Ar Lan Y Dwr by Mwynion Mai

Mwynion Mai was formed in 1989 while Jane and Eluned were attending the Welsh College of Music and Drama, following completion of their respective courses both commenced individual careers as freelance musicians, however that was not the end of Mwynion Mai but a new beginning.

Most early bookings were for social functions such as weddings and dinner dances, but as their reputation grew they also found themselves giving public performances at many venues including the prestigious World Harp Festival.

In 1993 Mwynion Mai promoted their first series of Mwynion Mai recitals at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre, which is On The Waterfront in Cardiff Bay. Many of the recitals have included guest artists such as Meinir Heulyn, Principal harp Welsh National Opera; pianist Dr Andrew Wilson Dickson and flautist Catherine Handley.

Although Mwynion Mai has a very wide repertoire this their debut album has been dedicated to recording some of the many beautifully haunting traditional Welsh melodies, some of which have not been previously recorded.

Mwynion Mai would like to express their thanks to everyone who has made this album possible, especially Taran Studios and Nimbus Manufacturing UK whose assistance was invaluable.

Mwynion Mai can be contacted through their manager, Jane's husband:-

Tim Creighton Griffiths
244 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Wales CF11 9JG
Telephone 029 2039 7714

Album Contents
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Tros y Garreg	(Over the Stone)	2'29"
Llwyn-Onn	(The Ash Grove)	2'41"
Pe Cawn i Hon	(I Know a Maiden)	1'34"
Ar hyd y Nos	(All Through the Night)	1'51"
Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn	(Watching the Wheat)	3'19"
Dafydd y Garreg Wen	(David of the White Rock)	2'27"
Serch Hudol	(Love's Fascination)	2'06"
Y Deryn Pur	(The Dove)	1'56"
Y Ferch o'r 'Scêr'	(The Girl from 'Sker')	2'55"
Merch Megan	(Megan's Daughter)	2'22"
Merch y Melinydd	(The Miller's Daughter)	3'13"
Y Fwyalchen	(The Blackbird)	2'24"
Codiad yr Ehedydd	(Rising of the Lark)	2'44"
Pêr Alaw	(Sweet Richard)	2'13"
Clychau Aberdyfi	(Bells of Aberdovey)	1'55"
Toriad y Dydd	(The Dawn of Day)	6'06"
Clychau Prestwick	(Prestwick Bells)	3'05"
Blodau'r Drain	(Blossom of the Thorn)	4'30"
Codiad yr haul	(Rising of the Sun)	2'52"

Sleeve Notes Mwynion Mai was formed in 1989 while Jane and Eluned were attending the Welsh College of Music and Drama, following completion of their respective courses both commenced individual careers as freelance musicians, however that was not the end of Mwynion Mai but a new beginning. Most early bookings were for social functions such as weddings and dinner dances, but as their reputation grew they also found themselves giving public performances at many venues including the prestigious World Harp Festival. In 1993 Mwynion Mai promoted their first series of Mwynion Mai recitals at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre, which is On The Waterfront in Cardiff Bay. Many of the recitals have included guest artists such as Meinir Heulyn, Principal harp Welsh National Opera; pianist Dr Andrew Wilson Dickson and flautist Catherine Handley. Although Mwynion Mai has a very wide repertoire this their debut album has been dedicated to recording some of the many beautifully haunting traditional Welsh melodies, some of which have not been previously recorded. Mwynion Mai would like to express their thanks to everyone who has made this album possible, especially Taran Studios and Nimbus Manufacturing UK whose assistance was invaluable. Mwynion Mai can be contacted through their manager, Jane's husband:- Tim Creighton Griffiths 244 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Wales CF11 9JG Telephone 029 2039 7714
Credits Track 16 arr John Thomas (PD), All other tracks: arr Groves & Scourfield. © Groves & Scourfield/Mwynion Mai, Recorded at: Taran Studios, Cardiff Bay. Engineering & Editing: Steve Howard Inset Photograph: Mark Cleghorn, Front Cover: Bill Shaw 1995 Original sound recordings made by Mwynion Mai ©1995 Mwynion Mai Made in Wales
This page last updated May 12, 2005



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