0:00:00 > 0:00:00- .
0:00:00 > 0:00:03- I wonder which category - we're featuring tonight?
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- Children!
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- It's going to be a classic. - I have a good feeling about this.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14- Here's how things are shaping up.
0:00:15 > 0:00:20- In the Youth Choir section, - Cor Merched Sir Gar came out on top.
0:00:20 > 0:00:25- Victorious in the Men's category - were Cor Machynlleth.
0:00:27 > 0:00:33- Six choirs are already destined - to watch the final at home.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- The dreams of nine choirs - are still alive.
0:00:39 > 0:00:44- Which choir will rise - from the depths to claim the glory?
0:00:59 > 0:01:03- A warm welcome to you all. - The doors are wide open.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- The supporters and extended - families are in their seats...
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- ..and they're ready - to cheer on the children...
0:01:11 > 0:01:13- ..competing here tonight.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- We also have - three international judges.
0:01:16 > 0:01:21- Maestro of the sacred choral music - world Professor Edward Higginbottom.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- From California, a composer - who has two Grammys to his name...
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- ..Christopher Tin.
0:01:28 > 0:01:34- And Maria Guinan, an expert - in Latin American choral singing.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- Also poised with her tuning fork - is Elin Manahan Thomas.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- A warm welcome to you. I'm looking - forward to speaking to you later.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- The competition is about to begin.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- Our first choir - is Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- Let's find out more about them.
0:01:55 > 0:02:00- Cor Ieuenctid Mon is the - mid-range choir in terms of ages.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- The nucleus - is 13 and 14-year-old children.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08- I enjoy being in the choir.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- It's a confidence booster - and I enjoy singing.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- I look forward to it every week.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- It's nice to know that the - experience has helped in some way.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- The children take more than - just singing home with them.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- Sorry, Twm, you're the clown.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30- It's not true, no.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- It's not.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37- If you speak to Mari, you get - the death stare and you pipe down.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- Before Cor Cymru, she says, - "The witch is coming out."
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- Mari becomes a different person.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- She's fantastic, she's hilarious.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- She's a special lady.
0:02:50 > 0:02:51- She's a special lady.- - Smile!
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- Highlights. The concert - to celebrate 10 years of Cor Cymru.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- Rhys Meirion's highlight, - singing with me.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- The choir is very, very busy.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- We don't know any different.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- In November 2015, - we celebrated the tenth anniversary.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- We recorded a CD for the first time.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17- There are plenty of CDs left - if you want to buy one.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- We'd never have had - the experiences otherwise.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- The friends we've made - are friends forever.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- We're competing in Cor Cymru and - we're hoping we'll make our mark...
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- ..and show that while Anglesey is - a small island, it has huge talent.
0:03:34 > 0:03:35- We can do this.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- Here's an energetic woman. - She's like a bottle of pop!
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- Thank you very much, Mari Pritchard.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- Opening the competition, - please welcome Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- Cor Ieuenctid Mon's first song is a - Christmas Carol by William Mathias.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- William Mathias - has strong links with Anglesey.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- His granddaughter - sings in the choir.
0:04:08 > 0:04:13- It's rhythmic, there's a lot - of challenging vocal work.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- # A little child there is yborn
0:04:16 > 0:04:18- # Eia, eia
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- # Susanni, susanni, susanni
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- # And he sprang out of Jesse's thorn
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- # To save us all that were forlorn
0:04:26 > 0:04:27- # Alleluia
0:04:28 > 0:04:29- # Alleluia
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- # Alleluia
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- # It fell upon the high midnight
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- # Eia, eia
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- # Susanni, susanni, susanni
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- # The stars - they shone both fair and bright
0:04:48 > 0:04:51- # The angels sang - with all their might
0:04:51 > 0:04:52- # Alleluia
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- # Alleluia
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- # Alleluia
0:04:57 > 0:05:00- # Three Kings there came - with their presents
0:05:00 > 0:05:03- # Of myrrh and gold and frankincense
0:05:03 > 0:05:05- # As clerkes sing in their sequence
0:05:06 > 0:05:07- # Alleluia
0:05:07 > 0:05:08- # Alleluia
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- # Alleluia
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- # Now sit we down upon our knee
0:05:25 > 0:05:27- # Eia, eia
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- # Susanni, susanni, susanni
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- # And pray we to the Trinity
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- # Our help and succour for to be
0:05:36 > 0:05:37- # Alleluia
0:05:37 > 0:05:38- # Alleluia
0:05:38 > 0:05:45- # Alleluia
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- # Alleluia #
0:05:55 > 0:06:00- Every repertoire needs - a quiet, lyrical song.
