0:00:06 > 0:00:08- Once every two years...
0:00:08 > 0:00:12- ..Cardiff loses its status - as Wales' capital city.
0:00:14 > 0:00:19- With hundreds of eager singers - congregating in this seaside town...
0:00:20 > 0:00:23- ..Aberystwyth is the place to be.
0:00:26 > 0:00:32- From across Wales, the country's - best choirs are here once again...
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- ..to compete - for the Cor Cymru trophy.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- 17 choirs no less, - in five categories.
0:00:41 > 0:00:46- Reaching Aberystwyth in the first - place was quite an achievement.
0:00:47 > 0:00:53- Dozens of choirs were recorded in - school halls across the country...
0:00:54 > 0:00:59- ..to ensure that the acoustics - were the same for everyone.
0:01:00 > 0:01:06- The unnamed discs were sent - to three international judges...
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- ..to choose the best.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- A system - that was both fair and impartial.
0:01:12 > 0:01:17- My job as a jurist is to have - an audience experience, to be moved.
0:01:18 > 0:01:23- Most importantly, the emotion must - rise above their musical talent.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- I want to hear sensitivity - to the texts that they are singing.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- We're down to the final five choirs.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- Cor Merched Sir Gar.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37- Cor Meibion Machynlleth.
0:01:38 > 0:01:39- Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:01:40 > 0:01:41- Cordydd.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- Merched Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion.
0:01:52 > 0:01:52- Five brave hopefuls about to be - reduced to one legendary choir.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- Welcome to - Cor Cymru 2017 - the final.
0:02:03 > 0:02:04- Subtitles
0:02:05 > 0:02:06- Subtitles
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- There's no doubt that Cor Cymru...
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- ..has claimed its place as - the highlight of choral singing.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- Despite the status - and fierce rivalry...
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- ..the choirs always - open and close the evening together.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- Tonight is a celebration - of choral singing...
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- ..in the true sense of the words.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36- To mark this special occasion, - we've invited the five choirs...
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- ..to sing a new composition.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- It's been written by Mererid Hopwood - and one of tonight's judges...
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- ..Christopher Tin.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- Sit back and enjoy Adain Can.
0:02:54 > 0:03:03- # Ist das dein gesang?
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- # This is the song of your voice
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- # This is the song to calm us all
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- # A song with its fine notes
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- # Flying high on a gentle breeze
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- # Collecting harmonies
0:03:20 > 0:03:46- # All pure voices as one #
0:03:46 > 0:03:52- # All pure voices as one
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- # All pure voices as one
0:04:49 > 0:04:51- # Ein gesang geschenk von dir
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- # A song with its fine notes
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- # Flying high on a gentle breeze
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- # Collecting harmonies
0:05:02 > 0:05:08- # All pure voices as one
0:05:10 > 0:05:12- # Hush, the wings of the song
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- # Tries to fly high - and lifts my spirits
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- # This is the song of your voice
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- # This is the song to calm us all
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- # A song with its fine notes
0:05:27 > 0:05:31- # Flying high on a gentle breeze
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- # Collecting harmonies
0:05:36 > 0:05:48- # All pure voices as one
0:05:48 > 0:05:53- The perfect start to a evening - of choral singing in Aberystwyth.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- The four conductors are here - ready for the evening.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- Let's begin with you, Islwyn.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- You have two choirs here - this evening.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- How have you managed two choirs?
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- I've had to Rush between the two - choirs. It is what it is.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- Huw Foulkes - is the conductor of Cordydd.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- It's great to see so many - choirs together.
0:06:36 > 0:06:37- It's a great atmosphere here.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- All the choirs at top of - Their Categories.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- We can all show Off What We Can do.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47- Mari Pritchard is the conductor - of Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- Has the excitement continued - since the announcement?
0:07:00 > 0:07:01- Yes, in every rehearsal.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- We have really enjoyed preparing - although it has been quite tiring.
0:07:11 > 0:07:13- It was difficult to choose a - programme...
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- ..but we are Honoured to be here.
0:07:15 > 0:07:20- Aled Myrddin is the conductor - of Cor Meibion Machynlleth.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- It's difficult to get farmers - together during lambing season.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32- But we've managed to get - here All the same.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34- If you've ever wondered...
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- ..why anyone would go out to sing - on a cold, winter's rainy night...
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- ..then here's the answer.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- Singing is part - of the Welsh heritage.
0:07:43 > 0:07:48- Being in a choir is something - everyone has done at some point.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54- If you've had a bad day, - there's nothing better than singing.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- You can relax with people - from different backgrounds...
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- ..and share that love of music.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- As soon as you walk into - the rehearsal room on Thursday...
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- ..you know - there's a community there.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- Yes, we work very hard - but we also enjoy ourselves.
0:08:16 > 0:08:17- We're a close-knit crew.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- You're supporting each other, - you're part of a team.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- Everything you do contributes - to the group effort...
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- ..that you are crucial, - each one of you is crucial.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- Music is a language in itself. - It makes you think.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38- You learn new languages. - You have to concentrate.
0:08:38 > 0:08:43- You need confidence to compete - in a major competition.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- At the beginning, - some of us didn't know...
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- ..what the black marks - on the copy were...
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- ..and the difference - between the notes.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- After 21 years we know that - if a note goes up, we go with it.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01- After choir practise, - we go to a pub to socialise.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- That's an appealing aspect.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- We've known each other since we were - eight, nine, ten years old.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- We're still friends - and that's great.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- A choir can give you that.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- When I sing, I can forget - about everything that's happened.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- I sing my heart out - and enjoy myself.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- I always smile when I sing.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- Singing lifts your spirits - and makes you feel happy.
0:09:40 > 0:09:41- It's a special drug.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- All my worries disappear - when I sing.
0:09:46 > 0:09:48- It just lets me be happy.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- If you love singing this is - the place to be.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- We are here for the next - 2 1/2 hours.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- The international judges are here.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Edward Higginbottom and - Christopher Tin are here.
0:10:26 > 0:10:27- Maria Guinand Is From Venezuela.
0:10:28 > 0:10:33- Caryl Parry Jones is our unofficial - judge this evening.
0:10:39 > 0:10:44- Caryl, what will you be - looking out for in this competition?
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- I can't wait after - watching the series.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54- The standard has been amazing.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- I'm glad I'm not judging the - competition.
0:10:57 > 0:10:58- I expect superb singing.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- It's time for the contest to begin.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- Our first choir - is Cor Merched Sir Gar.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- Let's hear a bit more about them.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- We're a girls' choir - from Year 10 to Year 13...
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- ..from every school - in Carmarthenshire.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- As part of my role - as a peripatetic teacher...
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- ..with Carmarthenshire - Music Service...
0:11:23 > 0:11:28- ..I'm also the conductor of - the secondary school girls' choir.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- I was happy coming off the stage.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- We did our very best.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- They excelled by singing - with conviction and sensitivity.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- They were - musically perfect at times.
0:11:49 > 0:11:54- The drum roll was so long, - I couldn't wait for it to end.
0:11:54 > 0:11:59- When it did and it was incredible - to hear our choir named, wow!
0:11:59 > 0:12:00- Cor Merched Sir Gar.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04- I thought it was a mistake.
0:12:05 > 0:12:11- Then Islwyn turned round with the - trophy and I thought, ok, we won.
0:12:12 > 0:12:17- We were just amazed to be named - the best youth choir in Wales.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19- That was crazy.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26- To win this competition, I think - the choir needs to understand...
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- ..that the reason the gospel medley - was their weakest link...
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- ..was because they didn't fully - invest in exploring a new sound...
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- ..with new rhythms and phrasings...
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- ..and maybe even new - vocal production techniques.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- What I want to see is almost - a completely different choir...
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- ..singing those pieces from - a different musical genre.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- Naturally, we'll be - looking to lift our game.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- All the conductors - want to stretch their talent.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59- Winning would be awesome.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- Sir Gar would be so proud of us - if not the whole of Wales.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- Cor Merched Sir Gar.
0:13:05 > 0:13:06- Whoooooooo.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25- A final of Cor Cymru wouldn't be the - same without the King, Islwyn Evans.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- It's not getting any easier!
0:13:28 > 0:13:28- Good luck to you.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- Please welcome Cor Merched Sir Gar.
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- We start our programme - with a piece by Ivor Novello.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- It's a three-voice arrangement - of Waltz of my Heart.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- It will showcase the sound of the - choir at the start of the contest.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- Hopefully, some elements of - Strictly will come through.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- # The lark is singing on high
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- # The Sun's ashine in the blue
0:14:13 > 0:14:18- # The Winter is driven away
0:14:18 > 0:14:24- # And Spring is returning anew
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- # Who cares what sorrow may bring
0:14:29 > 0:14:33- # What storms may tear us apart
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- # No sadness can kill - the wonder and thrill
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- # Of that waltz in my heart
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- # Waltz of my heart haunting and gay
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- # Calling enthrallingly, - waltzing away
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- # Ring out your bells for me, - ivory keys
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- # Weave out your spell for me, - orchestra please
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- # Chorus of wings, thrilling the sky
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- # While you're inspiring me, - time hurries by
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- # Joy finds a fire in me, - soon as you start
0:15:12 > 0:15:21- # Sweeping your strings, - waltz of my heart The
0:15:21 > 0:15:23- # Thelark is singing on high
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- # The lark is singing on high
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- # The Sun's ashine in the blue
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- # The Winter is driven away
0:15:35 > 0:15:40- # And Spring is returning anew
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- # Who cares what sorrow may bring
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- # What storms may tear us apart
0:15:50 > 0:15:56- # No sadness can kill - the wonder and thrill
0:15:56 > 0:16:04- # Of that waltz in my heart #
0:16:13 > 0:16:19- We continue with a madrigal by - the French composer, Passereau...
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- ..Il Est Bel Et Bon.
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- I've enjoyed this song over - the years because the choir...
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- ..has to learn the disciplined way - of singing a madrigal.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- The polyphonic parts play - ping-pong with each other.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- # Il est bel et bon, bon, bon, bon, - bon, commere
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- # Il est bel et bon, bon, bon, bon, - bon, commere
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- # Commere, commere, mon mari
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- # Il estoient deux femmes - toutes d'un pays
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- # # Il est bel et bon, bon, bon, - bon, bon, commere
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- # Il est bel et bon, bon, bon, bon,
0:17:01 > 0:17:02- # Commere, commere mon mari
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- # Il ne se courrouce, - ne me bat aussi
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- # Il fait le mesnaige
0:17:08 > 0:17:10- # Il donne aux poulailles
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- # Il donne aux poulailles
0:17:16 > 0:17:17- # Et je prens mes plaisirs
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- # Commere, c'est pour rire
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- # Quand les poulailles crient
0:17:23 > 0:17:25- # Quand les poulailles crient
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- # Petite coquette, petite coquette
0:17:28 > 0:17:32- # Petite coquette, - petite coquette, qu'est ceci?
