Aled's July appearances

xbons · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: Aled's July appearances

Sunday 1st
* Good Morning Sunday BBC radio 2: 7.00am - 9.00am Aled Says Good Morning Sunday to film and television icon Maureen Lipman, who talks about life following the death of her husband, playwright Jack Rosenthal. Aled also talks to former drug addict Mark Johnson and the man who helped him, Sean Evans.
* Songs of Praise: BBC 1: Aled travels to Manchester to visit Gorton Monastery, a masterpiece of Catholic architecture. He meets the local people who have battled for 11 years to save the monastery from dereliction and who are now seeing their efforts rewarded in a multi-million pound restoration scheme. Music from Heather Small and the Manchester University Chamber Choir includes the hymns Angel Voices Ever Singing, Come Down O Love Divine and a performance of God So Loved the World.
* The Choir BBC radio 3: 6.30 - 8.00 Aled presents the first in an occasional series as part of The Choir, examining the breadth and variety of singing in every part of the British Isles. In this programme the focus is Wales and, with composer and writer Geraint Lewis as his guest, Aled explores how the proud choral heritage of "the land of song" is being vibrantly reinvented by choirs of the younger generation.
This choral pilgrimage begins in the valleys of South Wales and the male voice choirs of the industrial era that are still singing strong. As a contrast, younger mixed choirs, such as Cardiff-based Serendipity, are bringing new energy to old favourites. Moving along the coast, the spotlight falls on Barry-born Grace Williams and St David's Cathedral choir in west Wales, the first cathedral choir in Britain to introduce girls into its ranks.
In Wales, great young choirs are often brought to prominence in choral competitions. Aled presents one of them Cywair of Newcastle Emlyn, winners of this year's CÃ´r Cymru (Choir of Wales) competition. Finally, in North Wales, the legacy of choral composer William Mathias is discussed, one of the few Welsh composers that established an international reputation.
Wednesday 4th 7.00 - 9.15 concert: Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire with The Schola Cantorum choristers of Tewkesbury Abbey see http://www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk/fpro.htm
Thursday 5th 7.00 - 9.15 concert: Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire with The Schola Cantorum choristers of Tewkesbury Abbey see http://www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk/fpro.htm

Sunday 8th:
* Good Morning Sunday BBC radio 2: 7.00am - 9.00am. Aled says Good Morning Sunday to his guests Sarfraz Manzoor, who talks about his recent memoir of growing up as a Muslim in Britain, and to the director of a surprise hit film about monks Philip Gronin
* Songs of Praise BBC1 6.15 - 6.50 Aled Jones counts down the nation's top ten favourite hymns and hears why they are so popular from musicians, writers and performers. Featuring contributions from Simon Lole, Ken Burton and the Rev Professor June Boyce-Tillman. The top ten includes Make Me a Channel of Your Peace, Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer and How Great Thou Art.
* The Choir BBC radio 3: 6.30 - 8.00. In the last programme before coverage of the Proms begins, Aled looks forward to a summer of choral highlights, including a complete performance of Walton's Belshazzar's Feast with Bryn Terfel and the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
Tuesday 10th Friday Night is Music Night: Mermaid theatre and radio 2 7.30 - 9.00pm Pre-record
Friday 13th
* Lakeside Prom: Kingston Maurward, Dorset. With Robert Porter and Marilyn Hill Smith (soprano) and the Brandenburg Sinfonia + fireworks
website: http://www.lakesidemagic.biz/index.php?page=event&eid=2
* Friday Night is Music Night: BBC radio 2 7.30 - 9.15. Aled presents the BBC Concert Orchestra in performance at the Mermaid Theatre conducted by Roderick Dunk with guests Annette Wardell (soprano), Jonathan Gunthorpe (baritone) and David Childs (euphonium). Plus new songs from Joe Stilgoe. pre-recorded

Sunday 15th -
* Good Morning Sunday BBC radio 2: 7.00 - 9.00 Aled is joined by Mark Johnson and Sean Evans, two men who have been to the very depths together. Mark was homeless, a drug addict and an alcoholic who was on a journey of crime to feed his habit until he met drug outreach worker Sean who helped him find a way out of the abuse and on the road to recovery. They discuss Mark's book Wasted and how, in every situation, there is always hope.
Aled also talks to globe-trotting Nazanin Afshin Jam who was born in Iran before her family fled to Canada. She's recently been the runner up in Miss World and has just released her debut album Someday.
At this year's Wimbledon, tennis star Serena Williams used motivational phrases jotted in a notebook and would often glance at them for inspiration. Have you any quotes that inspire or motivate you that you would like to share with us? They could be from a famous figure or your very own personal compositions.
This week's Sunday Spotlight is singer-songwriter Stephanie Dosen.
* Songs of Praise - BBC 1: 5.45 - 6.25 - Aled travels to the Lake District for a look at unforgettable moments from the Songs of Praise year. We join 3000 voices at the Royal Albert Hall for the annual Big Sing event, praise bands in Minehead and hear the powerful story of a lifeboat rescue which deeply affected a community on the east coast of Northern Ireland. Hymns include For All the Saints and All Things Bright and Beautiful.
Wednesday 18th Aled Showcase for the new CD - Reason to Believe. Central London 6.30
Saturday 21st concert: Bath Festival concert plus Silver Ring Choir of Bath and The City of Bath Male Choir. see http://www.silverringchoir.co.uk/

Sunday 22nd -
* Good Morning Sunday BBC radio 2: 7.00 - 9.00 Aled says Good Morning Sunday to one of Britain's finest soul singers Beverley Knight, ahead of the return to Radio 2 of her series Beverley's Gospel Knights. Aled also welcomes the Rev Dr Maggi Dawn.
* Songs of Praise - BBC 2 5.25 - 6.00: Highlights 2 Aled is in Blackpool for a look back at more memorable stories and music from the Songs of Praise year. Hymns include Lord Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour from the ancient priory church of St Bartholomew the Great in London, and My Song is Love Unknown
Monday 23rd concert: Aled and Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra, Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon £26 (Covered Seating) £20 (General Admission) Book online (Ambassador Theatre Group website

Sunday 29th
* Good Morning Sunday - BBC radio 2: 7.00 - 9.00 Aled says Good Morning Sunday to singer and guitarist Eric Bibb who will be performing live in the studio, and Ram Gokal gives a reflection.
*Heaven and Earth Show BBC 1 10.00 - 11.00 Gloria Hunniford and a panel of guests debate ethical and religious issues. Gloria's joined by Henry Olonga, the Zimbabwean cricketer whose Christian faith led him to take stand against the Mugabe regime, and there's music from Aled.
* Songs of Praise - BBC 1 5.30 - 6.05 Aled visits Bath's iconic Thermae Spa for a look back at hymns new and old featured on Songs of Praise, including Howard Goodall's new setting of Love Divine, All Loves Excelling and a contemporary performance of Crown Him with Many Crowns.