WHAT THE PAPERS SAID - 1970-1989
“The Choir thrilled the audience and more. It is clearly not possible to express the words – such a splendid experience.”
St Andrew’s Church, Chippenham, 1971
“The tonal quality throughout and range of vocal parts was superb. The blend and balance being maintained throughout the enormous range of dynamic levels which were achieved with little apparent effort.”
City Hall, Cardiff, 1971
Choirs of the World, 1969
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“One expects the best from Treorchy Male Choir and the audience was not disappointed.”
Park & Dare, Treorchy, 1973
“They excelled themselves throughout the evening with fine tone and clear diction, pulling off a first class concert.”
Municipal Hall, Burnley, 1973
“In everything they did there was a touch of class. The sheer volume of sound they could produce was wonderful.”
Assembly Rooms, Bath, 1974
“They have a sound that is unique, probably because of the strength of their tenor section which gives them clarity and brilliance – a sound rarely heard from a Choir.”
Princess Theatre, Clacton, 1974 |
“The Choir was in excellent form and thrilled the audience throughout.”
St Andrew’s Church, Chippenham, 1974
“The Choir maintained their musical high standard and sang with complete liaison between the conductor, choir and accompanist. The concert was perfect.”
The Pavilion, Porthcawl, 1975
“Treorchy is famous the world over and there is nothing like them. Who else can produce this rich, glorious sound with such passion, gentleness, happiness and tragedy?”
Princess Theatre, Clacton, 1977
“The Choir as expected, gave another excellent performance. John Cynan Jones succeeded completely in his fluent control over the eighty voices."
Rhondda Sports Centre, 1977
”To perform such a variety to the standard that this concert achieved demonstrated the superb versatility of the choir.”
Albert Hall, Nottingham, 1978
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Great House, Chippenham, 1974
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“The 100-strong choir captivated the appreciative capacity audience with their quality of singing and showed just why over the years they have reigned supreme.”
Priory Place Church, Doncaster, 1979
Blenheim Palace, 1980
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"It is not a surprise to find that the reputation of these celebrated ambassadors of Wales have gone before them. With unwavering discipline and precision more than eighty voices responded to John Cynan Jones as if a single instrument, their mood subtle and powerful, sensitive and exultant. Their grasp of each piece falteringly assured.”
Cheltenham Town Hall, 1983
“What impressed most was their precision and disciplined soche voce singing so controlled and responsive to the slightest finger movement of the conductor.”
Moriah Chapel, Llanelli, 1983
“The Choir gave a faultless performance with very disciplined singing.”
Marine Centre, Great Yarmouth, 1984 |
“They took us through moods that were by turn exultant and poignant, cheerful and reflective, nostalgic and reverent. Throughout all these varied pieces the choir impressed by the discipline, precision and musical sensitivity.”
Arts Centre, Evesham, 1985
| “The Choir once again gave one of their impeccable performances and the superbly trained and disciplined voices showed why they are regarded as one of the finest of all the Welsh musical ensembles.”
Maesteg Town Hall, 1985
“Treorchy is the embodiment of everything that is admirable in Wales, capturing in their massed tones all of the beauty of their valleys and the proud tradition of their cultural heritage.”
Cheltenham Town Hall, 1986
"It is no wonder that Treorchy enjoys such an enviable reputation as one of the world's greatest choirs. Their performance at the Fairfield Hall displayed absolute discipline, perfect intonation and a blend and harmony unlike anything I have heard in choral terms. They are quite simply a first class entity."
Fairfield Hall, Croydon, 1987
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 Dudley Town Hall, 1985
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"My first experience of hearing 'The Treorchy' was one I am unlikely to ever forget. This is a Choir without equal and their performance will live with me forever."
Warwick University, 1989
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