Now, accompanied by leading Welsh talent Wynne Evans (aka Gio Compario also Mark's brother) who sings the duet Tell My Father about a wartime pact by two brothers; Sophie Evans, currently Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, who joins Mark on the beautiful The Prayer; and internationalist harpist and musician Catrin Finch, who has written a song especially for Mark and who plays piano on the album; along with two choirs and an orchestra, Mark is launching his debut album at a special dinner concert at Miskin Manor Hotel on November 11.

Reflecting on his change of fortunes, Mark said: "I'm really excited about Let the Light In, and so grateful to the wonderful Welsh talent who have contributed to produce something I'm so proud of. I have been through the mill in recent times, as many people do, and I'm just fortunate that I've had this fantastic support from my friends and family, plus a great partnership with Miskin Manor, Kissan Records and The Infinite Growth Group in Naples, US. My daughter Myfanwy has always urged me to keep singing, the song Myfanwy appears on the record, and this album is dedicated to her."

In addition to the album coming out, Mark, described by the New York Times as "a complete star", is also making his debut in the new Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes movie A Game of Shadows released in cinemas ready for Christmas on 12.12.11. Also in December, Mark joins Alistair McGowan in a production of The Pirates of Penzance at the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow; the Usher Hall, Edinburgh; Symphony Hall, Birmingham; Barbican, London and the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. He also undertakes a US tour to promote his album next year.

The album was recorded at Acapela Studios in Pentyrch, and the title Let The Light In comes from the Leonard Cohen track Anthem, which Mark covers on the recording.

Mark is also developing a close relationship with the Band of The Welsh Guards, who he first sang with 20 years ago with his brother Wynne. The Guardsmen will join Mark at the album launch to perform a fanfare before joining Mark to tour Wales in March 2012.

Born in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, Mark is one of the UK's most exciting classical/cross over performers, and appears regularly on opera stages, concert platforms and luxury cruise ships across the UK, Europe, the Far East and the US.

See Mark live this Friday at Cardiff City Stadium during half time as Cardiff Blues take on London Irish. Match tickets are available for this game on 0845 345 1400 or www.cardiffblues.com/tickets