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Sunshine Coast Choral Society celebrates nature |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 17 March 2007 |
At
a time when we are confronted daily with worrying news of global
warming and environmental changes and are made increasingly aware of
the destructive impact the human race is having on planet Earth, a
group of Sunshine Coast residents is singing joyfully of the wonders of
nature, the beauty of the Earth and Man’s place in it.
The
Sunshine Coast Choral Society is in rehearsal for a performance of ‘The
Creation’, Joseph Haydn’s great work for choir, soloists, and full
symphony orchestra, under the dynamic conductor Rita Paczian
First
performed in 1898, about a decade before the Industrial Revolution,
this work paints vivid musical pictures depicting the Earth as a place
of richness, beauty and delight. Man is exalted as a ‘wondrous being’
full of goodness and wisdom, ruler of all Nature, and rejoicing in
God’s glorious work.
Society
President Helen Boyd says ‘The Choir has been inspired by this
jubilant, colourful and lyrical affirmation of the beauty of Creation.
Under Rita’s direction we have felt its magic as we have worked
together over the past two months to interpret this work and master the
technical skills it demands. At a time of worldwide gloom over the
state of the planet, we are delighting in its innocent joy and filled
with optimism that the fragile beauty of the Earth can and will be
preserved.’
Of
the work itself, Artistic and Musical Director Rita Paczian says “The
Creation belongs to the 10 musical works I love best. Its opening
movement “The Chaos” pictures the earth with amazing harmonies and
effects before nature and man were created. It is surely
spell-binding!”
Soprano
Anita Parakh- Morgan, who received a standing ovation singing opera
arias last year, tenor Neil Mason, and Bass Shelden Mathieson will sing
the many melodious arias, as well as playing the roles of Adam and Eve.
The
large Suncoast Symphony orchestra will include full trumpets and
trombones and even a contra-bassoon that can be heard when the lion
roars.
The Creation will be performed at 3pm on Sunday 29 April in the Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sportsmans Parade Bokarina.
Tickets $28; Early Birds, Concessions, groups of over 10: $25; Students with ID, $10; children free.
Booking enquiries to Shirley (phone: 07 54564236 or email: sccstickets@yahoo.com.au)
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 17 March 2007 )
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