0:06:00 > 0:06:06- Locus Iste comes in four parts - and each part must hold its own.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- There are long sentences.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13- Maintaining the sentences - and tonality is a challenge.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- # Inaestimabile
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- # Inaestimabile
0:06:21 > 0:06:28- # Sacramentum
0:06:28 > 0:06:30- # Inaestimabile
0:06:30 > 0:06:35- # Inaestimabile
0:06:35 > 0:06:40- # Sacramentum
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- # Irreprehensibilis
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- # Irreprehensibilis
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- # Irreprehensibilis
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- # Irreprehensibilis
0:06:52 > 0:07:00- # Irreprehensibilis
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- # Irreprehensibilis
0:07:05 > 0:07:11- # Irreprehensibilis
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- # Est
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- # Locus
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- # Iste
0:07:25 > 0:07:30- # A Deo factus est
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- # Locus
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- # Iste
0:07:38 > 0:07:46- # A Deo factus est
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- # A Deo
0:07:50 > 0:08:00- # A Deo
0:08:02 > 0:08:09- # A Deo, Deo
0:08:09 > 0:08:22- # Factus est #
0:08:30 > 0:08:32- We're lucky to have - Sioned Webb as an arranger.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- Her speciality is folk songs.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- She's arranged - Can Crwtyn y Gwartheg.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- # Ton ton ton duh-ree ton ton ton
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- Once again in four parts.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- This time, - all four parts are very different.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- # I have a grey cow - with a white face
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- # Yes, always, - grey with a white face
0:08:54 > 0:08:56- # I have a grey cow - with a white face
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- # She went to the gate to lay
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- # And the small hen - is sitting on the calf
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- # Yes, always, sitting on the calf
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- # And the small hen - sitting on the calf
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- # Won't go from my memory this year
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- # Ton ton ton duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- # Duh-ree, ton ton ton, - duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:13 > 0:09:15- # Ton ton ton duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- # Duh-ree, ton ton ton - duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- # Duh-ree, ton ton ton, - duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:21 > 0:09:23- # Ton ton ton duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- # Duh-ree, ton ton ton - duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:27 > 0:09:33- # I have a small red hare, - yes, a small red hare
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- # I have a small red hare, - and two bells with her ringing
0:09:37 > 0:09:43- # Two yellow stones are her burden, - two yellow stones are her burden
0:09:43 > 0:09:50- # Two yellow stones are her burden, - beating Wales' greyhounds
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- # Ton ton ton, duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- # Duh-ree ton ton ton, - duh-ree, ton ton ton
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- # Ton ton ton, duh-ree ton ton ton
0:09:59 > 0:10:00- # Duh-ree ton ton ton, - duh-ree, ton ton
0:10:01 > 0:10:03- # Ton ton ton, duh-ree ton ton ton
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- # Duh-ree ton ton ton, - duh-ree, ton ton
0:10:06 > 0:10:07- # Ton ton ton, duh-ree ton ton ton
0:10:08 > 0:10:09- # Ton, duh-ree ton
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- # Ton, duh-ree duh-ree ton ton #
0:10:18 > 0:10:22- One of my old favourites - is Yn Y Bore by Ryan Davies.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- We're all aware of Ryan's talent - and the fantastic songs he wrote.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- The words are perfect for children.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- # In the morning
0:10:31 > 0:10:32- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:10:33 > 0:10:34- # In the morning
0:10:34 > 0:10:35- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- # When the sunshine casts patterns - on a carpet of leaves
0:10:41 > 0:10:42- # In the morning
0:10:42 > 0:10:44- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:10:44 > 0:10:45- # In the morning
0:10:45 > 0:10:46- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:10:46 > 0:10:52- # When the birds can be heard - singing their harmony
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- # Wake up, the world is alive
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- # Alive
0:10:59 > 0:11:04- # Sleep, dream, - forget yesterday that went by
0:11:04 > 0:11:10- # While sleeping, learn to accept - the day that's to come
0:11:10 > 0:11:16- # Then at the break of dawn - no hour will tire you
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- # You can hear and see
0:11:20 > 0:11:26- # The whole world around you - praising you so
0:11:26 > 0:11:27- # In the morning
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:11:30 > 0:11:31- # In the morning
0:11:31 > 0:11:32- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:11:33 > 0:11:38- # When the sunshine casts patterns - on a carpet of leaves
0:11:38 > 0:11:39- # In the morning
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:11:41 > 0:11:42- # In the morning
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:11:44 > 0:11:50- # When the birds can be heard - singing their harmony
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- # Wake up, the world is alive
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- # In the morning
0:11:59 > 0:12:00- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- # In the morning
0:12:02 > 0:12:03- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:12:03 > 0:12:09- # When the sunshine casts patterns - on a carpet of leaves
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- # In the morning
0:12:11 > 0:12:12- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:12:12 > 0:12:13- # In the morning
0:12:13 > 0:12:14- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:12:15 > 0:12:21- # When the birds can be heard - singing their harmony
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- # Wake up, the world is alive
0:12:24 > 0:12:25- # Alive
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- # Alive
0:12:27 > 0:12:32- # Alive
0:12:33 > 0:12:40- # Alive #
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- I'm full of energy after all that. - I'm so proud of them.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- They've had a witch - teaching them for weeks.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- The witch has been left at home - on Anglesey. Well done.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- Can I ask, - has anyone received the death stare?
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- No death stares?
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- You had it? What's it like - to receive the death stare?
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- Oh, it's horrifying.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- That's after singing well! - Death stare, Elin?
0:13:21 > 0:13:26- No death stares today. - I'm scared of the death stare too.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- I like the sound of this choir.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- They have a bright, - fresh, young sound...
0:13:31 > 0:13:32- ..but it's still soft.
0:13:33 > 0:13:38- It's possible to give everything - too much 'ah'! Too much ping.
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- This choir produced - a natural and healthy sound.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- They maintained the sound - through every sentence.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- They also created a great dynamic, - they're very colourful.
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- I like the fact that they were - disciplined right from the start.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- They were uniform in appearance, - how they stood, how they looked.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- You could see the enjoyment - in their faces.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- Very strong altos, too.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- They split many times at the end, - especially at the top...
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- ..but the mid-section - was also strong.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17- My only criticism - work on - the start and end of sentences...
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- ..letters like 's' and 't'.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- I wouldn't want them to be - more hesitant because of that.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- I like how natural they sung, - they had a natural discipline too.
0:14:28 > 0:14:33- I'm glad she mentioned their faces. - We worked so hard on that.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- I couldn't have asked for better.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- The altos were impressive.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- The altos were at their best - and we're glad Elin noticed us.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- Congratulation, good luck. - Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:14:50 > 0:14:55- It's full steam ahead - in the children's category.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion are next.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- We'll meet up with them - after the break.
0:15:02 > 0:15:02- .
0:15:08 > 0:15:08- Subtitles
0:15:08 > 0:15:10- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion - has been around since 1993.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- It's as strong now as it ever was.
0:15:21 > 0:15:22- We're one family.
0:15:22 > 0:15:27- We rehearse together, - we practically live together.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- Everyone knows everyone.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33- Being here has given us - so many opportunities.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- Cor Cymru, for example.
0:15:36 > 0:15:42- Some members of the choir performed - in the Proms at the Albert Hall.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44- That was incredible.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- Different.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- Islwyn's mellowed with age, - he's more laid-back.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- Islwyn's a legend - because he dances too.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- He tells us to shake our backsides - when we sing.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- There's plenty to pull them away - from choral singing...
0:16:10 > 0:16:15- ..but this competition shows that - a lot of youngsters like singing.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- The audience watching at home - will think, "Oh, these again."
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- We can't live on past successes.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33- What's important - is what this crew can do.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- We're looking forward - to raising standards.
0:16:36 > 0:16:41- We'll be smiling and enjoying - ourselves as much as we can.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- We can do it so go Ysgol Gerdd!
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- Islwyn Evans has walked this line - many times before.
