tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.comments2020-08-04T16:29:38.494+12:00City Choir DunedinLetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-37629224688994720362020-08-04T04:13:19.514+12:002020-08-04T04:13:19.514+12:00From a country currently deprived of any live musi...From a country currently deprived of any live music it is warming and emotional to read this review, sent to me by my daughter who was performing.Thanks for keeping music alive down under!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652085735733059483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-56356695159780248902014-07-29T16:07:56.963+12:002014-07-29T16:07:56.963+12:00To be fair we need to mention that James was just ...To be fair we need to mention that James was just recovering from a cold - that probably affected his voice more than just nerves. In fact City Choir lost a significant number of singers during the last week before the concert as the 'flu and colds swept through the ranks. The basses are referring to their back row as "the sick bay"!<br /><br />Conceivably, with all voices on deck the "Dance-Song" would have been more secure too. <br /><br />Nevertheless, in general reports are very positive and it was a most enjoyable concert for performers and audience alike.Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-28274079734669009372012-04-19T08:36:15.169+12:002012-04-19T08:36:15.169+12:00Hello Alexander - thank you for a great resource!
...Hello Alexander - thank you for a great resource!<br />Leta - Choir Comittee Member and AltoLetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-44430636668696921312012-04-19T05:30:10.282+12:002012-04-19T05:30:10.282+12:00Hi - I am the Alexander Massey you mention on your...Hi - I am the Alexander Massey you mention on your site. (Thanks for the link) I have recently posted a sequence of 7 videos on breathing technique - you might want to take a look. Best wishes, AlexanderAlexander Masseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520700486908057390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-12178266916311403912012-04-03T10:52:31.728+12:002012-04-03T10:52:31.728+12:00Comment received from Deborah's friend, by ema...Comment received from Deborah's friend, by email:<br /><br />What a marvellous concert! Thank you for encouraging us to attend. I don't think I've ever heard the Choir sing better and feel that Knox lets you be heard as you really sound. It was absolutely top-notch, and such a sensitively chosen repertoire to showcase the era. Thank you all again.Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-54109661175579871812011-09-23T12:03:56.064+12:002011-09-23T12:03:56.064+12:00This comment received from Diane Wales:
I loved b...This comment received from Diane Wales:<br /><br />I loved being in the audience. Thought the choir opening to 1812 was mesmerising.<br />Your colours looked great. Was very proud of you all.<br />Di WLetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-59876772566548976832011-09-08T21:24:14.861+12:002011-09-08T21:24:14.861+12:00Theres another one here in the Mail online http://...Theres another one here in the Mail online http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-2034225/Rugby-World-Cup-2011-Jonny-Wilkinson-returns-house-pain.html<br /><br />JenniferJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17581969580567654124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-73570569274063380552011-07-18T16:35:23.361+12:002011-07-18T16:35:23.361+12:00Hi all - I asked someone I know through certain mu...<b>Hi all</b> - I asked someone I know through certain music links in Dunedin to write an independent review of the concert for my blog, <b><i>The Chorister</i></b>.<br /><br />The review is now up online (I think its an excellent, fair one), and can be read at the following link: <a href="http://thechorister.blogspot.com/2011/07/independent-review-of-southern-sinfonia.html" rel="nofollow"><b>Review of concert</b></a>.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Leanne.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-28205502641699605752011-02-26T04:20:35.131+13:002011-02-26T04:20:35.131+13:00I'm so glad it went well, and so sad I had to ...I'm so glad it went well, and so sad I had to miss it. I hope Oamaru is awesome for you all!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-20157707768714847522010-11-22T16:05:01.402+13:002010-11-22T16:05:01.402+13:00Deborah received this message from Philippa Harris...Deborah received this message from Philippa Harris, Southern Sinfonia General Manager: "Congratulations on a really outstanding concert on Saturday! I went home thinking what a real treasure the Choir is and how valuable it is to Dunedin. A fabulous programme well performed – I hope you were well pleased with yourselves."<br /><br />Now isn't that awesome? We rock!!!Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-49071169521329755392010-09-14T15:39:39.779+12:002010-09-14T15:39:39.779+12:00Absolutely - I could not agree more!Absolutely - I could not agree more!Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-91776071039511495692010-09-14T15:33:02.079+12:002010-09-14T15:33:02.079+12:00Yay for standing ovations :-)
I think it was wel...Yay for standing ovations :-) <br /><br />I think it was well-deserved - especially for those in the choir for whom the dancing and movement was really hard physically for various reasons, but who got "into the groove" and did it anyway!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-39736372004818709652010-09-08T09:50:00.405+12:002010-09-08T09:50:00.405+12:00Thanks John, that's a kind offer!Thanks John, that's a kind offer!Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-58427595938973559722010-09-08T09:46:56.898+12:002010-09-08T09:46:56.898+12:00If you would like to make prints these may do or y...If you would like to make prints these may do or you can email me on john@roxborogh.com for a copy with more pixelsJohn Roxboroghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049217246404980489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-27449418645079062472010-09-06T16:22:03.290+12:002010-09-06T16:22:03.290+12:00Lovely photos - thanks for posting them, Leta.
