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Aries March 21–April 20
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Taurus April 21 – May 21
Overseas links prove exciting. The opportunity to travel is one that you will not dismiss. A little more patience than usual may be necessary when you’re in the company of an older relative or neighbour. They will be finding it hard to put their thoughts into words. Stay calm.
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Gemini May 22 –June 21
New ideas are put into action and this will make for a refreshing time for all. You hadn’t expected to be able to resolve a problem that was holding everything back. It will be a friend or colleague’s suggestions that will get things moving forward again. Life is starting up a little.
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Cancer June 22 –July 23
A partner or close friend will push you to start making an effort to realise your dreams. You will find it easier to move past your fears knowing you have their support. Are you single? A deep, strange chat with someone you hardly know will bring out a new side to your personality.
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Leo
July 24 – August 23 Don’t be in a rush to make changes. A new influence on your life has caused you to question your future plans. You thought you knew what you wanted and now you aren’t so sure. Give yourself a chance to absorb new information. With regards to such big issues, time is your best friend.
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Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23
You are tired of the way a close friend or partner refuses to discuss important issues. You have questions that need to be answered now. Don’t be so reluctant to look a loved one in the eye and ask them directly what you need to know and demand an honest response.
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Libra Sept 24–Oct 23
You’re tired of giving in to a housemate or relative’s unreasonable demands. Their inflexible attitude is unfair and unhelpful. Not only will you make it clear that you are unwilling now to let them have their own way, you will be insisting that things have got to change.
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Scorpio Oct 24 – Nov 22
A disagreement should not be allowed to simmer and stew on. If there is something upsetting you, then get it out in the open right now. If you sense someone isn’t happy, encourage them to open up and talk about it frankly. Only then can it be dealt with fairly and reasonably.
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Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 21
You’re preparing yourself for something big and exciting. You need to feel you are mentally and physically ready for this challenge too. A relative is hoping that you will do them a favour. Once they stop pressuring you, you will start to feel more inclined to consider their request.
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Capricorn Dec 22 –Jan 20
News of a divorce, separation or change in a close friend’s status will take you completely by surprise. It will feel as if the rug has been pulled from beneath your feet. Nothing seems stable or secure and it will take time to adapt to changes going on around you.
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Aquarius
Jan 21 – Feb 19 For reasons of your own it will be important for you to get things done on time. A very important deadline looms and you intend to meet it too. You will carry out your promises even if some people don’t understand why this is such a priority. Stay focused and shut out the outside noise.
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Pisces
Feb 20 – Mar 20 Exciting new experiences await you. All you have to do is take a leap of faith. You will get a second chance to take up an offer you turned down in the past and now regret. Don’t talk yourself into playing it safe once again. Let go of your fears and do this. Brighter times stretch ahead.
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THE team at Burry Port Opera will be holding a Celebration Concert at Burry Port Memorial Hall, at 7pm on Saturday, October 15.
The concert will feature the celebrated Soprano from Pontarddulais, Adele O’Neill, and Rhydian Jenkins, the young and upcoming tenor.
They will be supported by the accompanist Caradog Williams, the Llanelli Orchestra and the Burry Port Opera Chorus.
Burry Port Opera celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
First established in 1947, the first full stage production to be performed was in 1951, the offering being “Blodwen”, composed in 1878 by Dr Joseph Parry, the first opera to be written entirely in the Welsh language.
Society members performed all roles until 1971, when it was decided to introduce professional artistes to the principal roles, and the priority has been to use young professionals beginning their careers.
Artistes have come from around the globe, and in 2018/2019 singers came from England, Germany, France and Italy.
Some 40-plus productions have been staged since 1951 and the last production – following which Covid-19 intervened – was in 2019, with the staging of Don Pasquale (Donizetti).
The society is the last remaining amateur group (now known informally as Burry Port Opera) in Wales to stage grand opera. Burry Port Opera is a registered charity.
Production costs average £18,000 to £20,000 and the group is making fundraising efforts, including seeking sponsors and grant opportunities.
Lt. Col. (Rtd) David Mathias, Vice Lord Lieutenant for Dyfed, has agreed to become the new President of the society.
Tickets for the concert are priced at £15 and are available from: 07955 401275, 07751 208975, or Premier Stores, Station Road, Burry Port, or at the door on the night.
Soprano Adele O’Neill is a firm favourite with Welsh concert audiences.
Her singing talent was first spotted in her early years as she enjoyed various singing roles with regional societies before her singing career swept her to London, where she studied and graduated from the acclaimed Guildhall School of Music and Drama London under the tutelage of Professor Laura Sarti, the internationally celebrated Italian mezzo-soprano.
Adele’s exciting singing career has seen her perform with a wealth of choruses, orchestras and artists with countless performances given in both the UK and internationally spanning France, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Canada.
Memorable performances include Eglise Notre Dame Versailles, Bedrich Smetana Concert Hall Prague, Peterborough Cathedral, La Casa de la cultura Adalucia, Gloucester Cathedral, St. David’s Cathedral, Collegiate Concert Hall Budapest and the Krakow’s acclaimed Maritsky Church.
As an award-winning soprano, Adele has won many prestigious prizes. These include several prizes at the National Eisteddfod of Wales and the esteemed International Gold Medal Singing Competition at the internationally renowned Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
Adele was also a semi-finalist in the prestigious Montserrat Caballe International singing competition in Zaragoza.
Burry Port Opera’s other guest star is tenor Rhydian Jenkins, who is currently studying MA Opera at the David Seligman Opera School at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, under the tuition of Adrian Thompson and John Fisher.
In 2020, Rhydian played the roles of Ferrando (Cosi fan tutte) and Basilio (Le Nozze di Figaro) in the 2020 RWCMD Winter Opera Gala, conducted by John Fisher.
Most recently, Rhydian played the roles of Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Count Almaviva (The Barber of Seville) and Basilio (The Marriage of Figaro) in the college’s socially distanced Spring Opera productions.
Rhydian began performing at both Wales’ Urdd and National Eisteddfods, and has achieved notable success earning over 80 national prizes.
Rhydian frequently appeares on the Welsh language channel on television shows “Heno”, “Noson Lawen” and “Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol”.
■ Get in touch if your choir has resumed rehearsals or if you have news you would like to share about your choir or events. Email: robert. lloyd01@walesonline.co.uk