte
0:32:09 > 0:32:13- # Cuncta stricte discusurus! #
0:32:23 > 0:32:27- Our next piece is The Blue Bird - by Standford.
0:32:28 > 0:32:32- It creates - a completely different atmosphere.
0:32:33 > 0:32:38- # Blue in blue
0:32:38 > 0:32:46- # A moment, ere the bird had passed
0:32:46 > 0:32:48- # In blue
0:32:48 > 0:32:52- # It caught
0:32:52 > 0:32:55- # It caught
0:32:56 > 0:32:59- # His image
0:32:59 > 0:33:13- # His image as he flew
0:33:14 > 0:33:22- # The lake lay blue
0:33:23 > 0:33:28- # Below the hill #
0:33:41 > 0:33:47- Next is Hodie, Christus Natus Est - by William Mathias.
0:33:47 > 0:33:50- # Hodie, hodie, hodie, hodie
0:33:51 > 0:33:55- # Hodie, hodie, hodie, hodie
0:33:55 > 0:33:58- It offers different challenges.
0:33:58 > 0:34:02- Harmonies, movement, various - restrictions within the voices.
0:34:02 > 0:34:06- # Hodie, in terra canunt Angeli
0:34:06 > 0:34:07- # Laetantur Archangeli
0:34:08 > 0:34:09- # Laetantur Archangeli
0:34:10 > 0:34:11- # Laetantur Archangeli
0:34:11 > 0:34:15- # Hodie, hodie, hodie,
0:34:15 > 0:34:18- # Hodie, hodie, hodie
0:34:18 > 0:34:21- # Hodie exsultant justi
0:34:21 > 0:34:22- # Hodie exsultant justi
0:34:23 > 0:34:25- # Hodie exsultant justi
0:34:25 > 0:34:27- # Dicentes, dicentes, dicentes
0:34:28 > 0:34:30- # Gloria in excelsis Deo
0:34:30 > 0:34:32- # Gloria in excelsis Deo
0:34:32 > 0:34:35- # Gloria in excelsis Deo
0:34:35 > 0:34:41- # Alleluia #
0:34:44 > 0:34:48- Esgyniad by Hector Macdonald - is a new piece for us.
0:34:51 > 0:34:56- It's a piece that splits into - six and sometimes seven voices.
0:34:56 > 0:34:59- It sounds messy at times.
0:34:59 > 0:35:02- There are cross-accented rhythms - throughout.
0:35:02 > 0:35:06- When the voices come together, - the harmonies are wonderful.
0:35:07 > 0:35:16- # You kept many company
0:35:16 > 0:35:22- # Despite the long journey, - you gave without receiving
0:35:23 > 0:35:27- # Despite the long, long journey
0:35:27 > 0:35:36- # The larger the gap where your hand - led us to the day that came
0:35:37 > 0:35:40- # Dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum
0:35:40 > 0:35:43- # You performed your miracles
0:35:44 > 0:35:46- # In our midst
0:35:46 > 0:35:49- # In our midst
0:35:49 > 0:35:52- # You disappeared during sunrise
0:35:53 > 0:35:55- # Morning dewdrops
0:35:55 > 0:35:57- # Morning dewdrops
0:35:58 > 0:36:06- # The larger the gap where you were - once company and our rock
0:36:06 > 0:36:13- # The larger the gap where you were - once company and a rock
0:36:13 > 0:36:14- # To us
0:36:15 > 0:36:19- # Dum dum dum dum dum dum dum
0:36:19 > 0:36:23- # Pa pa-da-ba-da
0:36:23 > 0:36:25- # Once our rock #
0:36:31 > 0:36:35- Ubi Caritas was written - by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo.
0:36:35 > 0:36:39- It's a quiet piece, - a thoughtful prayer.
0:36:40 > 0:36:47- The meaning of the words is "Where - charity and love are, God is there".
