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0:00:08 > 0:00:11- Good evening - and a warm welcome to you all.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16- I'm not sure how to introduce - one of tonight's guests.
0:00:16 > 0:00:21- He's a singer, actor, agent, - businessman and a lot more.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- We'll meet him later.
0:00:23 > 0:00:29- I also chat to a twelve-year-old boy - who performs for us.
0:00:29 > 0:00:34- First, I'd like to extend - a warm welcome to a vocal coach.
0:00:35 > 0:00:37- She's also a singer herself.
0:00:37 > 0:00:39- It's Leah Owen.
0:00:41 > 0:00:46- It's wonderful to see you - after such a long time, Leah.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- Yes, we haven't seen each other - in quite some time.
0:00:50 > 0:00:56- We're both from Anglesey but - people associate you with Denbigh.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58- How long have you been there?
0:00:59 > 0:01:03- At the time, I thought it was - the other side of the world.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06- We were living in Tregarth.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09- We moved to Tregarth - from Y Felinheli.
0:01:10 > 0:01:15- Eifion got a job in Mold - with HTV...
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- ..so we looked for a house - and went to live in Denbigh.
0:01:19 > 0:01:25- I felt as if I was leaving - everything including my family...
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- ..but it's a very homely place.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- Do you still sing as a soloist?
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- Many people think of you as a singer - before anything else.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- Yes, I was a singer and performed - folk songs and Cerdd Dant.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47- I competed in everything - under the sun at the Eisteddfod...
0:01:48 > 0:01:50- ..such as the solo competitions.
0:01:50 > 0:01:55- At one stage, I competed - in the recital competitions too.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- My singing teacher - was Mrs Myra Jones.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- Her expertise was in recital.
0:02:01 > 0:02:07- I gave it a go - but I was useless at it...
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- ..so I stuck with the singing.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- I'm glad you stuck with singing.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18- You sang when you visited me - 20 years ago. Look at this.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- # This song - brings back so many memories
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- # This song is sung for you - once again
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- # It's as easy - as singing those words
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- # Only for you to say
0:02:36 > 0:02:41- # "Darling, this song is for you"
0:02:42 > 0:02:47- # This song - brings back so many memories
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- # This song is sung for you - once again
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- # It's as easy - as singing those words
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- # Only for you to say
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- # "Darling
0:03:04 > 0:03:12- # "This song is for you
0:03:15 > 0:03:21- # "For you" #
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- That was beautiful, Leah.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- That was beautiful, Leah.- - I wish I was young again.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- I don't know about that.
0:03:29 > 0:03:30- It looked good.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- I remember when you sang Cerdd Dant.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- It was a different song - to the one we've just seen.
0:03:37 > 0:03:42- You competed against Andrew O'Neill - in the Eisteddfod at Llangefni.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- It was the best Cerdd Dant - competition I've heard.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- There were only two competitors - but you were both excellent.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- I was always competing - against Andrew.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- He was an excellent singer.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- You won the competition that time.
0:04:01 > 0:04:06- I can never remember - which events I won...
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- ..but I always faced great singers - such as Andrew and Cefin Roberts.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- Mei Jones also did some singing - at one stage.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- You all entered - the world of entertainment.
0:04:19 > 0:04:24- It proves the Eisteddfod - is a great place to nurture talent.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- It gives someone a great start.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- It gives someone a great start.- - Yes, that's true.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- At that time, I enjoyed - going to the Eisteddfod...
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- ..to socialise - rather than to compete.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44- I would get exceptionally nervous - before singing.
0:04:44 > 0:04:45- Me too.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- I wondered - why I put myself through it all.
0:04:49 > 0:04:54- It has got worse - and I rarely sing these days.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- It's a shame because - I sing at home at the piano...
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- ..and it's "champion", - as we say on Anglesey.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- I enjoy it - and everything is fine...
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- ..but when I step - in front of an audience...
0:05:09 > 0:05:13- ..my nerves take over - and I lose control of my voice.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- It must be a busy time for you with - the Eisteddfod on your doorstep.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- Yes, because there's a number - of activities taking place.
0:05:23 > 0:05:28- I'm in charge of - the Denbighshire girls' choir...
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- ..for the opening concert.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- The concert centres around - the work of Robat Arwyn.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- That should be a great night.
0:05:39 > 0:05:40- That should be a great night.- - It will be packed!
0:05:40 > 0:05:45- Cor Rhuthun and Rhys Meirion - are performing that night too.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- I also coach - a choir of young ladies.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- The group is called Enfys.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56- Enfys will perform - in the morning service...
