Hope & Consolation
This concert was conceived as a poignant reflection on resilience and the human spirit in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which we faced extended lockdowns that kept us from sharing music together for two and a half years. Now, there is an undeniable eagerness in all of us to join back together in song, to reclaim the joy of communal music-making that has been so sorely missed.
The concert will feature an eclectic program that artfully combines contemporary compositions by modern 21st-century composers Daniel Elder and Elaine Hagenberg with the timeless beauty of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem. This unique combination will create a rich tapestry of sound that will resonate deeply with the audience, embodying themes of remembrance, healing, and the promise of brighter days ahead.
Each piece was carefully selected to foster a sense of hope and consolation, speaking to collective experiences of loss, longing, and resilience faced during the pandemic.
With a shared understanding of the struggles faced, Hope and Consolation is not just a concert; it is a heartfelt invitation to heal, unite, and embrace the power of music to uplift the human spirit.
Soloists:
- Grace Mitchell : Soprano
- Ian Fisher : Bass
Reviews
- "I very much enjoyed the programme, with its range of genres, eras of composers and variety of items from solo to ensemble."
- "Today I still have the lovely choral voices in my head. It was obvious that the choir and performers were keyed up by an enthusiastic and real audience."
- "Being a former Head of a Performing Arts faculty, I love seeing the young musicians and singers especially. Patrick Brennan impresses."
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