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Max Boyce: Hymns & Arias: The Selected Poems, Songs and Stories

Max Boyce: Hymns & Arias: The Selected Poems, Songs and Stories

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Max Boyce is a Welsh singer-songwriter who has become a folk hero, capturing the spirit and story of the people of Wales with his work. He has sold in millions of albums and earned several gold discs, and his greatest influence has always been the valleys of Wales. Max: Hymns & Arias is the definitive selected work of a major cultural figure who has defined a nation and its people for more than half a century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: Parthian Books


Fifty years ago, at Cardiff Arms Park, the majestic melodies of Hymns and Arias intertwined with the iconic Welsh anthems CalonLan and Cwm Rhondda, giving birth to a new folk hero. Max Boyce, with his unparalleled creativity spanning over five decades, has encapsulated the essence and narrative of the Welsh people. His work exudes a warmth and charm that has resonated with audiences worldwide, making his words and music truly cherished.

From his humble beginnings, performing in the folk clubs and small concert halls of his native south Wales, to captivating sell-out shows at iconic venues such as the Albert Hall, the London Palladium, and the opera houses of Sydney and Durban, Max has emerged as an original and cherished performer. His albums, including the chart-topping No. 1 album We All Had Doctors' Papers and the iconic Live at Treorchy, have achieved remarkable sales figures and garnered him numerous gold discs.

Max's greatest influence has always been the valleys of Wales, with their inherent warmth, humor, sorrow, and passion. He possesses an extraordinary ability to elevate the spirit of rugby union, the national game of his nation, to an art form. In his remarkable compilation, Max: Hymns & Arias, we are presented with the definitive selection of songs, poems, and stories from across his illustrious career. This collection showcases Max's unique humor, Welsh pathos, and masterful wordcraft, which have defined a nation and its people for over half a century.

Max Boyce's legacy continues to inspire and resonate with generations, reminding us of the power of music and storytelling to connect, uplift, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Wales.

Weight: 1182g
Dimension: 255 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913640958

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