FOLLOWING the immensely successful concert series, ‘Dancing Queen – A Tribute to ABBA and Queen,’ the Oriana Choir has commenced rehearsals for its next project. Titled ‘Reflections – Songs of Love and Hope,’ this new series showcases the choir in true eclectic mode.
Under the masterful direction of Kim Kirkman and accompanied by the talented Fay Baker, the performances will feature a diverse mix of classical, sacred, and modern repertoire.
This concert series promises to take audiences on a harmonious journey of musical reflection and joy, designed to uplift and inspire.
“Songs can bridge emotional divides with harmonious and therapeutic effects, connecting people across different backgrounds and experiences through shared melodies and messages,” Oriana president Melissa Innes said.
‘Reflections’ is poised to be a very special concert series. “The choir feels very privileged to share this music with the Sunshine Coast and Gympie communities.”
The programme ranges from celebration to contemplation, from jubilation to meditation, offering beautiful, inspiring, uplifting, and encouraging songs.
Many of the songs in this series will be familiar to long-standing followers of Oriana, as they have appeared in past concert programmes. The choir felt it was a fitting time to revisit these pieces.
There is a tremendous variety of styles and moods in this music – from a gospel-flavoured arrangement of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and the high-energy delivery of the traditional spiritual ‘My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord’ to the exquisite beauty of Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo’s ‘Ecce Novum’ and ‘Ubi Caritas,’ and the heartfelt longing of the David-Bacharach classic, ‘What the World Needs Now’, to name just a few.
It has been some time since Oriana has presented a concert of music intended not only to entertain but also to comfort, encourage, and inspire.
Performances are on August 17 at 2pm at the St. Patrick’s Church, Gympie, and August 18 at 2pm at the Stella Maris Performance Centre, Maroochydore.
Bookings available at www.oriana.org.au.
