The season may be winding down for the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (CSO), but they’ve as invigorated as ever to present their latest musical showcase on Mar. 3: Voices.
A celebration of B.C. composers, Voices presents an exclusive opportunity to audiences: the chance to listen to live music composed by living musicians who all call this beautiful province of ours home.
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“It’s really quite unique,”explains Paula DeWit, the CSO’s music director and conductor. “It’s very different than our normal offering, and very affordable.”
With a focus on provincially-composed music, the CSO is inviting the Richmond Chorus, Bella Voci, and Chilliwack Children and Youth Choirs into the fold for a night of high-calibre music. The choirs will perform together as well as separately, with the evening’s repertoire showcasing the works of well-known British Columbia composers and arrangers but with a twist.
“It’s totally different music,” adds DeWit. “We’re only doing strings this time, so I had to (compose those) parts (myself) … and when I shared it with the composer, he said he was thrilled!”
With the season ending in May, there aren’t many chances left to see the CSO is action: after Voices, their next notable performance is their annual fundraising event, a Notable Feast Gala with Roy and Rosemary, which will be near the end of April.
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The show, which begins at 7:30 p.m., takes place at the First Avenue Christian Assembly. Tickets start at $15, and can be purchased online at ChilliwackSymphony.com, or by calling the CSO Box Office at (604)795-0521.
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