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Jason Mohammad and Anne Jolly , founder of SADS UK
Major Denis Burton and Frank Jones MD
Jamie Roberts
 Elin Manahan Thomas
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CITYWIDE
Second gala of massed male choirs
By popular demand a second Gala
of Massed Male Choirs hosted by
the Cardiac Charity SADS UK will
be held at St Davids Hall, Cardiff on
May 8th 2010 at 7pm
The cardiac charity SADS UK hosted a
Gala of Massed Male Choirs at St
David's Hall Cardiff in February last year. Despite the worst snowfall in years the audience was undeterred as over 1,000 people took to their seats to enjoy a wonderful evening of music and song, presented by BBC Wales most experienced and high profile news and sports presenter Jason Mohammad.
The beautiful Natalya Romaniw (who also took part in the Singer of the World in Cardiff last year) accompanist Caradog Williams indulged the audience to popular renditions from Mozart to Puccini.
The audience were treated to the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh and the Corps of Drums performing under the expertise of their Director of Music, Major Denis Burton. After Henry Mancinis Swing March led by Major Andy Jones, the lights were dimmed for the spectacular drums 'Victory Beatings' where the audience were wowed as the ultra-violet light picked out just the drumsticks and they appeared to dance in time to the music. Their timing was impeccable.
The strong stage presence and skill of City of Newport Musical Director, Frank Jones from Bedwas was evident as he conducted the massed male choir of over 400 voices bringing them together to perform so seamlessly. Their powerful performance included A-Men arr. Roberts/Proctor and Eli Jenkins Prayer, Troyte arr J Jenkins.
Frank Jones was keen to include the audience and the house lights went up in the first half as they sang sung Cwm Rhondda and to finish the evening a very rousing Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
This year's concert
The Gala of Massed Male Choirs on May 8th 2010, St David's Hall, Cardiff, again promises to be a night to remember and seats are filling fast.
Inspired by the work of SADS UK, Jamie Roberts has pledged support to the charity and its work with the cardiac genetic service at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, by becoming a patron.
Rugby union star Jamie Roberts, the new face of Wales' for the cardiac charity SADS UK will be putting in a guest appearance. As the charity's patron he is keen to endorse the work that SADS UK are carrying out in Wales.
The Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh and the Corps of Drums are again performing to support the charity SADS UK. Renowned for their versatility and popular with audiences of all ages they promise to provide another entertaining and exciting evening.
The beautiful Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas who has performed in many of the world's leading venues will take centre stage, accompanied by Angharad Morgan in a couple of duets, together with pianist Jane Samuel.
The evening will be recorded by Sports Media Ltd to ensure that people can watch the evening time and again, and reminisce about actually being there on the night.
SADS UK
This year, SADS UK will be welcoming dignitaries to the evening, including the Mayor of Newport, Wayne David MP, Jeff Cuthbert AM and the President of the Welsh Association of Male Choirs Su Morris.
Proceeds from the evening will assist SADS UK with their work with families in Wales, providing support to the Institute of Medical Genetics, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, which serves the whole of Wales.
Tickets
Tickets are available from St David's Hall Box Office on 02920 878444 online at www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The 13 choirs taking part are:
Barry Male Choir
City of Newport Male Choir
Cor Meibion Maesteg a’r Clych
Glynneath Male Voice Choir
Llandybie Male Choir
Ogmore Valley Choir
Oxford Welsh Male Choir
Penarth Male Voice Choir
Porthcawl Male Choir
Ynsyowen (Aberfan & District) Male Choir
Caerphilly Male Choir
Haverfordwest
For further information
contact Eve Lloyd-Daughton
SADS UK Wales
on 029 2086 9486
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