0:16:56 > 0:16:57- Good luck, Islwyn.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- The second choir - - Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- We open our repertoire - with Clare's Benediction.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- For this age of choir, - it's quite a challenge.
0:17:10 > 0:17:14- John Rutter is renowned - for his lyrical line.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Can we sustain it with - these young voices? We'll see.
0:17:18 > 0:17:25- # May the Lord's - loving kindness surround you
0:17:26 > 0:17:33- # Keep you safe - as you journey on your way
0:17:33 > 0:17:40- # May he lead you and inspire you
0:17:41 > 0:17:48- # As he grants you - the gift of each new day
0:17:48 > 0:17:55- # May he bless - all your loved ones and cherish them
0:17:55 > 0:18:02- # Ev'ry friend, - ev'ry stranger at your door
0:18:03 > 0:18:13- # In the name of his Son - our Saviour Christ
0:18:13 > 0:18:26- # May God bless you now and evermore
0:18:26 > 0:18:33- # May God bless you now and evermore
0:18:33 > 0:18:39- # Now and evermore
0:18:39 > 0:18:51- # Now and evermore #
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- Next, a song that's new - to our repertoire.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- Yr Hogyn Pren by John Daniel.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- It's the story of Pinocchio, - an old story.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09- We're hoping to do it justice.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- # His name was Pinocchio
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- # And one day to provoke him
0:19:15 > 0:19:20- # A large, confident cricket - appeared at the house
0:19:21 > 0:19:26- # To argue with Pinocchio
0:19:35 > 0:19:40- # Late one night Pinocchio
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- # Fell asleep by the fire
0:19:44 > 0:19:51- # And there he lay snoring - on the clean kitchen floor
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- # The red flames danced
0:19:56 > 0:20:01- # And then roared and roared
0:20:01 > 0:20:10- # And there he lay for hours - in front of the fire
0:20:10 > 0:20:16- # His two wooden legs turned to ash
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- # Burnt to a cinder
0:20:22 > 0:20:27- # By the red flames of the fire
0:20:27 > 0:20:33- # As he cried and cried
0:20:34 > 0:20:39- # On the kitchen floor
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- # You can visit the pub
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- # Which was run by the red lobster
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- # Where Pinocchio did sleep
0:20:54 > 0:20:57- # Once, some time ago
0:20:57 > 0:21:04- # You can read about the prison
0:21:05 > 0:21:11- # Before he journeyed - to pastures new
0:21:12 > 0:21:18- # And how Pinocchio - was turned into a donkey
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- # Before turning back into a boy
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- # Into a wooden boy
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- # He was made of wood
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- # From head to toe
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- # I'm not sure if paint and water
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- # Were used to make his blood
0:21:38 > 0:21:43- # I'm sure you'll have fun - reading the story
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- # Of the wooden boy #
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- We move on - to a relatively simple piece...
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- ..but it's also exciting - Morokeni.
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- It's an arrangement - of a North Namibian melody.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- It's an opportunity - for the children to move around.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- # Morokeni vakwete, Morokeni
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- # Morokeni vakewt'u
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- # Morokeni vakwete, Morokeni
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- # Morokeni vakewt'u
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- # Rona re tswa re le re - tswa ko Thekong
0:22:27 > 0:22:31- # Rona re tswa Thekong
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- # Rona re tswa re le re - tswa ko Thekong
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- # Rona re tswa Thekong
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- # Dumelang, kaofela, Dumelang kao
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- # Dumelang, kaofela
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- # Dumelang, kaofela, Dumelang kao
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- # Dumelang, kaofela, Dum'lang
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- # Dumelang, kaofela, Dumelang kao
0:22:59 > 0:23:03- # Dumelang, kaofela
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- # Dumelang, kaofela, Dumelang kao
0:23:08 > 0:23:11- # Dumelang, kaofela, Dum'lang
0:23:11 > 0:23:13- # Ssh! Eh! Eh! Eh!
0:23:14 > 0:23:16- # Ssh! Eh! Eh! Eh!
0:23:16 > 0:23:17- # Ssh! Eh! Eh! Eh!
0:23:18 > 0:23:19- # Ssh! Eh! Eh! Eh! #
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- Four years ago, we celebrated - the choir's 20th anniversary.
0:23:28 > 0:23:33- I commissioned Tudur Dylan - and Hector MacDonald...
0:23:33 > 0:23:38- ..to compose four cantatas - on themes from the Bible.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- One of the stories was Noa.
0:23:40 > 0:23:44- The final song was the light - after the darkness of 40 days.
0:23:45 > 0:23:52- # I'll raise my eyes to the heavens
0:23:52 > 0:23:59- # Above the land and the sea
0:23:59 > 0:24:06- # Behold the colours in the sky
0:24:06 > 0:24:13- # There's a rainbow there for me
0:24:15 > 0:24:22- # And here, now, - we live for the future
0:24:22 > 0:24:29- # Both man and wife - and every creature
0:24:29 > 0:24:40- # And life begins its wondrous way, - its wondrous way
0:24:40 > 0:24:44- # Just step by step
0:24:44 > 0:24:49- # And day by day
0:24:50 > 0:24:57- # I raise my eyes to the heavens
0:24:58 > 0:25:05- # Above the land and sea
0:25:05 > 0:25:12- # Behold the colours in the sky
0:25:12 > 0:25:19- # There's a rainbow there for me
0:25:19 > 0:25:24- # There for me
0:25:24 > 0:25:33- # There's a rainbow there
0:25:33 > 0:25:35- # There for me
0:25:36 > 0:25:50- # There's a rainbow there for me #
0:25:57 > 0:26:00- How are you? What's your name?
0:26:00 > 0:26:01- Mallt.
0:26:01 > 0:26:03- Mallt.- - What a beautiful name.
0:26:03 > 0:26:06- Are you competing with the choir - for the first time?
0:26:06 > 0:26:07- Yes.
0:26:07 > 0:26:08- Did you enjoy it?
0:26:08 > 0:26:09- Did you enjoy it?- - Yes, thanks.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12- Which one was your favourite song?
0:26:12 > 0:26:14- Every one.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17- Every one. - It was a great performance.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21- Did you get a thrill from singing? - Will you come back again?
0:26:21 > 0:26:24- More singing? - You loved it, didn't you?
