Concert Tours

In addition to 'traditional concerts' Pontnewydd Male Choir's trips abroad have provided opportunities to sing at unusual and sometimes spectacular venues. In the Netherlands this included an appearance at the impressive 'Congresgebouw' in the Hague. In France the choir was the first to sing at the famous 'Pegasus Bridge' and was rewarded with Champagne served from the historical Cafe Gondree. In Normandy the choir sang, in sorrow, at the Bayeux War Cemetery and at Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha beach, the British and American war cemeteries respectively. In Caen the choir sang at L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes around the tomb of William the Conqueror.

Whilst in Canada the choir sang in the Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, as well as in the breathtakingly beautiful Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal. Singing within sight and sound of the Niagara Falls also proved a wonderful experience.

In Spain the choir's singing at the magnificent Basilica in Montserrat was an undoubted highlight.

During 1988 an initial singing delegation of nine choristers, plus the Musical Director, visited Bruchsal, Germany, and were invited to sing at their beautiful Burgerzentrum. Since this initial contact the Pontnewydd Male Choir can now look back on three unforgettable visits to this beautiful area in Germany as guests of our good friends from the Mannergesangverein Harmonie Buchenau. The links between M.G.V. Harmonie Buchenau and Pontnewydd Male Choir are so strong that the village of Buchenau now has a street called: Pontnewydd Strabe. (Inhabitants of the street still find it difficult to pronounce!!)

2008 - Prague and Pilzen

Two coach loads of choristers and supporters set off on a tour to the Czech Republic early on the morning of Saturday October 25th. They departed from Birmingham airport and flew directly to Prague where they were met by the same guide who had accompanied them on their 2005 tour of Poland. A prompt coach transfer to Plzen meant that they were in their hotel in the centre of the old town early in read more

2008 - Prague and Pilzen

2005 - Poland

Two coach loads of happy PMC choristers and supporters returned to Cwmbran in the early hours of October 30th. They were back from a seven-day tour in Poland and were feeling proud and certain that they had upheld the reputation of Welsh Male Choir singing.

The itinerary of the tour was organised by Mark Stuart Burrows who travelled with the choir from start to finish of t read more

2005 - Poland

2002 - Spain

During a two week tour the choir held concerts at:

Plaha Mayor, Pueblo Espanol, Barcelona
Town Hall Square, Lloret de Mar

We were also priviliged to be allowed to sing at the Basilica in Montserrat. Those fifteen minutes will live in the memories of those who sang that day for a very long time.

2002 - Spain

2000 - Germany

Concerts held at:

Burgerzentrum, Bruchsal*
Festsaal der Karlsburg Durlach**
Klosterkirche, Bad Herrenalb

* as guests of the 'M.G.V. Harmonie Buchenau'
** as guests of the 'Durlacher Frauenchor 1987 e.V.'

2000 - Germany

1999 - Canada

Concerts held at:

Dewi Sant Welsh United Church, Toronto*
St Giles' Presbyterian Church, Osgoode, Ottawa**

* as guests of the Toronto Welsh Male Choir
** as guests of the Osgoode Township Male Choir

1995 - France

Concerts held at:

Eglise St. Pierre, Caen
Cathedrale de Bayeux, Bayeux

1995 - France

1993 - Germany

Awaiting information.

1988 - Germany

Awaiting information.

1983 - The Netherlands

Concerts held at:

St. Joriskerk, Amsersfoort*
Grote Kerk, Wijk bij Duurstede

*as guests of the 'Amersfoorts Mannenkoor'

1983 - The Netherlands
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