BBC - St David's Day Celebration with Bryn Terfel (2021)

Josie d'Arby hosts and evening of music from Hoddinott Hall in the company of Sir Bryn Terfel, Kizzy Crawford and actress Hannah Daniel together with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

This inspiring concert is a chance to celebrate St David's Day through music and song. At the heart of the celebrations are the musicians of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales with their principal conductor, American-born Ryan Bancroft, taking the baton in his first St David's Day. The orchestra accompany Sir Bryn for much-loved songs such as the rousing anthem O Gymru, a tribute to Ivor Novello and more.

Singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford performs new arrangements of two of her original songs, and the orchestra perform a poignant rendition of Paul Mealor's A Welsh Prayer, with new words especially commissioned for this concert by the renowned poet Mererid Hopwood and narrated by the actress Hannah Daniel. This piece reflects the significance of celebrating St David's Day following this most challenging of years.

The concert reaches a rousing finale with the orchestra joined virtually by the BBC National Chorus of Wales for a performance of Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, a fitting end to an evening celebrating Welsh music and the joy it can bring.

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