Bryn - Benedictus Booklet - Buywell

Bryn Terfel and Rhys Meirion were born within a few miles of eac h other among the western
foothills of Snowdonia. They are the product of a unique culture where singing – from a very
young age – is as normal as breathing, and singing competitions (in ‘Eisteddfodau’) a part of
everyday life. Both Bryn and Rhys testify to the importance of Welsh culture in their musical
upbringing, and this collection of duets is a tribute to that culture.
There are also songs from other cultures, and Bryn Terfel and Rhys Meirion are equally at home
in many genres and musical styles. To watch them in the recording studio w as to witness two
musical beings in perfect harmony –
not only do the voices match,
but their innate feeling for the songs
matches as well. And that harmony
is heard and felt throughout this
very special recording.
Two great singers from one little
corner of Wales, with a performance
that will resonate around the world.
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1 Benedictus 3’30
Music by Robat Arwyn, arr. Chris Hazell © Cyhoeddiadau Curiad. Words from the Mass.
Catrin Finch harp, Celticana, Ensemble Cymru
2 Y Darlun 2’48
Music by Davey Davies, arr. Annette Bryn Parri. Words by T. Rowland Hughes
© Baptist Union of Wales.
Annette Bryn Parri piano, Catrin Finch harp
3 Y Ddau Forwr 3’46
Music by Joseph Parry. Words by Rev. T. C. Edwards (Cynon Fardd) © Public Domain.
Annette Bryn Parri piano
4 Grist Bendigedig 3’11
Music by Annette Bryn Parri © Cyhoeddiadau Sain. Words by Wil Ifan © Pantycelyn Press.
Annette Bryn Parri piano
5 Perhaps Love 3’17
Words and music by John Denver © Cherry Lane Music.
Rhys Wyn Parry guitar, Ensemble Cymru
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