We’ll Meet Again – 80 Years On
A Tribute in Song: Central Otago Regional Choir’s WWII Anniversary Concert
Come and relive the spirit of unity and resilience as the Central Otago Regional Choir celebrates
the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in its concert series, We’ll Meet Again: 80 Years On. This
memorable programme will transport you back in time, featuring iconic WWII songs that
captured the hearts of nations during turbulent times.
Romantic, optimistic and patriotic sentiments are expressed in old classics; A Nightingale Sang
in Berkeley Square, White Cliffs of Dover, We'll Meet Again, The Dam Busters, and Land of Hope
and Glory. You’ll be treated to rich harmonies, creative arrangements, and stirring performances
of songs by legends Ivor Novello, Irving Berlin and Edward Elgar. In a different vein one of the
choir’s favourites is the beautiful but heart-rending For the Fallen by English composer Mark
Blatchly, to the words of poet Laurence Binyon addressing the losses of war while celebrating
the soldier’s patriotism and bravery.
In an unusual departure the audience will be invited to join in some well-known numbers,
testing vocal cords and memories. Conducted by Richard Madden and accompanied by Alison
Frude (piano), the choir will have additional accompaniment by Ariana Knudson-Hollebon
(double bass) and Peter Doyle (drums). Our talented guest artists are music student Orla
Dunlop (violin) and Honours graduate Erin Connelly-Whyte (soprano). Both will be
accompanied by pianist Cameron Monteath, also an Otago music Honours graduate and
regular guest. This line-up perfectly aligns with the choir’s mission to support young singers and
musicians.
Don’t miss this incredible celebration of music and history!
Wanaka, Lake Wanaka Centre, Friday, May 9 at 7.30pm
Arrowtown, Athenaeum Hall, Saturday, May 10 at 7.30pm
Alexandra, Dunstan High School Hall, May 11 at 2.30pm
