Llangollen International Eisteddfod 11/07/08

[lauraisbestangel]

Thanks for the article Dazza. Its a good read, might have to buy it as well. lol



xxx

[Northern_Lights]

ooh, cool article!

[dazza]

Hi Everyone,

Unfortunatly I am no longer able to go to Llangollen as work have asked me to go in, and as I had booked the day off unpaid, rather than annual holiday I have no choice. It would be impossible for me to get there on time leaving straight from work.

That's four concerts in a row I have will have now missed (Bury St Edmunds, Wormwood, Thaxted and now Llangollen).. The girls are going to start thinking something has happened to me! ;D

I'll definitely be making it up starting at Orwell Park though.

So if anyone is interested, I now have a spare ticket for this event.

Dazza

[richnorri]

From the Shropshire Star...

Eisteddfod fun is all set to begin



Thousands of competitors from across the world were today arriving on the Shropshire/Welsh border for this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

The six-day extravaganza brings together some of the top names of the classical music scene, with the best amateur choirs and dance groups from around the globe.

Two of the highlights of the 2008 festival are tomorrow’s gala opening concert, starring West End favourite, Elaine Page, and the concert featuring all girl classical group, All Angels, with Shropshire’s Melanie Nakhla.

The Eisteddfod opens with a Children’s Day when about 8,000 youngsters are expected to pour on the festival field and into the Royal International Pavilion. Children from village schools along the north Shropshire/Welsh border, including Penley and Hanmer, will deliver the annual peace message.

Wednesday is the traditional Folk Day at the Eisteddfod with Thursday a Youth Day and Friday the now popular Celtic Day. Saturday is a Family Day on the festival field as well as the competition for the male voice choirs during the day and the prestigious Choir of the World competition.The Eisteddfod ends on Sunday with opera featuring Alfie Boe, Elin Manahan Thomas and David Kempster.

This article was posted on July 7, 2008 at 6:59 pm.

Richard

[lauraisbestangel]

I hope everyone thats going have fun. Sorry you cant go Dazza. Just as you said, the girls will probably be wondering where you are! Haha.

xxx

[richnorri]

From the Shropshire Star...

All Angels at Llangollen Eisteddfod

All Angels, featuring Shrewsbury’s Melanie Nakhla, played to a packed out pavilion at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

They showed just why they have been described as a singing phenomenon, by stunning the audience with their repertoire.

Melanie said before the show that she had been looking forward to performing so close to home.

All Angels took to the stage with the haunting Steal Away To Jesus followed by a wide range from pop and classical songs.

The second half followed a similar style to the first from the classical Pie Jesu, Robbie Williams’ Angels and Windmills of Your Mind, from the Thomas Crown Affair film.

They drew their repertoire to a close with The Sound of Silence.

Concluding the concert, Melanie said they were honoured to have been invited to perform on the pavilion stage at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

She said: “It is such an honour. We have been excited about coming here and it’s been completely worth it.”

All Angels on stage at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.


Shrewsbury’s Melanie Nakhla singing with All Angels.


Melanie with her parents Susan and Kim.


Laura Wright of All Angels.


Charlotte Ritchie of All Angels.


Daisy Chute of All Angels. Photos by Barrie Harwood.

Richard

[chris]

Thanks for posting the article Richard

The Girls look absolutely stunning. No doubt they sounded just as good

Did anyone from here get to go? would be great to see a few other pictures!

Chris.

[Northern_Lights]

Wow! Has anyone seen the top dresses before? They are amazing and I'm sure just added to the splendour of All Angels!

~NL

[lauraisbestangel]

Thanks for the article Richard. Its really interesting! The pictures are beautiful as well!

xxx

[thomas]

Thank you, Richard, for the article and the nice pictures!
I'm looking very much forward to see them live again.

Thomas