Brass & Voices of Wales
Brass & Voices of Wales is the new album from Owain Arwel Hughes and the Welsh Proms Cymru.
The disc features a selection of the most popular hymns and melodies of Wales, performed by Lewis-Merthyr Band and the Massed Male Choirs of Bridgend & Pendyrus, all directed by the doyen of Welsh orchestral conductors, Welsh Proms Artistic Director, Dr. Owain Arwel Hughes CBE.
The recording contains much of Wales’ most beloved music, together with the premiere recording of a new work by Christopher Wood, entitled and dedicated to the memory of Aberfan; Gareth Wood’s scintillating creative arrangement of Sosban Fach; the Miner’s hymn “Gresford”, music from the iconic Hollywood movie “Zulu” and many more.
This recording is produced in association with the Welsh Proms, Wales national classical music festival, the Brass & Voices Prom being is a central element of the Proms and a premier annual showcase for Wales’ proud brass band and male choir music and traditions.
*Currently available exclusively from the Welsh Proms, July 21st to 28th at St David's Hall, Cardiff*
The disc features a selection of the most popular hymns and melodies of Wales, performed by Lewis-Merthyr Band and the Massed Male Choirs of Bridgend & Pendyrus, all directed by the doyen of Welsh orchestral conductors, Welsh Proms Artistic Director, Dr. Owain Arwel Hughes CBE.
The recording contains much of Wales’ most beloved music, together with the premiere recording of a new work by Christopher Wood, entitled and dedicated to the memory of Aberfan; Gareth Wood’s scintillating creative arrangement of Sosban Fach; the Miner’s hymn “Gresford”, music from the iconic Hollywood movie “Zulu” and many more.
This recording is produced in association with the Welsh Proms, Wales national classical music festival, the Brass & Voices Prom being is a central element of the Proms and a premier annual showcase for Wales’ proud brass band and male choir music and traditions.
*Currently available exclusively from the Welsh Proms, July 21st to 28th at St David's Hall, Cardiff*
Tracklist
- Cwm Rhondda
- Men of Harlech
- David of the White Rock
- Gwahoddiad
- Aberfan *premiere recording*
- Calon Lân
- Morte Christe
- Suo-Gân
- Gresford (The Miners' Hymn)
- Myfanwy
- Deep Harmony
- Sosban Fach
- Llanfair
- All Through the Night
- Abide With Me
- Deus Salutis (Llef)
- Zulu
- Tydi a Roddaist
Credits
Conductor/Artistic Director: Owain Arwel Hughes CBE
Lewis-Merthyr Band - Musical Director: Craig Roberts
Bridgend Male Choir - Musical Director: Ryan Wood
Pendyrus Male Choir - Musical Director: Stewart Roberts
Recorded by RAS Audio at Y Pant, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Producer Engineer: Phil Hardman
Edited / Mastered by Richard Scott
Design by Alun Huish
Cover photograph by Rob Summerhill Photography
Executive Production: Craig Roberts
Assistant Producer: Tim A. Duncan
Produced by Welsh Proms Cymru
www.welshproms.com
Conductor/Artistic Director: Owain Arwel Hughes CBE
Lewis-Merthyr Band - Musical Director: Craig Roberts
Bridgend Male Choir - Musical Director: Ryan Wood
Pendyrus Male Choir - Musical Director: Stewart Roberts
Recorded by RAS Audio at Y Pant, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Producer Engineer: Phil Hardman
Edited / Mastered by Richard Scott
Design by Alun Huish
Cover photograph by Rob Summerhill Photography
Executive Production: Craig Roberts
Assistant Producer: Tim A. Duncan
Produced by Welsh Proms Cymru
www.welshproms.com