Summary
On a day to remember, the Western Mail's Karen Price was there to witness the historic opening night STARS of stage and screen from around the world gathered last night to witness the opening of a venue they said would put the nation in the arts premier league.
Sir Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi and Nana Mouskouri were joined by royal harpist Catrin Finch, opera legend Bryn Terfel and actress Ruth Madoc.See the full content of this document
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Iconic Arena Puts Waleson World Stage
They were also there to show their respect for some of the greatest creative talents to come from this nation.
Throughout the evening, tributes were paid to Dame Shirley Bassey, actress Sian Phillips, soprano Dame Gwyneth Jones, composer Alun Hoddinott and the late Richard Burton.In a technical tour de force, 337 performers stood together on stage in the opening number, and halfway through the night the orchestra of the Welsh National Opera swapped places with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.Chief executive Judith Isherwood saideac...See the full content of this document
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