Dear Friends,
Rehearsals are now well underway for our next concerts, VIVA VIVALDI!
The concert starts with the perennial favourite "GLORIA" accompanied by an orchestra (leader Cath Cormie). The orchestra will then perform the spirited work "LA FOLIA" .
After the interval comes the Scottish Premiere of "A SEASON TO SING",a choral setting of Vivaldi's famous Four Seasons (which celebrates its 300th anniversary this year). Joanna Forbes L'Estrange has set verses from the bible and poetry to Vivaldi's music to make an exciting and dynamic work.
Not without its challenges, however, as the choir is tasked with imitating a summer downpour and thunderstorm and evoking the freezing temperatures of winter. A unique experience for both choir and audience!
As this is a Scottish Premiere the audience is invited to join with the choir and orchestra in a celebratory sparkling drink with nibbles after both performances.
We very much hope to see you at one of the concerts, or indeed both!
Melrose Parish Church Saturday 5th April 7pm.
Kelso St. Andrew's Epispocal Church Sunday 6th April 3pm.
Tickets are available online at Abbeyconsort.org.uk , from members or at the door (cash or card) Tickets are £15.00 including programme and refreshments.
Please take time to look at our new website.
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