Welsh Choir 10

Cantorion Cregiau
The choir was formed in 1971 in the village of Creigiau(a few miles north/west of Cardiff).  Usually between 40 and 65 voices appear in concerts.  Venues are wide ranging - churches, cathedrals, village halls and concert halls to mention but a few. The choir has performed in Ireland, Italy, Vienna, Brittany and Hong Kong as well as regular concerts in Wales and England.  A concert tour of Minorca is planned for October 2010. This will be their 5th visit to the Turner Sims.

Conductor - Mair Roberts
She trained at The Guildhall School of Music and the Italia Conte Stage School.  She served her apprenticeship in London, working theatre, cabaret, pantomimes and television.  She was the initial conductor for the choir and has been musical director throughout its existence.   Mair?s career as a professional soprano has resulted in her performing on some of the world?s major platforms i.e. Sydney Opera House and in Hong Kong.  She is in great demand as an adjudicator at Eisteddfodau and Musical Festivals.

Accompanist - Helen Wilkinson
We are delighted that Helen has rejoined the Choir. Her performance in the past has been outstanding and memorable. She gained BA(Hons) at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and has played at the highest level, playing alongside Bryn Terfel and James Galway.

Rose Road Association
For the past 57 years, the Rose Road Association has worked with hundreds of children and young people from across Hampshire and the south of England. Those who attend Rose Road have complex and multiple disabilities and require a range of specialist care and equipment.  In order to carry out our work the money raised through our fundraising activities make a vital difference. It helps to pay for transport, therapy and other services which are so important, as well as helping young people to enjoy themselves and have fun. A year ago we launched the Change My Life Appeal and the money raised through this has enabled us to do so much, from providing music therapy sessions and specialist equipment through to wonderful day trips and activity days.

Hoburne Holiday Parks
See their web site www.hoburne.com for more information on our sponsor for this concert.

Magna has on many occasions in the past supported the Rose Road Association and is delighted to be able to do so again.