Harp and Big Band? - Are you mad!

But with Catrin everything is possible and this CD represents nearly two years of effort from Catrin and Hywel, with great friend Tom Watson producing most of the arrangements. Apart from the harp there's 4 trumpets, 3 saxes, 3 trombones, bass and drums. This is the debut CD from Catrin's Big Band, called CF47. It was good fun to produce, it has huge energy and we think it's great to listen to!

String Theory
Telyn gyda Band! - syniad gwallgo!

Ond gyda Catrin a’i thelyn mae popeth yn bosib. Ffrwyth llafur 2 flynedd o waith rhwng Catrin, Hywel a’u ffrind Tom Watson gyda threfniannau ar gyfer Telyn drydannol, 4 trwmped, 3 sax, 3 Trombon, gitar Fas a drymiau. Hwn yw disg gyntaf Band Catrin Finch sef CF47. Roedd yn hwyl i’w gynhyrchu, yn llawn egni ac yn hwyl a hawdd i wrando arno.

Tracks:
puttin' on the ritz, berlin, arr. t watson; 4.01
holiday, gareth wood; 5.37
in my world, catrin finch; 5.34
children of sanchez, chuck mangione, arr. t watson; 12.05
hymn, karl jenkins; 3.55
tryweryn, catrin finch; 4.44
misty, garner, arr. t watson; 5.03
hang 'em high, booker t jones, arr. t watson; 5.21
fly me, howard, arr. t watson; 3.59

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little angels

It's a family affair! Catrin, playing with her mother-in-law Elinor Bennett on a new CD of lullabys from around the world, dedicated to Catrin's new baby Ana Gwen. And recorded by husband (and father) Hywel Wigley and released on Hywel's Kissan Productions label. It's gentle and soothing, just the job for getting your little angel to sleep, but played with Catrin and Elinor's usual exuberance and flair, and with some great arrangements of popular melodies by both harpists. We hope you like it.

angylion bach

Yr ateb perffaith i fabanod sy'n gwrthod cysgu. Profodd 'Angylion Bach' yn lwyddiannus iawn I helpu Ana Gwen gysgu, Merch Catrin Finch. Mae'r ddisg yn cynnwys caneuon y crud a hwynagerddi o bob rhan o Ewrop.

Tracks:
Trad:        Steiglitz - Boarischer (arr Erich Schubert)
               Tiefer Landler (arr Erich Schubert)
               Daniei Boarischer (arr Erich Schubert)
Gabriel Faure: Berceuse
JS Bach:   Ave Maria
Trad:        Dacw Mam Yn Dwad (arr Elinor Bennett)
               Gee Geffyl Bach (arr J Lloyd Williams & Elinor Bennett)
               Deryn Y Bwn O'r Banna (arr J Lloyd Williams & Elinor Bennett)
               Pedoli, Pedoli (arr J Lloyd Williams & Elinor Bennett)
               Ble'r ei di (arr J Lloyd Williams & Elinor Bennett)
               Dacw Dadi'n Mynd I'r Ffair (arr J Lloyd Williams & Elinor Bennett)
JS Bach:  Andante (arr. M Grandjany)
S Bach:    Arioso (arr. S Watson)
               Sheep may safely graze (arr. S Watson)
O Respighi: Siciliana (arr. P Schlomowitz)
Franz Schubert: Serenade (arr. J Thomas & A Griffiths)
Vaughan Williams: Greensleeves (arr. Catrin Finch)
Trad:        Heno Heno (arr. Elinor Bennett)
               Si Hel Lwli (arr. Elinor Bennett)
               Mil Harddach (arr. Elinor Bennett)
               Cysga Di (arr. Elinor Bennett)
C Edwards/D Roberts: Nos Da Nawr (arr. J Eisentraut/ Catrin Finch)

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Catrin Finch Live

Catrin's latest classical CD, recorded live in various chapels, churches and cathedrals in Wales during 2005, by Kissan Productions.

In Catrin's own words....'I wanted to produce a CD that was honest to how it really is live - the adrenalin, excitement and audience atmosphere that can't be captured in a dry studio'.... And with some of Catrin's favourite tracks, previously unrecorded. We hope you like it.

Catrin Finch Byw

Dyma gasgliad o berfformiadau a recordiwyd mewn eglwysi a chapeli led-led Cymru. Mae’n gyfuniad o repertoire, awyrgylch a perfformiad amryddawn sy’n arddangos Catrin Finch ar ei gorau.

