0:00:00 > 0:00:04- Welcome to the colourful stage - here at the Llangollen Eisteddfod.
0:00:04 > 0:00:08- The doors of this event have been - open to the world since 1947.
0:00:08 > 0:00:13- It was set up to celebrate - friendship between nations...
0:00:13 > 0:00:15- ..at the end of World War 2.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- We'll hear more about the origins - of the event later in the programme.
0:00:19 > 0:00:24- But first, a look at the highlights - of today's competitions here.
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0:00:52 > 0:00:56- On the international menu tonight, - the Senior Children's Choirs...
0:00:56 > 0:00:58- ..and Children's Folk Song Choirs.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- Incredible instrumentalists - hitting the perfect notes.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- And a show with a bit of razzamatazz - on the pavilion stage.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- Fifteen choirs - from all over the world...
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- ..competed in the Senior - Children's Choirs competition.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- Among them were three from Wales - but who were they?
0:01:26 > 0:01:27- Cor Y Cwm.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- Cor Y Cwm.- - Cymer.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- Heol Y March.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33- Good luck to them all.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- Here's Cor Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda - with a Czech dance song.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- # Dowch i ddawnsio, - ysgafn mor ysgafndroed
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- # Law yn llaw - fe siglwn ni, siglwn ni
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- # Chwythu'r tan - yn fflam loywach, fflam loywach
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- # Codi'n llais mewn - can gryfach, can gryfach
0:01:52 > 0:01:58- # Nawr yn nesu, nawr yn rhannu, - dawnswyr heini, sboncia o'r llawr
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- # Parau'n cilio, parau'n closio
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- # Dal pob merch - a'u troi'n gylchoedd mawr
0:02:05 > 0:02:11- # A! O 'run hoff, bydd annwyl im
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- # A gwel ynof dan cariad, - tan cariad
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- # Paid a gwrthod 'mreichiau i
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- # Yn y ddawns ein dwylo - yn cydio'n dynn
0:02:22 > 0:02:28- # Nawr yn nesu, nawr yn rhannu, - dawnswyr heini, la la la la
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- # Parau'n cilio, parau'n closio
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- # Dal pob merch - a'u troi'n gylchoedd mawr #
0:02:37 > 0:02:39- From the Cymer to the Caribbean.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- Here's a colourful choir - from Trinidad and Tobago.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- This is a festival song - celebrating dancing and music.
0:02:46 > 0:02:51- # The might of my culture seizing my - future, feeding me from its roots
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- # Taking over the stage, - calming my people's rage
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- # I jump on my boat, morning and - evening, shouting to the flame
0:02:58 > 0:03:03- # Calypso is my name, - say the sweet refrain
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- # Follow the drummers, oh ay oh, - call the band players, oh ay oh
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- # Tell them I'm ready, - I feel like dancing tonight
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- # Follow the string band, oh ay oh - let out the maya, oh ya oh
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- # Hey Mister Bass Man, - I feel like dancing tonight
0:03:25 > 0:03:26- # I feel like dancing tonight
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- # I feel like dancing tonight
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- # I feel like dancing tonight
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- # I feel like dancing right here #
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- How would you describe - the singing in your culture?
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- Our culture is unique - compared to others.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49- We like to call ourselves - the Cole Porter of culture.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- There are people from everywhere - in our choir.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- We have different influences - from different styles of music.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- They come from different places - from around the world.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04- From a festival song to Happy Land, - a gospel song by Bob Chilcott.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- This is TGS Motet Choir from Kent.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- # Bright, in that happy land
0:04:14 > 0:04:18- # Beams ev'ry eye - kept by a father's hand
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- # Love cannot die
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- # Then shall his kingdom
0:04:25 > 0:04:27- # Shall share a glorious home
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- # And bright above the sun
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- # We'll reign for aye
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- # Bright, in that happy land
0:04:40 > 0:04:45- # Beams ev'ry eye - kept by a father's hand
0:04:45 > 0:04:47- # Love cannot die
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- # Then shall his kingdom
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- # Shall share a glorious home
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- # And bright above the sun
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- # We'll reign for aye #
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- Next, a choir that has travelled - over 7,000 miles from Indonesia.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- They performed a traditional - Mexican song, Las Amarillas.
0:05:54 > 0:05:59- We can enjoy more performances from - the Senior Children's Choirs later.
0:06:00 > 0:06:05- The competitors don't just compete - on the stage here in Llangollen.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- There are plenty of opportunities - to entertain elsewhere as well.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- Here are the Gabhru Panjab De - dancers, who represent India.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17- Is there anyone at home - to make us a cuppa?!
0:06:17 > 0:06:20- Hello? Yoo-hoo!
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- We move on now - to the Open Folk Instrumental Solo.
0:07:29 > 0:07:34- China should be very proud of these - three young instrumentalists.
0:07:34 > 0:07:41- The first to compete was Yanping - Peng, who also competed last year.
