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| Name: | Roger Merlyn |
| Date Added: | Tuesday, July 3, 2018 |
| Subject | Rehearsal night 1/7/18 |
| Message: | My son was over from San Francisco with his family and wanted to give his 8 year old daughter an introduction to some Welsh culture. At his suggestion, we attended the rehearsal last Sunday. We knew that this choir was superb, but the evening exceeded our expectations by some margin. A pleasure to listen to, not to mention dynamism of the director of music. The welcome afforded made the evening even more special. Thanks to all concerned. |
| Name: | Pat & Peter Hillman, N. E. Derbyshire |
| Date Added: | Monday, June 18, 2018 |
| Subject | Annual Concert |
| Message: | Can we thank all those involved in the Annual Concert last Saturday, 16th June, for a really special evening, it was great. We were very sad, however, to learn of the passing of several choristers who, in our 30 years of supporting the choir, we considered our friends. Congratulations to the new choristers and we hope that they get as much pleasure from being in the choir as we do listening. |
| Name: | Gaynor Davies |
| Date Added: | Sunday, June 17, 2018 |
| Subject | June 16th Concert |
| Message: | Thank you all for a lovely evening. Your concert had it all. Hymns that sent shivers up my spine (wonderful choice - all my favourites). Verdi's chorus - tears down my cheeks. So powerful and emotional. Musettas Waltz well what can I say, I had to laugh. Many thanks to all concerned. |
| Name: | Sian Reed |
| Date Added: | Monday, June 4, 2018 |
| Subject | Our Wedding 18/05/18 |
| Message: | Dear Morriston Orpheus Choir. I just wanted to send you a huge thank you for the wonderful performance you gave to us and our guests at our wedding on the 18th May in St Catherine's Church, Gorseinon. As the daughter of a lifetime member ex chorister (Glyn Thomas) it went without saying that we would want you with us on our big day. Almost half of our guests had travelled from outside Wales and most had never heard a male voice choir before. Well, we didn't half give them the best! You were absolutely fantastic and our guests are still talking about you. On a personal note, it made me very emotional to reach the end of the aisle, look up and see so many faces that I have known for years and years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. So, once again, THANK YOU SO MUCH for being the wonderfully talented choir that you are and for coming to help us celebrate our marriage. I love you all. Sian xx |
| Name: | Michael byard |
| Date Added: | Thursday, January 18, 2018 |
| Subject | March 20th concert |
| Message: | I can,t remember how long we have been MOCSA members but it's a good many years which has meant many miles travelled,hotel bills etc so my wife and I are so pleased that the next concert we shall attend will be within a mile of our home ,we do look forward to seeing Joy and the boys I am sure Joy will recall my favourite piece if the programme allows it,best wishes and kind regards to all,Michael Byard |
| Name: | Nigel Jones |
| Date Added: | Sunday, December 10, 2017 |
| Subject | A special Christmas Concert at Ely Cathedral. |
| Message: | A Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful evening. The ingredients: A truly magnificent 900-year-old Cathedral; The Royal Household Calvary Military Band; The Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir and nearly one thousand paying audience. Plus, a wonderfully decorated Christmas tree! This was a formidable combination that delivered one of the truly unique, unforgettable Orpheus evenings. It was very, very special. The setting of Ely Cathedral is awe inspiring. So much British history, so much breath taking inspired stone mason architecture and tracery and as a matter of fact, the third longest nave in the country. This is the rightful platform for The Orpheus. A world class setting, performing alongside a world class Military Band; entertaining an appreciative, informed listener. The opening with The Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry was spell binding. Heard in so many different settings, but it was here and now, and with our choir. Seriously exhilarating. Following the Festival Fanfare for Christmas from HM Household Cavalry, the choir responded with amongst others, Llanfair. Very poignant and superb. There were so many extraordinary moments in this extraordinary concert, but there were two that stood out; just the most wonderful Benedictus from the Armed Man, by Karl Jenkins. The solo from the Euphonium was moving and quite exquisite. A close second was the organ recital Toccata from Symphony No 5 by Widor. Performed by James Banville. They just took over the senses. The Orpheus delivered An American Trilogy. Gwahoddiad and Morte Criste magnificently. They were just so moving and delivered to an audience that many of which had never heard the wonders of Welsh Choir Singing. They were spellbound. But this was a very large edifice to fill. The nave is 250ft long, 78 feet wide and 105 feet high. By any concert criterion, this is a massive volume for any choir to fill without amplification. Curiously, there were 42” plasma screens all down the nave but no sound amplification. It was needed for the best effect. It never ceases to amaze that all this voluntary. So many hours given to practice for perfection and then the travel, overnights, and the performance itself. To every chorister and your family, thank you. It is profoundly appreciated. And wonderfully led by Joy Amman Davies and supported by Leslie Ryan and Ieuan Jones. And the Afterglow at Ely Rugby Club was just brilliant. Thank you all for delivering an extraordinary and memorable event. Wishing you all a Very Happy and peaceful Christmas. |