0:26:24 > 0:26:26- I love hearing Ceredigion.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29- They create an ambience - using their voices.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33- What's special - with a lot of Islwyn's choirs...
0:26:33 > 0:26:38- ..but especially today - is the way he matches the sound...
0:26:38 > 0:26:42- ..to the style of the music - he's performing.
0:26:42 > 0:26:46- The Clare Benediction was calm - and they softened their sound.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51- With Yr Hogyn Pren, they created - a very different energy.
0:26:51 > 0:26:53- More consonants than vowels...
0:26:54 > 0:26:56- ..and that's incredibly musical.
0:26:56 > 0:27:01- For the future, when you're in full - flow, when you're in the middle...
0:27:02 > 0:27:04- ..finish the sentence - before taking a breath.
0:27:04 > 0:27:10- Sometimes, take an extra second - to breathe before regrouping.
0:27:11 > 0:27:15- To be honest, - it was a very polished performance.
0:27:15 > 0:27:19- The dancing was great - we had - one singer dancing on crutches.
0:27:19 > 0:27:22- I'd also like to see - Islwyn dancing more.
0:27:22 > 0:27:25- I was in prime position to enjoy it.
0:27:28 > 0:27:31- Here's the singer - dancing on her crutches.
0:27:31 > 0:27:35- Was it difficult dancing - on crutches? What have you done?
0:27:35 > 0:27:39- I fell in school - and twisted my ankle.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42- It didn't stop you - singing beautifully.
0:27:43 > 0:27:47- Just the smallest amount - of criticism about the breathing.
0:27:48 > 0:27:49- Do you agree?
0:27:49 > 0:27:52- Look at the size - of some of the youngest.
0:27:52 > 0:27:57- We need to improve the physique - to improve the breathing.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00- That's true of us all! - Good luck. Thank you.
0:28:01 > 0:28:05- The singing standards will be - maintained with our next choir...
0:28:05 > 0:28:08- ..once again coached - by Mari Pritchard.
0:28:08 > 0:28:13- Cor Iau Ieuenctid Mon. We'll hear - their story after this break.
0:28:13 > 0:28:13- .
0:28:18 > 0:28:18- Subtitles
0:28:18 > 0:28:20- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:28:24 > 0:28:28- Cor Ieuenctid Mon is made up - of almost 50 children.
0:28:28 > 0:28:30- Anglesey, mother of Wales.
0:28:30 > 0:28:33- We all feel like one family - in this choir...
0:28:34 > 0:28:36- ..and Mari's everyone's mother.
0:28:36 > 0:28:39- Anglesey's choral tradition - is important to me...
0:28:40 > 0:28:43- ..and this choir provides - a platform...
0:28:43 > 0:28:47- ..to teach children choral music - at an early age.
0:28:47 > 0:28:48- Silly!
0:28:49 > 0:28:50- Talkative.
0:28:50 > 0:28:52- Happy.
0:28:52 > 0:28:54- Sassy.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- Mari works us hard - and it's a lot of fun.
0:28:58 > 0:29:00- Mari's happy and funny.
0:29:00 > 0:29:04- When we don't learn our words, - she can be angry.
0:29:04 > 0:29:07- We love Anglesey.
0:29:08 > 0:29:09- Can you move up?
0:29:10 > 0:29:12- Here's Rhodri, the choir clown.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14- Yes, it's true.
0:29:15 > 0:29:18- Highlights - singing with Russell - Watson and winning in Llangollen.
0:29:19 > 0:29:20- Yes!
0:29:20 > 0:29:24- It was an amazing experience. - The stage was huge.
0:29:24 > 0:29:25- It felt so good.
0:29:26 > 0:29:30- Since then, a layer of the choir - has moved up an age grade...
0:29:30 > 0:29:34- ..but new members - have joined this choir.
0:29:35 > 0:29:37- Best dancer - Heledd.
0:29:37 > 0:29:38- Heledd.
0:29:38 > 0:29:39- Heledd.- - Heledd.
0:29:40 > 0:29:42- Mari.
0:29:45 > 0:29:48- It would be great - to beat the older choir...
0:29:48 > 0:29:51- ..because then - we'd be better than them.
0:29:51 > 0:29:54- My elder sister Catrin - sings with the other choir.
0:29:55 > 0:29:57- You're going to lose, Catrin!
0:30:04 > 0:30:07- There's plenty of competition - on Anglesey...
0:30:07 > 0:30:11- ..and this lady is carrying - their hopes on her shoulders.
0:30:11 > 0:30:16- Please welcome - Cor Iau Ieuenctid Mon.
0:30:19 > 0:30:22- We start our repertoire - with Three Hungarian Songs.
0:30:23 > 0:30:28- The first part is the story - of a swanky butcher...
0:30:28 > 0:30:33- ..who dresses in smart clothes - and has a red rose and shiny boots.
0:30:33 > 0:30:37- They've created this character - in their heads.
0:30:37 > 0:30:40- # Seven locks upon the red gate
0:30:40 > 0:30:44- # Seven gates about the red town
0:30:44 > 0:30:46- # In the town there lives a butcher
0:30:46 > 0:30:48- # And his name - is Handsome John Brown
0:30:48 > 0:30:50- # In the town there lives a butcher
0:30:50 > 0:30:52- # And his name - is Handsome John Brown
0:30:52 > 0:30:56- # In the night the golden spurs ring
0:30:56 > 0:31:00- # In the dark - the leather boots shine
0:31:00 > 0:31:04- # Don't come tapping at my window, - now your heart no longer is mine
0:31:05 > 0:31:12- # Don't come tapping at my window
0:31:14 > 0:31:22- # Now your heart no longer is mine
0:31:24 > 0:31:32- # By a river - there's a little orchard
0:31:32 > 0:31:39- # In the orchard - stood the miller's daughter
0:31:40 > 0:31:51- # By the stream - I kissed the miller's daughter
0:31:56 > 0:31:59- # Seven locks upon the red gate
0:31:59 > 0:32:03- # Seven gates about the red town
0:32:03 > 0:32:07- # Don't come tapping at my window, - now your heart no longer is mine
0:32:08 > 0:32:14- # Don't come tapping at my window
0:32:16 > 0:32:24- # Now your heart no longer is mine
0:32:25 > 0:32:28- # La la la la la la la la la la la
0:32:28 > 0:32:30- # In the window, out the front door
0:32:31 > 0:32:32- # Throw old nanny - from the top floor
0:32:33 > 0:32:35- # Pack her head into a basket
0:32:35 > 0:32:37- # Let her sell it in the market
0:32:37 > 0:32:40- # For a coachman we've a black dog
0:32:40 > 0:32:42- # For a footman we've a roast hog
0:32:42 > 0:32:44- # On his back a loaf of white bread
0:32:44 > 0:32:46- # And a bottle on his big head
0:32:46 > 0:32:47- # La la la la la la la la
0:32:48 > 0:32:50- # Food and fun and dancing all day
0:32:51 > 0:32:53- # Dancing all day long
0:32:53 > 0:32:55- # Hey! #
0:33:01 > 0:33:04- Next is Evening Prayer - by Englebert Humperdinck...