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- # Il est bel et bon, bon, bon, bon, - bon, commere
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- # Il est bel et bon, bon, bon, bon, - bon, commere
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- # Commere, commere, mon mari
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- # Il est bel et bon, bon, bon, bon, - bon, commere
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- # Il est bel et bon, bon, bon, bon, - bon, commere
0:17:46 > 0:17:49- # Commere, commere, mon mari #
0:18:01 > 0:18:06- Next, we're performing a piece - we sang in the previous round.
0:18:06 > 0:18:11- It's my arrangement of the - folk song, Beth yw'r Haf i Mi.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- The judges loved it so we'd be - foolish to leave it out.
0:18:19 > 0:18:29- # What is summer to me?
0:18:35 > 0:18:37- # What is summer to me?
0:18:38 > 0:18:46- # Nothing but a gloomy winter - and neverending tears
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- # Since I lost you
0:18:52 > 0:18:59- # Midsummer's day is nothing to me
0:19:00 > 0:19:06- # My dear love, though you left
0:19:06 > 0:19:14- # Tell me you will return one day
0:19:15 > 0:19:30- # Summer is nothing but - a dreary winter since I lost you
0:19:31 > 0:19:38- # My dear love, - my little heart is heavy
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- # When I hear the wind - blow through the tree branches
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- # After hearing a song
0:19:46 > 0:19:52- # I wait to hear your footstep
0:19:53 > 0:19:59- # My dear love, - though you've travelled far
0:20:00 > 0:20:06- # Come back to greet me
0:20:08 > 0:20:13- # My little heart is heavy
0:20:14 > 0:20:20- # No-one ever felt such longing
0:20:31 > 0:20:39- # What is summer to me?
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- # If my breast hurts from the pain
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- # What is summer to me?
0:20:49 > 0:20:57- # If my heart's - about to break in two?
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- # My dear love, though you left
0:21:03 > 0:21:12- # Tell me you will return one day
0:21:12 > 0:21:28- # Only then will I enjoy - the summer and its peaceful days #
0:21:30 > 0:21:35- # What is summer to me?
0:21:38 > 0:21:49- # What is summer to me?
0:22:00 > 0:22:05- We move on to a piece by the - Hungarian composer, Zoltan Kodaly.
0:22:06 > 0:22:11- He's a great teacher of the Sol-fa - system in that country.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14- Oh, to have that back in Wales!
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- Turot Eszik A Cigany - is a very lively piece.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- This lively dance will hopefully - show the choir at its best.
0:22:29 > 0:22:34- # See the gipsies dancing high, - see the gipsies dancing low
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- # See the gipsies stamp their feet, - duba!
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- # Clap their hands to every beat, - leba!
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- # In the firelight whirling round, - duba!
0:22:53 > 0:22:57- # Leba! leba! leba! leba! - leba! leba! leba! leba! la!
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- # Round the fire gipsies sway
0:23:02 > 0:23:04- # Listen to their strumming
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- # Rida, rida, bom, bom, bom
0:23:08 > 0:23:10- # Listen to their strumming
0:23:12 > 0:23:14- # Round the fire gipsies sway
0:23:15 > 0:23:18- # Listen to their strumming
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- # Rida, rida, bom, bom, bom
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- # Listen to their strumming
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- # Happy songs, laughter gay
0:23:34 > 0:23:38- # Summer days are coming
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- # Rida, rida, bom, bom, bom
0:23:44 > 0:23:47- # Summer days are coming
0:23:48 > 0:23:52- # Happy songs, laughter gay
0:23:52 > 0:23:57- # Summer days are coming
0:23:57 > 0:24:02- # Rida, rida, bom, bom, bom
0:24:02 > 0:24:06- # Summer days are coming
0:24:07 > 0:24:10- # See the gipsies dancing high, - See the gipsies dancing low
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- # See the gipsies dancing high, - see the gipsies dancing low
0:24:14 > 0:24:16- # See the gipsies stamp their feet, - duba!
0:24:16 > 0:24:18- # Clap their hands to every beat, - leba!
0:24:18 > 0:24:20- # In the firelight whirling round, - duba!
0:24:20 > 0:24:22- # To the zither's jangiing sound, - leba!
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- # See the gipsies dancing high, - see the gipsies dancing low
0:24:26 > 0:24:28- # Clap their hands to every beat, - leba! leba!
0:24:29 > 0:24:32- # See the gipsies dancing high, - see the gipsies dancing low
0:24:32 > 0:24:37- # Leba! leba! leba! leba! leba! - leba! leba! leba! la! oi! #
0:24:47 > 0:24:51- We are going to finish - with a Gospel Medley.
0:24:51 > 0:24:56- I hope we can step up after the - judges' comments in the last round.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00- I came across the arrangement...
0:25:01 > 0:25:06- ..in a book I found in a - Salvation Army shop in Stockholm.
0:25:08 > 0:25:10- # Well, woke up this mo'nin
0:25:11 > 0:25:13- # With my mind, stayin' on Jesus
0:25:19 > 0:25:21- # Woke up this mo'nin
0:25:21 > 0:25:27- # With my mind, stayin' on the Lord
0:25:27 > 0:25:31- # Well, woke up this mo'nin
0:25:32 > 0:25:37- # With my mind, stayin' on Jesus
0:25:38 > 0:25:49- # Halleluh, halleleluh, - halleleluh, hallelujah
0:25:51 > 0:26:00- # Lead me, guide me along the way,
0:26:00 > 0:26:07- # For if you lead me I cannot stray
0:26:08 > 0:26:15- # Lord let me walk each day - with Thee
0:26:15 > 0:26:31- # Lead me, oh, Lord, lead me
0:26:31 > 0:26:37- # If you want to praise him, - say Amen
0:26:40 > 0:26:44- # If you want to praise him, - say Amen
0:26:45 > 0:26:50- # If you want to lift up - the name of Jesus
0:26:51 > 0:26:56- # Then you ought to praise him - and say Amen
0:26:56 > 0:27:02- # If you want to praise him, - say Amen
0:27:03 > 0:27:09- # If you want to praise him, - say Amen
0:27:10 > 0:27:14- # If you want to lift up - the name of Jesus
0:27:15 > 0:27:20- # Then you ought to praise him - and say Amen
0:27:22 > 0:27:25- # You ought to say Amen
0:27:27 > 0:27:31- # You ought to say Amen
0:27:34 > 0:27:37- # If you want to praise him, - say Amen
0:27:39 > 0:27:43- # Say Amen
0:27:43 > 0:27:54- # Say Amen #
0:28:14 > 0:28:19- Cor Merched Sir Gar - have started the evening off...
0:28:19 > 0:28:22- ..and finished with a Gospel Medley.
0:28:30 > 0:28:32- We really enjoyed that. It
0:28:33 > 0:28:34- It was fabulous.
0:28:37 > 0:28:38- Do you have a breath left?
0:28:38 > 0:28:39- No. The audience
0:28:42 > 0:28:43- were on their feet!
0:28:50 > 0:28:52- We really enjoyed it and I - hope they did as well.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55- How have the rehearsals gone?
0:29:01 > 0:29:03- They've gone well...
0:29:06 > 0:29:09- ..and we just couldn't believe it - until we stepped onto the stage.
0:29:09 > 0:29:11- That's when it hits you.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15- You looked like you enjoyed - yourselves.
0:29:15 > 0:29:16- I think it's nice to go first.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20- We were a bit scared going on.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26- You have really set the - bar very high.
0:29:28 > 0:29:30- Caryl Parry Jones is - with Morgan Jones.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- Islwyn Evans knows what - you need to win.
0:29:40 > 0:29:42- I think we should all go home now!
0:29:51 > 0:29:53- This choir has such a bright tone.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59- There is also some maturity - despite their age.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02- Islwyn Evans has chosen an - excellent programme.- There...
0:30:04 > 0:30:06- There is a real mixture of sounds.
0:30:11 > 0:30:13- There were rich harmonies - in the waltz.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24- The second piece was two women - talking about their husbands.
0:30:28 > 0:30:30- There was such detail in the - interpretation.
0:30:31 > 0:30:33- The arrangement by - Islwyn Evans was brilliant.
0:30:35 > 0:30:38- Singing a folk song is - difficult for a choir.
0:30:44 > 0:30:46- The gospel music was a real - crowdpleaser.
0:30:46 > 0:30:47- They've done ever so well.
0:30:54 > 0:30:55- You are a Caryl pleaser!
0:30:58 > 0:30:59- What can I say?
0:31:02 > 0:31:03- It was a Great Atmosphere.
0:31:05 > 0:31:07- We've looked forward to this...
0:31:12 > 0:31:14- ..and I've been teaching - them for weeks.
0:31:14 > 0:31:15- I hope they enjoyed it.
0:31:16 > 0:31:18- I'm a little out of breath.
0:31:18 > 0:31:19- Enjoy your water.
0:31:24 > 0:31:25- It is water!
0:31:27 > 0:31:29- There are three prizes this evening.
0:31:32 > 0:31:34- The viewers' vote is down to you.
0:31:35 > 0:31:37- For Cor Merched Sir Gar - phone This Number.
0:31:42 > 0:31:43- A great start to the competition.
0:31:46 > 0:31:49- We're off for a break while...
0:31:49 > 0:31:53- ..Cor Meibion Machynlleth - take to the stage.
0:31:58 > 0:31:59- Subtitles
0:32:00 > 0:32:01- Subtitles
0:32:03 > 0:32:08- We formed two years ago - to compete in the Meifod Eisteddfod.
0:32:09 > 0:32:11- We're 48 to 50 in number.
0:32:12 > 0:32:15- Machynlleth, - the best place in the world.
0:32:15 > 0:32:17- We're all from farming stock.
0:32:18 > 0:32:22- We all know how to handle a sheep, - some more than others.
0:32:24 > 0:32:29- It felt a bit like a home game. - Aberystwyth is close to Machynlleth.
0:32:30 > 0:32:34- We had a lot of fans there so - there was pressure to perform well.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37- Cor Meibion Machynlleth.
0:32:39 > 0:32:43- We hadn't really planned on winning.
0:32:43 > 0:32:47- We were there to put on a show. - We only went and won.
0:32:49 > 0:32:54- They could sound like - a full, rich proper Welsh choir...
0:32:54 > 0:32:58- ..but also have the dramatic - sensitivity to scale it back.
0:32:59 > 0:33:03- It was good to hear that we were - a choir with a pleasant sound...
0:33:03 > 0:33:06- ..that could compete and win.
0:33:07 > 0:33:11- We've developed some fresh - confidence from winning there.
0:33:12 > 0:33:14- We'll be really going for it now.
0:33:17 > 0:33:22- The choir needs a better dynamic - between subtlety and power.
0:33:23 > 0:33:27- They need more versatility - in their performances.