0:08:19 > 0:08:23- Next, Sabrina Hiu Yui Chan.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- She played a piece about the success - of hunters in the forest.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- Liu Heng was the youngest - of the three competitors.
0:09:10 > 0:09:11- She's only 10 years old.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- She performed on the striking - traditional Chinese instrument...
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- ..the guqin.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- The first prize went to Sabrina.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- The piece about the hunters - was awarded 95 marks.
0:10:05 > 0:10:06- Many congratulations to her.
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- Join us after the break to hear more - Senior Children's Choirs.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- Don't miss - this very special dance lesson!
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0:10:45 > 0:10:47- Welcome back.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- It was a night for voices - from musical theatre last night.
0:10:51 > 0:10:55- That brought the queen of the West - End, Kerry Ellis, to Llangollen.
0:10:55 > 0:11:01- # Touch me, it's so easy to leave me
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- # All alone with the memory
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- # Of my days in the sun
0:11:11 > 0:11:19- # If you touch me, - you'll understand what happiness is
0:11:20 > 0:11:25- # Look, a new day
0:11:26 > 0:11:37- # Has begun #
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- This is the 70th International - Llangollen Eisteddfod.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- The event has a very colourful - and interesting history.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- One person who knows what the - Eisteddfod means to the world...
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- ..is Beti George.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- The sleepy, quiet town - of Llangollen...
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- ..nestled between the hillsides - of the Dee Valley.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- It's similar to other small Welsh - towns, except in summer...
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- ..when it wakes up.
0:12:15 > 0:12:20- Seventy years ago, nothing short - of a miracle took place.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- Over the years, I was lucky enough - to be part of the Eisteddfod...
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- ..as a presenter of programmes - from here.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- I had great fun here.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- But it's worth remembering - how the Eisteddfod started...
0:12:40 > 0:12:45- ..and why performers from - the four corners of the world...
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- ..still come here every year.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- We should all thank the journalist - Harold Tudor.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- He had the original idea.
0:12:55 > 0:13:00- He chose the town of Llangollen - for its natural beauty...
0:13:00 > 0:13:05- ..and enthusiastic residents - such as musician W S Gwynn Williams.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- Wales was still suffering the - horrific effects of World War II.
0:13:09 > 0:13:13- There was a demand for ways - to unite countries in peace.
0:13:14 > 0:13:19- The international language of music - was perfect to achieve this aim.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- The first Eisteddfod - was held in June 1947.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- Never before, - in any town in Wales...
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- ..have so many people - of so many nationalities...
0:13:33 > 0:13:38- ..assembled for the purpose - of lifting their voices in song.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- Is there anybody here - who understands music?
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- Oh, good. Just come and give me - a hand please to move this piano!
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- It was intended to be - an international choral festival.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- But a group of dancers from Spain - came to visit the Eisteddfod...
0:14:05 > 0:14:06- ..hoping to compete.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- They were invited to perform - in one of the evening concerts.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- The audience enjoyed it so much...
0:14:13 > 0:14:18- ..the organizers added a folk dance - competition the following year.
0:14:19 > 0:14:25- After visiting the Eisteddfod - in 1953, Dylan Thomas said...
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- .."The only surprising thing - about miracles, however small...
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- "..is that they sometimes happen."
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- The performance of a children's - choir from Obernkirchen...
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- ..singing The Happy Wanderer - completely enchanted him.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- Dylan called them - "angels in pigtails".
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- The miracle of Llangollen - is the fact that a small town...
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- ..has successfully staged - an internationally renowned event.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- It continues to develop - seven decades later.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- There is no escaping - last night's football result.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- The winner of the International - Voice of the Future competition...
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- ..Elsa Roux Chamoux, - comes from near Lyon.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- We forgive her! She has just won. - Congratulations.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- What does winning this competition - mean to you?
0:15:41 > 0:15:46- For me, - winning here means an awful lot.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- It's a huge step - and will help with my career.
0:15:51 > 0:15:52- It's a lovely surprise to win...
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- ..and is a great boost for me - to continue singing.
0:15:57 > 0:16:02- Excellent. Felicitations! And bonne - chance - good luck with your career.
0:16:02 > 0:16:03- Diolch!
0:16:03 > 0:16:04- Diolch!- - Merci.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- Dawnswyr Penrhyd, are you all OK?
0:17:08 > 0:17:09- ALL: Yes!
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- Noa, you've come up - from Ammanford today.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- How many times have I - interviewed you over the years?
0:17:16 > 0:17:17- Several times.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- You've never taught me how to dance. - How about starting today?
0:17:21 > 0:17:23- Can we have a little bit of music?
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- It might help - and won't make me look as bad!
0:17:26 > 0:17:27- Noa, what are you going to teach me?
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- Noa, what are you going to teach me?- - The scissors.
0:17:29 > 0:17:30- Where do we start?
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- And again?
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- Out. Across. In.
