{"id":4364,"date":"2014-03-31T10:34:44","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T10:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ensemble.cymru\/en\/2014\/03\/cantores-leol-yn-helpur-ensemble-i-gael-llais\/"},"modified":"2021-11-19T14:40:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T14:40:58","slug":"cantores-leol-yn-helpur-ensemble-i-gael-llais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ensemble.cymru\/en\/2014\/03\/cantores-leol-yn-helpur-ensemble-i-gael-llais\/","title":{"rendered":"Local singing star helps Ensemble find its voice"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Music lovers in Bangor will be in for a special treat as Pontio prepares to host a one-off concert on 3 April featuring musicians from Ensemble Cymru and guest stars from the BBC National Chorus of Wales \u2013 including the Anglesey-born soprano, Llio Evans.<\/p>\n

As part of Pontio\u2019s Music At Bangor<\/i> series, Bangor University and Venue Cymru\u2019s resident ensemble, Ensemble Cymru, will be joined by the Mavron Quartet and singers from the BBC National Chorus of Wales for an unforgettable evening of music and song.<\/p>\n

The evening\u2019s programme will showcase music from the 18th through to the 20th century including Bach\u2019s Coffee Cantata, Mendelssohn\u2019s Octet and Messe Modale by Jehan Alain.<\/p>\n

Ensemble Cymru\u2019s Artistic Director, Peryn Clement-Evans said:<\/p>\n

\u201cInvolving singers in the Ensemble has been something we\u2019ve wanted to do ever since Ensemble Cymru started in 2001. With the help of members of the wonderful BBC National Chorus of Wales and its chorus master Adrian Partington, we have reached an important first milestone in establishing a vocal consort within the Ensemble. The prospect of bringing an even richer range of music for audiences, communities and schools across Wales is especially thrilling. In doing so, we look forward to creating more work opportunities for top class singers in Wales who want to join us in sharing our passion for chamber music.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ensemble Cymru musicians will be joined by a home-grown talent as soprano Llio Evans, originally from Llanfairpwll, returns to North Wales with other members of the BBC NOW chorus to perform in the concert. Llio said, \u201cComing home to perform is always such a pleasure as the North Wales audiences are the best, of course! Having the opportunity to work closely with the Ensemble Cymru musicians has been a real highlight for me and I\u2019m really excited to see what the audience think of our collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Concert information<\/span><\/p>\n

Music At Bangor: Ensemble Cymru with members of the Mavron Quartet and members of the BBC National Chorus of Wales<\/p>\n