0:33:34 > 0:33:39- Showing the power of the choir with - a wall of volume is just one skill.
0:33:40 > 0:33:42- We need to show our sensitive side.
0:33:44 > 0:33:45- I agree with you.
0:33:47 > 0:33:52- We need confidence on the day. - A lot of them were very nervous.
0:33:52 > 0:33:54- It effected the performance.
0:33:55 > 0:33:56- What if we win it?
0:33:57 > 0:33:59- It's 5,000.
0:33:59 > 0:34:01- We can spend that.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03- Wine, women and song!
0:34:08 > 0:34:10- Cor Meibion Machynlleth.
0:34:26 > 0:34:29- There are plenty of naughty - boys here today!
0:34:33 > 0:34:35- How much work is it to - keep control of these?
0:34:37 > 0:34:38- I Can't Tell you!
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- Please Welcome Cor Meibion - Machynlleth.
0:34:46 > 0:34:48- We open with Heriwn, Wynebwn y Wawr.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52- This was the song - we opened with in the semi-final.
0:34:52 > 0:34:57- It's challenging, strong - and gives you a solid platform.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09- # Many, - so many are those who maintain
0:35:11 > 0:35:13- # That the fire purifies
0:35:15 > 0:35:19- # And the flames won't keep burning
0:35:21 > 0:35:22- # For long
0:35:22 > 0:35:24- # Rumours and murmurs
0:35:24 > 0:35:26- # Again and again
0:35:27 > 0:35:29- # Of the sun's final setting
0:35:30 > 0:35:32- # The body is weary
0:35:32 > 0:35:39- # Yet there and still living, a song
0:35:49 > 0:35:54- # Doubters will warrant - that everything dies
0:35:54 > 0:35:56- # That even the oak tree
0:35:57 > 0:36:03- # Majestic and mighty must fall
0:36:03 > 0:36:07- # The spirit of birth regenerating
0:36:08 > 0:36:10- # Concealed in the darkness
0:36:13 > 0:36:19- # Will grow in the fullness of time - as tall
0:36:35 > 0:36:40- # Winter weighed down - for years too many to count
0:36:41 > 0:36:43- # On the shoots and their growing
0:36:44 > 0:36:48- # On spring her yearning desire
0:36:49 > 0:36:54- # Now all around us - the snow disappears
0:36:54 > 0:36:57- # It's a dawn that will wake us
0:36:57 > 0:37:00- # A sun that will warm us
0:37:01 > 0:37:04- # A day that will light us a fire
0:37:04 > 0:37:09- # A day that will light us a fire
0:37:13 > 0:37:18- # Our hearts swell with song
0:37:19 > 0:37:25- # Onward, forward to the morrow
0:37:25 > 0:37:36- # Casting all doubting away, - fiery of spirit
0:37:38 > 0:37:40- # For the future's beginning
0:37:40 > 0:37:42- # For the future's beginning
0:37:42 > 0:37:43- # Beginning
0:37:43 > 0:37:46- # For the future's beginning, - beginning
0:37:46 > 0:37:48- # Beginning
0:37:51 > 0:37:57- # Today
0:38:00 > 0:38:05- # Today #
0:38:16 > 0:38:19- We move on to Beati Mortui - by Mendelssohn.
0:38:21 > 0:38:26- It's a quiet song that requires - a lot of breathing control.
0:38:27 > 0:38:30- There's a lot of colouring needed.
0:38:31 > 0:38:36- This is a simple-sounding song - that is rather difficult to sing.
0:38:37 > 0:38:48- # Beati mortui in Domino morientes
0:38:49 > 0:39:12- # Beati mortui in Domino morientes - deinenim spiritus
0:39:32 > 0:39:34- # Dicit enim spiritus
0:39:36 > 0:39:38- # Dicit enim spiritus
0:39:39 > 0:39:51- # Ut requiescant a laboribus suis
0:39:53 > 0:39:57- # Dicit enim spiritus
0:39:58 > 0:40:06- # Ut requiescant a laboribus suis
0:40:07 > 0:40:15- # Et opera ilorum
0:40:15 > 0:40:28- # Sequunturipsos, sequunturipsos
0:40:30 > 0:40:43- # Beati mortui in Domino morientes, - beati mortui
0:40:44 > 0:40:57- # Beati, beati mortui, - beati deinceps
0:40:59 > 0:41:08- # Beati mortui, - beati, beati, beati
0:41:11 > 0:41:25- # Beati mortui, - beati, beati, beati
0:41:27 > 0:41:29- # Beati mortui
0:41:30 > 0:41:35- # Beati
0:41:48 > 0:41:50- Joshua is our third piece.
0:41:50 > 0:41:52- It's a fast, rhythmic song...
0:41:53 > 0:41:56- ..where the singers - have to listen to each other.
0:41:57 > 0:42:00- It's challenging - but the choir really likes it.
0:42:00 > 0:42:03- We're hoping to add - a little drama to it.
0:42:06 > 0:42:11- # Josh'a
0:42:11 > 0:42:17- # And the battle of Jericho
0:42:18 > 0:42:20- # Josh'a fo't the battle of Jericho
0:42:20 > 0:42:22- # Jericho
0:42:22 > 0:42:23- # Jericho
0:42:24 > 0:42:26- # Josh'a fo't the battle of Jericho
0:42:27 > 0:42:29- # And the walls came tumblin' down!
0:42:30 > 0:42:33- # You may talk - about your King of Gideon
0:42:33 > 0:42:35- # You may talk - about your man of Saul
0:42:36 > 0:42:41- # But there's none like good 'ol - Joshua at the battle of Jericho
0:42:41 > 0:42:44- # Josh'a fo't the battle of Jericho
0:42:45 > 0:42:47- # Jericho
0:42:48 > 0:42:51- # Josh'a fo't the battle of Jericho
0:42:52 > 0:42:55- # And the walls came tumblin' - and the walls came down
0:42:55 > 0:42:57- # Up to the walls of Jericho
0:42:57 > 0:42:59- # He marched with spear in hand
0:43:00 > 0:43:03- # Go blow those rams' horns - Josh'a cried
0:43:03 > 0:43:05- # 'Cos the battle is in my hand
0:43:05 > 0:43:07- # Josh'a fo't the battle of Jericho
0:43:08 > 0:43:09- # Jericho
0:43:09 > 0:43:10- # Jericho
0:43:10 > 0:43:11- # Jericho
0:43:12 > 0:43:14- # Josh'a fo't the battle of Jericho
0:43:14 > 0:43:18- # And the walls came tumblin' - and the walls came down
0:43:18 > 0:43:22- # Then the lamb ram sheep horns - begin to blow
0:43:22 > 0:43:24- # Trumpets begun to sound
0:43:25 > 0:43:28- # Joshua commanded the children - to shout
0:43:34 > 0:43:44- # And the walls came tumblin' down
0:43:44 > 0:43:47- # Josh'a fo't the battle of Jericho
0:43:47 > 0:43:48- # Jericho
0:43:49 > 0:43:50- # Jericho
0:43:51 > 0:43:56- # Josh'a fo't the battle of Jericho
0:43:57 > 0:44:13- # And the walls came tumblin' down
0:44:27 > 0:44:31- The final song is - Gwinllan a Roddwyd i'm Gofal.
0:44:31 > 0:44:36- It's Caradog Williams' arrangement - of Saunders Lewis' words.
0:44:36 > 0:44:41- It's a patriotic song that I hope - the choir enjoys singing.
0:44:49 > 0:44:58- # From the horizon - the man's word challenges
0:45:08 > 0:45:11- # The vineyard entrusted to our care
0:45:22 > 0:45:30- # We'll possess her, - We'll possess her
0:45:39 > 0:45:44- # The vineyard entrusted to our care
0:45:56 > 0:45:59- # Yes, the vineyard - entrusted to our care
0:46:03 > 0:46:14- # We'll possess her - We'll possess her
0:46:55 > 0:47:00- # For us to stand firm now
0:47:34 > 0:47:44- # Yes, the vineyard - entrusted to our care
0:48:02 > 0:48:07- # The vineyard entrusted to our care
0:48:07 > 0:48:14- # For Wales, for freedom now
0:48:19 > 0:48:28- # For Wales, for freedom now
0:49:04 > 0:49:05- Don't be shy!
0:49:08 > 0:49:09- Many congratulations.
0:49:10 > 0:49:11- I think it went well.
0:49:17 > 0:49:19- You have a lot of support backstage.
0:49:22 > 0:49:28- I think we stamped in the - right places.
0:49:28 > 0:49:31- There were some different - moves from last time.
0:49:34 > 0:49:37- It's amazing what a group - of farmers can do.
0:49:44 > 0:49:45- Where is Wynnie? Come here.
0:49:49 > 0:49:51- Can you describe the day you've had.
0:50:04 > 0:50:06- I picked Dafydd up and came - to Aberystwyth.
0:50:07 > 0:50:08- We practised at 12.
0:50:14 > 0:50:18- I went home to look after the sheep - and came back here for five o'clock.
0:50:18 > 0:50:19- That is proper commitment.
0:50:24 > 0:50:27- Let's hear how the men have - affected Caryl Parry Jones.
0:50:33 > 0:50:35- I think Maria Guinand will - have enjoyed it.
0:50:40 > 0:50:43- The dynamic was to be heard - in the first beat.
0:50:46 > 0:50:48- There Was A lot of - sensitivity as well.
0:50:49 > 0:50:51- Sensitivity from the men - from Machynlleth.
0:50:56 > 0:50:58- This choir has only been - going for two years.
0:51:08 > 0:51:11- A good cup of tea has to - steep for quite a while.
0:51:13 > 0:51:15- They've managed that in a - short space of time.
0:51:16 > 0:51:19- They been sensitive when - needed and strong otherwise.
0:51:23 > 0:51:25- The Welsh songs suited them better.
0:51:25 > 0:51:27- They slipped a bit with the - Mendelssohn.
0:51:28 > 0:51:29- We had a Brilliant Start and finish.
0:51:36 > 0:51:38- All the voices knew what - they have to do.
0:51:39 > 0:51:40- Good luck to them.
0:51:40 > 0:51:41- Congratulations.
0:51:45 > 0:51:47- It must be great to hear - that from Caryl.
0:51:49 > 0:51:51- The lads have worked ever so hard.
0:51:59 > 0:52:01- I just wave my arms and - they get on with it.
0:52:03 > 0:52:05- Working with them has been - fantastic.
0:52:08 > 0:52:11- The whole area has taken you - to their hearts.
0:52:11 > 0:52:13- There is so much talent in the area.
0:52:14 > 0:52:17- It's Great To have a competitive - male voice choir as well.
0:52:17 > 0:52:19- Some real commitment from you.
0:52:19 > 0:52:23- But there is also a phone vote - that you can take part in.
0:52:24 > 0:52:30- To vote for Cor Meibion Machynlleth - phone the number on the screen now.
