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RE: Bryn Terfel

ADF — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:18:11 GMT

Thanks John for the article

Regards

Tony

RE: Bryn Terfel

GBL70 — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:01:34 GMT

Thanks for the article JP, it makes for interesting reading.

Regards
Graham

RE: Bryn Terfel

johnp — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:20:30 GMT

Bryn needs punters

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-10663770

16 July 2010 Last updated at 16:35

Economic climate affects Bryn Terfel's Faenol festival

Bryn Terfel said the situation was not unique to his festival

Opera star Bryn Terfel has admitted "challenging times" are affecting his annual music festival in Gwynedd.

He said ticket sales for the 10th event on the Faenol estate in August were down in the economic climate.

The situation facing the festival was not unique but faced other events throughout Wales and the UK, he said.

Terfel added that the audiences needed understand that they had to purchase tickets "sooner rather than later" to show their commitment to the event.

"People have often said that the Faenol Festival is a crazy idea - the world coming to a field just outside Caernarfon," the singer said.

"But it's always worked, always been amazing, but I have to admit however that these challenging economic times are having an impact on us."

Terfel said there had been "a significant slow down in ticket sales following the government's budget announcement".

He said that audiences had to understand that to put on festivals, such as Faenol, they had to show their commitment "sooner rather than later".

"We have to work together - organisers and audiences - to make these wonderful, rich activities, viable," he added.

The event was cancelled last year, after nine consecutive years, before Universal Music stepped in to help stage it.

Antony Warren from Universal Music said festivals and events worldwide were seeing audiences waiting until the last minute before they buy their tickets.

"We are aware of the terrific support that the audiences of the Faenol Festival have given over the past 10 years, and are hopeful that they will come out now in force to support Bryn, his wonderful guest artists, and the Festival in this 10th anniversary year," he said.

"We want to secure not just this year's event, but the festival's future too," he added.

Coun Dewi Lewis, who leads on the economy and community with Gwynedd council, said local businesses needed the "vital" cash injection which the festival gave to the local economy.

People also needed "some light relief in these strained financial times", he added.

Artists lines up for this year's four-day event include Westlife, Rolando Villazon, Hayley Westenra, Rhydain as well as Welsh and British bands for Tan y Ddraig.

One item in this year's line-up has been changed due to "unavoidable logistical reasons".

The Battle of Britain afternoon performance will now be on Saturday 28 August, instead of Monday 30 August.

All tickets purchased for the Monday can be used on the Saturday - anyone unable to attend the new date should return their tickets to the point of purchase for a full refund.

Westlife to headline 2010 Faenol

RE: Bryn Terfel

johnp — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:39:08 GMT

[quote][b]Katrina millymollymandy (19/11/2009)[/b][hr]Hi

You can see for yourselves , the concert (or highlights ) will be shown on S4C 30th December at 8:25pm.

KMMyfanwy:D[/quote]

We can't wait that long to se Bryn K3M :D

Children in Need Wales Gala Concert

BBC 1 Wales

Sunday 22nd November 2009

22:25 to 23:25

Duration: 1 hour.

A spectacular star-studded concert in aid of Children in Need from the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. Featuring Only Men Aloud, Bonnie Tyler, Bryn Terfel, the Stereophonics, Rhydian, Cerys Matthews, Shaheen Jafargholi, Margaret John, Bond, Faryl and Jukebox Juniors.

(Stereo, Widescreen, Subtitles)

Also worth watching to see Faryl, OMA, Cerys, Bond.......

RE: Bryn Terfel

Katrina millymollymandy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:13 GMT

Hi

You can see for yourselves , the concert (or highlights ) will be shown on S4C 30th December at 8:25pm.

KMMyfanwy:D

RE: Bryn Terfel

johnp — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:53:41 GMT

Hi Taff/Charlie

I think Wales may stake a claim soon as you hesitated ;)

I suspect Bryn's concert was a undercover operation

Bad boy

RE: Bryn Terfel

chasping — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:51:12 GMT

Hi John,

I don`t think so but there are a very large number of Wesh people in Birmingham.

Kind regards

Taff/Charlie.

RE: Bryn Terfel

johnp — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:27:56 GMT

Hi "Taffy" Charlie

I'm glad you had a great night

Is Birmingham in Wales? ;)

RE: Bryn Terfel

PamB — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:16 GMT

Hi Katrina and Charlie,

Thank you for the great report and the super photos. Glad you both enjoyed the concert.

Pam

RE: Bryn Terfel

chasping — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:33:26 GMT

Hi,

What is it about the Welsh ???????????????

Last night I had the good fortune to be taken to Symphony Hall in Birmingham to see Bryn Terfel, it was fantastic. The star was Welsh, the conductor was Welsh, the orchestra was Welsh and so was the choir. I was lucky enough to be accompanied by a delightful lady who is also Welsh by birth it really was a night I will never forget.

"Taffy" Charlie !!!

RE: Bryn Terfel

ADF — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:24:25 GMT

Hi Katrina

Thanks for your review on the concert, and the photos

Regards

Tony

RE: Bryn Terfel

Katrina millymollymandy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:27:45 GMT

HI
I think that Bryn 's face naturally went into "Bad Boy" mode , it must be his default facial setting:D , but he was lovely and very humerous too.
K3M

RE: Bryn Terfel

johnp — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:05:10 GMT

Thanks for the splendid pictures K3M

RE: Bryn Terfel

Katrina millymollymandy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:19:22 GMT

Hi
Just a few photos.:)

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RE: Bryn Terfel

johnp — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:46:17 GMT

Hi Katrina

Many thanks for your feedback, I've seen Bryn backed by Serendipity (The male part of the choir were Only Men Aloud). He is a very good singer and a lot of fun to watch.

I glad that Charlie and Hilary made it along as well, I hope we hear some more about the show, maybe tomorrow ;)

Bryn Terfel

Katrina millymollymandy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:33:29 GMT

Hi

I have just returned from seeing Bryn Terfel perform his Bad Boys concert at the Symphony Hall. This was my first chance to see Bryn sing live , and he certainly made a great impression on everyone tonight .

He has sung in opera houses worldwide and I felt priviliged to see him in a comparatively intimate setting .

He performed a strong line- up of musical villains , and needless to say , he played the role of Bad Boy rather well, he is so expressive . I am pleased to say that he was very entertaining , and enjoyed himself as much as we all did .

Memorable moments for me were Verdi's Force of Destiny Overture , Udite, Udite, O Rustici, from L'Elisir d'Amore The Soldiers' Chorus from Faust,The Ballard of Sweeney Todd , Mack the Knife and It Ain't Neccessarily So . The The Sinfonia Cymru ( a group of young professional musicians) accompanied him admirably , as did the choir.

What made it really special was his vocal strength,coupled by his easy ability to act out the part of each bad boy.I would certainly recommend seeing this show if you have a chance , and I would go again too.

It was rather good that Charlie came too:):):).

Great to finally meet you Charlie , and thanks to your friend Hilary for making it happen so smoothly.