We'll Keep a Welcome
Bryn Terfel · 2000
74 min · 21 tracks · opera
A heartfelt collection of traditional Welsh songs infused with Bryn Terfel's rich operatic tenor and emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers) — This track serves as an unofficial anthem of Wales, performed with stirring emotion that encapsulates national pride and cultural identity.
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Cwm Rhondda — Known widely as 'Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer', this piece highlights Terfel's powerful voice and ability to convey deep spiritual longing through music.
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Myfanwy — This romantic ballad showcases Terfel's lyrical sensitivity, allowing listeners to experience the poignant beauty of Welsh love songs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt renditions of nostalgia
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- soulful expressions of heritage
- evening gatherings with friends
- uplifting melodies for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer modern influences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'We'll Keep a Welcome' was released in 2000, Bryn Terfel was already an established figure in opera, having gained acclaim for his performances at the Royal Opera House and various international venues. This album followed his successful crossover into popular music and showcased his deep connection to Welsh culture through song.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thomas Hampson· Renée Fleming· Plácido Domingo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers) 2:19
- 2 Ar Lan Y Môr 3:21
- 3 Dafydd Y Garreg Wen (David of the White Rock) 3:00
- 4 Men of Harlech 2:48
- 5 My Little Welsh Home 2:55
- 6 Calon Lân 2:35
- 7 Suo-Gân 5:07
- 8 Sosban Fach 2:53
- 9 Bugail Aberdyfi 4:29
- 10 Cwm Rhondda 3:42
- 11 Myfanwy 3:30
- 12 Cymru Fach 3:57
- 13 Ar Hyd Y Nos (All Through the Night) 4:50
- 14 Sunset Poem (Eli Jenkins' Prayer) 2:42
- 15 We'll Keep a Welcome 3:12
- 16 Tydi a Roddaist 3:21
- 17 Diolch I'r Iôr 3:59
- 18 Sul Y Blodau 5:01
- 19 Hyfrydol 3:33
- 20 Hiraeth 3:13
- 21 Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Full version) 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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