but, as much as sir bryn loves performing in the big opera houses, he s also passionate about reaching new audiences in concert halls. he s sung all the great opera roles, and also music theatre. but, to come and sing in a concert hall like the royal festival hall, well, that really is a special occasion, because you re somehow up close with this enormous musical presence. # ..behalten, doch auch nicht vergessen # und fass ich es ganz # kann ich s nicht messen! # doch wie soll ich auch fassen.# music: god save the king
music: god save the king bryn s status as a national icon means he was personally chosen by king charles to perform at his coronation. cheering bryn terfel s towering presence and booming voice is also effective offstage. he s a big champion of the arts and relishes bringing music to the public. i think we re in a time when lots of cultural institutions and classical music itself, perhaps, is being called into question. what s the value of it? is it too elitist? and a figure like bryn is what we need somebody who symbolises, really, the power of communication and music. it s about showing people how important music is in all of our lives. he embodies that, and that is the most powerful advocacy he can perform for music. singing continues everything he does conveys