March 10
The Calling of Maisy Day
includes interview with 'Only Men Aloud!' members and composer Brian Irvine
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In this report from last July Neil Shestopal attended The Welsh National Youth Opera Production of “The Calling of Maisy Day” with music by Brian Irvine and libretto by John Binias. <!-- @page { size: 21cm 29.7cm; margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } -->
No ordinary call centre, the Maisy Day call centre features vampires alongside Busby Berkely style dance numbers.
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First, Neil interviewed three of the opera's young stars: Katie Treharne,Aled Powys Williams and Peter Horton. Aled and Peter went on to win the BBC competition 'Last Choir Standing' as part of the choir 'Only Men Aloud!' who have just released their debut album. Click on thelink to find out more.
As a background to Welsh National Youth Opera the Company is made up of enthusiastic and talented young singers and instrumentalists all aged between 16 and 25 which meets regularly in Cardiff under the musical direction of Tim Rhys-Evans to explore a variety of musical styles.
If you are interested in taking part in taking part in Welsh National Youth Opera's 2009 production of 'Sweeney Todd', log onto WNO’s website www.wno.org.uk and click on “Get Involved” where you can find further information and also download an audition application form. Alternatively you can contact Paula Scott on 029 2063 5085 or email paula.scott@wno.org.uk . Application forms must be in before Christmas
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