0:17:42 > 0:17:43- OK. How did I do?
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- OK. How did I do?- - Alright.
0:17:45 > 0:17:48- Alright? One more then. - Not the scissors this time.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- How do the claps go?
0:17:55 > 0:17:56- OK.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- I definitely need music - for this one!
0:17:59 > 0:18:01- As loudly as possible. Thank you.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15- That's enough! Thank you very much. - Thank you, thank you.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- I'm going to get out of the way now. - You're going to dance Cylch y Cymry.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- You go and find your place. - Thank you, Penrhyd!
0:19:19 > 0:19:24- Mari Pritchard has been listening to - the Senior Children's Choirs for us.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- Before we mention today, - let's talk about yesterday.
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- Cor Ieuenctid Mon won the Junior - Children's Choirs competition.
0:19:31 > 0:19:31- Congratulations.
0:19:31 > 0:19:32- Congratulations.- - Thank you.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34- Have your feet touched the ground?
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- Have your feet touched the ground?- - Despite the football, we're happy!
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- We're celebrating yesterday's - success. We're over the moon.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- There was a more international - flavour to the competition today.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- It was wonderful to see a variety of - countries from all over the world.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- There was a Norwegian choir - in their traditional dress.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- They sang a song about marriage.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- They acted the wedding out as a part - of their performance.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- They had nice, warm voices.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- It may not have been - the highest quality...
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- ..but it certainly raised a smile - in the audience.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- Cor Heol Y March chose - three shorter pieces.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- I particularly enjoyed - their final piece...
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- ..Distawrwydd by Euros Rhys Evans.
0:20:40 > 0:20:41- # Swn traed yn dringo grisiau
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- # Swn drysau llofft yn cau
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- # Distawrwydd
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- # Distawrwydd #
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Their rhythms and sound - were very tight.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- I was very impressed - with their performance.
0:20:56 > 0:20:57- # Distawrwydd
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- # Distawrwydd
0:21:03 > 0:21:08- # Yna dim swn o gwbl - ond swn rhyw gyfarth gwan
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- # Fan draw wrth odre'r mynydd yn awr
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- # Ac yn
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- # Y man
0:21:19 > 0:21:20- # Man #
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- I enjoyed - the Liverpool Philharmonic Choir.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- They had a very high standard - and were professional.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- # Gloria
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- # Tua
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- # Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- # Sanctus dominus Deus
0:21:41 > 0:21:42- # Sanctus dominus Deus
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- # Sanctus dominus Deus Saboth
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- # Pleni sunt caeli et terra
0:21:48 > 0:21:49- # Pleni sunt caeli et terra
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- # Gloria
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- # Gloria tua #
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- Cor Y Cwm came to the stage next. - They sang two contrasting pieces.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- That's important - in these competitions.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- # People who make music together
0:22:08 > 0:22:13- # Cannot be enemies
0:22:14 > 0:22:19- # Cannot be enemies
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- # At least while the music lasts #
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- They also sang a challenging - piece by Gareth Glyn.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- They won the audience over - with the challenging rhythms.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- # O wyllt-hwch, cadnoaid, - creaduriaid
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- # O wyllt-hwch, cadnoaid, - creaduriaid
0:22:38 > 0:22:40- # Ni ddiangai'r un
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- # Ni ddiangai'r un
0:22:43 > 0:22:45- # Nad oes rym
0:22:46 > 0:22:49- # I'w adain #
0:22:53 > 0:22:55- Who takes it today?
0:22:55 > 0:23:00- For me, Cor Y Cwm and Heol Y March - were very close.
0:23:00 > 0:23:05- Personally, I really enjoyed - the repertoire of Heol Y March.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- I think it could go - to either one of them.
0:23:08 > 0:23:09- But to Wales?
0:23:09 > 0:23:09- Absolutely to Wales.
0:23:09 > 0:23:10- Absolutely to Wales.- - Like yesterday.
0:23:11 > 0:23:11- Yes.
0:23:11 > 0:23:12- Yes.- - Let's see.
0:23:14 > 0:23:19- The winners are Cor Y Cwm, - Rhondda, Wales.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25- Congratulations.
0:23:27 > 0:23:28- How do you feel?
0:23:34 > 0:23:36- Congratulations.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- Well, it was so close!
0:23:41 > 0:23:43- Oh my gosh, yeah.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45- How did you feel - when the marks were read?
0:23:46 > 0:23:47- I was so nervous, I felt ill.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- What does it mean to you as a choir?
0:23:50 > 0:23:53- Everything. It means everything.
0:23:53 > 0:23:57- Cor Y Cwm won with Cor Heol Y March - a close second.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- The Indonesian choir came third.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04- Cor Y Cwm and Heol Y March...
0:24:04 > 0:24:09- ..are through to the Choir of the - Year final in Birmingham in October.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14- Congratulations to both of them. - The tears have been flowing today.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18- Join us for more highlights - after the news.
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