The Oregon Chorale in Napier

The Oregon Chorale is an American choir, currently touring New Zealand. They will present a concert in Napier on Sunday 2 August at 4pm in the beautiful Waiapu Cathedral.

The Chorale is a non-proﬁt auditioned adult choir based in Washington County, Oregon, USA, and is known for its expressive performances and welcoming, community-focused spirit. Founded in 1985 , the Chorale has earned a reputation for excellence in performance and a commitment to all genres of choral music. Its 80 singers come from all walks of life , bringing their diverse experiences together in a shared love of challenging, beautiful music and the joyful, fun-loving community they create.

The touring choral group features 20 singers, with Artistic Director Jason Sabino and accompanist Ryan DeHaven. The choir last visited Napier some years ago with a well-received concert.
The August 2 program will feature a wide range of music including works by contemporary composers, a traditional songs by classical composers like Monteverdi and Brahms, plus Kiwi classics such as Pōkarekare Ana and ‘Into the West’ a “Lord of the Rings” movie theme. One special piece in this concert is ‘Imaginary Creatures’ by Andrea Ramsey.

It will be narrated by Lilia Binkley-Sabato, the Artistic Director’s 9-year-old daughter. It features a fairy, mermaid, unicorn, imaginary friend and a dragon so will be enjoyed by younger music lovers. The Waiapu Cathedral Choir will also present a short bracket of songs from their current concert repertoire.
Entry is by koha, to make this an accessible concert for everyone to enjoy. Our thanks to the Linden Singers of Hawke’s Bay for helping to coordinate this concert for our visitors. All are welcome.

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