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| London Welsh Male Voice Choir | |
|---|---|
| Choir | |
 CD Album cover for 2010 release "Live at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester" | |
| Also known as | Côr Meibion Cymry Llundain
LWMVC |
| Founded | 1902 (original London Welsh Male Choir)[1]
1961 (current form) |
| Genre | Male Choral Singing |
| President | Russell Harris KC |
| Music director | Dr Edward-Rhys Harry [2] |
| Rehearsal space | London Welsh Centre [3] |
| Website | http://www.londonwelshmvc.org |
London Welsh Male Voice Choir (Welsh: Côr Meibion Cymry Llundain) is a Welsh Male Voice Choir based in London, UK.
The choir in its current form was established in 1961 but traces its history back to the original London Welsh Male Choir that was founded in 1902.
Affectionately known as the "Red Jackets" (by comparison with the 'Green Jackets' of Gwalia Male Choir and the 'Black Jackets' of the London Welsh Rugby Club Choir [4]), London Welsh Male Voice Choir is the oldest and, traditionally, the largest of the London based Welsh Male Voice Choirs[5]. The choir is currently based at the London Welsh Centre at 157-163 Gray's Inn Road, London. [6].
The London Welsh Male Voice Choir is a registered charity. [7]
History edit
The original London Welsh Male Voice Choir (also known as the London Welsh Male Choir) were founded in 1902, conducted by Merlin Morgan. [8]
In 1981, the Choir reached their peak in the UK charts with their album "Songs of the Valleys" which got to number 61 and spent a total of 10 weeks in the Top 100. [9]
The London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs edit
Beginning in 1969, the London Welsh Male Voice Choir hosted a biennial celebration of male voice choir singing at the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, London, UK. For each installment a massed choir was formed of invited international Male Choirs.[10]
The latest and 26th edition of the Festival took place on 13 October 2018. [11] It was conducted by Dr Edward-Rhys Harry with accompaniment by Annabel Thwaite (Piano) and James Hearn (Organ) and featured guest compere Aled Jones. The supporting Band was The Band of the Welsh Guards and there were guest performances by Steffan Morris (Cello), John Ieuan Jones (Baritone) and Llio Evans (Soprano).
Notable TV Appearances edit
Singing at Rugby Matches edit
The Choir has a long history of performing at rugby matches, particularly those of the Wales, many of which have been televised.
Some of their most notable appearances include:
- The 1999 Wales vs England Five Nations match at Wembley Stadium. [12] They were joined on the pitch on this occasion by Max Boyce and Tom Jones.[13]
- The 2013 Six Nations Championship match at the Principality Stadium once more against England. [12] The game is famous for the atmosphere generated by the choir and the crowd prior to the match, after the WRU decided the cut the band for the chorus, leaving just the sound of the voices ringing around the stadium. Wales went on to win the game 30 points to 3, denying England both the Championship and Grand Slam in the process, just like they had in 1999.
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Jack Dee's Christmas Show 1996[14] edit
Broadcast on the 21 December 1996, the choir performed the opening song of Jack Dee's Christmas Show. The Christmas Carol 'Deck the Halls' was performed with Jack starting the show stood amongst the choir. [15]
Songs of Praise edit
An Evening with Harry Secombe (2000) edit
The Choir were invited to lead the singing and perform at a special episode of Songs of Praise to celebrate the Welsh actor Sir Harry Secombe.[16]
40th Anniversary Gala Concert (2001) edit
The Choir were one of five groups to be invited to form part of the choir for the 40th Anniversary celebration of Songs of Praise which took place at the Royal Albert Hall, along with St. Paul's Cathedral Choristers, Royal Choral Society, St. Michael's Singers and Croydon Seventh Day Adventist Gospel Choir. [17]
The Gala was broadcast live on BBC One on 23 September 2001.
