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From the resplendent energy of Jonathan Dove’s motet ‘Vast Ocean of Light’ to the serenity and warmth of Eric Whitacre’s ‘Lux Aurumque’, this concert explores various composers’ responses to light.
‘Lux Aeterna’ is a tranquil, light-filled piece, which is at the same time transportive and transcendent; penned by one of America’s best-loved choral composers, Morten Lauridsen.
The young choir, Virtuoso Voce, from Diocesan School for Girls, joins Auckland Choral for David Hamilton’s award-winning ‘American Triptych’, setting three texts by American poets on the subject of music and specifically the art of singing; and in ‘A Blessing of Light’, Mezzo
Soprano Sarah Court is the soloist.
Completing the programme is Handel’s ‘Largo of Love’ – Ombra mai fu, the opening aria in the opera ‘Serse”, as well as Philip Smith providing nourishment for lovers of
organ music.
DOVE Vast Ocean of Light
LAUDRIDSEN Lux Aeterna
HAMILTON American Triptych
A Blessing of Light
HANDEL Ombra mai fu
BACH Organ Concerto in C major, BWV 595
WHITACRE Lux Arumque
Sarah Court, Mezzo Soprano
Philip Smith, Organ
Virtuoso Voce
Auckland Choral
Pipers Sinfonia
Uwe Grodd, Conductor
7.30pm
Saturday, September 18
Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Due to Covid 19 Level 4 restrictions, this concert is postponed.
It is hoped to reschedule the concert sometime in September for which tickets already issued will remain valid.
BOIS Singers with the Matt Watson Jazz Quintet
present
….and All That Jazz
…and now for something very different from the BOI Singers….
The main work in this concert is a one of those quirky and fun pieces which entertains both audience and performers.
Song Cycle - Vive la Vélorution by Alexander L’Estrange is a sequence of songs about the bicycle and the joys of cycling. (Vélo is French for bicycle)
It was commissioned to mark the grand départ of the 2014 Tour de France in Yorkshire.
The piece contains a wide variety of musical styles including jazz, musical theatre, barbershop, pastiche, Victorian Music Hall and folk, taking the audience on an exhilarating ride celebrating this most energy-efficient mode of transport and the beauty of the English countryside.
The rest of the programme will include a selection of jazz standards, world folk songs and popular hits.
Kerikeri Baptist Church – POSTPONED
Adults $25 & Under 18 $10 - light refreshment included
Tickets: Paper Plus from end July and at the door
We regret these concerts have been indefinitely postponed due to Covid lock-down restrictions.
It is with regret that we have to announce that our performance of Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle on 2 October at Knox Church is cancelled, due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. We hope to present the performance in 2022.
Message from Christchurch City Choir Board
It is with great disappointment that we announce the postponement of our forthcoming Brahms concert A German Requiem. In order for the rehearsals and concert to go ahead, Christchurch must be in Covid Level 1. At this point, we are not confident enough that this will be the case in time.
This is very disappointing for all the singers, sponsors and teams involved in the concert who have worked so hard to prepare and rehearse, and we're sorry to disappoint all of you who were looking forward to it. We will work hard to find an alternative date.
We hope to see many of you at Last Night of the Proms on October 30th and our Messiah concert on December 4th and thank you for your continued support of the choir.
Join us to create Auckland’s biggest choir at the Auckland Town Hall and experience the joy of singing.
A free, fun, short afternoon concert where everyone is welcome – no need to worry about your singing ability! Just bring your enthusiasm and your friends for an uplifting singing experience, designed to bring Aucklanders together for a truly exhilarating community event.
This 1-hour programme will include popular choral favourites and everyone will be invited to join in and ‘sing along’ with choral tunes that you’ve heard before, in a relaxed and informal concert.
This will be a memorable occasion to sing alongside Auckland Choral!
Sunday, October 17
Auckland Town Hall
FREE
Ben Kubiak, Bass-Baritone
Auckland Choral
Uwe Grodd, Conductor
YAY! For 2021 we are the festival choir for Wellington Folk Festival.
We look forward to donning our onesies and teaching the attendees 4 songs - for presentation in a concert at "The Balladeer" tent!
We'll also be doing a feature concert on Saturday - at a time TBC
Ten years on, and born out of the Christchurch earthquakes, our 90-strong choir, The Vocal Collective, is still rocking. For these concerts we will revisit some of the classics and triumphs along the way, with a programme devoted to numbers which have helped define the signature sound of TVC.
Performing with Artistic Director, Richard Marrett and a live band, the two shows will be a unique celebration: through our brand-new countdown of the greatest hits from the decade, we will share the excitement and joy that comes from our collective love of song, pop and rock.
The Vocal Collective Turns Ten, and you Can’t Stop The Feeling. What a ride!
Ten years on, and born out of the Christchurch earthquakes, our 90-strong choir, The Vocal Collective, is still rocking. For these concerts we will revisitsome of the classics and triumphs along the way, with a programme devoted tonumbers which have helped define the signature sound of TVC.
Performing with Artistic Director, Richard Marrett and a live band, the two shows will be a unique celebration: through our brand-new countdown of the greatest hits from the decade, we will share the excitement and joy that comes from our collective love of song, pop and rock.
The Vocal Collective Turns Ten, and you Can’t Stop The Feeling. What a ride!
Orpheus Choir Wellington is delighted to present a programme featuring an all-star lineup of soloists with Music Director Brent Stewart.
To close the year, we combine forces with Orchestra Wellington for an unmissable
performance of Bach’s monumental masterpiece, Mass in B Minor — the most beautiful and magnificent exhibition of Bach’s life.
Our featured artists are sopranos Emma Pearson and Jenny Wollerman, alto Maaike Christie-Beekman, tenor Declan Cudd, bass Wade Kernot, and Douglas Mews on harpsichord.
A French Christmas with famous music by Poulenc, Debussy, Canteloube, Saint-Saens and more, featuring Bach Musica NZ and international star soprano, Marlena Devoe.
Poulenc Gloria
Debussy Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
And excerpts from:
Canteloube Chants d’Auvergne
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
Charpentier Te Deum
PRESENTED BY: Bach Musica NZ orchestra & chorus.
Rita Paczian: Conductor
Marlena Devoe: Soprano
Every bar of Handel’s masterpiece speaks to us with passion, beauty and spirituality; it is guaranteed to fill your hearts with joy. From dazzling solos and instrumental fireworks to the most glorious choral writing of all time, this masterwork never fails to thrill all ages.
A musical rite of the Christmas season, Handel’s oratorio still awes listeners nearly three centuries after it burst into existence.
Join your Auckland Choral and Pipers Sinfonia, along with the exciting soloists we will reveal, for this not-to-be-missed Christmas experience.
Soloists to be announced in Spring ‘21
Auckland Choral
Pipers Sinfonia
Uwe Grodd, Conductor
Monday 13 December, 7.30pm
Tuesday 14 December, 7.30pm
Auckland Town Hall
