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As one of the UK's leading opera singers, bass-baritone Bryn Terfel is known and universally admired for his recordings and live performances. He has, however, taken time out to head back to Wales and record a disc of songs and hymns from his homeland. To quote "Cymru Fach", "There's a place for the whole of her in my heart, dearest Wales. Each mountain, each valley, each river, dearest Wales. 'Though I travel far from her hilltops, far from her resounding waterfalls, within minutes I will dream my way back from afar to that sanctuary of my childhood: dearest Wales". The resulting CD comprises 21 tracks, from the rousing and joyous "Cwm Rhondda" to the poignant and introspective "My Little Welsh Home". Joined by the massed forces of the Black Mountain Chorus, Risca Male Choir and the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Terfel is the perfect ambassador for this music, while Chris Hazell should be commended for his imaginative orchestrations of 17 of the tracks. The sleeve notes for We'll Keep a Welcome cite the Welsh proverb "To be born Welsh is to be born with music in your blood and poetry in your soul". Terfel was born with music, poetry and a little bit of magic, all of which he brings to this CD. Whether or not you are Welsh, this is one disc sure to send tingles up and down your spine. --Rebecca Agnew
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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As an ex pat Welsh girl living in NZ, just to listen to it made me imagine I was back amongst the hills and valleys of Wales. My NZ husband revels in the rousing chorus of Men of Harlech, and I sobbed to my little Welsh home. Fantastic!!! I'll be playing this when we 'Come home again to Wales' in two years.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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I was given this album as a Christmas present, and I can only say it's one of the best presents I've ever received! Lots of old favourites are here, including 'Sosban fach' and of course 'Land of my Fathers'. But for me the highlights are a truly rousing rendering of 'Men of Harlech' (enough to make even an army of the dead want to rise and fight!)and Bryn's impassioned delivery of one of the greatest of hymns, 'Cwm Rhondda (Bread of Heaven)'. Even if one is not religious (and I am not), this must surely move all who hear it - it had me in tears. It comes from the guts, and it goes straight to the guts. Terrific stuff!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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As a Welsh person living away from my homeland of Wales, listening to Bryn's marvellous choice of songs has been wonderful. The ballards sung in Welsh - Ar Lan Y Mor, Suo Gan and Myfanwy are particularly haunting and bring back fond memories. The whole CD is a treat to listen to!
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Welsh Classics
I just love this CD as it contains all the great Welsh classics we love. Makes a great gift from anybody Welsh/living in Wales.
Published 9 months ago by Ced_Gwynedd
Crosseo y Cymru!
Bryn Terfyl and the other musicians have produced a tour de force of Welsh popular and historical music. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2001 by Mike Gable
Excellent, moving, rousing and patriotic - Welsh or no
Bryn has excelled himself once again with this moving, rousing and patriotic offering. Technically wonderful, precise yet human and warm, his voice and repertoire continue to... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2001 by barbara_turner@talk21.com
Ardderchog ! (Welsh for Fantastic)
Bryn Terfel's vocal cords are priceless, as exemplified by this fantastic new album containing all things good about traditional Welshness.
Published on 4 Dec 2000 by dylan@classicfm.net
Superb music sung with soul and passion
This is a superb CD with classical and lesser known Welsh hymns and folk songs. The music is sung by the artist and choir without the silly tricksiness of comtemporary CDs with... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2000
ONE OF THE BEST
I have only had this CD about 6 hours but already it is making it's third circuit of the CD player. Bryn is singing at his best. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2000
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