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- ..and in one of - the other evening concerts.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- There's also Parti Dyffryn Clwyd...
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- ..which performs Cerdd Dant - and folk songs.
0:06:07 > 0:06:12- I'm also tutoring - the Lleisiau'r Nant choir.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- There are rehearsals for - the Cerdd Dant and folk choirs.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- I'm also tutoring soloists.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- Where on earth - do you find the time for all that?
0:06:22 > 0:06:24- You have to make time.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- You mentioned - that you tutor soloists.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- Do you remember your first pupil?
0:06:31 > 0:06:36- It was the son of Gerald Morgan, - headmaster of Llangefni School.
0:06:37 > 0:06:38- His name was Rhys.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- He was my first ever pupil.
0:06:41 > 0:06:47- I remember when Eifion and I were - house hunting after we were married.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- We went to Anglesey because - I wanted to live on the island.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54- We went into one house.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- There was a three-year-old boy - helping his mother with the dishes.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- We had a look at the house.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08- His mother recognised me and told me - that her son was a singer...
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- ..and asked me to listen to him.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- I told her to bring him to my house - and she did.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- Goodness me, he had an amazing voice - and he was only three.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- He was wonderful.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- He was my pupil - until he was about 16 years old.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- It was Huw Edward Jones.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- He sang about - going to the Eisteddfod.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- Thank you for joining me - at this busy time, Leah.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- It's been a pleasure - to chat with you.
0:07:38 > 0:07:43- Good luck to you and all your pupils - and choirs at the Eisteddfod.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- Thank you. It's been lovely.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56- Tonight's young talented person - is only twelve years old.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- I'm delighted to welcome - Lewys Meredydd Siencyn.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Where are you from, Lewys?
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- I'm from Dolgellau in North Wales.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- Where do you go to school?
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- Ysgol y Gader.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13- Ysgol y Gader.- - And that's in Dolgellau.
0:08:13 > 0:08:19- I know that you're a member of - the famous Only Kids Aloud choir.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- How many are in the choir?
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- How many are in the choir?- - There's about 86 or 87 of us.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28- Where are you all from?
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- There are members - from across the whole of Wales.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- Where have you visited - with the choir?
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- I've been to Russia when - the choir visited St Petersburg.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- I saw a television programme - about it. Were you there?
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- Yes, we sang with the conductor, - Valery Gergiev.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52- Yes, Valery Gergiev.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- I thought he looked terrifying - but what was he like?
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- He was nice.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- We had an unknown conductor - at first.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- He wasn't very nice but - Gergiev welcomed us when he came on.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- You gave an exceptional performance.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- Did you enjoy it?
0:09:13 > 0:09:15- Did you enjoy it?- - It was an amazing experience.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- I missed the county Eisteddfod - but it was much better!
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- You can sing in the county - Eisteddfod another time.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- I'm sure you had some help - from your vocal coach.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- He's a very famous tenor.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- I go to Galeri - every Thursday night...
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- ..to have singing lessons - with Rhys Meirion.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- Would you like to sing like him - one day?
0:09:44 > 0:09:49- Yes, I would like to sing the songs - he performs...
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- ..but I think I prefer rock music.
0:09:54 > 0:09:55- Would you like to be rock star?
0:09:55 > 0:09:57- Would you like to be rock star?- - Yes, but I don't want to shout.
0:09:58 > 0:09:59- You'd lose your voice!
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- What are you going to sing for us?
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- What are you going to sing for us?- - Cana O Dy Galon.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- I performed it at the audition...
0:10:06 > 0:10:08- I performed it at the audition...- - ..for Tim Rhys-Evans.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- Who wrote that song?
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- Who wrote that song?- - It was written by Robat Arwyn.
0:10:13 > 0:10:17- Robat Arwyn is one of the best - songwriters we have in Wales.
0:10:17 > 0:10:23- Let's hear Lewys Meredydd Siencyn - singing Cana O Dy Galon.