0:36:48 > 0:36:54- # Ubi caritas et amor
0:36:54 > 0:36:58- # Deus ibi est
0:36:59 > 0:37:05- # Congregavit nos in unum
0:37:05 > 0:37:09- # Christi amor
0:37:10 > 0:37:19- # Christi amor
0:37:20 > 0:37:32- # Amen #
0:37:35 > 0:37:38- We close our repertoire - with Rhyfeddod.
0:37:38 > 0:37:43- It's a Welsh song that's full of fun - about things we see around us...
0:37:44 > 0:37:46- ..in Eric Jones' special style.
0:37:47 > 0:37:52- # The fifth is Twm Pengrin's mare
0:37:52 > 0:37:55- # Doing the clog dance
0:37:55 > 0:37:58- # In a petticoat and breeches
0:37:58 > 0:38:00- # In a petticoat and breeches
0:38:01 > 0:38:03- # In breeches, in breeches
0:38:03 > 0:38:06- # In breeches, in breeches
0:38:06 > 0:38:09- # This is the sixth one
0:38:09 > 0:38:14- # It will make you laugh out loud
0:38:15 > 0:38:18- # A great, big yellow snake
0:38:18 > 0:38:21- # A great, big yellow snake
0:38:21 > 0:38:26- # Trying, trying, trying - to handle a gun
0:38:26 > 0:38:27- # Handle a gun!
0:38:27 > 0:38:28- # Handle a gun?
0:38:28 > 0:38:30- # Handle a gun?- - # Handle a gun!
0:38:31 > 0:38:33- # Ah ah ah ah
0:38:33 > 0:38:36- # Ah ah ah ah
0:38:36 > 0:38:38- # The seventh
0:38:39 > 0:38:42- # Is the last one
0:38:42 > 0:38:45- # Nain's hen skinning the cat
0:38:45 > 0:38:47- # Nain's hen skinning the cat
0:38:47 > 0:38:50- # Skinning the cat, skinning the cat
0:38:50 > 0:38:53- # Skinning the cat
0:38:53 > 0:38:55- # To roast, to roast
0:38:55 > 0:38:57- # To roast on the fire
0:38:57 > 0:39:00- # To roast on the fire
0:39:00 > 0:39:02- # To roast on the fire
0:39:03 > 0:39:05- # To roast
0:39:06 > 0:39:08- # On the fire
0:39:08 > 0:39:15- # On the fire #
0:39:23 > 0:39:28- This is your first appearance in - the competition. What was it like?
0:39:28 > 0:39:30- Great. We'll be back after tonight.
0:39:31 > 0:39:32- You're a group of friends.
0:39:33 > 0:39:36- We socialise together, - have fun and sing.
0:39:36 > 0:39:39- What else do you want in life?
0:39:39 > 0:39:41- Who doesn't like a bit of Mozart?
0:39:42 > 0:39:43- You're an expert.
0:39:44 > 0:39:46- Dies Irae was a great choice.
0:39:46 > 0:39:49- There's a lot of homophonic moves, - in chord blocks.
0:39:49 > 0:39:51- That's their strength.
0:39:51 > 0:39:56- There's a wall of sound, they're - bright and their vowels are clear.
0:39:57 > 0:40:02- No soprano likes singing The Blue - Bird but their soloist was superb.
0:40:02 > 0:40:07- Maintaining the sound underneath - her voice was hard work...
0:40:07 > 0:40:09- ..the same with the Mathias.
0:40:09 > 0:40:12- The men did a great job - with the 'hodie'.
0:40:12 > 0:40:15- It was nice to see Sian leading them - to where she wanted to go.
0:40:16 > 0:40:18- They really followed her.
0:40:18 > 0:40:22- She could create - waves of sound coming through.
0:40:22 > 0:40:26- I also like the tight rhythm - in the most difficult parts.
0:40:26 > 0:40:28- I like the way they come together...
0:40:28 > 0:40:31- ..to create the impression - that they enjoy singing.
