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0:00:01 > 0:00:06- We, like you, are hoarse with - the shouting, praying and hoping.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09- I'm afraid - it wasn't to be this time.
0:00:09 > 0:00:14- We'll all be able to welcome - our heroes home on Friday.
0:00:14 > 0:00:20- We can thank them then - for sustaining the dream so long.
0:00:21 > 0:00:28- However, Wales is also hosting - an international festival this week.
0:00:29 > 0:00:35- This year, the Llangollen Eisteddfod - celebrates its 70th anniversary.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- Tonight's concert has just finished.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- Here are the highlights - from Wednesday at Llangollen.
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0:01:12 > 0:01:13- On tonight's programme...
0:01:13 > 0:01:18- ..hundreds of children head to the - Eisteddfod to enjoy a special show.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- Young folk dancers - bring the pavilion to life.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26- There were 4,000 here...
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- ..to see a special performance - of Carmen last night.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40- Today is Children's Day - at the Llangollen Eisteddfod.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- They have come here - in their hundreds.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- The younger children - get the chance to star first.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- Wednesday morning sees the - Junior Children's Choir competition.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- # And I'll lead you all in the dance - said he
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- # Dance, dance, wherever you may be
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- # I'm the Lord of the dance said he
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- # And I'll lead you all, - wherever you may be
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- # And I'll lead you all in the dance - said he #
0:02:08 > 0:02:11- Listening to the junior choirs - for us was Steffan Watkins...
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- ..conductor of Cor Godre'r Garth.
0:02:14 > 0:02:15- Did it please you?
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- Very much. I enjoyed listening - to the nine choirs who appeared.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- There were no set pieces which can - make assessing the choirs difficult.
0:02:24 > 0:02:29- It was a very entertaining - ninety minutes.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- Which choirs stood out?
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- Cor Ieuenctid Mon - certainly drew my attention.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- I felt they sang really well.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- Especially their second piece, - The Lord Bless You and Keep You.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- I was thrilled by the quality - of their performance.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- # The Lord lift up the light
0:02:49 > 0:02:54- # Of his countenance upon you
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- # The Lord lift up the light
0:03:00 > 0:03:06- # Of his countenance upon you
0:03:07 > 0:03:13- # And give you peace
0:03:13 > 0:03:19- # And give you peace #
0:03:19 > 0:03:24- North London Collegiate School - Canons Choir made an impression.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- They had great control - and set the tone perfectly.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Excellent unison - and two-part singing.
0:03:32 > 0:03:37- # Hang it with vair and purple dyes
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- # Carve it in doves and pomegranates
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- # And peacocks with a hundred eyes
0:03:48 > 0:03:54- # Work it in gold and silver grapes
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- # In leaves and silver fleur de lys
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- # Because the birthday of my life
0:04:05 > 0:04:10- # Is come, my love is come to me #
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- I liked Hereford Cathedral - Junior School Choir.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- They had a lighter programme - to the rest.
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- The altos were a bit strong at times - but they are all very young.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23- That will come with time.
0:04:23 > 0:04:24- # Gonna rise up singin'
0:04:25 > 0:04:26- # Gonna rise up singin'
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- # It's a brand new day
0:04:29 > 0:04:30- # It's a brand new day
0:04:31 > 0:04:32- # I see the sun is a-shinin'
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- # And the rain isn't fallin' - like it was just yesterday
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- # So I feel like livin'
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- # Yes, I feel like livin'
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- # Got a reason to say
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- # Gonna rise up singin' - throw my troubles away,
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- # 'Cause it's a brand new day! #
0:04:51 > 0:04:55- Ysgol Gynradd Nantgaredig were the - youngest choir in the competition.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- It was a tough competition for them - but they held their ground well.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- There was some nice choreography and - dynamic variety in their singing.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- # Canu mewn unsain neu harmoni
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- # Tenau neu drwchus, unsain neu dri
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- # Dyna'r dewis sydd gen i
0:05:16 > 0:05:21- # Dewis y gwead, dyna wnaf i
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- # Canu mewn unsain neu harmoni
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- # Tenau neu drwchus, unsain neu dri
0:05:31 > 0:05:38- # Dyna'r dewis sydd gen i #
0:05:42 > 0:05:43- Who do you think won?
