Soprano Ffion Thomas performs at Milford Haven Music Festival
Ffion Thomas, from Crymych, performed a recital at St Katharine's Church as part of the festival, which is now in its 35th year.
Accompanied by pianist Caradog Williams, Ms Thomas impressed the audience with her vocal prowess.
The rising star recently won the under-25 soprano competition at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Margam and also landed the Bryn Terfel Award .
The festival, which supports Ffion financially at the Royal Academy of Music in London, expressed their delight at her achievements, recognising her potential for a promising career.
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