Atgof o'r Sêr
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Atgof o'r Sêr is a Welsh musical by modern composer Robat Arwyn, first performed in 2001 by Bryn Terfel
and Cor Rhuthun in north Wales
. It was specially commissioned for the National Eisteddfod of Wales
at Denbigh
, 2001.
Following the live performance at the National Eisteddfod in 2001, a book of the music score was published by Curiad (www.curiad.co.uk) with a DVD being released in the following year by Recordiau Sain ('Sain Records').
The title song was written by poet Robin Llwyd ab Owain
.
Due to its success, a second musical based on the life of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales
, was performed in August 2005: 'Er Hwylio'r Haul' ("Although the Sun has Set"); it was written by Robat Arwyn. The soloists were Bryn Terfel and soprano Mari Wyn Williams.
It is published in a book under the same title by Curiad (www.curiad.co.uk)
Bryn Terfel
Bryn Terfel Jones CBE is a Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. Terfel was initially associated with the roles of Mozart, particularly Figaro and Leporello, but has subsequently shifted his attention to heavier roles, especially those by Wagner....
and Cor Rhuthun in north Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. It was specially commissioned for the National Eisteddfod of Wales
National Eisteddfod of Wales
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is the most important of several eisteddfodau that are held annually, mostly in Wales.- Organisation :...
at Denbigh
Denbigh
Denbigh is a market town and community in Denbighshire, Wales. Before 1888, it was the county town of Denbighshire. Denbigh lies 8 miles to the north west of Ruthin and to the south of St Asaph. It is about 13 miles from the seaside resort of Rhyl. The town grew around the glove-making industry...
, 2001.
Following the live performance at the National Eisteddfod in 2001, a book of the music score was published by Curiad (www.curiad.co.uk) with a DVD being released in the following year by Recordiau Sain ('Sain Records').
The title song was written by poet Robin Llwyd ab Owain
Robin Llwyd ab Owain
Robin Llwyd ab Owain is an author and national award winning poet. He won the chair at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in 1991 at Mold for a poem titled "The Girl of Our Times". The poem was described by one of the adjudicators as cutting new ground...
.
Due to its success, a second musical based on the life of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales is a title traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the 15 other independent Commonwealth realms...
, was performed in August 2005: 'Er Hwylio'r Haul' ("Although the Sun has Set"); it was written by Robat Arwyn. The soloists were Bryn Terfel and soprano Mari Wyn Williams.
It is published in a book under the same title by Curiad (www.curiad.co.uk)