0:33:05 > 0:33:08- ..from his classical work, - Hansel and Gretel.
0:33:08 > 0:33:14- It's a wonderful duet about - who watches over us as we sleep.
0:33:15 > 0:33:22- # When at night I go to sleep
0:33:22 > 0:33:28- # Fourteen angels watch do keep
0:33:28 > 0:33:35- # Two my head are guarding
0:33:35 > 0:33:42- # Two my feet are guiding
0:33:42 > 0:33:48- # Two are on my right hand
0:33:49 > 0:33:56- # Two are on my left hand
0:33:56 > 0:34:02- # Two who warmly cover
0:34:03 > 0:34:09- # Two who o'er me hover
0:34:09 > 0:34:16- # Two to whom 'tis given
0:34:16 > 0:34:28- # To guide my steps to heaven #
0:34:49 > 0:34:52- A few years ago, - I was listening to the radio...
0:34:52 > 0:34:56- ..and Sioned Webb, who has strong - links with Cor Ieuenctid Mon...
0:34:57 > 0:35:00- ..was playing the harp - with Iwan Llywelyn on the piano.
0:35:00 > 0:35:03- They were jamming to the song - Modryb Elin Enog.
0:35:03 > 0:35:05- I listened to it and thought...
0:35:06 > 0:35:09- .."This would be fantastic - for a children's choir."
0:35:09 > 0:35:11- # Auntie Elin Enog
0:35:12 > 0:35:14- # Please may I have a pancake?
0:35:14 > 0:35:16- # You can have tea and white sugar
0:35:16 > 0:35:17- # And your apron full of pudding
0:35:18 > 0:35:20- # Auntie Elin Enog
0:35:20 > 0:35:22- # My mouth is parched for pancakes
0:35:22 > 0:35:24- # My mum is too poor to buy flour
0:35:25 > 0:35:26- # And Sian is too lazy - to get the treacle
0:35:27 > 0:35:35- # And my father's too sick to work
0:35:36 > 0:35:39- # Please may I have a pancake?
0:35:47 > 0:35:49- # Auntie Gwenno Elin
0:35:49 > 0:35:51- # Will you come to the mill's lake?
0:35:51 > 0:35:53- # The white swan swims in the lake
0:35:53 > 0:35:55- # With his head under his elbow
0:35:55 > 0:35:58- # Auntie Gwenno Elin
0:35:58 > 0:36:00- # The mill's water wheel goes round
0:36:00 > 0:36:02- # Faster and faster
0:36:03 > 0:36:05- # And the swan with his wings
0:36:05 > 0:36:07- # Goes after the duck
0:36:07 > 0:36:12- # Will you, Auntie Elin
0:36:12 > 0:36:18- # Come up to the mill's lake?
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- # Auntie Elin Gwenni
0:36:24 > 0:36:27- # Will you come - to the isle of Bardsey?
0:36:27 > 0:36:31- # We'll sail away on a summer's day
0:36:31 > 0:36:37- # The Sound quietly simmering
0:36:38 > 0:36:40- # Auntie Elin Gwenni
0:36:40 > 0:36:43- # The seals of the isle of Bardsey
0:36:43 > 0:36:45- # Are braying an old song - of the island's saints
0:36:45 > 0:36:49- # Shouting out loudly - like my father preaching
0:36:51 > 0:36:54- # Will you come, Auntie Gwenni
0:36:54 > 0:37:00- # To sail to the isle of Bardsey? #
0:37:07 > 0:37:10- Finally, Gwely Lliwiau'r Hydref.
0:37:11 > 0:37:13- I wrote this song many years ago.
0:37:14 > 0:37:18- It's a song about a little hedgehog - searching for a place to sleep.
0:37:18 > 0:37:25- # The land has gone to sleep - and there's snow across the fields
0:37:25 > 0:37:34- # The little hedgehog asleep - through the long cold winter
0:37:34 > 0:37:41- # He can nestle until spring, - warm beneath the leaves
0:37:41 > 0:37:51- # The bed of autumnal colours - will be second to none
0:37:54 > 0:38:00- # I need
0:38:01 > 0:38:04- # A cosy little home behind a shed
0:38:04 > 0:38:07- # A nice dry spot in the hedgerow
0:38:08 > 0:38:10- # Anywhere before teatime
0:38:11 > 0:38:13- # I'm very tired
0:38:13 > 0:38:17- # A cosy little home behind a shed
0:38:17 > 0:38:20- # A nice dry spot in the hedgerow
0:38:20 > 0:38:23- # There's nothing along the street
0:38:23 > 0:38:26- # But withered leaves
0:38:27 > 0:38:30- # Leaves upon leaves, willow and oak
0:38:30 > 0:38:33- # Blankets of sycamore
0:38:33 > 0:38:36- # Leaves upon leaves, - elder and hazel
0:38:37 > 0:38:39- # Beech pillows and ash
0:38:40 > 0:38:45- # Leaves upon leaves - as a mattress beneath my feet
0:38:46 > 0:38:49- # A bed of autumnal colours
0:38:49 > 0:38:56- # The best bed there ever was #
0:39:07 > 0:39:10- Well, well, welcome to backstage.
0:39:10 > 0:39:15- Can you describe how exciting - it was to sing on Cor Cymru?
0:39:16 > 0:39:18- I'm feeling so excited.
0:39:18 > 0:39:23- I sang a lot and I felt it was very - good and the best I'd ever sung.