0:52:33 > 0:52:35- We've heard the second choir.
0:52:35 > 0:52:37- There are three more to come.
0:52:38 > 0:52:43- We're off for a break now while - Cor Ieuenctid Mon take to the stage.
0:52:46 > 0:52:46- Subtitles
0:52:48 > 0:52:50- Subtitles
0:52:52 > 0:52:56- The nucleus - is 13 and 14-year-old children.
0:52:57 > 0:53:03- We are almost 60 in number. Singing - in the choir builds your confidence.
0:53:07 > 0:53:11- They showcased - a tremendous amount of musicality.
0:53:12 > 0:53:16- They capped that off - with great attention to detail.
0:53:17 > 0:53:19- Great pitch, execution and rhythm.
0:53:20 > 0:53:22- I was very, very impressed.
0:53:23 > 0:53:28- That elongated drum roll - feels like a month to us conductors.
0:53:28 > 0:53:30- Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:53:32 > 0:53:35- It was lovely to hear - our name being called.
0:53:36 > 0:53:39- It's our fifth time - in the competition.
0:53:40 > 0:53:43- It's an experience - that will stay with me.
0:53:44 > 0:53:49- There are no words to describe it. - We were all crying on the stage.
0:53:49 > 0:53:51- It was amazing.
0:53:54 > 0:53:58- The choirs who aspire to win - this fantastic competition...
0:53:58 > 0:54:01- ..have to think - of a special ingredient.
0:54:01 > 0:54:05- There's always a 5 to 10% - extra in the performance...
0:54:06 > 0:54:10- ..that you can't put your finger on - but we know it's there.
0:54:10 > 0:54:13- It's in the imagination - and the ambition...
0:54:13 > 0:54:16- ..that you hold for a performance.
0:54:16 > 0:54:20- We'll be going for it and doing - the very best we can on the night.
0:54:21 > 0:54:23- There are some superb choirs.
0:54:23 > 0:54:27- We'll try to enjoy it - and put down a challenge too.
0:54:28 > 0:54:33- Anglesey is the 'can do' island - and we can win this final.
0:54:34 > 0:54:36- In the final in Aberystwyth...
0:54:37 > 0:54:40- ..Cor Ieuenctid Mon will win.
0:54:42 > 0:54:43- Simple as.
0:54:43 > 0:54:45- Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:54:51 > 0:54:54- Mari Pritchard is their conductor.
0:55:02 > 0:55:04- You've got very confident singers.
0:55:05 > 0:55:06- They work really hard.
0:55:13 > 0:55:16- They have been fully committed - to the competition.
0:55:16 > 0:55:19- Good luck to you and please - welcome Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:55:19 > 0:55:22- We open with - In Paradisum by Gabriel Faure.
0:55:22 > 0:55:25- It comes from Faure's famous mass.
0:55:25 > 0:55:27- You have to take - great care singing it.
0:55:28 > 0:55:31- You need to retain - the purity of the music.
0:55:31 > 0:55:34- You need to be - serene and quiet at the end.
0:55:42 > 0:55:51- # In paradisum
0:55:54 > 0:56:04- # Deducant angeli
0:56:05 > 0:56:14- # In tuo adventu suscipiant
0:56:14 > 0:56:22- # Te martyres, martyres
0:56:43 > 0:56:51- # Sanctam Jerusalem
0:56:52 > 0:56:58- # Chorus angelorum
0:57:03 > 0:57:06- # Sanctam Jerusalem
0:57:10 > 0:57:18- # Chorus angelorum
0:57:19 > 0:57:24- # Te suscipiat
0:57:27 > 0:57:45- # Cum Lazaro quondam pauper aeternam
0:57:45 > 0:57:48- # Habeas, habeas
0:57:49 > 0:57:56- # Cum Lazaro quondam pauper aeternam
0:57:57 > 0:58:01- # Habeas, habeas
0:58:01 > 0:58:10- # Requiem
0:58:26 > 0:58:32- # Habeas, habeas
0:58:33 > 0:58:52- # Requiem
0:59:04 > 0:59:10- The song we are retaining from the - semi-final is Can Crwtyn Y Gwartheg.
0:59:10 > 0:59:13- It's a traditional Welsh folk song.
0:59:14 > 0:59:18- This time we are going to add - a little movement to the words.
0:59:19 > 0:59:21- The words are quite funny.
0:59:21 > 0:59:24- It describes a cow - falling in love with a hen.
0:59:24 > 0:59:27- There are some hares in there too.
0:59:27 > 0:59:29- It's a lovely song.
0:59:30 > 0:59:37- # Deri ton deri ton deri ton - deri ton deri ton ton ton ton
0:59:39 > 0:59:44- # I have a grey, white-faced cow, - yes a grey, white-faced cow
0:59:46 > 0:59:48- # I have a grey, white-faced cow, - yes a grey, white-faced cow
0:59:49 > 0:59:52- # She goes to the gate to lie down, - yes, to the gate to lie down
0:59:52 > 0:59:56- # I have a tiny chick on the coal, - a tiny chick sick on the coal
0:59:57 > 1:00:00- who won't leave my memory at all
1:00:00 > 1:00:03- # Ton ton ton deri ton ton ton - deri ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:00:03 > 1:00:07- # Ton ton ton deri ton ton ton - deri ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:00:07 > 1:00:15- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton deri deri ton ton
1:00:16 > 1:00:21- # Seven sparrows arguing and - throwing dice, yes throwing dice
1:00:22 > 1:00:27- # Seven sparrows arguing and - throwing dice, yes throwing dice
1:00:27 > 1:00:32- # And the crooked beaked owl - laughing at them, laughing at them
1:00:33 > 1:00:37- # And the crooked beaked owl - laughing at them, laughing at them
1:00:38 > 1:00:40- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:00:40 > 1:00:45- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:00:45 > 1:00:49- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:00:49 > 1:00:54- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:00:54 > 1:00:59- # I have a hare that is red, - yes a red hare
1:00:59 > 1:01:04- # I have a hare that is red - and two bells on her ringing
1:01:05 > 1:01:10- # She carries two mill stones, - two stones, yes two mill stones
1:01:10 > 1:01:19- # She carries two mill stones, - and beats the greyhounds of Wales
1:01:20 > 1:01:25- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:01:26 > 1:01:30- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:01:30 > 1:01:35- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:01:35 > 1:01:42- # Ton ton ton deri deri deri deri - ton ton deri ton deri deri ton ton #
1:01:55 > 1:01:58- We turn to John Tavener - for the next piece.
1:01:59 > 1:02:02- It's his famous piece - The Lamb.
1:02:05 > 1:02:05- The piece is sung in two voices...
1:02:06 > 1:02:10- ..but it takes a fair amount - of nerve to get it right...
1:02:10 > 1:02:16- ..through all the phases when those - notes start to get closer together.
1:02:17 > 1:02:24- # Little Lamb who made thee
1:02:26 > 1:02:37- # Dost thou know who made thee
1:02:38 > 1:02:44- # Gave thee life and bid thee feed
1:02:44 > 1:02:51- # By the stream and o'er the mead
1:02:51 > 1:02:58- # Gave thee clothing of delight
1:02:58 > 1:03:06- # Softest clothing wooly bright
1:03:09 > 1:03:21- # Gave thee such a tender voice
1:03:22 > 1:03:33- # Making all the vales rejoice!
1:03:36 > 1:03:53- # Little Lamb who made thee
1:03:54 > 1:04:15- # Dost thou know who made thee
1:04:16 > 1:04:26- # Little Lamb I'll tell thee
1:04:28 > 1:04:38- # Little Lamb I'll tell thee!
1:04:39 > 1:04:45- # He is called by thy name
1:04:46 > 1:04:51- # For he calls himself a Lamb
1:04:55 > 1:05:00- # He is meek and he is mild
1:05:00 > 1:05:09- # He became a little child
1:05:12 > 1:05:24- # I a child and thou a lamb
1:05:25 > 1:05:39- # We are called by his name
1:05:39 > 1:05:52- # Little Lamb God bless thee
1:05:53 > 1:06:21- # Little Lamb God bless thee #
1:06:33 > 1:06:36- We conclude with - a lovely piece by Gareth Glyn.
1:06:36 > 1:06:41- We find it very hard to enter any - competition with a piece by Gareth.
1:06:41 > 1:06:46- He's a local composer to us - and very supportive of all our work.
1:06:47 > 1:06:52- The words are written by another - friend of the choir, Sian Owen.
1:06:58 > 1:07:05- # From the frozen winter - comes a scarlet glimmer
1:07:06 > 1:07:11- # The flower of summer is springing
1:07:11 > 1:07:16- # With crimson complexion, - a thorn of perfection
1:07:17 > 1:07:24- # You grow with passion unceasing
1:07:28 > 1:07:36- # We sing all your praises - and bask in the blaze
1:07:37 > 1:07:45- # That comes O! Rose of our days
1:07:45 > 1:07:52- # You blossom each summer - united we sing
1:07:53 > 1:07:57- # An anthem of glory
1:07:57 > 1:08:07- # O! Rose of our King
1:08:10 > 1:08:13- # The dewdrops that gather - upon your bright flower
1:08:13 > 1:08:18- # Will wash us - like water from heaven
1:08:20 > 1:08:25- but braving its malice
1:08:25 > 1:08:32- # You shone in the solace - you've given
1:08:40 > 1:08:45- # We dance in the daylight - your petals reveal
1:08:46 > 1:08:53- # Your fragrance O! Rose of our zeal
1:08:54 > 1:09:01- # You blossom each summer, - united we sing
1:09:02 > 1:09:13- # An anthem of glory - O! Rose of our king
1:09:14 > 1:09:23- # We dance in the daylight - your petals reveal
1:09:23 > 1:09:30- # Your fragrance O! Rose of our zeal
1:09:31 > 1:09:39- united we sing
1:09:39 > 1:09:59- # An anthem of glory - O! Rose of our king #
1:10:37 > 1:10:39- Just listen to that applause.
1:10:48 > 1:10:49- Everyone has been so supportive.
1:10:51 > 1:10:53- It was a very emotional ending.
1:10:56 > 1:10:58- That song was written by two - people from Anglesey.
1:11:02 > 1:11:04- They are Gareth Glyn and Sian Owen.
1:11:05 > 1:11:06- beautiful words.
1:11:07 > 1:11:08- It was so hot on stage.
1:11:16 > 1:11:18- It was an amazing and - unforgettable experience.
1:11:18 > 1:11:20- We are a big happy Family.
1:11:20 > 1:11:23- Caryl Parry Jones will - give her comments.
1:11:24 > 1:11:26- Mari Pritchard was very emotional.
1:11:29 > 1:11:31- This is a children's choir.
1:11:45 > 1:11:46- That's what we had there.
1:11:52 > 1:11:56- You could just tell by their faces - that they understood the melodies.
1:12:03 > 1:12:04- They are very disciplined.
