INTERNATIONAL HARPIST RETURNED HOME

On the 5th of December Catrin Finch, the internationally acclaimed harpist, returned home and performed a charity concert in Llanon village hall. The concert was a great opportunity for local people to see one of the world's best, perform at this intimate recital.

At 23, Catrin is already one of the finest classical harpist in the world having released four CD's the latest being "Crossing the Stone" which is available on the Sony label. Catrin's performance in Llanon was to help raise money for four village projects, Football Club new changing rooms, Ysgol Feithrin (Nursery School), Youth Club and Cymdeithas yr Henoed (Senior Citizens Group).

Catrin was raised in Llanon where she attended the local primary school. At the age of five she was taken to a harp recital in Lampeter and it was here that her interest in the harp and being a harpist was born. At the age of fifteen Catrin left Llanon for London to study the harp at the Purcell School to study under the guidance of Skaila Kanga, with whom she continued her studies at the Royal Academy of Music.

"Clod i Gymru Heddiw" ("A credit to Wales") these were the words that were used by HRH the Prince of Wales to describe Catrin after she performed for him as part of a concert for his 50th birthday celebration. He was so taken by her performance that he appointed her his personal harpist, a post last granted in 1871.

All the proceeds from the night went towards the local causes above. The concert was proudly sponsored by Pugh. The picture show Barry Lewis, Sales Account Manager for the Voluntary Sector (above) presenting Catrin with bouquet of flowers.

Further information on Catrin, her forthcoming performances and sample tracks from the latest CD may be found at www.catrinfinch.com

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