International flavour at Pembroke and District Choir concert

Western Telegraph

2 days ago

The performance at St Mary's Catholic Church, Pembroke Dock, saw guests from various parts of the world enjoy the event.
Among them was German guest Michael Fisseni, who had previously sung at the church in the 1980s as a member of the Mannerquartett from Freudenberg.
The choir's stage manager, David Halsted, is now the only chorister who sang alongside the Mannerquartett.
The congregation also included second tenor Malcolm Rees' daughter, Ceri, who resides in British Columbia, Canada.
Mirelle Ryan from Pembroke Dock returned as a soloist, performing four pieces accompanied by musical director Juliet Rossiter.
The choir's accompanying duties were handled by the Rev. William Lambert, with Matthew John serving as the MC.
One of the choir's pieces was dedicated to the late Mrs Carole Chichester, wife of former first tenor Ken Chichester, who recently passed away in Australia.
John Power, speaking on behalf of St Mary's, expressed gratitude to the choir and soloist while remembering the long service of chorister Frank Harries, who died in January.
For the finale – Morte Christe – choristers were joined by Michael Fisseni, Cor Meibion de Cymru member Tony Hossack and long-serving first tenor Charlie Hare.
Refreshments were provided by church ladies, who were thanked by choir chairman Huw Morgan.
The concert not only celebrated music but also reinforced the long-standing connections and friendships within the choir.