0:39:24 > 0:39:27- Tell me, who's your grandfather?
0:39:27 > 0:39:29- William Mathias.
0:39:29 > 0:39:33- The musician and composer. - You have music in your blood.
0:39:33 > 0:39:36- Would you like to hear - what Elin has to say about you?
0:39:36 > 0:39:38- Away you go, Elin.
0:39:38 > 0:39:43- They performed from the first - minute and that's lovely to see.
0:39:43 > 0:39:45- When they came out, - they were so obedient.
0:39:46 > 0:39:49- If my children were that obedient, - I'd be happy.
0:39:49 > 0:39:51- Their faces were animated.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54- They were smiling - as they looked at us.
0:39:54 > 0:39:58- They knew where they were, - they knew why they were here.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01- They enjoyed themselves.
0:40:01 > 0:40:05- I like the repertoire, - they could relax into it.
0:40:05 > 0:40:09- They started with something - they knew very well.
0:40:09 > 0:40:11- They had a pingy sound.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14- Bright, wonderful - and they told a story.
0:40:14 > 0:40:17- Children are excellent - at telling a story.
0:40:18 > 0:40:21- Telling a story through music - is the best thing you can do.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24- They were also very playful.
0:40:24 > 0:40:29- Mari is playful with them - and she gives them 100%.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- They respond and the same look - is seen from both sides.
0:40:32 > 0:40:34- They're a real team.
0:40:34 > 0:40:37- I'd like to hear them a capella.
0:40:37 > 0:40:41- I think they could rise - to the challenge...
0:40:41 > 0:40:44- ..of singing without the piano.
0:40:44 > 0:40:45- You're impressed.
0:40:45 > 0:40:48- You're impressed.- - Most definitely. It's personality.
0:40:48 > 0:40:52- I just wanted to give them - a happy experience...
0:40:52 > 0:40:56- ..that would keep them - with the choir and help them enjoy.
0:40:56 > 0:41:00- I do agree, it would have been nice - to sing a capella.
0:41:00 > 0:41:03- The greatest thing - is telling a story through music.
0:41:04 > 0:41:08- That's why we chose Hansel - and Gretel and Modryb Elen Enog.
0:41:08 > 0:41:13- I hope we showcased - children's choirs at their best.
0:41:13 > 0:41:16- Well done, Cor Iau Ieuenctid Mon.
0:41:20 > 0:41:22- They've waited patiently.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26- Here to represent Cwm Rhondda, - here's Cor y Cwm.
0:41:26 > 0:41:31- We'll catch up with them - in two minutes' time.
0:41:31 > 0:41:31- .
0:41:36 > 0:41:36- Subtitles
0:41:36 > 0:41:38- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:41:42 > 0:41:45- Cor y Cwm - are one of the best in the world.
0:41:45 > 0:41:50- We've come from different schools - and we all speak the same language.
0:41:50 > 0:41:53- It's a lot of fun.
0:41:53 > 0:41:57- This choir has members - who've stayed with us for years...
0:41:58 > 0:42:02- ..but we have a number - of new members in this junior choir.
0:42:02 > 0:42:08- When we're together, we're - doing something we love in Welsh.
0:42:08 > 0:42:09- I think that's fab.
0:42:10 > 0:42:15- Before Cor Cymru, we go to Tresaith - to have a catch-up with everyone.
0:42:15 > 0:42:21- The families come with us too - and we enjoy those weekends.
0:42:21 > 0:42:23- And travelling on the bus.
0:42:23 > 0:42:26- We sing all the way!
0:42:26 > 0:42:32- My mother's Scottish and she's - learnt Welsh through Cor y Cwm.
0:42:32 > 0:42:34- She enjoys that loads.
0:42:34 > 0:42:38- That brings us closer together.
0:42:39 > 0:42:40- Kind.
0:42:40 > 0:42:43- So many youngsters - are treated negatively...
0:42:44 > 0:42:47- ..but this choir - meets every Wednesday and Sunday...
0:42:47 > 0:42:51- ..and give their lives - to this choir.
0:42:51 > 0:42:54- My expectations - for this choir are very high.
0:42:55 > 0:43:01- We've done so well and Elin and Gav - have shown us the potential we have.
0:43:02 > 0:43:05- We have young members - who haven't competed in Cor Cymru.
0:43:06 > 0:43:09- They've spoken to the older members - about the competition.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13- They can't wait to compete - on the Cor Cymru stage.
0:43:14 > 0:43:17- If we push ourselves to the limit, - we'll do well.
0:43:18 > 0:43:20- We want to win it.
0:43:20 > 0:43:21- We want to win it.- - We're going to win it.
0:43:27 > 0:43:31- Keeping the choir under control - is Elin Llywelyn-Willams.
0:43:32 > 0:43:34- Good luck to you.
0:43:34 > 0:43:37- The final choir in this competition, - Cor y Cwm.
0:43:40 > 0:43:44- We begin our repertoire - with a song called Canwn Ynghyd...
0:43:45 > 0:43:47- ..a song about - the enjoyment of singing.
0:43:47 > 0:43:49- It's a suitable start.
0:43:49 > 0:43:54- # People who make music together
0:43:54 > 0:43:59- # Cannot be enemies
0:43:59 > 0:44:04- # Cannot be enemies
0:44:04 > 0:44:08- # At least while the music lasts
0:44:09 > 0:44:13- # We are friends forever - when we sing together
0:44:13 > 0:44:19- # The whole world - is better when we sing
0:44:19 > 0:44:25- # So let's sing together, - hands forever
0:44:25 > 0:44:31- # Make the world better, - come and sing
0:44:33 > 0:44:38- # People who make music together
0:44:38 > 0:44:42- # Cannot be enemies
0:44:43 > 0:44:47- # Cannot be enemies
0:44:48 > 0:44:52- # At least while the music lasts
0:44:52 > 0:44:57- # We are friends forever - when we sing together
0:44:57 > 0:45:03- # The whole world - is better when we sing
0:45:03 > 0:45:08- # So let's sing together, - hands forever
0:45:08 > 0:45:13- # Make the world better, - come and sing
0:45:13 > 0:45:16- # Ah-ah-ah-ah
0:45:16 > 0:45:20- # So let's sing together, - hands forever
0:45:20 > 0:45:29- # Make the world better, - come and sing
0:45:29 > 0:45:37- # Come and sing #
0:45:41 > 0:45:44- The next song is Hotaru Koi.