1:12:06 > 1:12:08- They are so tight but so rich.
1:12:15 > 1:12:17- Their unison singing was amazing.
1:12:17 > 1:12:18- The altos were out of this world.
1:12:19 > 1:12:20- Spot on.
1:12:31 > 1:12:34- To sing The Lamb unaccompanied - is very challenging.
1:12:37 > 1:12:39- The tune Goes against the harmony.
1:12:44 > 1:12:46- They did it so Effectively.
1:12:48 > 1:12:48- I had a Lump In My throat.
1:12:48 > 1:12:49- Thank you, Caryl.
1:12:55 > 1:12:56- Which is your favourite piece?
1:13:04 > 1:13:06- My favourite is Rhosyn yr Ior.
1:13:14 > 1:13:15- We sing that as a team.
1:13:26 > 1:13:29- We decided to go for a - very tight programme.
1:13:30 > 1:13:32- The piece by John Taverner - was very challenging.
1:13:33 > 1:13:35- I couldn't have asked - anything More From Them.
1:13:36 > 1:13:38- Well done to The altos.
1:13:41 > 1:13:43- Excellet and congratulations.
1:13:43 > 1:13:45- There is a viewer's choice.
1:13:45 > 1:13:50- To vote for Cor Ieuenctid Mon - phone the number on the screen now.
1:13:52 > 1:13:54- We've heard - three of the five choirs.
1:13:55 > 1:13:56- There are two to come.
1:13:57 > 1:14:02- We're off for a break now - while Cordydd take to the stage.
1:14:04 > 1:14:05- Subtitles
1:14:07 > 1:14:08- Subtitles
1:14:11 > 1:14:13- Cordydd was formed back in 2000.
1:14:14 > 1:14:16- We've competed twice in the past.
1:14:17 > 1:14:21- We decided this year, since we - hadn't competed for a while...
1:14:21 > 1:14:24- ..we wanted to go for it again.
1:14:24 > 1:14:28- We're a group of people - who meet weekly in Cardiff.
1:14:29 > 1:14:33- We have members from 25 years old - all the way through to 50.
1:14:34 > 1:14:39- Cordydd won tonight mainly because - it's repertoire choices...
1:14:41 > 1:14:46- ..allowed it to span a large number - of styles, technical challenges...
1:14:46 > 1:14:48- ..and musical challenges.
1:14:49 > 1:14:53- The choir sang with feeling - from their hearts.
1:14:53 > 1:14:57- We were very nervous - before the result.
1:14:57 > 1:15:01- We were all standing there - with the other choirs...
1:15:02 > 1:15:05- ..preparing to pretend not to care - if we hadn't won.
1:15:06 > 1:15:10- It's like the Oscars Ceremony, - you hold that smile for the camera.
1:15:10 > 1:15:12- Cordydd.
1:15:12 > 1:15:15- We'd put in the hours - and we all knew our notes.
1:15:16 > 1:15:19- Whatever the result, - we'd done our best.
1:15:19 > 1:15:21- We were pleased to win.
1:15:23 > 1:15:25- The final will be the first time...
1:15:26 > 1:15:32- ..the judges hear all five choirs - one after another on the same night.
1:15:32 > 1:15:37- level to achieve more success.
1:15:38 > 1:15:42- They need to build on - their excellent foundation.
1:15:43 > 1:15:48- One of the ways they can do that is - by maintaining an unity of tone...
1:15:48 > 1:15:52- ..as they reach - the upper dynamic levels.
1:15:52 > 1:15:57- At the moment, when they push it, - it can become a little harsh.
1:15:57 > 1:16:02- We have to take those thoughts - seriously as we enter the final.
1:16:03 > 1:16:08- to lose, they all want to win.
1:16:08 > 1:16:12- That's always been - my message for the choir.
1:16:12 > 1:16:14- Cordydd.
1:16:20 > 1:16:25- I'm here with the conductor of the - fourth choir to take to the stage.
1:16:25 > 1:16:28- Huw Foulkes - is the conductor of Cordydd.
1:16:29 > 1:16:31- Are you ready for the challenge?
1:16:35 > 1:16:36- We are here to enjoy ourselves.
1:16:38 > 1:16:39- Winning will be a bonus.
1:16:39 > 1:16:44- It's time for you to get onto - that stage and join your choir.
1:16:46 > 1:16:51- We begin with Benedicamus Domintheo - by Peter Warlock.
1:16:52 > 1:16:55- It speaks about the glory of Christ.
1:16:56 > 1:16:57- The challenge for a choir - is not to oversing those elements.
1:16:57 > 1:17:01- The challenge for a choir - is not to oversing those elements.
1:17:01 > 1:17:05- We hope to set the standard - with this piece.
1:17:06 > 1:17:10- # Procedenti puero - Eya, nobis annus est!
1:17:10 > 1:17:14- # Virginis ex utero - Gloria! Laudes!
1:17:14 > 1:17:19- # Deus homo factus est et immortalis
1:17:20 > 1:17:24- # Sine viri semine - Eya nobis annus est!
1:17:24 > 1:17:29- # Natus est de virgine - Gloria! Laudes!
1:17:30 > 1:17:34- # Deus homo factus est et immortalis
1:17:35 > 1:17:40- # Sine viri copia - Eya, nobis annus est!
1:17:40 > 1:17:45- # Natus est ex Maria - Gloria! Laudes!
1:17:45 > 1:17:51- # Deus homo factus est et immortalis
1:17:52 > 1:17:58- # In hoc festo determino - Eya, nobis annus est!
1:17:58 > 1:18:08- # Benedicamus Domino! - Gloria! Laudes!
1:18:08 > 1:18:17- # Deus homo factus est - et immortalis #
1:18:27 > 1:18:30- We will also be performing - Heilig by Mendelssohn.
1:18:31 > 1:18:35- Eight separate voices - call and respond to each other.
1:18:35 > 1:18:40- In the German language it demands - a lot of linguistic discipline.
1:18:41 > 1:18:47- You also need discipline in terms of - movement and balancing the voices.
1:18:48 > 1:18:52- # Holy, holy, holy
1:19:00 > 1:19:06- # Holy, holy, holy
1:19:06 > 1:19:11- # Lord God of hosts
1:19:12 > 1:19:18- # Heaven and earth - are full of thy glory
1:19:18 > 1:19:23- # Heaven and earth - are full of thy glory
1:19:23 > 1:19:27- # Hosanna in heaven
1:19:28 > 1:19:30- # Hosanna in heaven
1:19:30 > 1:19:35- # Hosanna in heaven
1:19:35 > 1:19:41- # Blessed is he - who comes into the name of the Lord
1:19:42 > 1:19:48- # Blessed is he - who comes into the name of the Lord
1:19:49 > 1:19:54- # Hosanna in heaven
1:19:55 > 1:20:00- # Hosanna in heaven
1:20:04 > 1:20:12- # Hosanna in heaven #
1:20:21 > 1:20:26- Jake Runestad's Alleluia is another - piece that really appeals to us.
1:20:26 > 1:20:29- He's a young composer from America.
1:20:29 > 1:20:33- It's a rhythmic piece - that asks for clapping.
1:20:33 > 1:20:37- That means more discipline
1:20:38 > 1:20:40- # Alleluia
1:20:40 > 1:20:41- # Alleluia
1:20:43 > 1:20:44- # Alleluia
1:20:45 > 1:20:46- # Alleluia
1:20:48 > 1:20:49- # Alleluia
1:20:50 > 1:20:51- # Alleluia
1:20:52 > 1:20:54- # Alleluia
1:20:54 > 1:20:56- # Alleluia
1:20:56 > 1:20:58- # Alleluia
1:20:58 > 1:21:00- # Alleluia
1:21:01 > 1:21:03- # Alleluia
1:21:03 > 1:21:05- # Alleluia
1:21:05 > 1:21:07- # Alleluia
1:21:07 > 1:21:09- # Alleluia
1:21:09 > 1:21:11- # Alleluia
1:21:11 > 1:21:13- # Alleluia
1:21:14 > 1:21:15- # Alleluia
1:21:16 > 1:21:20- # Alleluia
1:21:20 > 1:21:22- # Alleluia
1:21:22 > 1:21:23- # Alleluia
1:21:24 > 1:21:25- # Alleluia
1:21:26 > 1:21:28- # Alleluia
1:21:28 > 1:21:30- # Alleluia
1:21:30 > 1:21:31- # Alleluia
1:21:32 > 1:21:33- # Alleluia
1:21:34 > 1:21:41- # Alleluia
1:21:44 > 1:21:49- # Alleluia
1:21:49 > 1:21:57- # Alleluia
1:21:57 > 1:22:02- # Alleluia
1:22:06 > 1:22:08- # Alleluia
1:22:09 > 1:22:16- # Alleluia
1:22:18 > 1:22:21- # Alleluia
1:22:21 > 1:22:35- # Alleluia
1:22:36 > 1:22:38- # Alleluia
1:22:38 > 1:22:40- # Alleluia
1:22:41 > 1:22:43- # Alleluia
1:22:44 > 1:22:45- # Alleluia
1:22:48 > 1:22:48- # Alleluia
1:22:48 > 1:22:51- # Alleluia
1:22:51 > 1:22:52- # Alleluia
1:22:53 > 1:22:56- # Alleluia
1:22:57 > 1:22:59- # Alleluia
1:22:59 > 1:23:02- # Alleluia
1:23:02 > 1:23:04- # Alleluia
1:23:05 > 1:23:06- # Alleluia
1:23:07 > 1:23:08- # Alleluia
1:23:09 > 1:23:11- # Alleluia
1:23:11 > 1:23:13- # Alleluia
1:23:14 > 1:23:15- # Alleluia
1:23:19 > 1:23:21- # Alleluia #
1:23:33 > 1:23:38- Hear My Prayers, O Lord - is an early piece by Henry Purcell.
1:23:39 > 1:23:44- The challenge here is to translate - the passion and emotion in the work.
1:23:45 > 1:23:49- We have to get it - across to the audience.
1:23:50 > 1:23:55- # Hear my prayer, O Lord
1:23:56 > 1:24:07- # And let my crying come unto thee
1:24:08 > 1:24:13- # Hear my prayer, O Lord
1:24:14 > 1:24:22- # And let my crying come unto thee
1:24:22 > 1:24:27- # Hear my prayer, O Lord
1:24:28 > 1:24:40- # And let my crying come unto thee
1:24:41 > 1:24:52- # Hear my prayer, O Lord
1:24:52 > 1:25:07- # And let my crying come unto thee
1:25:07 > 1:25:14- # Hear my prayer, O Lord
1:25:14 > 1:25:29- # And let my crying come unto thee
1:25:29 > 1:25:41- # Hear my prayer, O Lord
1:25:47 > 1:25:53- # And let my crying come unto thee #
1:26:06 > 1:26:11- Our final piece is a special - arrangement of Elton John's...
