Byron Music Society will perform 'A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms' (Ein deutsches Requiem), recognised as one of the greatest choral works every written, at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre for one show only on Sunday 16 October 2022.
The Big Sing Choir is an annual event showcasing 100 singers, predominately from across the region, joined by a 40-piece orchestra to perform this towering masterpiece of romantic music for audiences in Lennox Head.
This will be Byron Music Society's first Big Sing performance in two years following COVID. It will be conducted by Nicholas Routley, a local musician and founder of the Sydney Chamber Choir, along with international soloists Gaynor Morgan (soprano) and Patrick Donnelly (baritone), both from the Gold Coast. Singers are also coming from Bellingen, and some are travelling from Sydney to perform at this event.
"The Big Sing events were established in 2016 as an annual concert for singers to perform in a big choir, and the orchestra is made up of local musicians too," said Nicholas Routley, President of Byron Music Society.
"It was intended to be a concert by the community for the community. The concept was such a huge success it has now become a major event in the community music calendar for our region.
"We are excited to be coming together after a two-year break, with such a touching and moving piece. I encourage music lovers to come along for a wonderful afternoon to enjoy an experience like no other at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre."
A bar serving beverages and refreshments will operate for this event. Tickets are $53 - $59 (including ticketing fee) and available via communityspaces.com.au/tickets
