Cantorion considers itself to be more than a group of singers. It is a microcosm of the North Wales region in general and the area’s individual communities in particular. As such, it has a real family atmosphere, a vibrant social life and a more than convivial welcome is given to casual visitors who frequent its rehearsals which are usually every other Sunday afternoon (2pm to 5pm), in St Mary’s Church Room, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia.
Your closer involvement is genuinely sought. Please keep in touch through our web site, its Comments, Facebook, YouTube, our Contact Page and by e-mail. We look forward to meeting you !
Rehearsals are held at St Mary’s Church Hall, Betws-y-Coed
at 2.00 p.m (unless stated otherwise)
The rehearsal schedule for 2024
2024
Sunday 14th January
Concert – Friday 19th January – Pentrefoelas
Sunday 28th January
Sunday 11th February
Concert – Saturday 17th February – Llanfaircaerenion
Sunday 25th February
Concert – Saturday 2nd March – Denbigh
Sunday 10th March
Sunday 24th March
( ** Note : The fortnightly sequence altered to cater for the Easter Holiday period )
Sunday 21st April
Sunday 5th May
Sunday 19th May
Sunday 2nd June
Sunday 16th June
Sunday 30th June
Sunday 14th July
Sunday 28th July
( Note : Additional reheasrsal to be arrange prior to Machynlleth concert )
Tuesday 20th August – Machynlleth – MOMA Festival
Sunday 8th September
Sunday 22nd September
Sunday 6th October
Sunday 20th October also t.b.c. – 7.30 concert at St Mary’s , Betws -y-coed.
Sunday 3rd November
4th – 8th November – Donegal Trip
Sunday 17th November
Sunday 1st December
Sunday 15th December
‘Entertain, Excite and Enthral’ – an appropriate motto for Cantorion Gogledd Cymru. This unique male voice concert chorus embodies all that is best in the tradition of Welsh male voice singing. The choir’s breath taking and uncompromising sound has captivated audiences with its performances since its inception in 1992. Its 48 members travel from all over North Wales to rehearse every other Sunday afternoon in beautiful Betws-y-Coed in the heart of Snowdonia. The village’s dramatic location provides an inspirational and perfect setting for a choir which is renowned for its ‘full, exciting sound’ and dynamic performances.
Workers from Anglesey, men of Harlech, farmers from the Conwy valley, contractors from Dolgellau and many others, all residents of famous Welsh towns and villages, gather to share their love of singing as only the Welsh can do! Choristers, young and old, eisteddfod winners, concert soloists, trained musicians sing together with experienced voices from some of North Wales’ finest male voice choirs.
During its relatively short history, the Cantorion have created a considerable reputation home and abroad. They have toured extensively, performing concerts in Singapore, Australia, the USA, Canada, Finland, Malta and more recently France, Ireland and Italy. The choir is regularly invited back for repeat performances and, inevitably, its concert programme is a busy one exploring new venues and engaging with new audiences in the UK and overseas. In doing so it has made many new friends and maintains close links with other choirs and soloists, often sharing concert platforms and evenings of celebration. The choir is as good ‘off the stage’ as it is ‘on duty’.