0:40:32 > 0:40:34- There's a freshness about them.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37- Some things I'd look to change.
0:40:37 > 0:40:40- Because the group sound - is so strong...
0:40:40 > 0:40:43- ..the sections need - a little polish...
0:40:43 > 0:40:47- ..to keep everything constant - in terms of standards.
0:40:47 > 0:40:49- I really enjoyed listening to them.
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- After hearing those comments, - how do you feel?
0:40:54 > 0:40:57- I loved listening to what she - had to say so well done, everyone.
0:40:57 > 0:40:59- We've reached the very top.
0:41:00 > 0:41:03- We're glad to be here, - we enjoy singing...
0:41:03 > 0:41:07- ..and enjoyment is a big part - of our ethos.
0:41:07 > 0:41:10- Congratulations. - Excellent, well done.
0:41:14 > 0:41:18- The final choir, former winners - of the mixed choir competition.
0:41:18 > 0:41:22- CF1 from Cardiff hope to repeat - their success after the break.
0:41:28 > 0:41:28- Subtitles
0:41:28 > 0:41:30- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:41:34 > 0:41:37- CF1 was formed - by a group of young people...
0:41:37 > 0:41:41- ..who'd moved to Cardiff, - back in 2002.
0:41:41 > 0:41:47- The choir started as a youth choir - and has become a mixed choir.
0:41:48 > 0:41:53- You couldn't have a more random - group of people.
0:41:53 > 0:41:58- We're so different - but we share the same passion...
0:41:58 > 0:42:01- ..and we have the same targets.
0:42:01 > 0:42:04- # Merry Christmas to everyone #
0:42:04 > 0:42:08- We're not just a boring choir that - turn up and practise every week.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11- We're a choir that has fun.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14- Lots of laughter - - more laughter than singing.
0:42:16 > 0:42:18- All over the place.
0:42:18 > 0:42:21- All over the place.- - Eilir is bonkers. To be honest.
0:42:21 > 0:42:23- Yes, but I wouldn't change him.
0:42:24 > 0:42:28- He's the right person to lead CF1. - The choir's bonkers too.
0:42:30 > 0:42:33- Being part - of the Aberfan memorial concert.
0:42:34 > 0:42:38- CF1 has had many successes. - Choir of the Year 2014.
0:42:38 > 0:42:43- A visit to India. - It's a varied life.
0:42:43 > 0:42:44- CF1.
0:42:47 > 0:42:51- The pinnacle was winning Cor Cymru - four years ago.
0:42:52 > 0:42:54- We won the Mixed Choir competition.
0:42:55 > 0:42:59- One of the choir turned - to me that night and said...
0:42:59 > 0:43:03- .."The only thing - I had left to give you was blood."
0:43:03 > 0:43:08- It would be great to win Cor Cymru. - We've competed before.
0:43:08 > 0:43:14- We've not had the prize glory - of winning the main competition.
0:43:15 > 0:43:18- It would be the icing on the cake - to win Cor Cymru.
0:43:18 > 0:43:19- Come on, CF1.
0:43:24 > 0:43:27- Icing or not, - CF1 have had a lot of success.
0:43:28 > 0:43:34- Ready to bake a new choral cake - is Eilir Owen Griffiths with CF1.
0:43:36 > 0:43:40- We begin with The Last Words - of David by Randall Thompson.
0:43:40 > 0:43:42- A powerful opening.
0:43:43 > 0:43:51- # He that ruleth over men
0:43:51 > 0:43:54- # Must be just
0:43:54 > 0:43:58- # Must be just
0:43:58 > 0:44:05- # Must be just
0:44:06 > 0:44:10- The second part, - the alleluia towards the end...
0:44:10 > 0:44:12- ..is very melodic.
