2010 CONCERTS
A Taste of Venice
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ChristChurch Cathedral
Sunday 18 April, 2pm
Christchurch’s vaulted Cathedral will reverberate to the sounds of Venice and England in this spectacular combination of choir, brass and organ, reminding us of the magnificent Venetian past as a splendid cultural capital of Europe.
| Gabrieli and Monteverdi |
| Motets and Canzona |
| Edward Elgar Psalm 48 |
| Organ works |
Gloria
Christchurch Town Hall
Saturday 18 September, 8pm
The finesse of the French in three brilliant, contrasting works from Paris. Presented by the City Choir and CSO, this programme by some of the most celebrated French composers, will be a feast of choral splendour.
| Soprano - Lois Johnston |
| Christchurch Symphony Orchestra |
| Conductor Brian Law |
Charpentier Te Deum |
| Poulenc Gloria |
| Faure Requiem |
Last Night of the Proms
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Christchurch Town Hall
Saturday 6 November, 7.30pm
Conductor Sir William Southgate
What can we say ? This annual favourite - that never ceases to bring the audience to its feet is back again, by popular demand, with an antipodean Henry Wood retrospective.
Messiah
Christchurch Town Hall
Saturday 4 December, 7.30pm
The world’s favourite Christmas offering and we always enjoy bringing brilliant young soloists to join the choir and orchestra for this annual celebration of the festive season.
Featuring:
| Dorothee Jansen - soprano |
| Anna Pierard - mezzo |
| Andrew Grenon - tenor |
| Jared Holt - baritone |
| Christchurch Symphony Orchestra |
| Conductor Brian Law |