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- Cor Ieuenctid Mon wins it for me.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- They sang a challenging programme - very well.
0:05:48 > 0:05:54- Let's hope the judges have - agreed with you Steffan Watkins.
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- Winning the competition - are Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- Congratulations.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- What does it feel like to have won?
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- What does it feel like to have won?- - Amazing. We're so happy.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- This is the - 70th Llangollen Eisteddfod.
0:06:23 > 0:06:28- Back in 1947, these playing fields - hosted the original Eisteddfod.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32- That lasted for the first decade.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- There's a special event being held - to mark that occasion.
0:06:36 > 0:06:41- Despite the problems following the - second world war, 70 years ago...
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- ..dancers and singers came from - all over the world to perform...
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- ..and promote a message of peace - for the world.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- The message - was the same this year...
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- ..by the Eisteddfod's President, - Terry Waite.- - http://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/terry-waite-tells-eisteddfod-audience-world-war-three-h- - ted/
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- To all the young people here today, - believe in peace.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- Don't believe that there is nothing - that you can do.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- People here in Wales - have had an impact...
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- ..that has extended - around the world.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- The three of us declare - this monument open.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22- # Sharp the knife and scissors
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- # Sharp the knife and scissors #
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- This group from Bishop Anstey - High School in Trinidad and Tobago.
0:07:28 > 0:07:29- Welcome to Wales.
0:07:29 > 0:07:30- Welcome to Wales.- - Thank you.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- How was it to be part of such - a special occasion?
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- We are very honoured to be part of - this special occasion.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- We're from a tiny island at the - bottom of the Caribbean archipelago.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- To be in Wales is special for us.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- The idea that music - can bring people together...
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- ..from different religions - and cultures...
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- ..different parts of the world - is something dear to us.
0:07:52 > 0:07:53- To be part of that is excellent.
0:07:53 > 0:07:54- To be part of that is excellent.- - # Ice ice
0:07:55 > 0:07:56- # Cold ice
0:07:57 > 0:07:58- # Hot ice
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- # All kind of ice
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- # Ice in your eyes #
0:08:02 > 0:08:07- Frankie, Lucy and Katie, - the sun is shining down.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- It's a special event, - tell us more about what's happening.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- It's great to see so many people - coming here to see the plaque.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- We'll see it every day - on our way to the bus.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- You can walk past that plaque...
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- ..and remember - that it all started at this school.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- The next competition...
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- ..is the International Voice - of the Eisteddfod.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42- A young American, - Del'shawn Taylor came third.
0:08:42 > 0:08:48- Here he is preforming If I Were A - Rich Man from Fiddler On The Roof.
0:08:50 > 0:08:51- # Wouldn't have to work hard
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- # Daidle deedle daidle - daidle daidle deedle daidle dumb
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- # If I were a biddy-biddy rich
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- # Daidle deedle daidle daidle man #
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- She won the competition last year...
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- ..but Mared Williams - from Wales came second this year.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- She sang The Girl in 14G.
0:09:14 > 0:09:15- # A perfect nook
0:09:16 > 0:09:17- # To read a book
0:09:18 > 0:09:24- # I'm lost in my Jane Austen - when I hear
0:09:27 > 0:09:31- # Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- Gareth Elis from Carmarthen won - singing Gethsemane...
0:09:37 > 0:09:39- ..from Jesus Christ Superstar.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- # God, thy will is hard
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- # But you hold every card
0:09:51 > 0:09:56- # I will drink your cup of poison
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- # Nail me to your cross and break me
0:10:02 > 0:10:06- # Bleed me, beat me, kill me
0:10:06 > 0:10:12- # Take me now, - before I change my mind
0:10:12 > 0:10:14- # Now
0:10:14 > 0:10:21- # Before I change my mind #
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- As part of Children's Day - here at the Eisteddfod...