0:45:45 > 0:45:47- It's a Japanese song.
0:45:47 > 0:45:50- It's a challenging piece to learn.
0:45:50 > 0:45:54- # Ho, ho, hotaru koi
0:45:54 > 0:45:56- # Atchi no mizu wa nigai zo
0:45:57 > 0:45:58- # Kotchi no mizu wa amai zo
0:45:59 > 0:46:02- # Ho, ho, hotaru koi
0:46:02 > 0:46:04- # Ho, ho, yama michi koi
0:46:05 > 0:46:07- # Hotaru no otosan kanemochi da
0:46:07 > 0:46:09- # Dori de oshiri ga pikapika da
0:46:10 > 0:46:12- # Ho, ho, hotaru koi
0:46:12 > 0:46:14- # Yama michi da
0:46:14 > 0:46:16- # Hiruma wa kusaba no tsuyu no kage
0:46:16 > 0:46:18- # Yoru wa ponpon
0:46:18 > 0:46:20- # Taka chochin
0:46:21 > 0:46:27- # Tenjiku agari shitareba
0:46:28 > 0:46:29- # Tsunbakura ni sarawarebe
0:46:30 > 0:46:33- # Ho, ho, hotaru koi
0:46:33 > 0:46:36- # Atchi no mizu wa nigai zo
0:46:36 > 0:46:38- # Ho, ho, hotaru koi
0:46:38 > 0:46:40- # Kotchi no mizu wa amai zo
0:46:41 > 0:46:43- # Ho, ho, hotaru koi
0:46:43 > 0:46:44- # Yama michi da
0:46:44 > 0:46:47- # Ando no hikari o choto mite koi
0:46:47 > 0:46:50- # Ho, ho, hotaru koi
0:46:50 > 0:46:53- # Ho, ho, yama michi koi
0:46:54 > 0:46:58- # Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho #
0:47:04 > 0:47:08- Sing Noel is an African Song. - There's drums and a tambourine.
0:47:09 > 0:47:12- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, sing Noel
0:47:12 > 0:47:16- It's exciting, it's energetic, - it has powerful chords...
0:47:16 > 0:47:18- ..and we all enjoy this one.
0:47:18 > 0:47:21- # Sing Noel
0:47:21 > 0:47:25- # Sing Noel
0:47:25 > 0:47:28- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:47:29 > 0:47:32- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:47:32 > 0:47:35- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:47:36 > 0:47:40- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:47:40 > 0:47:45- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:47:45 > 0:47:48- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:47:49 > 0:47:53- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:47:53 > 0:47:56- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:47:57 > 0:48:01- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel
0:48:01 > 0:48:06- # Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel
0:48:06 > 0:48:08- # Noel #
0:48:12 > 0:48:14- Our next piece is Y Darlun.
0:48:15 > 0:48:19- Everyone's familiar with it, - including the children.
0:48:19 > 0:48:22- It's an opportunity - to sing something melodic.
0:48:22 > 0:48:28- # When it is morning, - the hands are still praying
0:48:28 > 0:48:34- # Close beside my bed
0:48:34 > 0:48:42- # The prayer is replete - with music so sweet
0:48:42 > 0:48:49- # I know, though it can't be heard
0:49:15 > 0:49:21- # As I lie sleeping - on peaceful evenings
0:49:22 > 0:49:27- # From the picture beside my bed
0:49:28 > 0:49:35- # The prayer whispers on - like a nightingale's song
0:49:36 > 0:49:45- # I know, because I have heard
0:49:48 > 0:50:04- # I know, because I have heard
0:50:20 > 0:50:28- # Ooh #
0:50:33 > 0:50:38- Our final song is One Short Day - from Wicked.
0:50:38 > 0:50:41- We all went up to London - to see Wicked.
0:50:41 > 0:50:44- The choir enjoy singing this one - immensely.
0:50:44 > 0:50:46- # There are buildings - as tall as Quoxwood trees
0:50:47 > 0:50:49- # Dress salons and libraries
0:50:50 > 0:50:53- # Palaces! Museums! A hundred strong
0:50:54 > 0:50:56- # There are wonders - like I've never seen
0:50:56 > 0:50:58- # It's all grand and it's all green!
0:50:59 > 0:51:02- # I think we've found the place - where we belong!
0:51:02 > 0:51:07- # I wanna be in this hoi polloi
0:51:08 > 0:51:10- # So I'll be back for good someday
0:51:10 > 0:51:12- # To make my life and make my way
0:51:12 > 0:51:19- # But for today, - we'll wander and enjoy
0:51:19 > 0:51:23- # One short day in the Emerald City
0:51:23 > 0:51:27- # One short day - to have a lifetime of fun
0:51:27 > 0:51:31- # One short day - and we're warning the city
0:51:31 > 0:51:36- # Now that we're in here - you'll know we've been here
0:51:36 > 0:51:38- # Before we are done!
0:51:39 > 0:51:45- # One short day in the Emerald City
0:51:45 > 0:51:50- # One short day - to have a lifetime of fun
0:51:51 > 0:51:56- # What a way to be seeing the city
0:51:57 > 0:51:58- # Where so many roam to
0:52:00 > 0:52:04- # We'll call it home, too
0:52:05 > 0:52:14- # And then, just like now we can say
0:52:15 > 0:52:18- # We're just two friends
0:52:19 > 0:52:22- # Two good friends
0:52:23 > 0:52:28- # Two best friends
0:52:31 > 0:52:40- # Sharing one wonderful, - one short day #
0:52:48 > 0:52:50- The final note has been sung.
0:52:50 > 0:52:54- We'll speak to Elin - about Cor y Cwm after the break.
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0:53:00 > 0:53:00- Subtitles
0:53:00 > 0:53:02- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:53:05 > 0:53:10- Before the break, we heard - Cor y Cwm closing the competition.
0:53:10 > 0:53:13- You were the final choir to compete.
0:53:13 > 0:53:15- Were you the best choir to compete?
0:53:16 > 0:53:18- Like they say, - "Save the best for last."
0:53:19 > 0:53:22- Your first song was Canwn Ynghyd.
0:53:22 > 0:53:26- Its message is the world - is a better place when we sing.
