A festive choral concert by the Choir of Jesus College, University of Cambridge
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As the festive season draws near, music lovers in Colombo are assured of a special Christmas treat when the Choir of Jesus College, University of Cambridge presents ‘A FESTIVE CHORAL CONCERT ‘ on December 15, 2014 at the Ladies College Hall.
The Jesus College Cambridge Choir is distinctive in maintaining two choirs: the Chapel Choir, dating from the foundation of the college in 1496 and re-founded and endowed in 1849, which is made up of boy choristers and adult male singers; and the College Choir, formed in 1982 following the admission of women undergraduates, which comprises female sopranos and altos. The adult male singers form the “back row” of both choirs.
Each ensemble has developed a distinctive reputation and repertoire while combining key events and large scale projects. In addition they regularly collaborate with professional orchestras and instrumental ensembles. In addition to the main Concert in Colombo they will perform at the Light House Hotel Galle, at a service in the Chapel of the transfiguration, S.Thomas’ College Mt.Lavinia, Trinity College Chapel, Kandy and St. John the Baptist Church in Chundikuli, Jaffna and conduct vocal workshops for school children. The Jesus College Tour of Sri Lanka is sponsored by the Sunday Times, Daily Mirror and Daily FT.
Tickets priced at Rs.5,000/-, Rs.3,000/-, 2,000/- and 1,000/- (reserved) and Rs.500/- (unreserved) will be on sale at ODEL Colombo 07, December 1-15.