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- ..hundreds of school kids - from the local schools...
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- ..are invited here to enjoy a - special show on the pavilion stage.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- We also have something else - to celebrate today.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- It's the hundredth anniversary - of Roald Dahl's birth.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- The audience was guided through - a wondrous world of his characters.
0:11:02 > 0:11:03- Are you all having fun?
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- I'm here to put a stop - to all that fun.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16- The children from Ysgol Dolbadarn - look delighted with the show.
0:11:16 > 0:11:17- Did you enjoy it?
0:11:17 > 0:11:18- Did you enjoy it?- - Yes, thanks.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- Tell us the story.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- There was a big twist.
0:11:24 > 0:11:25- What was that?
0:11:25 > 0:11:30- Little Red Riding Hood comes into - the story of the three little pigs.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32- She had a pistol in her knickers.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- His teeth were sharp...
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- ..his gums were raw...
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- ..spit was dripping from his jaw.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- The maiden smiles.
0:11:50 > 0:11:51- One eyelid flickers.
0:11:51 > 0:11:56- She draws a pistol - from her knickers.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- What did you enjoy?
0:12:00 > 0:12:01- The dancing.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- What kind of dancing?
0:12:03 > 0:12:04- What kind of dancing?- - Bollywood.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Are you used to that in Llanberis?
0:12:06 > 0:12:07- Are you used to that in Llanberis?- - No.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- Show me how they danced.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- More world culture after the break.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- That includes a taste - of an incredible performance...
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- ..by this lady - as the Spanish gypsy, Carmen.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- That was the Eisteddfod's - opening concert.
0:12:52 > 0:12:53- Join us after the break.
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0:13:18 > 0:13:22- On the opening night - of the Eisteddfod this year...
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- ..many famous singers collaborated - for a special performance...
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- ..of the opera, Carmen.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- I had the chance to get to know - some of characters a little better.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- Here she is, the woman who plays the - main role of Carmen, Kate Aldrich.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01- Welcome to Wales, Kate.
0:14:01 > 0:14:02- Welcome to Wales, Kate.- - Thank you so much.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03- I believe it's your first visit.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- I believe it's your first visit.- - Absolutely.
0:14:05 > 0:14:05- What do you think so far?
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- What do you think so far?- - It's beautiful.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- The countryside is stunning.
0:14:26 > 0:14:31- You've performed Carmen all over the - world - Berlin, Verona, many places.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- Does the performance change - from venue to venue?
0:14:34 > 0:14:35- I think so, yes.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- It particularly depends on the cast - that you have.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- The other musicians, - the conductor of the production.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- That colours everything.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- My interpretation, the way I do - Carmen with Noah...
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- ..is very specific to the way - he interprets it.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- I think we all try and adapt - to each other as much as we can.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- Don Jose is a soldier - and he has a bit of a violent past.
0:15:18 > 0:15:22- To escape his past, - he's enrolled in the army.
0:15:22 > 0:15:28- It's one of these hot summer days, - and the cigarette girls come in...
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- ..but there's one girl - who has a certain allure.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33- Her name is Carmen.
0:15:51 > 0:15:52- It's an amazing story.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- It's a love triangle - and one of my favourite roles.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- It's the role - I've done the most in my career.
0:15:59 > 0:16:00- I'm excited to bring it here.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- Caryl Hughes is originally from - Aberdaron, but now lives in London.
0:16:40 > 0:16:46- How lovely is it to come to - the peace and quiet of Llangollen?
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- It's fantastic. I've never come - to the Eisteddfod before.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- It's a completely new experience - for me.
0:16:55 > 0:17:00- You're playing the role of Carmen's - friend, Mercedes.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- Yes, that's right. - Carmen's sidekick.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- There are two of us who support - Carmen in everything she does.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- We just follow her on the stage.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Two Trystans - - one can sing and the other can't.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- You do the maths. How are you?
0:17:19 > 0:17:20- Very well, thank you.
0:17:21 > 0:17:21- How are the nerves?