0:10:36 > 0:10:42- # Sing from your heart - as you've never sung before
0:10:43 > 0:10:49- # Sing like the skylark - who sings above the trees
0:10:49 > 0:10:55- # Feel what you are singing - and feel every single word
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- # Embrace every note
0:10:59 > 0:11:05- # And turn it - like a fairground wheel
0:11:15 > 0:11:21- # In every word you sing, - in every word of the song
0:11:21 > 0:11:28- # There's a thousand rainbows - and a thousand little gems
0:11:28 > 0:11:34- # You own the song and its melody - and you own its rhythm
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- # You own tomorrow's sunshine
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- # That shines in my heart
0:11:44 > 0:11:50- # Sing from your heart - as you've never sung before
0:11:50 > 0:11:56- # Sing like the skylark - who sings above the trees
0:11:56 > 0:12:02- # You own the song and its melody - and you own its rhythm
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- # You own tomorrow's sunshine
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- # That shines in my heart
0:12:12 > 0:12:17- # Sing from your heart - as you've never sung before
0:12:18 > 0:12:24- # Sing like the skylark - who sings above the trees
0:12:24 > 0:12:30- # You own the song and its melody - and you own its rhythm
0:12:31 > 0:12:33- # You own tomorrow's sunshine
0:12:34 > 0:12:39- # That shines in my heart
0:12:44 > 0:12:46- # You own tomorrow's sunshine
0:12:46 > 0:12:54- # That shines in my heart #
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0:13:05 > 0:13:07- Subtitles
0:13:09 > 0:13:14- I hope you enjoyed the earlier - performance by young Lewys.
0:13:14 > 0:13:19- I'd like to show you a young - performer who I met in 1993.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- I wonder if you'll recognise her.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- APPLAUSE
0:14:00 > 0:14:05- That was amazing, Catrin. - It sounded like a difficult piece.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- What was it?
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- Sundance from the Santa Fe Suite - by William Mathias.
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- How long do you practice each day - to be able to reach such a standard?
0:14:18 > 0:14:21- I spend two hours on the piano - before breakfast...
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- ..and two and a half hours - on the harp after school...
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- ..but I work harder - when preparing for a concert.
0:14:29 > 0:14:33- Yes, that was the amazing talent - of Catrin Finch...
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- ..who is now a busy - professional performer.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- This gentleman - is also a very busy person.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- I always look forward - to chatting with Stifyn Parri.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- Hello, Margaret.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- What do you think of Catrin?
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- You both looked like embryos - in that clip!
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- Catrin hasn't changed - but I'm glad she changed her hair.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- She was fantastic even at that age.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- She was fantastic even at that age.- - Yes, she was.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- She was obviously very talented.
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- Let's take a look at a very short - clip of you before we chat.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- We'll hear more later...
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- ..but let's remind ourselves - of how you looked in 1993.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- # Love me
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- # For a day, an hour - or a second more
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- # Don't leave me
0:15:27 > 0:15:32- # This world belongs to us
0:15:32 > 0:15:34- # Love me
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- # Until dawn comes to wake the day
0:15:39 > 0:15:46- # And through the day there's a time - that's just there for you
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- # La, la, la, la, la
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- # La, la, la, la, la
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- # La, la, la, la, la, - la, la, la, la, la, la
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- # Doo-n-doo-n-doo-doo
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- # Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- # Love me
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- # La, la, la, la, la, - la, la, la, la, la, la
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- # Doo-n-doo-n-doo-doo
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- # Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
0:16:17 > 0:16:19- # Love me... #
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- You looked so young and handsome - in that clip, Stifyn.
0:16:24 > 0:16:25- And I'm ugly now.
0:16:25 > 0:16:26- And I'm ugly now.- - Not at all.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- What about that lime sorbet shirt?
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- What about that lime sorbet shirt?- - Is that what they called it?
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- It looked nice. I liked it.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- I'm sure it was - a fashionable colour.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- Yes, but thankfully, - it isn't any more!
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- I remember - that I really liked that song.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- However, I did wonder - if it was a cheeky choice of song.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- It became a running gag - with Guto Harri.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- Guto got home late from London - and switched on his television...
0:16:58 > 0:17:03- ..to see me in that shirt - on the stage singing...
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- # La, la, la, la, la, - la, la, la, la, la #
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- He thought I looked - as if butter wouldn't melt!
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- Every time I see him, he goes...
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- # La, la, la, la, la, - la, la, la, la, la #
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Those were the good old days.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- Those were the good old days.- - It reminds me of The Two Franks!
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- At that time, people knew you - from singing in musicals...
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- ..but not as a soloist.
0:17:30 > 0:17:32- No, that's right.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- I've done so much - that I don't know what I am!
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- I think I was singing - in Les Miserables at that time.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- I'm so old - that I don't remember anything.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47- I don't know who you are, Margaret!
0:17:48 > 0:17:54- I had been lucky enough to get - lead roles in West End musicals...