The Rob Brydon Show 2010 [18] edit
Collaborations edit
Take That at Earl's Court Charlotte Church Brixton Academy Roxy Music Stranded Album Aled Jones Higher Album
Discography edit
Musical Directors and Accompanists edit
| Date | Musical Director |
|---|---|
| 1961 - 1967 | Lyn Harry |
| 1967 - 1969 | Tudor Spencer Davies |
| 1969 - 1979 | John Peleg Williams |
| 1979 - 2010 | Haydn James |
| 2010 - Present | Edward-Rhys Harry |
| Date | Accompanist |
|---|---|
| ? - Present | Annabel Thwaite |
Presidents and Vice-Presidents [19] edit
| Date | President | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 - 1969 | William Harries | First President following reformation. |
| 1969 - 1972 | Annie Harries | Wife of William Harries. |
| 1973 | Elwyn Roberts | |
| 1974-1990 | Douglas Evans | |
| 1990-2009 | Cliff Morgan [20] | Following end of term as President, elected first ever 'Past President'. The choir sang at Cliff's funeral. [21] |
| 2009-2012 | Philip Madoc [22] | The first President to pass away 'in office'. The choir sang at his funeral at the Actor's Church in Covent Garden. [23] |
| 2013-2017 | Huw Edwards [24] | |
| 2018 - 2023 | Siân Lloyd | |
| 2023 - | Russell Harris KC |
Notable Members edit
Bold designates current member
- John Downing MBE, photographer
- Elgan Alderman, journalist [6]
Notes edit
- ^ "About Us". London Welsh Male Voice Choir. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Director Bio". London Welsh Male Voice Choir. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Resident Groups". London Welsh Centre. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "London Welsh Rugby Club ChoirHistory".
- ^ "Gwalia Male Voice Choir History Past and Present".
- ^ a b Alderman, Elgan. "I'm singing my heart out . . . And then Wales are already 7-0 down".
- ^ "LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR - Charity 1170727". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk.
- ^ Jones, Emrys (2001). The Welsh in London, 1500-2000. Google Books: University of Wales Press. p. 215. ISBN 9780708316979.
- ^ Official Charts Company https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/london-welsh-male-voice-choir-songs-of-the-valleys/
- ^ Jones 2020
- ^ "RAH Catalogue".
- ^ a b Zorab, Jack (20 February 2023). "Can the Power of Song lift a beleaguered Wales to reignite their fire". RugbyPass. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Pre-match Wales v England 1999: Tom Jones and Max Boyce". 19 July 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Perry, Chris (2016). The Kaleidoscope British Christmas Television Guide 1937-2013. Google Books: Kaleidoscope Publishing. p. 302. ISBN 9781900203609.
- ^ "Jack Dee's Christmas Show 1996 - Full Episode". YouTube. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "BBC Songs of Praise - An Evening with Sir Harry Secombe 2000". YouTube. 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Search Results". catalogue.royalalberthall.com.
- ^ Perry, Chris (2016). The Kaleidoscope British Christmas Television Guide 1937-2013. Google Books: Kaleidoscope Publishing. p. 471. ISBN 9781900203609.
- ^ "London Welsh Male Voice Choir".
- ^ "Cliff Morgan". 29 August 2013.
- ^ "Cliff Morgan funeral: TV presenters and sporting heroes pay tribute to Welsh rugby great". Daily Mirror. 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Philip Madoc: Actor forever remembered as the U-boat captain in 'Dad's". Independent.co.uk. 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Memorials are a way to celebrate". 18 May 2012.
- ^ "Newsreader Huw Edwards to appear at charity concert". April 2016.
References edit
- Jones, Joe (2020). "One Thousand Welsh Voices". [1]
- Perry, C. (2016). "The Kaleidoscope British Christmas Television Guide 1937-2013." (n.p.): Kaleidoscope Publishing.
External links edit
- Official website
- London Welsh Male Voice Choir Youtube
- London Welsh Male Voice Choir discography at Discogs