0:44:13 > 0:44:18- # Alleluia
0:44:18 > 0:44:23- # Alleluia
0:44:23 > 0:44:32- # Alleluia
0:44:33 > 0:44:44- # Alleluia
0:44:44 > 0:44:57- # Alleluia
0:44:58 > 0:45:07- # Amen
0:45:07 > 0:45:16- # Amen
0:45:18 > 0:45:31- # Amen
0:45:32 > 0:45:44- # Amen #
0:45:50 > 0:45:53- One of my favourite pieces - by Rachmaninov...
0:45:53 > 0:45:55- ..is the simple Tebe Poyem.
0:45:55 > 0:45:58- It requires quiet, careful singing.
0:45:58 > 0:46:02- The soprano solo at the end - is sensational.
0:46:02 > 0:46:08- # Blagoslovim
0:46:08 > 0:46:15- # Tebye blagodarim
0:46:15 > 0:46:21- # Gospodi
0:46:21 > 0:46:25- # I molim
0:46:26 > 0:46:32- # I molim
0:46:32 > 0:46:38- # Ti sya
0:46:46 > 0:46:51- # I molim
0:46:51 > 0:46:57- # Ti sya
0:46:57 > 0:47:03- # I molim
0:47:03 > 0:47:10- # Ti sya
0:47:11 > 0:47:25- # Bozhe nash
0:47:25 > 0:47:40- # Bozhe
0:47:40 > 0:47:49- # Nash #
0:47:55 > 0:48:01- The prayer Let My Love Be Heard - by Jake Runestad...
0:48:01 > 0:48:06- ..begins so quietly - and builds when the angels appear.
0:48:06 > 0:48:10- It builds to an incredible finale.
0:48:11 > 0:48:15- If we sing this well, - I'll be a happy man.
0:48:15 > 0:48:25- # Let my love be heard
0:48:25 > 0:48:35- # Let my love be heard
0:48:35 > 0:48:46- # Let my love be heard
0:48:46 > 0:49:00- # Let my love be heard
0:49:06 > 0:49:11- # Angels, where you soar
0:49:11 > 0:49:16- # Up to God
0:49:16 > 0:49:23- # Ah ah ah ah ah ah
0:49:24 > 0:49:34- # Ah ah ah ah ah ah
0:49:37 > 0:49:43- # Let my love
0:49:43 > 0:49:55- # Be heard #
0:50:01 > 0:50:06- We finish our repertoire - with Deus Ex Machina...
0:50:06 > 0:50:08- ..by Polish composer Neske.
0:50:08 > 0:50:13- # Hirundo perdita lata tempestatibus
0:50:13 > 0:50:18- # Nido meo ardeo
0:50:18 > 0:50:20- # Subito
0:50:20 > 0:50:24- It's an exciting rhythmic piece.
0:50:24 > 0:50:28- It gives the choir an opportunity - to show what they can do.
0:50:28 > 0:50:30- # Gaudium recipio
0:50:30 > 0:50:33- # Me non paenitet condicio
0:50:33 > 0:50:35- # Deus mecum subito
0:50:38 > 0:50:40- # Gaudium recipio
0:50:40 > 0:50:42- # Me non paenitet condicio
0:50:42 > 0:50:45- # Deus mecum subito
0:50:48 > 0:50:50- # Gaudium recipio
0:50:50 > 0:50:52- # Me non paenitet condicio
0:50:52 > 0:50:55- # Deus mecum subito
0:50:57 > 0:50:59- # Gaudium recipio
0:50:59 > 0:51:01- # Me non paenitet condicio
0:51:02 > 0:51:04- # Deus ex machina
0:51:04 > 0:51:07- # Deus ex machina
0:51:07 > 0:51:09- # Deus ex machina
0:51:09 > 0:51:11- # Deus ex machina, ecce
0:51:12 > 0:51:14- # Deus ex machina
0:51:14 > 0:51:16- # Deus ex machina
0:51:17 > 0:51:19- # Deus ex machina
0:51:21 > 0:51:23- # Deus, deus ex machina
0:51:23 > 0:51:26- # Deus ex machina
0:51:26 > 0:51:28- # Deus ex machina
0:51:28 > 0:51:30- # Deus ex machina, ecce
0:51:30 > 0:51:33- # Deus ex machina
0:51:33 > 0:51:35- # Deus ex machina
0:51:35 > 0:51:37- # Deus ex machina
0:51:40 > 0:51:47- # Ex machina venisti - et sine miseria vivam