0:17:21 > 0:17:22- How are the nerves?- - Fine.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- The rehearsal went well, - so we're ready to go now.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- You have a big weekend - ahead of you next week.
0:17:43 > 0:17:44- Yes.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- I'm getting married next weekend - so it's all go at the moment.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- I'm not sure which I'm more nervous - about, tonight or next week.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- There weren't any obvious nerves - from the Cytgan Clwyd Choir.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15- Nia Wyn Jones is keeping everybody - in order. How's it going?
0:18:17 > 0:18:18- Very well.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- We've faced a bit of a challenge - because they have to sing in French.
0:18:23 > 0:18:25- When we were invited, - we felt very honoured.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- But it was quite a challenge - to learn the lyrics.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31- It's quite high in pitch as well.
0:18:43 > 0:18:44- Let's hear a bit of French.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- You've been working hard on it - for weeks now.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- What's the hardest line - in the song?
0:19:00 > 0:19:02- Tres bien! Tres bien!
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- Tres bien to each one - of the performers...
0:19:06 > 0:19:11- ..and an electrifying portrayal - of Carmen.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- Kate Aldrich obviously impressed - the audience.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- Back to the competitions.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- Here's the winner of the - Vocal Solo Under 16 competition.
0:19:45 > 0:19:49- Congratulations to - Rachel Shuk-Ching Ng from Hong Kong.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- What did you enjoy about singing - this piece by Schubert?
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- I love singing the piece The Trout.
0:19:58 > 0:20:03- The piece describes how the - fisherman catches his prey.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- The piece manages to convey - both the serenity of the water...
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- ..and the liveliness of the trout - in the water.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- One of Llangollen's most colourful - competitions...
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- ..is the - Children's Folk Dance Group.
0:20:41 > 0:20:42- To India first.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- This is Gabru Punjab De performing - a traditional dance...
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- ..which gives thanks - for a fruitful harvest.
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- This is an instrument that - most Punjabi dancers use on stage.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- What's the technique?
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- Technique? You open and close it.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24- There's no technique.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26- But not everybody can do it, - I'm sure.
0:21:26 > 0:21:27- Are you going to win?
0:21:27 > 0:21:29- Are you going to win?- - We'll definitely win it.
0:21:32 > 0:21:33- From Asia to Africa next.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- This group have travelled - over 7,000 miles from Zimbabwe.
0:21:37 > 0:21:42- This is their first visit to - Llangollen and they're very nervous.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- But they're praying - everything will go well.
0:21:45 > 0:21:46- Zimbabwe!
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- Here is their dance.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- The Mother Touch Dancers - are from Zimbabwe.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- It's a pleasure to hear - the Shona language.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29- What's the history of this dance?
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- It's an agricultural dance - from Moshonaland.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- When we have a great harvest, - the community will come together...
0:22:37 > 0:22:39- ..and give thanks - for the earth's gifts.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- Familiar faces to us in Llangollen - are the Penrhyd Dancers.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- Here they are dancing to the - traditional melody, Pwt ar y Bys.
0:23:11 > 0:23:17- Here they are then, Gabru Punjab De - from India win first prize...
0:23:17 > 0:23:19- ..in the - Children's Folk Dance Group.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23- Second place goes - to the Welsh group, Penrhyd.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25- Congratulations to them all.
0:23:29 > 0:23:36- There's no doubt that today's been - a day of highs and lows.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39- It's time to raise our heads and - take pride...
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- ..that little Wales has put itself - on the international map.
0:23:43 > 0:23:47- Don't forget to join Alwyn, Elin and - Morgan tomorrow afternoon on S4C.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49- They will be here at midday.
0:23:49 > 0:23:54- Trystan and I will be back at 8.25pm - for highlights of the day.
0:23:54 > 0:23:58- Here's a group that have reason to - hold their heads high and celebrate.
0:23:58 > 0:24:03- We leave you with the happy group - from Cor Ieuenctid Mon.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- From Llangollen, Goodnight.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09- # Amen
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- # Amen
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0:24:16 > 0:24:17- # Amen
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