The senior choir of Good Shepherd Convent consisting of 46 singers will present a Choral Concert on October 4 and 5, at the splendidly renovated school hall, commencing at 6.30 pm.
Titled Vivace or “lively music,” the concert will showcase some great classical compositions, choice theme songs from famous movies and pop and folk songs in English, Sinhala, Tamil, Latin, Italian, German and Spanish. These will include Wagner's “Bridal Chorus,” Schubert's “Ave Maria,” Adam's “Holy City” as well as “Dixit Dominus” (Gregorian Chant) followed by the gorgeous rendition of the song, popularised by the “Nun's Chorus” in the “Sound of Music.”
“Salve Regina” too is slotted in this section.
The secular/ contemporary section includes selections from movies; such as “Sunrise Sunset” from “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Song from Exodus.” In addition, “Falling in Love,” “I believe,” “Unchained Melody” and “Tears in Heaven” performed with excellent harmony and stylish execution will add flavour to the show.
The oriental segment will show case “Danno Budunge,” “Ragupathi Ragawa,” “Kimadanawe” and a surprise Tamil movie hit.
Another unique feature of the concert will be the involvement of young past pupils of Good Shepherd Convent who will vocalize songs including “In the Still of the Night” and “Any dream will do” in four part harmony.
The concert will culminate with the combined choirs performing a new version of the “Pease Song,”popularised in Sri Lanka by the late maestro Lylie Godridge.
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