0:51:47 > 0:51:54- # Deo laetius fortius vivo et gaudeo
0:51:54 > 0:51:59- # Me inventisti laeta fortuna
0:51:59 > 0:52:06- # Ex machina venisti - et sine miseria vivam
0:52:07 > 0:52:13- # Deo laetius fortius vivo et gaudeo
0:52:13 > 0:52:18- # Me inventisti laeta fortuna
0:52:18 > 0:52:20- # Deus, deus ex machina
0:52:23 > 0:52:25- # Deus ex machina
0:52:27 > 0:52:30- # Deus, deus ex machina
0:52:31 > 0:52:34- # Deus, deus, deus
0:52:34 > 0:52:35- # Deus ex machina
0:52:36 > 0:52:38- # Deus ex machina #
0:52:49 > 0:52:51- The four choirs have sung.
0:52:51 > 0:52:56- After the break, we talk to CF1, - we'll hear Elin's comments...
0:52:56 > 0:52:58- ..and of course, the result.
0:52:59 > 0:52:59- .
0:53:05 > 0:53:05- Subtitles
0:53:05 > 0:53:07- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:53:10 > 0:53:14- Welcome back to Aberystwyth. - CF1 closed the competition.
0:53:14 > 0:53:17- They're backstage with Heledd.
0:53:19 > 0:53:20- Did you enjoy the experience?
0:53:20 > 0:53:22- Did you enjoy the experience?- - Yes, it was great.
0:53:22 > 0:53:26- It went as well as expected. - We're happy.
0:53:26 > 0:53:30- I can see pink shoes. - What's the idea behind them?
0:53:31 > 0:53:33- We've worn pink shoes - for a few years.
0:53:33 > 0:53:35- It brings a theme to CF1.
0:53:36 > 0:53:38- Pink is the theme!
0:53:38 > 0:53:42- Here's what you can do - with a four-part choir.
0:53:42 > 0:53:46- They were a polished choir, - right from the start.
0:53:46 > 0:53:48- They owned the stage. - They're almost professional.
0:53:49 > 0:53:52- It's like a team of soloists - brought together.
0:53:52 > 0:53:56- The voices are bright, - the vowels were united.
0:53:56 > 0:53:59- Every mouth moved as one.
0:53:59 > 0:54:02- I like the way - they embrace the words.
0:54:02 > 0:54:07- They enjoy their consonants - and Eilir shapes everything.
0:54:07 > 0:54:11- He knows at the start of - every sentence where it's going.
0:54:11 > 0:54:16- That helps the singers, they know - when to breathe and how to pace it.
0:54:16 > 0:54:21- There were only four songs - in the repertoire...
0:54:21 > 0:54:24- ..and three had religious links.
0:54:24 > 0:54:27- Was there enough variety?
0:54:27 > 0:54:31- The only thing I was going to - mention, since they only had four...
0:54:31 > 0:54:35- ..they could have added one more - or changed the repertoire...
0:54:35 > 0:54:38- ..just to make life easier - for themselves.
0:54:38 > 0:54:41- Some Brahms, Schubert or Handel...
0:54:42 > 0:54:44- ..just to make life easier.
0:54:44 > 0:54:48- Having said that, they all - left smiling so they enjoyed it.
0:54:48 > 0:54:52- An experienced choir, - a professional sound, very polished.
0:54:52 > 0:54:56- That's what Elin had to say. - How does that sound?
0:54:56 > 0:55:00- I don't think I've had all three - at the same time before.
0:55:00 > 0:55:05- We have different things - said about the choir...
