Côr Caerdydd

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Côr Caerdydd is one of Wales' most successful mixed choirs with a very fine competitive record. Based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales in the United Kingdom, the translation of the name simply means "Cardiff Choir". They sing all types of music ranging from arrangements of songs by Abba and Ryan Davies, gospel music and classical works.

1 Early years
2 Karl Jenkins
3 TV Appearances
4 Charity Concerts
5 Members
6 External links

[edit] Early years

Côr Caerdydd was formed by its present conductor, Gwawr Owen, on April 1st 1992. On its first public appearance in August 1992 they won first prize in the Chief Choral competition at the National Eisteddfod in Aberystwyth, and to date, the choir has gained first prize at the National Eisteddfod nine times, as well as enjoying success at the Corwen Choral Festival and Gwyl Fawr Aberteifi.

[edit] Karl Jenkins

During the last few years, Côr Caerdydd has formed a close relationship with Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. The choir appears on the recent EMI recording of Requiem by Jenkins, which reached the top of the classical charts in 2005. Côr Caerdydd also appears on the recently released DVD of Jenkins’ Mass for Peace, a performance recorded for S4C at St David's Hall in January 2004, and the choir enjoyed working with Jenkins again at the Wales Millennium Centre as part of the 60th birthday celebrations of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales.

[edit] TV Appearances

Network television appearances include FA Classic and Songs of Praise with Aled Jones. Appearances on S4C include a concert with Bryn Terfel, Stainer’s The Crucifixion, Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol and Noson Lawen. Radio broadcasts include BBC Radio 2’s Sunday Half Hour, Morning Service on BBC Radio 4 and in November 2004, Côr Caerdydd appeared with the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales in a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at St David's Hall which was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Côr Caerdydd has been delighted to perform on several occasions with the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales. They will appear on a special tribute to Dennis O'Neill concert on S4C on December 30th 2007 which was recorded at the Wales Millennium Centre on November 25th 2007.

[edit] Charity Concerts

Côr Caerdydd gives many charity concerts throughout each year and last year sang for members of the Royal Family in Cardiff. It has appeared at the Welsh Proms and last year’s Centenary Prom with Owain Arwel Hughes and in March 2005 sang for an audience of nearly five thousand people in a Classical Spectacular at Cardiff International Arena. Recent concerts have included performances at Llandaff Cathedral, Guildford Cathedral, the British Police Memorial Service and various Welsh venues.

Last year's engagements included Beethoven 9 with Bryn Terfel and an appearance at the BBC Proms with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in the Royal Albert Hall performing Belshazzar's Feast, again with Bryn Terfel.

In 2007 the choir performed Rossini's Petite Messe Solonnelle at Llandaff Cathedral on May 18 2007, and in Barga Cathedral, Barga, Italy on May 27 2007. They make a return visit to Barga in April 2008.