Tracks:
J S Bach (1685-1750), Toccata and Fugue in D minor, arranged by X Erdeli and Catrin Finch; 9.58. 
Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857), The Lark; 7.06.
Franz Liszt (1811-1886), Le Rossignol, arranged by H Renie; 5.12. 
William Mathias (1932-1992), Improvisations for Harp, Movement I; 1.18, Movement II; 2.56, Movement III; 1.12. 
Paul Patterson (1947-), BUGS! Mosquito Massacre; 6.07. 
Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909), Prelude (Asturias) from Cantos de Espana, arranged by S McDonald and L Wood; 6.42 
Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961), Fantasy on Lara's Granada; 5.43. 
Elias Parish-Alvars (1808-1849), Grand Study in imitation of the Mandoline, 7.48 
David Hellewell (Mr D Music), Kentucky Fried Chicken Rag, arranged by Catrin Finch; 1.46. 

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Carnaval de Venise

Published by Sain Records in August 2001. One of Catrin's earliest CDs. An international programme of harp music.

Carnaval de Venise
Dyma CD gytaf Catrin Finch a recordiwyd ym mis Awst 2001 ar gyfer label recordio Sain. Mae'n cynnwys rhaglen ryngwladol ar gyfer y Delyn.

Tracks:
J S Bach (1685-1750), Italian Concerto, in three movements; 4:10; 5:01; 4:10. 
A lovely transcription for harp by Catrin herself of original music for the solo harpsichord.
Paul Hindemith (1895-1963), Sonata, in three movements; 5:25; 2:16; 3:45. A romantic piece by the German composer written in 1939.
Gabriel Faure (1845-1924), Impromptu - Opus 86, 9:14. Poetry set to music in France in 1914.
E. Parish-Alvars (1808-1849), Introductions and Variations, on themes from Bellini's 'Norma'; 11:06. An operatic arrangement by England's harpist to the Austrian Emperor.
Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961), Ballade - Opus 28; 9:39. Contemporary harp music of the early 20th century from America.
John Thomas (1826-1913), Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn - Watching the Wheat; 3:48. A lovely Welsh melody written by the last Royal Harpist to Queen Victoria.
Felix Godefroid (1818-1897), Carnaval de Venise, 10:26. A beautiful romantic tribute to the Venice Carnival.

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Touching Gold

Claire Jones is presently the official Royal Harpist for HRH The Prince of Wales and recently gained a 1st Class B.Mus. Honours degree at the Royal College of Music, London. This is her debut CD.

Cyffwrdd Aur
Claire Jones yw Telynores y Tywysog. Mae’r ddisg yma’n gyfuniad o ddarnau poblogaidd wedi eu trefnu’n wych ar gyfer cerddorfa a thelyn gan Evan Jones.

Tracks:
1. Prelude G. F Handel
2. Toccata G. F Handel
3. Pavane Maurice Ravel
4. I've Got Rhythym George Gershiwn
5. Poem Fibich
6. Schindler's List Theme John Williams
7. March of the Men of Harlech John Thomas
8. Sonata in G Major: 2nd mvt C. P. E. Bach
9. Concerto in B, 1st mvt G. F. Handel
10. Melody from Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin
11. Ain't Misbehavin'; Thomas 'Fats' Waller & Harry Brooks
12. Habanera from Carmen Bizet

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Telynor Portmeirion
Dylan Rowlands teaches harp for the William Mathias School Services in Gwynedd & Anglesey.
He is also the Resident Harpist at the Portmerion Hotel, he plays at weddings & functions and also appears in concerts. One of his recent tours was to Ireland with the Meibion Prysor Male Voice Choir.

Dylan is an established accompanist in the Urdd National Eisteddfod and the Cerdd Dant Festival.
Having played at the Millennium Stadium among a hundred harpists, he enjoys success with his own pupil’s
harp ensembles which have won many competitions throughout Wales.

Telynor Portmeirion
Dylan Rowlands yw Telynor Portmeirion, sy’n perfformio’n wythnosol ar gyfer gwestai o bedwar ban byd. Bydd y CD yma’n sicr o’ch swyno a’r daith rhamantaidd hyfryd drwy bentref Eidalaidd Portmeirion.

Tracks:
1. Dafydd y Garreg Wen - Tradd./ arr Rowlands
2. Canon in D - Pachabel / arr Rowlands
3. All I ask of you - Andrew Lloyd Webber / arr Rowlands
4. Pie Jesu - Andrew Lloyd Webber / arr Rowlands
Amrywiad o alawon Cerdd Dant - Trefniannau Dylan Rowlands
5. Cysgod y Werin - J Eirian Jones
6. Man hyfryd - Gwenant Pyrs
7. Seiriol - Gwenant Pyrs
8. Coed Derw - Eleri Owen
9. Llanerch - David Mcbride
10. Feelings - Morris Albert & Louis Gaste / arr Rowlands
Cadwyn o alawon traddodialdol - Trefniannau Dylan Rowlands
11. Bugeilio'r gwenith Gwyn
12. Ar lan y mor
13. Myfanwy
14. Suo Gan
15. tra bo Dau
16. What a wonderful world - George Weiss & Bob Thiele / arr Rowlands
17. My little Welsh Home - WS Gwynne Williams / arr Rowlands
18. y Gadlys - Tradd./ arr Rowlands
19. Tros y Garreg - Tradd./ arr Rowlands
20. Moon River - Henry Mancini / arr Rowlands
21. Panis Angelicus - Cesar Frank / arr Rowlands
22. y Deryn Pur - Tradd./ arr Rowlands
23. Time to say goobye - F Sator & SL Quarantotto / arr Rowlands

