DUNVANT MALE CHOIR | CÔR MEIBION DYFNANT
The Oldest Continuously Singing Welsh Choir
Côr Meibion Dyfnant / Dunvant Male Choir has the unique achievement of 128 years of unbroken history, enjoying the distinction of being the oldest in Wales with a continuous history. It was formed in January 1895 by a group of miners, steelworkers and quarrymen from the members of Ebenezer Chapel. It is the archetypal Welsh Choir that sprung naturally out of its community and the mould of the times.
Acknowledged as one of the nation’s more accomplished choirs, under the musical leadership of Jonathan Rogers since 2007, the choir has sustained its tradition of musical excellence. Its achievements are many having won all of the major choral competitions open to the nation’s male choirs. The choir has performed as the sole male choir at the Royal Albert Hall, the Chapel of King’s College Cambridge, the Chapel of Harvard University, the Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto and in the ancient Cathedrals of Chichester, Exeter, Gloucester and Hereford.
Côr Meibion Dyfnant / Dunvant Male Choir believes that music above all else is a communicable happiness.
Where is Dunvant?
Dunvant is a small village situated some five miles west of Swansea on the South coast of Wales, at the gateway to Gower, Britains first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956.
In spite of its small size the village of Dunvant has boasted one of the finest choirs and one of the finest rugby clubs in Wales.
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Latest News from the Choir
USA Tour Success
“What a terrific tour! Dunvant were originally due to sing at NAFOW in 2020 but the Covid lockdown prevented this. For 2024, we were delighted to be invited by NAFOW organisers once again. Dunvant officers worked tirelessly to plan the tour, welcoming choristers from...
USA – Festival of Wales
DetailsFrom Monday 26th August to our return on the 3rd of September, the choir will be performing in Washington and Pittsburgh as part of the North American Festival of Wales.. The choir were thrilled to be invited and many people have worked hard so that we can make...
The Tour of Wales – a Look Back
Looking back and forwards The innovative first ever “Tour of Wales” was the brainchild of Dunvant Chorister, Huw Morris. “It has been a privilege to have sung in arguably the best acoustic venues in Wales in the six cathedrals. Dunvant Male Choir's Tour of Wales...
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