The Silurian Sound

The Rhymney Silurian Male Choir was formed in 1951 and will soon be embarking on its special 60th anniversary celebrations. Bearing this in mind the choir is proud to bring out its second CD to commemorate the special event. For this CD the choir has included a variety of music. There is music from the United States of America, Africa, and New Zealand, but also not forgetting our own Welsh roots. We have music from the world of opera as well as Musical Theatre and Films. All in all there is something for all musical tastes. From its initial birth the choir swiftly established a reputation for the quality of its performance and the variety of its repertoire. The desire to embrace musical innovation has been its trademark throughout its history.

1        The Bandit's Chorus
Written-By – Francesco Maria Piave, Verdi*

2        Pokarekare Ana
Arranged By – Ralph Williams (19)
Written-By – Trad.*

3        Hiraeth (Dwedwch Fawrion O Wybodaeth)
Arranged By – Alwyn Humphreys
Written-By – Trad.*

4        African Trlogy
Arranged By – Gwyn Arch
Written-By – Trad.*

5        Cariad Duw
Arranged By – Gwyn Arch
Written-By – Traditional

6        Sanctus
Arranged By – Derek Littlemore
Written-By – Charles Francois Gounod*

7        Si Hei Lwli 'Mabi
Arranged By – Emyr James
Written-By – Trad.*
Medley From Les Miserables
Arranged By – Alwyn Humphreys
Written-By – Alain Albert Boublil*, Claude-Michel Schönberg

8a        Do You Hear The People Sing    
8b        I Dreamed A Dream    
8c        Master Of The House (Now Look Who's Here)    
8d        Bring Him Home    
8e        Empty Chair At Empty Tables    
8f        Do You Hear The People Sing    

9        My Heart Will Go On
Arranged By – Alan Simmons
Conductor – Iestyn Harding
Flute – Ashleigh Powell
Piano – Ralph Williams (19)
Written-By – James Horner, Will Jennings

10        Cwm Rhondda (Guide Me To Thou Great Jehovah)
Arranged By – Arwel Hughes
Written-By – John Hughes (10)

11        An American Trilogy
Adapted By – Alwyn Humphreys
Arranged By – Mickey Newbury
Written-By – Trad.*

12        The Courtiers' Chorus
Written-By – Giuseppe Verdi

13        Gwalia (O Gymru)
Arranged By – Leslie Harries, Ryan Lee (13)
Written-By – Rhys Jones (4)