Welsh National Opera marks 75th anniversary with special poem

Mr Owen had the idea to form a national opera company for Wales in 1943.

"It does have its roots in something rather more homely and the initial chorus of the Welsh National Opera were amateurs, while great singers, they were not professional singers."And community engagement is still a very important part of what they do."Elektra was performed at the opera in 1978 "When singing is not allowed, it's not part of the intermezzo, but soon we will be back for next act, the next 75 years, and the next drama in the Welsh National Opera's history."WNO general director Aidan Lang said live performance was "about bringing people together"And the first chorus rehearsals took place above a car showroom, led by Mr Owen, who continued as its musical director until his death in 1954.

"We are feeling such sheer frustration not being able to perform but at the same time we've looked at creative digital work as a new tool and a new avenue and as we move forward," he said.The performance includes harpist Catrin Finch and Welsh actors Dame Siân Phillips, Mark Lewis Jones and Rakie Ayola.

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