The great Italian opera composer Guiseppe Verdi's setting to music of the Requiem Mass is one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring works in choral literature. A performance of this work under the direction of the well-known British Conductor Gregory Rose, is being sponsored by the Dr. Earle de Fonseka Trust, through the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka. In addition to being a choral conductor, Dr. Earle de Fonseka was the conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka for over forty years.
A joint choir of over 150 singers is being organized for the performance which will take place on March 6 and 7, 2009, at the Anglican Cathedral.
The joint choir will consist of singers from the Merry An- Singers, Peradeniya Singers, Menaka Singers, Soul Sounds, Philharmonic Choir, Camerata and the Josephian Choir.
Singers who do not belong to any of these choirs and who wish to join the performance, are also welcome. They are invited to contact the SOSL Office (Telephone: 2501209) for details. This will be for many, a once in a life time opportunity to take part in this magnificent work, and one not to be missed. |
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