The controlled power of Cor Meibion De Cymru, and the talents of their supporting artistes, thrilled the audience in St. Davids Cathedral. The concert was the 21st annual event, kindly sponsored by Chevron Texaco. The choir, under the sensitive control of Elaine Robins, accompanied by Sian Davies, and enhanced by the cathedral's glorious acoustic qualities, opened with Mallotte's, 'Lord's Prayer'. Other items performed by the choir, included stirring Welsh hymn tunes, a trio of songs commemorating the 200 years since the abolition of slavery, and the very relevant, 'What would I do without my Music?'. Soprano soloist, Jill Padfield, sang two spots on her own, and joined with the choir for 'Amazing Grace', and the tender 'Benedictus'. Tenor Peter Totterdale, once again, entertained with his superb voice. Peter also joined the choir in 'Pwy Fydd Yma', always a favourite, and 'Y Nefoedd'. A highlight of the concert was the appearance of the winner of the recent Texaco Young Musician of Wales competition, Glain Dafydd. A thrilling talent, at only 15 years of age, Glain is a harpist of rare talent. Surely a successful career awaits this young lady. The climax of the evening was the choir's rendition of De Rille's, 'Martyrs of the Arena'. This song was a test piece at the National Eisteddfod of 1884! One-hundred choristers sang their hearts out, and the audience responded in kind! Compere, Barri Hurford, held the evening together with his usual anecdotes and good humour.
