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California Major State Day Sunday, May 20, 2007 Photos from Service: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 News Release | Sunday’s Sermon | Service Video State Day Calendar | Back to State Days Click on the photos for larger version (225 dpi)
Photo 1: The Welsh Choir of Southern California, based in San Marino, performed the service prelude, a vigorous 25 minute recital of hymns in the Welsh language. The presentation by the 32-member chorale, conducted by Frank Williams, was praised by worshipers. “We were just so honored to be able to represent our state, and to be here was a very special experience for all of us,” said chief chorister Karen Vondra of Rancho Palos Verdes. “We were very happy with the performance.” The Welsh Choir is one of only a handful of choirs in the nation that performs a Welsh repertoire in both Welsh and English. Soprano Melanie Henley-Hein performed a solo during the group’s rendition of “Ar Hyd Y Nos,” a Welsh folk tune. |
