词条 | Côr Godre'r Aran |
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| name = Côr Godre'r Aran | image = | caption = | image_size = | background = group_or_band | alias = | origin = Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, Wales | genre = | years_active = 1949-present | label = SAIN | associated_acts = | website = http://www.corgodreraran.org.uk/ }} Côr Godre'r Aran (English: Choir from the foothills of the Aran mountain) is a Welsh male-voice choir that from Llanuwchllyn, near Bala, North Wales. They have in excess of 45 members, of which most are farmers or work in the agriculture sector. CareerThe choir was formed in 1949 to compete at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Dolgellau. The choir has traveled extensively since 1969 and has performed in the United States, New Zealand, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tazmania, Argentina, Canada on three occasions, and Australia eight times. Their recent overseas trip saw them return to the regions of Patagonia, Argentina for a three-week tour in November, 2007.{{citation needed|date=February 2015}} Other short tours have taken the choir to Ireland, Scotland and the Royal Albert hall, London and Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Their musical director is Eirian Owen, a musician and accompanist who has directed the choir since 1975.{{citation needed|date=February 2015}} DiscographyThe choir has recorded 12 times with Welsh record company SAIN including three CD's - Evviva, Cwlwm Aur, & Byd o Heddwch. AwardsThe choir has won the male-voice choir competition at the National Eisteddfod of Wales & the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. They also won best choir in a Radio Competition on BBC Radio Cymru in 2005.{{citation needed|date=February 2015}} The choir is regarded as one of the best male voice choir in Wales ReferencesExternal links
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