Poulenc and Fauré (Lithgow)
There are no online ticket sales on the day of the concert. Hoskins Uniting Church at Lithgow is a large venue so there will be seats available at the door
Phoenix Choir presents a concert of French Music.
Francis Poulenc rediscovered his Catholicism following the death of a friend in 1936. Although his composition of religious works generally became more austere, with the Gloria, Poulenc used the playful and theatrical style from his operas to create a work of pure joy. Its full of what Amy calls “naughty harmonies” and syncopated rhythms which that choir have found both challenging and a lot of fun. And with its beautiful soprano solos, especially the Domine Deus its no accident that it is a favourite piece for Amy.
To complete the program we have luscious numbers from France’s artistic zenith at the fin de siècle - including Fauré’s much-loved Cantique de Jean Racine – and we delve back into the French Renaissance for some light-hearted madrigals.
Musical Director, Amy Moore, leads the choir, soloists, and accompanist Janette Norcott.
Date
Sunday 28 April 2024 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Hoskins Memorial Uniting Church Lithgow
43 Bridge St, Lithgow NSW 2790