Christchurch City Choir presents “Come and Sing Stainer’s Crucifixion with Christchurch City Choir”

Christchurch City Choir presents “Come and Sing Stainer’s Crucifixion with Christchurch City Choir” on Saturday 18th March 2023, 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at St Peter’s Church in Upper Riccarton

Pricing: $20.00

Christchurch City Choir began in 1991 with the amalgamation of two long-standing choirs with 125 years of history behind them. The choir draws on the rich musical traditions of the city which have been fostered by a diversity of instrumental and choral groups. The Choir is well known for its annual Handel’s Messiah concert and for bringing international and local soloists to the city for superb world class performances.

This year the choir will start with a ‘come and sing’ event on Saturday 18 March where we invite singers from other choirs and people who would like to see how it works to come and join for a day culminating in a public performance. The choir is dedicated to the highest quality of choral performance. It’s now your turn to be part of that, join the choir and Music Director John Linker for a day of singing.

The Crucifixion is an oratorio composed by John Stainer with the text written by W J Sparrow Simpson, it premiered in February 1887. Stainer was one of the most distinguished musicians of his generation. He was renowned for his considerable scholarship as a researcher into and editor of early music. He was an Oxford Professor, an organist, conductor, composer, teacher and author. Today Stainer is remembered for the enduring popularity of The Crucifixion.
Be a part of something great and create friendships along the way. In a busy life song is so often forgotten. Here’s to reaching out to a past love of music and to being a part of something bigger than yourself. Being a part of the Christchurch City Choir an opportunity to sing wonderful music in a friendly professional environment with musical camaraderie. Workshop 9.30-2.30 then concert 3.00-4.00.

Email info@citychoir.co.nz to register your interest.

Tickets for the 3pm concert are available on Eventfinda

Contact: Mandy Perry; Email: info@citychoir.co.nz;

Website: www.citychoir.co.nz/