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Coch am Weddill fy Oes
Fflur Dafydd is not only recognised for composing on the guitar and piano, she's also known for her talent as a bard and writer.
A previous member of the band ‘Y Panics’ she now performs solo with the ‘Barf.’
Her music is a mix of jazz, folk, funk, and pop.

Coch am Weddill fy Oes
Mae Fflur Dafydd yn brysur gwneud enw iddi ei hyn bron ym mhob maes Lenyddol. Yn Fardd, yn gantores, Awdur, Cantores ac yn berfformydd gwych. Mae “Coch am weddill fy Oes” yn glasur ac yn un o gryno ddisgiau gorau a gynhrychwyd gan Fflur Dafydd.

Tracks:
1. Leni
2. Wardrob Gefn
3. Deall i'r Dim
4. Mr Freestyle
5. Byth mynd i newid
6. Tu ol i'r gwair
7. Sgidie Rhad
8. Y gwir am gelwydd.
9. '93

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Debut
Rhian Lois was winner of Bryn Terfel Scholarship in 2008, and is the new bright young personality of 2009. This debut CD has captured her unique sparkle of her style and personality.

Debut
Rhian Lois yw ennillydd Ysgoloriaeth Bryn Terfel ac yn bersonoliaeth a thalent arbennig iawn. Mae’r CD yma yn cynnwys darnau poblogaidd hyfryd ac wedi dal sbarc ei chymeriad bywiog.

Tracks:
O mio babbino caro
Die Forelle
An die Musik
Bel piacere
Ti
Cymru Fach
Vado, ma dove?
Art is Calling for me
Le secret
Aurore
Waltz of my Heart
My dearest Dear
My mans Gone Now
Ar lan y mor
Lisa Lan

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In Two Minds
Rhy Taylor was winner of Bryn Terfel Scholarship in 2006. Rhys is the new Acker Bilk!

Mewn dau feddwl
Dyma Ennillydd ysgoloriaeth Bryn Terfel 2006. Rhys Taylor yw’r Acker Bilk newydd!

Tracks:
1. Ave Maria, Bach/Gounod
2. Pie Jesu, John Rutter
3. Dafydd y Garreg Wen, Traditional Welsh
4. Largo, Handel
5. Pavane, Gabriel Faure
6. Gymnopedie, Eric Satie
7. Pie Jesu, Gabriel Faure
8. You Raise Me Up, Traditional Celtic
9. Fly Me To The Moon, Bart Howard
10. Mood Indigo, Duke Ellington
11. Take The 'A' Train, Bill Strayhorn
12. When You Wish Apon a Star, Leigh Harline
13. Autumn Leaves, Joseph Kosma
14. Stranger On The Shore, Acker Bilk
15. Amazing Grace, John Newton

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Heno
Ryland's music is an original blend of folk, rock, blues and jazz, inspired by a number of musicians including his father, one of the founders of the Cnapan International Folk Festival and his father-in-law Bobby Clancy, one of the famous Clancy Brothers. Recent winner of the Song for Wales competition, Can i Gymru, and a firm favourite of festivals across Wales and Ireland including Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau, The Full Ponty and the World Cultures Festival Dublin.

Heno
Mae Ryland Teifi yn wyneb cyfarwydd ar deledu Cymru ac yn gwneud enw iddo’u hyn ar lwyfannau’r byd. Dyma CD cyntad Ryland “Heno” sydd wedi bod yn lwyddiant rhynglwadol.

Tracks:
1. Blodyn
2. Stori Ni
3. Si Hei
4. Gweld Beth Sy'n Digwydd
5. Diwedd y Dydd
6. Heno
7. Ti, Hi, Chi
8. Gwela Hi
9. Lliwic
10. LLif Y Gan
11. Y Gadel

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Lili'r Nos
Ryland's second mini CD. CD EP Ryland sy'n cynnwys.

Tracks:
1. Lili'r Nos
2. Beth yw'r haf.
3. Ar y ffordd
4. Rhannu Cof

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Under The Blue
Ryland's first English language CD. Dyma CD Saesneg cyntaf Ryland.

Tracks:
1: Make It Happen
2: That Song
3: Girl Of Flowers
4: Autumn
5: Under The Blue
6: Country Boy
7: Who D'you Believe
8: Fallen River
9: Summer's Done
10: Running Man
11: Go Lassie G

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