1:26:11 > 1:26:14- ..Don't let The Sun Go Down On Me.
1:26:15 > 1:26:20- I wanted one piece of light, - contemporary music for the final.
1:26:21 > 1:26:26- choir should be able to enjoy...
1:26:27 > 1:26:30- ..the conclusion to our repertoire.
1:26:39 > 1:26:46- # Don't let the sun go down on me
1:27:04 > 1:27:13- # I can't light - no more of your darkness
1:27:16 > 1:27:24- # All my pictures - seem to fade to black and white
1:27:28 > 1:27:36- # I'm growing tired and time - stands still before me
1:27:40 > 1:27:50- # Frozen here on the ladder - of my life
1:27:55 > 1:27:58- # Don't let the sun go down on me
1:27:59 > 1:28:04- # Although I search myself, - it's always someone else I see
1:28:05 > 1:28:16- # I'd just allow a fragment - of your life to wander free
1:28:16 > 1:28:25- # But losing everything - is like the sun going down on me
1:28:37 > 1:28:46- # I can't find oh, - the right romantic line
1:28:49 > 1:29:01- # But see me once and see the way - I feel
1:29:01 > 1:29:13- # Don't discard me just - because you think I mean you harm
1:29:13 > 1:29:25- # But these cuts I have, - oh they need love to help them heal
1:29:25 > 1:29:30- # Don't let the sun go down on me
1:29:31 > 1:29:36- # Although I search myself,
1:29:37 > 1:29:47- # I'd just allow a fragment - of your life to wander free
1:29:48 > 1:30:07- # But losing everything - is like the sun going down on me
1:30:23 > 1:30:31- # The sun going down on me #
1:30:54 > 1:30:56- Cordydd, how did it go?
1:30:58 > 1:30:59- Are you happy?
1:31:01 > 1:31:02- And relax!
1:31:08 > 1:31:09- That was quite a finish.
1:31:15 > 1:31:18- We were looking for some style - we hadn't tried before.
1:31:23 > 1:31:25- The words and the message - were so fitting.
1:31:32 > 1:31:35- We Are Happy To Be here. We don't - care about the result.
1:31:35 > 1:31:37- It Was Clear From The Performance...
1:31:37 > 1:31:39- ..That You Were Happy to be - getting to The End.
1:31:40 > 1:31:42- We can enjoy and relax now.
1:31:47 > 1:31:49- We will be having a pint - or two later on.
1:31:51 > 1:31:53- We're not telling where we're going.
1:31:55 > 1:31:57- There's a lovely atmosphere between - all the choirs backstage.
1:31:57 > 1:31:59- Let's hear what - Caryl Parry thought.
1:32:12 > 1:32:14- Did this choir sing from - their hearts?
1:32:15 > 1:32:16- In buckets.
1:32:26 > 1:32:28- Making something sound simple...
1:32:29 > 1:32:32- competition like this.
1:32:33 > 1:32:35- This choir can do that all the time.
1:32:40 > 1:32:42- Every section of the - choir is rich in tone.
1:32:54 > 1:32:56- They seem to lift us up - with their singing.
1:33:08 > 1:33:11- They were superb in getting the - vowel sound correct...
1:33:19 > 1:33:21- ..in several of those pieces, - especially Alleluia.
1:33:22 > 1:33:23- I wasn't keen on the - pop song at the end.
1:33:24 > 1:33:25- It Was nearly perfect.
1:33:29 > 1:33:30- Nearly perfect good enough?
1:33:36 > 1:33:38- We needed something - different at the end.
1:33:43 > 1:33:46- Caryl Parry Jones has praised - everybody this evening.
1:33:46 > 1:33:48- We are happy to be part of that.
1:33:50 > 1:33:51- Congratulations to you.
1:33:56 > 1:34:01- Please remember that there are - three prizes on offer tonight.
1:34:01 > 1:34:06- But there is also a phone vote - that you can take part in.
1:34:08 > 1:34:13- We're off for a break now while - Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion get ready.
1:34:15 > 1:34:16- Subtitles
1:34:17 > 1:34:18- Subtitles
1:34:20 > 1:34:24- Cor Merched Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion - are the girls of Cywair...
1:34:25 > 1:34:29- ..and the eldest singers - of Cor Plant Ysgol Ceredigion.
1:34:30 > 1:34:33- The boys had the opportunity - to form a boys' choir.
1:34:34 > 1:34:36- We're putting our stamp on it now.
1:34:40 > 1:34:44- The situation with the girls - was quite surreal.
1:34:46 > 1:34:51- There was no competition but - I was happy with our performance.
1:34:51 > 1:34:55- To think we were the only ones - competing...
1:34:55 > 1:35:00- ..we were still under pressure - to go through to the final.
1:35:00 > 1:35:04- The feeling of standing on stage - is very unique.
1:35:05 > 1:35:09- Something comes over you - and you want to win.
1:35:13 > 1:35:19- They performed a good programme that - was diverse and well constructed...
1:35:19 > 1:35:21- ..and suitably challenging.
1:35:22 > 1:35:25- They did it - with a good visual performance.
1:35:25 > 1:35:29- It was nice to find out that
1:35:30 > 1:35:31- The judges say...
1:35:32 > 1:35:33- ..yes.
1:35:35 > 1:35:39- It would have been embarrassing - had we not gone through.
1:35:40 > 1:35:43- It was nice to know - that we have a chance now.
1:35:44 > 1:35:49- If this choir wants to win they need - to up their repertoire selection...
1:35:50 > 1:35:55- ..and pick challenging material - that will impress the judges.
1:35:55 > 1:36:00- to believe we're as good as them.
1:36:00 > 1:36:04- We have to do the best we can - and hope that's enough.
1:36:04 > 1:36:07- Concentrate on us - and not think about them.
1:36:12 > 1:36:13- Practising is an important part - of our success.
1:36:13 > 1:36:17- I think there's pure talent - in Castellnewy'.
1:36:18 > 1:36:20- Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion.
1:36:24 > 1:36:29- Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion are about to - round off this competition for us.
1:36:29 > 1:36:31- And he's back, Islwyn Evans.
1:36:35 > 1:36:36- We will do our best.
1:36:37 > 1:36:41- Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion to perform.
1:36:44 > 1:36:47- We start with - Ave Maria by Franz Biebl.
1:36:48 > 1:36:53- It feels like something that's - been around forever but it hasn't.
1:36:54 > 1:36:56- It's only 40 years old or so.
1:36:58 > 1:37:02- It'll give us a different sound - to the previous round.
1:37:15 > 1:37:21- # Ave Maria
1:37:21 > 1:37:27- # Gratia plena
1:37:28 > 1:37:38- # Dominus, Dominus tecum
1:37:38 > 1:37:51- # Benedicta tu in mulieribus
1:37:55 > 1:38:01- # Et benedictus
1:38:02 > 1:38:23- # Fructus ventris tui, Jesus
1:38:24 > 1:38:29- # Ave Maria, gratia plena
1:38:30 > 1:38:36- # Sancta Maria
1:38:39 > 1:38:46- # Mater Dei, mater Dei
1:38:47 > 1:38:52- # Nunc et in hora, - hora mortis nostrae
1:38:53 > 1:39:03- # Sancta Maria, mater Dei
1:39:03 > 1:39:12- # Ora pronobis, peccatoribus
1:39:13 > 1:39:27- # Nunc et in hora, - hora mortis nostrae
1:39:32 > 1:39:40- # Amen
1:39:41 > 1:39:57- # Amen
1:39:58 > 1:40:01- # Amen #
1:40:12 > 1:40:20- We move to a SSAA arrangement - of Henffych Datws by Gareth Glyn.
1:40:22 > 1:40:25- The fun flows through this piece.
1:40:26 > 1:40:29- There's a huge - vocal challenge in this one.
1:40:30 > 1:40:32- We hope for the best.
1:40:33 > 1:40:37- # Hail, potatoes!
1:40:39 > 1:40:50- # Heaven knows - you're beautiful to look at
1:40:54 > 1:40:57- # Although a kiss is too much, - I suppose
1:40:58 > 1:41:02- # I really love to look at you - between my splayed toes
1:41:04 > 1:41:06- # I greet you, beetroots
1:41:07 > 1:41:13- # There's something about your name - that looks orchestral
1:41:13 > 1:41:20- # Something elevated and ancestral
1:41:22 > 1:41:27- # The sound of flutes, - the sound of flutes and drumbeats
1:41:27 > 1:41:30- # This would not be true if you
1:41:30 > 1:41:34- # Were called bootreets, - called bootreets
1:41:34 > 1:41:43- # You must agree
1:41:44 > 1:41:50- # That you're not half as jolly - or splendid as a caulie
1:41:51 > 1:41:58- # With its cream curls - in their green bower
1:41:59 > 1:42:05- # No, I prefer a cauliflower
1:42:06 > 1:42:12- # Well met, faithful cabbage, - well met, faithful cabbage
1:42:13 > 1:42:23- # In one leafy package
1:42:23 > 1:42:32- # You're the greenest, - meanest ball of all
1:42:33 > 1:42:36- # In truth
1:42:36 > 1:42:46- # How on earth could I be savage - to a freshly gathered cabbage
1:42:47 > 1:42:56- # O
1:42:56 > 1:43:00- # Sprouts
1:43:00 > 1:43:09- # I have doubts, and that's - after straining my brain muscles
1:43:09 > 1:43:20- # That you have come here - all the way from Brussels
1:43:20 > 1:43:25- # In choosing - what goes into my belly
1:43:25 > 1:43:29- # I have to inform you - that I'd go for jelly
1:43:29 > 1:43:34- # Then each finger cried out - in tearful anger
1:43:34 > 1:43:42- # The cry, 'Farewell, O Veg rack' - carried to the Australian outback
1:43:45 > 1:43:52- # And then kitchen water removed - each trace from a daughter
1:43:52 > 1:44:02- # Of a basket - that had so enchanted her #
1:44:16 > 1:44:16- ..of the African hymn Ukuthula.
1:44:16 > 1:44:16- ..of the African hymn Ukuthula.
1:44:16 > 1:44:16- ..of the African hymn Ukuthula.
1:44:16 > 1:44:20- ..of the African hymn Ukuthula.
1:44:21 > 1:44:24- On the page - this looks deceptively easy.
1:44:24 > 1:44:29- It's one of those quiet pieces...
1:44:29 > 1:44:36- ..that comes to life once - you start working with its notes.
1:44:38 > 1:44:46- # Ukuthula
1:44:52 > 1:44:55- # Ukuthula
1:44:56 > 1:45:02- # Kulo mhlaba wezono
1:45:03 > 1:45:12- # Igazi lika Jesu
1:45:13 > 1:45:22- # Linyenyez' ukuthula
1:45:23 > 1:45:34- # Ukubonga
1:45:37 > 1:45:46- # Kulo mhlaba wezono
1:45:46 > 1:45:57- # Igazi lika Jesu
1:45:57 > 1:46:07- # Linyenyez' ukuthula
1:46:12 > 1:46:20- # Ukunqoba!
