I’m sitting here thinking I could really use some William Mathias Harp Concerto. This webcast of “The Lost Chord” from a few years back is the very thing. Mathias’ concerto is the centerpiece of an hour of Welsh music. March 1st, St. David’s Day, has been celebrated in Wales since the Middle Ages. I honor the country’s patron saint with a playlist also featuring Grace Williams’ “Penillion” and John Thomas’ work for solo harp “Megan’s Daughter.” You’ll also hear Bryn Terfel sing a Welsh song with his former school mate, tenor John Eifion.
There’s a giant leek in the fridge. Yes, you heard that correctly, and no, it’s not broken. Listen to “And God Created Great Wales” here:
https://www.wwfm.org/webcasts/2020-02-27/the-lost-chord-march-1-and-god-created-great-wales
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!
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