"Yr Un Fodrwy - The One Ring" 2023-25
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September 2023 see the launch of the 2023-25 project "Yr Un Fodrwy - The One Ring"
September 2nd marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of literary legend and fantasy genre pioneer J. R. R. Tolkien Tolkien's masterpiece "The Lord of the Rings" was first published in three volumes from July 1954 to October 1955 and 2024-25 will mark the landmark work's 70th anniversary This project, centred around music inspired by or linked to Tolkien's works, runs through the same period |
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Concept
The concept of the project is to showcase the technical and musical capabilities of the brass band as the centrepiece of a multi-disciplinary arts project combining music, film and visual art. The project will feature well-known music from Tolkien based movies, as well as original music both inspired, and specially commissioned for this project, by the same
"Yr Un Fodrwy" will feature the premiere performance of new works by Welsh composers, and Welsh language versions of Tolkien themed songs, reflecting and celebrating the link between the Welsh language and culture which inspired the author's creative process, and the linguistic connections created by the same
The project will showcase Welsh culture and Welsh language, and the brass band as a vibrant and relevant performance medium, introducing to new audiences, and - conversely - new audiences to contemporary and existing music for brass
Repertoire to include
Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring
Howard Shore
[7:00]
Howard Shore
[7:00]
Lord of the Rings Symphony
Johan De Meij
"Gandalf"
[6:15]
*Welsh Premiere*
Johan De Meij
"Gandalf"
[6:15]
*Welsh Premiere*
May It Be
Enya
[3:30]
Enya
[3:30]
Lord of the Rings Symphony
Johan De Meij
"Hobbits"
[9:00]
*Welsh Premiere*
Johan De Meij
"Hobbits"
[9:00]
*Welsh Premiere*
Misty Mountains Cold
Howard Shore | Scott Sutherland
[3:20]
Howard Shore | Scott Sutherland
[3:20]
“Battle for Middle Earth”
Alla Marcia (from Extreme Makeover) [from c.5:15 to 9:30]
Johan De Meij
[4:15]
Alla Marcia (from Extreme Makeover) [from c.5:15 to 9:30]
Johan De Meij
[4:15]
Rings of Power
Howard Shore
[2:15]
*Premiere Performance*
Howard Shore
[2:15]
*Premiere Performance*
Gollum's Song
Howard Shore | Leigh Phillips
[4:20]
Howard Shore | Leigh Phillips
[4:20]
Mirkwood
Christopher Painter
[18:00]
*premiere performance*
Christopher Painter
[18:00]
*premiere performance*
An Age of Kings
Edward Gregson
[21:30]
Edward Gregson
[21:30]
Initial Dates
February 2024
Welsh Open Entertainments Championship [20 min programme]
Riverfront Newport
Lewis Merthyr Band
June | July 2024
Oriana Festival
St Elvan's, Aberdare
Massed Bands
August 2024
National Eisteddfod of Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Lewis Merthyr Band
October 2024
Wychavon Festival of Brass [20 min programme]
Evesham, Worcestershire
City of Bristol Brass Band
Welsh Open Entertainments Championship [20 min programme]
Riverfront Newport
Lewis Merthyr Band
June | July 2024
Oriana Festival
St Elvan's, Aberdare
Massed Bands
August 2024
National Eisteddfod of Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Lewis Merthyr Band
October 2024
Wychavon Festival of Brass [20 min programme]
Evesham, Worcestershire
City of Bristol Brass Band
Entertainments Programme
Gandalf [c.4:00]
May It Be [3:30]
Hobbits [c.4:00]
Misty Mountains [3:20]
Battle of the Five Armies [4:15]
May It Be [3:30]
Hobbits [c.4:00]
Misty Mountains [3:20]
Battle of the Five Armies [4:15]
Concert | Festival Programme
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Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (7:00)
Hobbits (9:00) Misty Mountains Cold (3:30) The Two Towers - Gollum's Song (4:00) An Age of Kings (22:00) 45:30 |
Gandalf (6:15)
Mirkwood (18:00) The Return of the King - Into The West (4:30) The Battle for Middle Earth (4:15) Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (7:00) May It Be (Reprise) (3:30) 43:30 (inc encore) |