Christopher Tin: Live at Llangollen - Calling All Dawns (Full Album)

Christopher Tin conducts a performance of his Grammy-winning song cycle 'Calling All Dawns' with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra and Celebration Chorus at the 70th Annual Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Wales, July 5, 2017.

Featuring Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas, Portuguese fadista Nathalie Pires, Guadalupe-born Joel Virgel, Mongolian singer Nominjin, Indian-Australian tenor Shanul Sharma, and Maori performers Lewis Whaitiri and David Jones. Also featuring the combined vocal forces of the Welsh Celebration Chorus, the Ching-Yun Chorus from Taiwan, the KZN Youth Chorus from South Africa, and the Capital City Girls and Aeolians from the US.

Taken from the S4C TV broadcast, July 9, 2017.

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[christophertin]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! This concert was truly a blast, and I was finally able to hunt down a copy.

[danaivey]

I can't believe, at 80 years, that I've just discovered Christopher Tin. What a gift to all of us. His music encompasses the earth. Bravo Maestro!

[chibatadayoshi]

50 minutes of songs written in 12 different languages, none of which I understand and love every minute of it. How I love the diversity of mankind ...

[SuboptimalPrime]

"How many languages can we fit into 1 concerto?"
Christopher Tin: *yes*

[scottsthorn]

It's 2023. I have heard this for the first time today and the pure joy that this music brings to me has me in tears. Music that brings tears of joy is not something that I have experienced for 30+ years. To the orchestra, thank you. To the vocalists, thank you. To the choirs, thank you everyone. Christopher Tin, thank you! In your music there is hope and love and joy and the diversity that is so beautiful in the world. ❤️

[karldarwin]

am I dreaming???? uploaded full concert and we dont have to pay a penny??

[celinawakati]

Baba yetu is the Lord's prayer from the Bible, of which any language can be used but they choose Swahili. This means so much to us swahili speakers. We are so grateful.

[CelticBotansDigitalArt]

Tracklist:

1- 0:31 Baba Yetu (Swahili)
2- 3:53 Mado Kara Mieru (Japanese)
3- 8:58 Dao Zai Fan Ye (Mandarin)
4- 12:23 Se É Pra Vir Que Venha (Portuguese from Portugal)
5- 16:47 Rassemblons-Nous (French)
6- 21:11 Lux Aeterna (Latin)
7- 25:38 Caoineadh (Irish)
8- 31:41 Hymn Do Trójcy Świętej (Polish)
9- 39:02 Hayom Kadosh (Hebrew)
10- 40:42 Hamsáfár (Farsi)
11- 43:28 Sukla-Krsne (Sanskrit)
12- 45:33 Kia Hora Te Marino (Maori)
13- 49:27 Baba Yetu Reprise

[JA-cnvu]

My daughter was in this performance with one of the youth choirs, and I am very grateful that it has been uploaded here. Being able to be part of this concert was one of the highlights of her young life thus far, and certainly one of the highlights of my life as well as her dad, to watch her and be proud. Thank you very much to Christopher Tin for producing such an uplifting musical piece, and for working with her and all the other singers from around the world to contribute to such a celebration of world peace!

[seongmin_choi]

I think Christopher Tin, along with Hans Zimmer and John Williams, is the true composer of this era.
Because he is like Beethoven, who encompasses all races and captures all the joys and sorrows in music.
Also, the beauty and value of his music are indisputable.
And I love you Christopher Tin!!

[meganboesen]

My 13 year old played “Baba Yetu” on her flute and piccolo, with her Middle School band and choir. It LITERALLY changed her life. She listens to it multiple times everyday and tries to get everyone (anyone who will listen) to listen and appreciate this beautiful song. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world Christopher Tin! You are helping encourage my sweet girl to share her gift of music with the world! 💜

[thorboy]

Mr.Tin.
Humanity is richer for your music exists .
I strive to be a better human everyday, and your music captures the essence of every human soul which strives endlessly to reach beyond its material bonds into the ethereal realm of abundance and limitlessness.
Thank you sir.

[gorneg]

I love it to see when a conductor cant hold himself back and goes completely crazy at a live performance.

[MichaelOglesby]

I was there at the concert; it was pure magic. I was buzzing and humming the tunes a few days after, massive earworm of Hamsáfár (my favourite track). Got to meet Mr Tin after the concert (again), a genuine nice bloke and he remember me from the last visit, a year past in York and chit-chats on Twitter.

[oldschoolwoolandweavingcen]

I am captivated, first discovering Christopher Tin through Waloyo Yomani. I must have watched it at least six times today before moving on to see what else Christopher Tin has done. I have not been disappointed.

[oofosow]

Im Japanese. In 2025, no matter what happens, I will continue to walk forward, never forgetting the truth that humans can be feeling this harmony.

[MelvilleG]

What I love about Christopher is that you don't need a higher education to understand his music. It is somehow comprehensible to anyone. It is for a reason that people compliment it as anthems to humanity. Not because it is sung in different languages - but because you can understand it regardless of the language you speak.

[Khaliszt]

It's been more than 10 years since Baba Yetu.... i remember i was a kid and loved it because it moved my soul. Now it still does. Too powerful.

[celebrim]

Finest composer working today. Worthy successor to Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Holst, Copeland, and Williams. Keep doing good work, and may the Lord bless and keep you.

[helmaschine]

Holy cow. Literally. The man who sang in Sanskrit was INCREDIBLE. What a range!! It's criminal how more people aren't talking about it in the comments!