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AmeriCymru: Many thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by AmeriCymru.Who are the Three Welsh Tenors? How and when did you start performing as a trio?

The Tenors: The three Welsh Tenors are Rhys Meirion, Aled Hall and Alun Rhys Jenkins without forgetting of course our wonderful orchestra Caradog Williams who has been with us from the very start.We first came together when our agency, Harlequin agency ltd, were approached by an organisation called 'Celtfest' who put on big extravaganza shows before Welsh rugby matches in Cardiff.The three of us being solo artists with the same agent were then asked whether we'd be interested to put a set of around half an hour together before the Wales v New Zealand game in November 2009,and when we heard that there were some free tickets to the game involved we said YES and that was the start of The Three Welsh Tenors,just like that as Tommy Cooper would say.We went down a storm with all the favourites being pumped out like Delila,Calon Lan ,O sole mio,nessun dorma and so on and after we finished ,everyone from organisers to bar staff said "this is too good for a one off boys,you should really carry on as a trio " and lo and behold nearly 4 years down the line ,here we are still going strong and miraculously still talking to each other.

AmeriCymru: How would you describe your repertoire?

The Tenors: Our repertoire is pretty varied to say the least,which is important,a little something for everyone .Of course there's Opera in there because the three of us are Operatic solo performers first and foremost ,like I said earlier Nessun Dorma,O sole mio,Largo al Factotum for example,then there are the Welsh Hymns and rugby songs, Rodgers and Hammerstein favourites and also we've been so lucky to have composer friends of ours (Caradog being one of them) compose new material for us and so the repertoire keeps growing and growing to be honest.

AmeriCymru: This is your first visit to Canada but you were in the US last year. Care to tell us more about your trip to L.A. and Seattle?

The Tenors: We are so looking forward to singing in Toronto because this will be our first visit to Canada.We were very fortunate last year to be invited to sing in LA and Seattle,and boy what a great trip that wad.A Welsh TV company came with us to record the trip which was shown on S4C for all our Welsh public to see what we got up to out there , well ( not EVERYTHING obviously )We had a ball we must say,the welcome was out of this world in both places and we've been invited back to Seattle again which is something that 's on the cards to be sorted out and we'd like to thank everyone who made our trip such a memorable one.

The Tenors: We've been so lucky and very busy over the last four years with so many various performing venues and experiences from Proms in the park concerts ,singing before rugby and football matches,appearing at beautiful Cathedrals,numerous TV appearances including our own 'audience with' programme for S4C,BBC Friday night is music night and of course the launching of our First album in 2011 with Sain records has to be one of the Highlights so far .We launched it at the National Eisteddfod ,and what a week it was.We sang at the opening concert ,which was fabulous for us and then stayed up all week to promote the album singing here there and everywhere around the Maes and without doubt it's up there with one of the highlights so far,and sales of the album have been amazing which is most probably why we were asked to record a second album which we're glad to say we've just finished recording.

AmeriCymru: Care to tell us a little about your debut album The Three Welsh Tenors released in 2011?

The Tenors: We're so excited to be able to say that there's another album in the bag which will be launched at Christmas time this year.Again,it's a mixed bag of rep from opera ,old Welsh favourites,shows toppers and again some new compositions a d hopefully it will be as popular as our debut album.

AmeriCymru: What will you be performing at the NAFOW show? Any sneak previews?

The Tenors: Now then,as far as what we'll be performing at NAFOW this year is a HUGE secret , only joking , you have a pretty good idea I think and without naming specific songs and so on let's just say We promise you a good good time and be prepared to SING ALONG guys.

AmeriCymru: What's next for the the Three Welsh Tenors? Any new recordings or performances coming up?

The Tenors: When we return from Toronto we are going to be very busy with concert,radio and TV work and of course the launch of our 2nd Album which we're very excited about with a mini tour in the pipeline to promote it before Christmas (lovely stocking filler this Xmas remember) so. plenty on our plates, as well as our solo careers as well .

AmeriCymru: Do you have any final comments for the attendees and organisers of the North American Festival of Wales?

The Tenors: Just a word of WARNING to all in Toronto,I hope you're READY for the Three Welsh Tenors LOOK OUT when the boys are on tour . Looking forward soooooooo much to meeting you all and we Promise a GREAT time will be had by ALL .

Diolch I chi gyd ,a gweld chi'n fuan.
Thank you to you all and see you soon

Rhys, Aled and AlunThe Three Welsh Tenors

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