It...Lovely photos - thanks for posting them, Leta.<br /><br />It *was* a fun night, wasn't it!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-7950081277668940642010-06-14T16:54:27.313+12:002010-06-14T16:54:27.313+12:00I guess I could say that it was a great concert to...I guess I could say that it was a great concert too, but that would be biased, as I sang in it!<br /><br />However, I *can* say that both the soloists were wonderful. In all, another great concert experience with City Choir! :-)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-16823179207651838762010-04-12T11:20:35.896+12:002010-04-12T11:20:35.896+12:00We really did do well, didn't we!
But I'm...We really did do well, didn't we!<br /><br />But I'm looking forward to maybe performing some NZ composed works in the coming year or two. At the very least, some modern stuff would be lovely!<br /><br />Why not?<br /><br />However, we definitely performed a very decent standard on the bach.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-38415327127886523622009-12-14T22:37:51.111+13:002009-12-14T22:37:51.111+13:00I always look for faces I know in the audience, bu...I always look for faces I know in the audience, but the glasses I need for reading the score, prevent me from seeing too clearly - if I look over the top of them I can get David in focus waving his arms about in meaningful fashion. So forgive me but I didn;t spot you - though doubtless you saw me!!!<br />see you end of January!Rosi Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964345166848247263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-77185230974447538592009-09-16T15:59:01.741+12:002009-09-16T15:59:01.741+12:00Yay us!
(okay, that was a lame thing to say, but ...Yay us!<br /><br />(okay, that was a lame thing to say, but true!)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-46660541696002783892009-07-07T15:01:23.000+12:002009-07-07T15:01:23.000+12:00Yes, I wonder. I know some singers pulled out afte...Yes, I wonder. I know some singers pulled out after it was too late to remove their names from the programme. I can confirm Marian did not sing in the concert.Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-25202279932025891752009-07-07T14:55:48.164+12:002009-07-07T14:55:48.164+12:00I wonder if anyone in the audience will notice tha...I wonder if anyone in the audience will notice that the review was contributed by someone who was listed as singing with the altos in the Choir.AlanGirvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357876848723168665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-80784338577369096962008-08-11T19:10:00.000+12:002008-08-11T19:10:00.000+12:00For anyone who will be at the Committee meeting on...For anyone who will be at the Committee meeting on Wed - the nice comments about the men are an added reason to support a suggestion that the Alto Rhapsody by Brahms (which is for Alto Soloist, Mens Choir and orchestra) should be done by our choir sooner rather than later. There is a nice work by Brahms for Womens chorus which the women of our choir would love singing in the same concert.AlanGirvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357876848723168665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-69032988009518629972008-07-16T15:00:00.000+12:002008-07-16T15:00:00.000+12:00Oh! I figured it was the ODT that had reversed the...Oh! I figured it was the ODT that had reversed the image! *lol*<BR/><BR/>Cheers.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-47174403447241599672008-07-16T13:52:00.000+12:002008-07-16T13:52:00.000+12:00Oops, thanks Leanne, I've fixed it now!Oops, thanks Leanne, I've fixed it now!Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955373992884166956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514893597122710441.post-64261339126730870992008-07-16T12:59:00.000+12:002008-07-16T12:59:00.000+12:00Interesting - the photograph has been reversed. Ei...Interesting - the photograph has been reversed. Either that, or my brain is playing tricks on me.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.com