A young singer who made her debut at New York's Carnegie Hall earlier this year is set to perform at Penarth Pier Pavilion.

Manon Ogwen Parry, a former student at Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg, will perform at a Welsh Classical Music evening on Saturday, November 16.

The singer, who is studying opera at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London with Marilyn Rees, has had a whirlwind year, making her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York, appearing at the Ludlow English Song Festival and Machynlleth Music Festival, and participating in a masterclass at Wigmore Hall in London.

Ms Parry has also received several accolades in 2024, including the Paul Hamburger Prize, Susan Longfield Bursary, and the Osborne Roberts Memorial Prize at the National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd.

Looking forward to the concert at Penarth Pier Pavilion, Ms Parry said: "I’m absolutely thrilled to return to Penarth this Autumn.

"After performing in so many places, including New York and studying in London, it’s special to come back to where it all began."

Joining her will be young tenor Archie Buchanan from London, who also studied music at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and was awarded a First Class Master’s Degree in Music.

The bilingual choir Criw Canu Penarth, led by Angela Morris-Parry and pianist Helen Roberts, will also perform.

The choir participated in a new mixed choir competition at the National Eisteddfod, Pontypridd, earlier this year.

Ms Morris-Parry said: "As a choir we are looking forward to performing at the Penarth Pier Pavilion, and welcoming my daughter Manon and Archie to join us for the evening."

The event is organised by Menter Bro Morgannwg, which organises Welsh language events, gigs, and projects across the Vale of Glamorgan.

The evening promises to feature songs by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Bernstein, Eric Jones, and Meirion Williams.

Tickets are available for £15 each on Menter Bro Morgannwg’s website.