Hilary elicited a broad palette of sounds from the choir in this varied and interesting set of Opera Choruses.
Soprano: Joanna Weeks
Tenor: Graham Neal
Piano: Ben Lewis-Smith
Pieces performed
Chorus of Wedding Guests – Donizetti
Habanera – Bizet
Anvil Chorus – Verdi
Chorus of Hebrew Slaves – Verdi
Tenor – Di Rigori Armato – Strauss
Make our Garden Grow – Bernstein
Soprano – O Mio Babbino Caro – Puccini
Humming Chorus – Puccini
Easter Hymn – Mascagni
Chorus of Enchanted Islanders – Handel
Dido’s Lament and Final Chorus – Purcell
Tenor – Che Gelida manina – Puccini
Soprano – Si,mi chiamano Mimi – Puccini
Duet – Osoavefanciulla – Puccini
Soldier’ Chorus – Gounod
The Long Day Closes – Sullivan
Brindisi – Verdi