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ALLEGRI SINGERS AND FRIENDS ARE READY TO RAISE THE ROOF WITH FELIX MENDELSSOHN’S ‘ELIJAH’.
18 November 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
ALLEGRI SINGERS AND FRIENDS ARE READY TO RAISE THE ROOF
WITH FELIX MENDELSSOHN’S ‘ELIJAH’ !
With the second of Allegri Singers’ major concerts of the year only weeks away, the combined choirs are ready to join the orchestra and soloists for final rehearsals. While work to date has given the choirs a good taste of the wonder of this work, its full impact will not be felt until the whole ensemble convenes. Around 70 singers and 40 orchestral players will be an awesome force, fit to project Mendelssohn’s powerful and complex composition, and evoke the dramatic stories of the Old Testament. The charismatic figure of Elijah appears in the foundational books of several faiths, but whether or not the listener has a particular religious belief, the music stands on its own merits to move and enthral.
The choirs could only achieve their best results with the guidance of their choral directors. In the case of Allegri Singers, Bill Moxey has inspired the group with his passion and expertise. The other vital component of rehearsal is the piano accompaniment. The orchestral score is condensed into a piano score, requiring quite extraordinary pianistic skills. Luke Moxey has been a brilliant accompanist for Allegri; always sensitive to the needs of both the choir and its musical director!
Although the choral elements of the piece are quite challenging, the choristers do have time for a breather, while soloists perform. For the orchestra, however, the demands are unrelenting. The superb talents and energy of Musical Director David Shaw, of the Orange Symphony Orchestra, and Conductor Philip Rees, will combine to bring out the very best from all singers and players.
The combined choirs comprise: Allegri Singers; The Willoughby Singers; Orange Regional Conservatorium Symphonic Choir; Orange Regional Conservatorium Chamber Choir; KWS Koristers.
Performances: Saturday November 18 in All Saints’ Cathedral, Bathurst.
Sunday November 19 in Holy Trinity Church, Orange.
Both at 2.30pm Full details, tickets at website : http://www.allegrisingers.org.au
Tickets are selling fast, so book now, to be sure of a seat!