| Name: | Keith Hebblewhite |
| Date Added: | Saturday, December 9, 2017 |
| Subject | Ely concert |
| Message: | Great night in the wonderful Ely Cathedral with the Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir and the House Cavalry Band on a dry but bitterly cold night. I enjoyed the before concert rehearsal as well, as it was a chance to get up closer to see my friends in the choir ,as my concert seat was well down the nave. Would have preferred more of the Choir singing than the band but I suppose the band were the main hosts!! Sorry I couldn’t make the Afterglow but felt rough with a heavy cold and not wanted to spread y germs amongst you all. So would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Healthy NewYear. Best wishes from us all in LINCOLN. X a |
| Name: | Karen Baker |
| Date Added: | Wednesday, November 22, 2017 |
| Subject | Port Talbot to Ely Cathedral |
| Message: | Great night as always in Port Talbot with The Imperials. We have got tickets for Ely so hopefully we will see you boys after the show. I will try and post some photos if I can! |
| Name: | Dick Bateman |
| Date Added: | Wednesday, October 25, 2017 |
| Subject | St Swithins, Bath, 14.10.17 |
| Message: | It was an honour for us in the Bath Male Choir to sing on the same bill as Morriston Orpheus at St. Swithins (and to have such a friendly time afterwards at the Twerton Liberal Club)last week A wonderful evening which we will never forget. |
| Name: | Mervyn Reed |
| Date Added: | Friday, July 14, 2017 |
| Subject | Visit to Wales August 2017 |
| Message: | I am Mervyn Reed from South Africa and a member of the Durban Men's Choir (Bass section) I have been a great fan of the Morriston Orpheus Choir for many years and now, finally, I am able to afford to pay for a trip to the United Kingdom. I saw your invitation to join you on a practice night and so planned my trip into Wales to be in Swansea by Sunday, 27th August 2017 so as to able to attend your practice. I have noticed that you have a summer break and am Praying that you will be back by the time I arrive in Swansea, I would really be disappointed if I was to miss seeing you in person. Please let me know by return email whether my dream will come true on the 27th August I have also sent an email to your general secretary |
| Name: | Pat & Peter Hillman |
| Date Added: | Thursday, June 22, 2017 |
| Subject | Annual Concert |
| Message: | Congratulations to everyone for a lovely concert on 17th June in the stunning venue of the Great Hall on the Swansea Bay campus. We are sure Dai, Gareth and Shan Cothi could have started new careers for themselves!!! We look forward to seeing you all in the future. |
| Name: | ken parton |
| Date Added: | Sunday, June 18, 2017 |
| Subject | last nights concert |
| Message: | my son and i were at the concert last night and we were so proud to say that dewi george is a relative i am his uncle and kevin his cousin and he is a chorister ofthe choir.i have been a member of ebbw vale male choir for 53 yrs. kevin and i thank you ALL for a enter taing and a enjoyable evening. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHOIR. ken and kevin parton from EBBW VALE |
| Name: | Morriston Orpheus Choir |
| Date Added: | Wednesday, June 14, 2017 |
| Subject | Concert in Ely |
| Message: | Hi Keith. Yes the concert in Ely on Friday 8th December is very much on. Final details are now being finalised with the organisers and we anticipate a formal announcement shortly. Keep an eye on our website for full details. In the meantime congratulations to you and Pat. Do enjoy your celebrations next month. |
| Name: | Keith Hebblewhite |
| Date Added: | Sunday, June 11, 2017 |
| Subject | Ely Concert |
| Message: | Hello, can you tell me if the previously planned concert in Ely Cathedral in December is still on? Hope yout Summer goes well. Pat & I celebrate our Diamond Wedding Anniversary in July with family coming over from Australia so won't get to a concert til the Autumn or Ely !! Best wishes to you all. |
| Name: | Keith Hebblewhite |
| Date Added: | Monday, December 12, 2016 |
| Subject | Merry Christmas |
| Message: | Hi to you all, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Thank you all for making 2016 a year to remember with your visit to my home City of Lincoln and your performance in the Cathedral in May. Hope to get down to see you all next year. Best wishes and good health to you all. And watch out you Swansea fans ,the Lincoln IMPS are edging closer to you!!!!!!!. Keith & Pat |
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