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The Warkworth-based Kowhai Singers, under the baton of newly-appointed musical director Ken Leech, will showcase a performance of Vivaldi’s much-loved and joyful Gloria at the Warkworth Town Hall on Sunday May 21, at 4 pm.
The programme will also include well-known works by Byrd, Tallis, Bach, Mendelsohn, Schubert and Faure.
Leech joined the choir at the start of this year, replacing previous director Amy Cottingham, who returned to the United States during covid, and Susan Hayday, who took over in the interim last year. He has extensive experience over many years with choral ensembles, as a singer, conductor and composer of choral music, and he recently moved north from central Auckland to Waitoki.
Renown organist John Wells will be the accompanist for the Vivaldi while the choir is delighted to have the support of accomplished soprano Gina Sanders and alto Jessica Wells. The guest artists will also perform solos.
A choir spokesperson says this carefully chosen mix of renaissance, baroque and romantic music, with a theme of spiritual praise and celebration, will appeal to all those familiar with the choral repertoire, as well as people who just enjoy beautiful music.
The concert is part of Warkworth’s 170th Anniversary Programme for 2023.
Tickets are $25 and are available from Briar Rose Florists in Warkworth, choir members, or at the door (cash only).
Info: m_rjones@xtra.co.nz