1:46:21 > 1:46:30- # Kulo mhlaba wezono!
1:46:30 > 1:46:33- # Aleluia
1:46:33 > 1:46:36- # Igazi
1:46:36 > 1:46:41- # Lika Jesu
1:46:41 > 1:46:46- # Linyenyez
1:46:46 > 1:46:49- # Ukunqoba
1:46:52 > 1:46:55- # Ukuthula
1:46:55 > 1:47:00- # Mm-mm-mm-mm
1:47:04 > 1:47:06- # Ukuthula
1:47:07 > 1:47:13- # Mm-mm-mm-mm
1:47:14 > 1:47:16- # Aleluia
1:47:17 > 1:47:22- # Mm-mm-mm-mm
1:47:23 > 1:47:57- # Mm-mm-mm-mm #
1:48:10 > 1:48:15- We finish our programme with - a piece by the Finn, Mantyjarvi.
1:48:17 > 1:48:19- It's called Pseudo-Yoik Lite.
1:48:20 > 1:48:28- It's a light-hearted satire - of chanting from Lapland.
1:48:32 > 1:48:34- # Hai, hai, nan naa
1:48:35 > 1:48:39- # Hai, hai, nan naa
1:48:39 > 1:48:42- # Nun, nuu, nan naa
1:48:43 > 1:48:44- # Hai, hai, nan naa
1:48:46 > 1:48:47- # Hai, hai, nan naa
1:48:50 > 1:48:52- # Nun, nuu, nan naa
1:48:55 > 1:48:56- # Hai, hai, nuu naa
1:48:58 > 1:48:59- # Jan naa, jan naa
1:48:59 > 1:49:01- # Nou noko noko, nou noko
1:49:02 > 1:49:03- # Nou noma niga
1:49:06 > 1:49:06- # Nou noko, nou noko, nou
1:49:06 > 1:49:09- # Nou noko noko, nou noko nou
1:49:11 > 1:49:13- # Hai jemu noma, nan naa
1:49:16 > 1:49:16- # Hai nan noma neuu nuu
1:49:16 > 1:49:18- # Hai jemu noma nan naa
1:49:19 > 1:49:20- # Nun nuu nan naa
1:49:24 > 1:49:25- # Hai jemu noma, nan naa
1:49:26 > 1:49:28- # Hai nan noma neuu nuu
1:49:29 > 1:49:31- # Hai jemu noma nan naa
1:49:32 > 1:49:33- # Hai jemu noma, nan naa
1:49:34 > 1:49:36- # Hai nan noma neuu nuu
1:49:37 > 1:49:39- # Hai jemu noma, nan naa
1:49:39 > 1:49:41- # Hai nan noma neuu nuu
1:49:42 > 1:49:44- # Hai jemu noma nan naa
1:49:45 > 1:49:46- # Nun nuu nan naa
1:49:47 > 1:49:49- # Hai jemu noma, nan naa
1:49:50 > 1:49:52- # Hai nan noma neuu nuu
1:49:52 > 1:49:54- # Hai jemu noma nan naa
1:49:55 > 1:49:56- # Nun nuu nan naa
1:49:59 > 1:50:01- # Hai jemu noma, nan naa
1:50:01 > 1:50:03- # Hai nan noma neuu nuu
1:50:04 > 1:50:05- # Hai jemu noma nan naa
1:50:06 > 1:50:07- # Nun nuu nan naa
1:50:09 > 1:50:11- # Jei nan nou mam maa
1:50:12 > 1:50:14- # Jan naa nou nan naa
1:50:15 > 1:50:16- # Jan naa maa
1:50:18 > 1:50:20- # Hai nan noma neuu nuu
1:50:20 > 1:50:22- # Hai jemu noma nan naa
1:50:24 > 1:50:25- # Nun nuu nan naa
1:50:26 > 1:50:27- # Nou nan naa
1:50:28 > 1:50:29- # No ga ni ga nou
1:50:31 > 1:50:32- # Jei nan nou
1:50:33 > 1:50:37- # Jan naa #
1:51:00 > 1:51:04- Cor Merched Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion, - how did it go?
1:51:13 > 1:51:17- That was a brilliant performance.
1:51:24 > 1:51:27- That final piece sounded - very difficult.
1:51:32 > 1:51:35- The conductor really challenged - us with that final piece.
1:51:41 > 1:51:42- You have to sing through your noses.
1:51:43 > 1:51:43- It's a nasal song.
1:51:52 > 1:51:55- I'm not sure we filled the - brief with that song.
1:52:10 > 1:52:13- The African prayer was the one that - brought the voices down a register.
1:52:14 > 1:52:17- Let's hear what - Caryl Parry thought.
1:52:24 > 1:52:27- The judges are retiring to - consider the decision.
1:52:31 > 1:52:33- What did you think, Caryl.
1:52:42 > 1:52:43- The final song was extraordinary.
1:52:52 > 1:52:54- It was a satire on Lapland chanting.
1:52:58 > 1:53:00- I'm not an expert on that, But - it sounded wonderful.
1:53:01 > 1:53:02- They have such a clean sound.
1:53:09 > 1:53:10- It was a very challenging programme.
1:53:11 > 1:53:12- It was very brave.
1:53:24 > 1:53:27- The Gareth Glyn piece demanded a - great deal of control.
1:53:34 > 1:53:36- I would have liked to hear the - sound opening up a little.
1:53:40 > 1:53:42- On the whole, I thought - they were brilliant.
1:53:48 > 1:53:51- We have to praise all the - accompanists as well.
1:53:51 > 1:53:52- I would lift my hat to them.
1:54:01 > 1:54:03- Is it nice to hear that - kind of praise?
1:54:06 > 1:54:09- It is indeed after putting - so much work into it.
1:54:16 > 1:54:18- The accompanists do deserve praise.
1:54:21 > 1:54:22- They work very hard too.
1:54:25 > 1:54:26- Is it nice to sing as a team?
1:54:30 > 1:54:32- Yes, we have to work as a team.
1:54:34 > 1:54:36- It's nice when it all - comes together.
1:54:37 > 1:54:43- To vote for Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion - phone the number on the screen now.
1:55:05 > 1:55:07- We've heard all five choirs.
1:55:14 > 1:55:16- We're off for a break.
1:55:26 > 1:55:27- Subtitles
1:55:28 > 1:55:29- Subtitles
1:55:33 > 1:55:35- Welcome back to Aberystwyth.
1:55:47 > 1:55:48- The atmosphere is electric.
1:55:52 > 1:55:54- There is a Viewers' Choice award.
1:55:55 > 1:55:57- You can vote for your - favourite choir.
1:55:58 > 1:56:00- For Cor Merched Sir Gar - phone this number.
1:56:04 > 1:56:06- # The lark is singing on high
1:56:06 > 1:56:09- # The Sun's ashine in the blue
1:56:09 > 1:56:13- # The Winter is driven away
1:56:13 > 1:56:17- # And Spring is returning anew
1:56:29 > 1:56:34- # Leba! leba! leba! leba! leba! - leba! leba! leba! la! oi! #
1:56:35 > 1:56:37- # If you want to praise him, - say Amen
1:56:39 > 1:56:40- # Say Amen
1:56:41 > 1:56:51- # Say Amen
1:57:10 > 1:57:13- The second choir was - Cor Meibion Machynlleth.
1:57:30 > 1:57:33- # A day that will light us a fire
1:57:46 > 1:57:49- # Then the lamb ram sheep horns - begin to blow
1:57:49 > 1:57:51- # Trumpets begun to sound
1:57:52 > 1:57:53- # Jericho
1:57:55 > 1:58:00- # And the walls came tumblin' - and the walls came down
1:58:09 > 1:58:16- # Homeland of mine #
1:58:22 > 1:58:26- Next onto the stage - were Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
1:58:32 > 1:58:34- Here's how they got on.
1:58:49 > 1:59:04- # Sanctam Jerusalem
1:59:08 > 1:59:12- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:59:12 > 1:59:16- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:59:17 > 1:59:21- # Ton ton ton deri deri ton ton ton - ton ton ton deri ton ton ton
1:59:29 > 1:59:43- # An anthem of glory - O! Rose of our king #
1:59:52 > 1:59:55- Fourth on stage were Cordydd.
1:59:59 > 2:00:01- Here's how they got on.
2:00:10 > 2:00:13- # In hoc festo determino - Eya, nobis annus est!
2:00:14 > 2:00:17- # Benedicamus Domino! - Gloria! Laudes!
2:00:18 > 2:00:22- # Deus homo factus est - et immortalis #
2:00:25 > 2:00:26- # Alleluia
2:00:26 > 2:00:28- # Alleluia
2:00:28 > 2:00:29- # Alleluia
2:00:30 > 2:00:31- # Alleluia
2:00:32 > 2:00:34- # Alleluia
2:00:35 > 2:00:43- # Alleluia
2:00:57 > 2:01:11- # But losing everything - is like the sun going down on me #
2:01:16 > 2:01:20- Last on the stage - were Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion.
2:01:24 > 2:01:24- Here is the number for them.
2:01:26 > 2:01:27- Here's how they got on.
2:01:30 > 2:01:35- # Et benedictus
2:01:35 > 2:01:55- # Fructus ventris tui, Jesus
2:02:12 > 2:02:14- # You must agree
2:02:16 > 2:02:20- # That you're not half as jolly - or splendid as a caulie
2:02:21 > 2:02:22- # Nun, nuu, nan naa
2:02:26 > 2:02:28- # Hai jemu noma, nan naa
2:02:30 > 2:02:31- # Jan naa #
2:02:41 > 2:02:43- Those are all the phone - numbers for you.
2:02:50 > 2:02:51- It costs 25 pence.
2:02:52 > 2:02:55- It can be more expensive - from mobile phones.
2:03:06 > 2:03:09- Another competition was held here. - in Aberystwyth this weekend.
2:03:10 > 2:03:12- Cor Cymru Cynradd also took - place last Evening.
2:03:12 > 2:03:15- Here they are singing Ffrindiau.
2:03:19 > 2:03:22- # When old friends in groups - meet up once again
2:03:24 > 2:03:27- # There'll be a feast of joy
2:03:27 > 2:03:30- # Such happy mem'ries, - stories galore
2:03:31 > 2:03:34- # So much to enjoy!