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- ..but I'd never been seen - singing as a soloist in Wales.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- However, it happened a lot.
0:18:01 > 0:18:06- I'd act in Wales in Welsh - and then I'd go and work in England.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- I came back when Wales felt the need - for me so I'd go back and forth.
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- I was a singer, actor, presenter - and I'm now a producer and agent.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- You're a producer and agent - with your own company, Mr Producer.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- Why follow that path - when you're a performer?
0:18:27 > 0:18:33- At the age of three, Mrs Jones, - my head teacher at Rhos school...
0:18:33 > 0:18:39- ..told my mother that she'd eat her - hat if I didn't become a producer.
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- For years, Mam and I laughed - about it because I became an actor.
0:18:44 > 0:18:50- As a child, we went to school - at the early age of three...
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- ..and I asked to do a drama - on the Friday.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- I wrote the drama - and played the lead, of course.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- I made the costumes and the set.
0:19:02 > 0:19:07- I organised it all and I did that - every Friday until I was 18...
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- ..so things haven't changed.
0:19:10 > 0:19:15- However, I went to the Guildhall in - London to study acting for a year.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- Following this, I had a call.
0:19:20 > 0:19:25- No, I called HTV and asked if - I could star in the series, Coleg.
0:19:25 > 0:19:27- That was where I first saw you.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30- That was where I first saw you.- - That was my first job.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- It was followed by Brookside - in Liverpool...
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- ..and then Les Miserables - in the West End.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- After a while...
0:19:39 > 0:19:44- ..I started to help with - the production side of the BAFTAs.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- It was such a lot of fun...
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- ..and I preferred being - the one who made the calls...
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- ..as opposed to waiting - for the phone to ring!
0:19:55 > 0:20:01- We actors and performers are useless - until we are given that opportunity.
0:20:01 > 0:20:06- You've said that you prefer - being behind the cameras...
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- ..and calling people - to offer them work.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11- Do you find yourself work?
0:20:11 > 0:20:12- Do you find yourself work?- - No, I don't.
0:20:13 > 0:20:18- S4C approached me and asked me - to present Sion a Sian.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- I never thought Dai Jones and I - belonged in the same bracket.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- I'm sure Dai thought the same!
0:20:27 > 0:20:32- However, I wanted to be involved - in the creative side of it...
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- ..so we came onboard with HTV - to co-produce it.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- I didn't choose - to be on the screen.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- However, I didn't mind - because I like working.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- You and Heledd - are a great partnership.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- I love working - with Dame Heledd Cynwal.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53- We have such a laugh together.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- What have you got on the horizon?
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- There's more from Sion a Sian.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- I've started a series - with Radio Cymru...
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- ..called Aelod o Gymdeithas.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09- As a child, I wasn't allowed - to join any societies.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- I was either - too fat, too common...
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- ..too working class, too Welsh - or too something or other!
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- That's why I formed SWS - all those years ago.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- In the series, I can be a member - of any society I want!
0:21:26 > 0:21:30- I'm sure many will tune in - and I look forward to hearing it.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- Thank you, Stifyn.
0:21:33 > 0:21:38- We're going to end - with a clip of you as a young boy.
0:21:38 > 0:21:44- My thanks to Stifyn, Leah, Matthew - and it was great to see Catrin too.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- Until next week, goodnight.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52- # Two hearts beating as one
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- # Two hands holding tight
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- # I could offer any wonder
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- # But there's nothing - better than this
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- # You answered my prayer
0:22:07 > 0:22:12- # And you heard my cry
0:22:12 > 0:22:18- # You came to turn my world - into my seventh heaven
0:22:18 > 0:22:26- # Yes, you came to turn my world - into my seventh heaven
0:22:26 > 0:22:29- # I spent so many years climbing
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- # To the peaks of all the mountains
0:22:33 > 0:22:39- # And I searched the horizons - for your face
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- # I walked for many miles
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- # Searching all the land
0:22:47 > 0:22:49- # This is my gift
0:22:50 > 0:22:56- # This is it, this is us
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- # Two hearts beating as one
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- # Two hands holding tight
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- # I could offer any wonder
0:23:07 > 0:23:12- # But there's nothing - better than this
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- # You answered my prayer
0:23:15 > 0:23:20- # And you heard my cry
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- # You came to turn my world - into my seventh heaven
0:23:27 > 0:23:29- # Yes, you came
0:23:30 > 0:23:38- # To turn my world - into my seventh heaven #
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