On Saturday evening, September 20, Llanidloes was taken by storm both literally and metaphorically.

The rain was torrential but still the beautiful warm China Street Chapel was filled by a tremendous audience witnessing Rhayader and Newtown male voice choirs join forces.

The roof was lifted on more than one occasion by the power of the combined voices.

The choirs’ musical directors Sarah (Newtown) and Jonathan (Rhayader) took turns conducting with their corresponding pianists accompanying them, John (Newtown) and Bethan (Rhayader). Some pieces were further enhanced with the inclusion of short bursts from the chapel’s sublime organ ,played by the indomitable Neil.

The evening wouldn’t have been the same without the inclusion of the special guests from Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes. Four girls from the school entertained the crowd.

Katlin sang ‘I See The Light,’ Scarlet sang ‘On My Way’ and Maddy delighted the audience with an Abba favourite, ‘Thank You For The Music.’ The fourth was Isla Corbett who, at the age of 13, is on her way to grade 7 in playing the harp. She gave renditions of three beautiful pieces on her stunning harp.

The evening was closed with appropriate thanks, an encore of Gwahoddiad and the anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.

This was another one not to be missed but if you did; Rhayader Male Voice choir are joining Bestwood Choir from Nottingham on Friday, October 3, at 6:30pm in St Bride Church, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader for another rousing evening.