2:03:35 > 2:03:38- # Sounds of song and laughter - you'll be hearing
2:03:39 > 2:03:42- # All round the village square
2:03:42 > 2:03:46- # The tongues all wagging, - plenty to say
2:03:46 > 2:03:51- # When old friends meet, - when old friends meet up there
2:03:52 > 2:03:56- # How grand to have such companions
2:03:57 > 2:04:01- # Around you, day after day
2:04:01 > 2:04:04- # How grand to have such enjoyment
2:04:04 > 2:04:08- # And laugh cares away, - laugh cares away
2:04:09 > 2:04:12- # Friends whose sympathy - is with you always
2:04:13 > 2:04:16- # Whose jokes make light of strife
2:04:16 > 2:04:20- # They give assurance, - comfort with smiles
2:04:20 > 2:04:26- # True companions, - true companions for life
2:04:26 > 2:04:29- # How grand to have such companions
2:04:30 > 2:04:32- # Around you, day after day
2:04:33 > 2:04:36- # How grand to have such enjoyment
2:04:37 > 2:04:40- # And laugh cares away, - laugh cares away
2:04:41 > 2:04:45- # Friends whose sympathy - is with you always
2:04:46 > 2:04:48- # Whose jokes make light of strife
2:04:50 > 2:04:53- # They give assurance, - comfort with smiles
2:04:54 > 2:05:03- # True companions, - true companions for life #
2:05:09 > 2:05:12- That was the massed choir from - yesterday's competition.
2:05:17 > 2:05:18- They were wonderful.
2:05:20 > 2:05:23- It's time now for us to go - for another break...
2:05:31 > 2:05:33- Subtitles
2:05:33 > 2:05:34- Subtitles
2:05:35 > 2:05:37- Welcome back to Aberystwyth.
2:05:41 > 2:05:45- The lines have now closed - for the audience vote.
2:05:47 > 2:05:50- or you might be charged.
2:05:54 > 2:05:58- It's time to put - Caryl Parry Jones on the spot.
2:06:01 > 2:06:03- Who has won this competition?
2:06:07 > 2:06:08- I don't know!
2:06:20 > 2:06:22- I have a battle between - my heart and my head.
2:06:23 > 2:06:24- Cordydd are a amazing choir.
2:06:32 > 2:06:35- Their voices and strength as a - choir is a credit to us all.
2:06:41 > 2:06:43- However, I must go to the choir - That Moved me the most.
2:06:49 > 2:06:51- That would be Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
2:06:51 > 2:06:53- Some of the audience - agrees With you.
2:06:59 > 2:07:00- Please welcome back our judges.
2:07:05 > 2:07:10- While they make their way to the - stage let's take a look at...
2:07:10 > 2:07:15- ..what it takes to be - a successful conductor of a choir.
2:07:18 > 2:07:21- A conductor - is a very special person.
2:07:22 > 2:07:26- The choir is always - the embodiment of its conductor.
2:07:27 > 2:07:32- They trust you for what you can - give them. And you trust them.
2:07:33 > 2:07:38- If the choir really manages to sing - with enjoyment and eagerness...
2:07:39 > 2:07:43- ..it happens because the boss - has managed to convey the message...
2:07:44 > 2:07:48- ..with physical movement, - total knowledge of the music...
2:07:48 > 2:07:53- ..technique and most importantly - superb leadership.
2:07:59 > 2:08:01- The first step for any choir...
2:08:02 > 2:08:06- ..is the conductor's selections - for the repertoire.
2:08:07 > 2:08:11- It has to be a selection - that's appropriate for the choir.
2:08:11 > 2:08:21- It has to offer a variety of styles - in which it is interpreted...
2:08:22 > 2:08:24- It's not like being - an orchestral conductor.
2:08:25 > 2:08:30- The voice is so open and vulnerable. - You need special people for the job.
2:08:31 > 2:08:36- Being a chorus conductor involves - teaching about the instrument...
2:08:37 > 2:08:39- ..as much as directing...
2:08:39 > 2:08:43- ..the singers on what - to sing and when to sing them.
2:08:43 > 2:08:45- Also a considerable knowledge...
2:08:45 > 2:08:49- ..of how to produce - the sound of the human voice.
2:08:50 > 2:08:53- A successful conductor - is like a wizard.
2:09:03 > 2:09:09- Our first award tonight is for the - best conductor in the competition.
2:09:19 > 2:09:21- Vince Morgans will award the prize.
2:09:24 > 2:09:27- The best conductor - in Cor Cymru 2017 is...
2:09:31 > 2:09:33- ..Eilir Owen Griffiths.
2:09:59 > 2:10:01- Eilir, many congratulations.
2:10:05 > 2:10:06- I just came here to watch the final.
2:10:10 > 2:10:11- I can't believe it.
2:10:20 > 2:10:22- I am very thankful. It's - really for the choir.
2:10:26 > 2:10:28- Cf1 work Just as hard as I Do.
2:10:28 > 2:10:29- Let's remind us of his efforts.
2:10:38 > 2:10:39- Eilir Is bonkers.
2:10:41 > 2:10:41- And enthusiastic.
2:10:42 > 2:10:42- Determined.
2:10:46 > 2:10:47- All over the place.
2:10:58 > 2:11:01- I don't know what we expected - when the choir was formed.
2:11:01 > 2:11:02- I didn't expect our success.
2:11:19 > 2:11:22- I felt comfortable with a - conductor without a score.
2:11:26 > 2:11:28- A conductor is a good communicator.
2:11:32 > 2:11:35- Getting the choir to communicate - with an audience.
2:11:45 > 2:11:48- They must also allow the choir to - enjoy the performance.
2:11:54 > 2:11:58- I have grown as a conductor whilst - competing with Cor Cymru.
2:12:01 > 2:12:04- I had a lot of hair when we - won as a youth choir.
2:12:08 > 2:12:10- I've had a lot of highlights.
2:12:16 > 2:12:18- We won the mixed choir - competition four years ago.
2:12:25 > 2:12:28- We were against some - amazing choirs that night.
2:12:37 > 2:12:39- I will never remember when - member telling me...
2:12:42 > 2:12:45- ..that the only thing left they - had to give was blood.
2:12:59 > 2:13:01- I was very impressed with a - conductor...
2:13:01 > 2:13:04- ..who had the courage to drop the - beat at the beginning.
2:13:04 > 2:13:06- Telling his choir they - were in charge.
2:13:20 > 2:13:22- I wouldn't change him for anything.
2:13:23 > 2:13:25- He is the best person to lead us.
2:13:46 > 2:13:48- Congratulations to - Eilir Owen Griffiths.
2:13:49 > 2:13:51- Next we have the phone vote.
2:13:52 > 2:13:55- Which choir - impressed you most at home?
2:14:14 > 2:14:17- 35 Diwrnod will follow the - end of this programme.
2:14:19 > 2:14:21- Amanda Rees from S4C will - present this prize.
2:14:22 > 2:14:23- In third place...
2:14:32 > 2:14:33- ..Cor Merched Sir Gar.
2:14:33 > 2:14:34- They got 19% of The Vote.
2:14:35 > 2:14:36- In second place...
2:14:48 > 2:14:50- Cor Meibion Machynlleth - got 20% of the vote.
2:14:51 > 2:14:54- And winning - the audience phone vote is...
2:14:58 > 2:14:59- ..with 40% of the vote...
2:15:07 > 2:15:08- ..Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
2:15:33 > 2:15:35- Congratulations to Mari Pritchard.
2:15:37 > 2:15:38- You are a popular winner.
2:15:44 > 2:15:46- I can't describe the - support that we've had.
2:15:46 > 2:15:48- So many people have wished us well.
2:15:48 > 2:15:50- Strangers have even - wished me good luck.
2:15:57 > 2:15:59- I'd like to thank all the voters...
2:16:00 > 2:16:01- ..who voted for us.
2:16:02 > 2:16:05- I wonder if the judges will agree - with the people at home.
2:16:06 > 2:16:08- And now there's - only one thing left to do.
2:16:09 > 2:16:11- We need to find out - who is Cor Cymru 2017.
2:16:11 > 2:16:16- There's a prize of 5,000 pounds and - a very special trip up for grabs.
2:16:16 > 2:16:20- Imagine the thrill - of representing your country...
2:16:20 > 2:16:23- ..in a live global TV competition...
2:16:24 > 2:16:27- ..against some of the best choirs - in Europe.
2:16:27 > 2:16:31- That's what awaits the winners - of Cor Cymru this year.
2:16:32 > 2:16:36- A flight to Riga, one of Europe's - most dramatic cities.
2:16:36 > 2:16:40- A choir of up to 50 - celebrated singers.
2:16:40 > 2:16:42- The land of song on tour.
2:16:51 > 2:16:53- Yes, we are nearly there.
2:16:53 > 2:16:56- The three judges are with me here.
2:17:03 > 2:17:04- Can you describe your experience?
2:17:12 > 2:17:14- It has been a wonderful week.
2:17:16 > 2:17:19- I'd like to congratulate all the - choirs and conductors.
2:17:22 > 2:17:25- I'd like to thank the enthusiasm - and professionalism...
2:17:27 > 2:17:28- ..of Rondo Media and S4C.
2:17:29 > 2:17:30- Congratulations to them.
2:17:33 > 2:17:35- Edward, it's Been A Special Evening.
2:17:36 > 2:17:39- The winning choir took us on a - wonderful musical journey.
2:17:50 > 2:17:53- They had great sensitivity and - sophistication and humour.
2:17:53 > 2:17:54- It was terrific.
2:17:54 > 2:17:56- They also had Solid Technique.
2:17:57 > 2:17:59- It's time now for the result.
2:18:00 > 2:18:03- Christopher Tin - will announce the winner for us.
2:18:04 > 2:18:05- The winner is...
2:18:28 > 2:18:29- ..Cor Merched Sir Gar.
2:19:28 > 2:19:30- Islwyn, congratulations.
2:19:34 > 2:19:36- You've won it for the fifth time.
2:19:37 > 2:19:38- I'm incredulous.
2:19:47 > 2:19:49- It's the first time with this choir.
2:19:51 > 2:19:53- It's a brand-new choir and - this is fantastic.
2:19:53 > 2:19:56- It's good news for the musical - service in Carmarthenshire.
2:19:58 > 2:20:00- All the parents are here - to support them.
2:20:08 > 2:20:11- This is what is important in - the education system.
2:20:11 > 2:20:12- Many congratulations.
2:20:17 > 2:20:17- That's all we have time - for you today.
2:20:18 > 2:20:19- Thank you for your company.
2:20:21 > 2:20:23- We'll leave you - with the national anthem.
2:20:24 > 2:20:26- Would Islwyn Evans please lead us.
2:20:26 > 2:20:28- Goodnight.
2:20:35 > 2:20:41- # Mae hen wlad fy nhadau - yn annwyl i mi
2:20:42 > 2:20:48- # Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, - enwogion o fri
2:20:49 > 2:20:56- # Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, - gwladgarwyr tra mad
2:21:06 > 2:21:06- # Tros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
2:21:06 > 2:21:12- # Gwlad, gwlad, - pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad
2:21:17 > 2:21:28- # Tra mor yn fur, i'r bur hoff bau
2:21:29 > 2:21:32- # O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau #
2:21:32 > 2:21:33- .