0:53:26 > 0:53:30- I agree with that. Singing - is the best thing in the world.
0:53:30 > 0:53:32- I enjoyed seeing them end - with the West End.
0:53:33 > 0:53:36- It's nice to have some excitement - for the choir.
0:53:36 > 0:53:39- I like movement, - especially in children's choirs.
0:53:40 > 0:53:43- We know how difficult it is - to get them to concentrate.
0:53:44 > 0:53:48- Let me mention quickly, - Cor y Cwm are great at doing this.
0:53:48 > 0:53:53- It was nice to see them start - with three unaccompanied pieces.
0:53:53 > 0:53:55- That shows confidence - in their ability.
0:53:55 > 0:53:58- Great tonality, - wonderful pronunciation...
0:53:59 > 0:54:02- ..they sang in unison, - they had bright voices...
0:54:02 > 0:54:05- ..and there was subtlety - when needed.
0:54:05 > 0:54:11- She treats them very sensitively, - she knows how to respond to them...
0:54:11 > 0:54:14- ..and how - to get the best out of them.
0:54:14 > 0:54:21- Like all the choirs, Cor y Cwm - could go through to the final.
0:54:21 > 0:54:24- If they did, - what would be your advice?
0:54:24 > 0:54:30- I wanted to hear something from - Schubert, Mendelssohn or Brahms...
0:54:30 > 0:54:34- ..something that suits - their young voices.
0:54:34 > 0:54:37- That's me, I'm picky, - I like the classics.
0:54:38 > 0:54:44- Elin had very kind words for your - ability to concentrate throughout.
0:54:44 > 0:54:48- How difficult is concentrating - for 20 minutes on stage?
0:54:48 > 0:54:53- When you enjoy the pieces you sing, - it's not difficult at all.
0:54:53 > 0:54:57- You're doing something - you enjoy doing.
0:54:57 > 0:55:02- You're in the zone for 20 minutes - doing something you love...
0:55:02 > 0:55:04- ..with people you like.
0:55:04 > 0:55:05- It's just a lot of fun.
0:55:06 > 0:55:09- The children sung from their hearts.
0:55:09 > 0:55:14- Our international judges, - all three of them...
0:55:14 > 0:55:20- ..are heading downstairs to decide - which choir heads to the final.
0:55:22 > 0:55:26- Professor Edward Higginbottom - was the first person...
0:55:26 > 0:55:30- ..to become Professor of - Choral Music in Oxford University.
0:55:30 > 0:55:32- After recording over 100 CDs...
0:55:32 > 0:55:37- ..he's an international-renowned - expert in sacred choral music.
0:55:39 > 0:55:42- Award-winning Maria Guinan - comes from Venezuela.
0:55:43 > 0:55:46- She's a consultant - and coordinator of El Sistema...
0:55:46 > 0:55:49- ..a project where the - less fortunate are given...
0:55:49 > 0:55:52- ..musical education - and opportunities.
0:55:52 > 0:55:56- Composer Christopher Tin - has won two Grammys...
0:55:57 > 0:56:03- ..one for composing music for - a video game for the song Baba Yetu.
0:56:05 > 0:56:08- One choir has impressed - all three judges.
0:56:09 > 0:56:10- Here's why.
0:56:10 > 0:56:14- The choir that won today - captured my heart.
0:56:15 > 0:56:19- They performed a diverse programme - which was well constructed.
0:56:19 > 0:56:23- They had a sophisticated approach - in terms of vocal colour...
0:56:24 > 0:56:25- ..and interpretation.
0:56:26 > 0:56:30- It's a children's choir - that enjoys music and is expressive.
0:56:31 > 0:56:35- They are in tune - with well worked voices.
0:56:35 > 0:56:39- Looking at the individual - singers' faces, they were radiant.
0:56:39 > 0:56:44- It was obvious to me that they - really connected with the material.
0:56:44 > 0:56:47- Great enjoyable music making. - That's how it should be.
0:56:49 > 0:56:54- We're about to discover - which choir is through to the final.
0:56:54 > 0:56:58- Elin Manahan Thomas, - which one would you choose?
0:56:59 > 0:57:03- It's been like a concert. - It's really hard to choose a winner.
0:57:03 > 0:57:06- I like Cor Iau Mon.
0:57:11 > 0:57:16- We'll have the official result - from Maria Guinan.
0:57:18 > 0:57:20- The winner is...
0:57:38 > 0:57:39- ..Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:58:00 > 0:58:02- Congratulations to you.
0:58:03 > 0:58:06- We appreciate this competition - so much.
0:58:06 > 0:58:08- We've competed for 10 years.
0:58:08 > 0:58:11- We appreciate the standard - it demands.
0:58:11 > 0:58:15- These people challenge us, - we challenge each other.
0:58:15 > 0:58:18- That's good for Wales.
0:58:18 > 0:58:22- This isn't only for the children, - it's for the team of parents...
0:58:22 > 0:58:24- ..it's for everyone.
0:58:24 > 0:58:26- Thank you very much.
0:58:26 > 0:58:29- Congratulations. - I'll see you in the final.
0:58:29 > 0:58:31- We have to do that now!
0:58:32 > 0:58:34- Great, well done.
0:58:34 > 0:58:37- That's all from the Great Hall - in Aberystwyth.
0:58:37 > 0:58:41- You can find the adjudications - on S4C's website.
0:58:42 > 0:58:46- We leave you tonight in the sound - of the winning choir...
0:58:46 > 0:58:48- ..Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:58:53 > 0:58:54- # In the morning
0:58:54 > 0:58:56- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:58:56 > 0:58:57- # In the morning
0:58:57 > 0:58:59- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:58:59 > 0:59:04- # When the sunshine casts patterns - on a carpet of leaves
0:59:05 > 0:59:06- # In the morning
0:59:06 > 0:59:08- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:59:08 > 0:59:09- # In the morning
0:59:09 > 0:59:10- # In the morning- - # In the morning
0:59:10 > 0:59:16- # When the birds can be heard - singing their harmony
0:59:17 > 0:59:20- # Wake up, the world is alive
0:59:20 > 0:59:21- # Alive
0:59:21 > 0:59:23- # Alive
0:59:23 > 0:59:27- # Alive
0:59:28 > 0:59:35- # Alive #
0:59:38 > 0:59:40- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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