top of page

Heavenly voices soar at Macedon



In a concert programme entitled Heavenly voices the children of Young Voices of Macedon and Bendigo Youth Choir entranced a large audience on Sunday 15 September at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon.


Messe brève by Léo Delibes opened the programme, with the combined choirs directed by Jess Demare and accompanied by Alan Grinton (pipe organ) and a string ensemble. This substantial work, comprising Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, O salutaris hostia and Agnus Dei was performed by memory with beautiful tone, a command of Latin and with projection of contrasting dramatic and lyrical styles. The other work performed by the combined choirs, this time directed by Emma West and accompanied by piano and strings, was Ancient city by Australian composer Paul Jarman.

The weekend was of special significance to the Bendigo choir, which celebrated its 40th anniversary on the previous day with a gala concert in Bendigo (in which Young Voices also participated). The bracket of songs presented on Sunday by the Bendigo choir included one by Paul Jarman that been commissioned for the anniversary.


In the 2nd half Young Voices presented a variety of songs, including a bracket of 3 sung with great assurance by the very young Vivo group, a moving rendition of The Lord bless you and keep you by John Rutter by the Cantabiles and the rousing finale Joyful, joyful from Sister Act II, which included a stunning solo by Josie Barnes.


Funding for the participation of professional string players in this concert was generously provided by the Gisborne branch of Bendigo Bank.


During Term 4 the choir will prepare for the Christmas season and new members are very welcome.

Comentarios


bottom of page