0:55:05 > 0:55:09- ..and having all three in - the same sentence means a lot to me.
0:55:09 > 0:55:13- The effort, the sweating - and the singing is over.
0:55:13 > 0:55:17- The only thing the four choirs - can do now is wait eagerly...
0:55:17 > 0:55:22- ..for the decision of - our three international judges.
0:55:24 > 0:55:27- Professor Edward Higginbottom - was the first person...
0:55:28 > 0:55:31- ..to become Professor of - Choral Music in Oxford University.
0:55:32 > 0:55:34- He's recorded over 100 CDs...
0:55:34 > 0:55:39- ..and he's an international-renowned - expert in sacred choral music.
0:55:41 > 0:55:44- Award-winning Maria Guinan - comes from Venezuela.
0:55:45 > 0:55:48- She's a consultant - and coordinator of El Sistema...
0:55:48 > 0:55:51- ..a project where the - less fortunate are given...
0:55:51 > 0:55:54- ..musical education - and opportunities.
0:55:54 > 0:55:58- Composer Christopher Tin - has won two Grammys...
0:55:59 > 0:56:05- ..one for composing music for - a video game for the song Baba Yetu.
0:56:07 > 0:56:11- After deliberating, - one choir caught their attention.
0:56:12 > 0:56:13- Here's why.
0:56:13 > 0:56:14- We didn't toss a coin...
0:56:14 > 0:56:18- ..but we had to put an emphasis - on certain characteristics...
0:56:18 > 0:56:21- ..of one of these choirs - to discern the winner.
0:56:22 > 0:56:25- There was no weakness - within the sound of the choir.
0:56:26 > 0:56:28- It was very cohesive, top to bottom.
0:56:28 > 0:56:30- That's why they won.
0:56:33 > 0:56:38- This is a great instrument - - strong voices and sections. Solid.
0:56:38 > 0:56:42- This choir sung from the heart, - with feeling.
0:56:46 > 0:56:48- If it had been possible - to award two firsts...
0:56:49 > 0:56:51- ..we would have been pleased - to do it.
0:56:53 > 0:56:55- The choirs are on tenterhooks.
0:56:55 > 0:56:59- Before hearing the result, - how does Elin see it?
0:56:59 > 0:57:02- I've said this every time - but tonight...
0:57:03 > 0:57:05- ..I was astonished by the standard.
0:57:05 > 0:57:09- You know how much I respect you, - choirs and conductors.
0:57:13 > 0:57:14- Which one?
0:57:14 > 0:57:16- Which one?- - For the passion, Cordydd.
0:57:17 > 0:57:19- Thank you, Elin.
0:57:19 > 0:57:21- Does the trio agree with Elin?
0:57:22 > 0:57:24- Professor Higginbottom, - the result, please.
0:57:25 > 0:57:28- The winning choir is...
0:57:41 > 0:57:43- ..Cordydd.
0:58:16 > 0:58:18- Huw, congratulations.
0:58:18 > 0:58:21- Congratulations to Cordydd.
0:58:21 > 0:58:24- From the emotion and the response...
0:58:25 > 0:58:27- ..by the choir and the audience...
0:58:27 > 0:58:30- ..this victory means a lot to you.
0:58:30 > 0:58:34- It's been a challenging - and difficult time.
0:58:35 > 0:58:42- This is almost a new choir, so many - new members, former members...
0:58:42 > 0:58:43- ..it's fantastic!
0:58:44 > 0:58:47- Huw and Cordydd, congratulations. - Enjoy your celebration.
0:58:48 > 0:58:54- That's all from a noisy - and happy Aberystwyth.
0:58:54 > 0:58:57- Thanks to all the choirs - for competing.
0:58:57 > 0:59:02- The performances and adjudications - are on our website.
0:59:02 > 0:59:06- For now, we say goodbye to the - sound of the winning choir Cordydd.
0:59:06 > 0:59:07- Goodnight.
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