Choir of the Earth presents: Mahler Symphony No. 8
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Choir of the Earth presents Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 in E-flat, for double chorus, children’s chorus, soloists, orchestra, and organ: a Concert Performance in aid of the Conservatorio Gustav Mahler de Irapuato, Salamanca, Mexico. We believe Choir of the Earth is the only choir in the world which has rehearsed and recorded this remarkable music in 2021. On Saturday 22 January 2022 at 18:00 GMT, after 12 months of work, John Warner will conduct over 1,000 separate voices, a children’s choir, a full orchestra and soloists in a unique performance of the complete Mahler 8.
Artists participating:
Conductor: John Warner
Choir: Choir of the Earth
Orchestra: Orchestra for the Earth
Children's Choir: Conservatorio Gustav Mahler de Irapuato
Learning Tracks: Sansara
Choir of the Earth Founder: Mark Strachan BEM
Choir of the Earth Presidents: Roger Durston & Marina Mahler
Part One Soloists:
Soprano 1: Lucy Cox
Soprano 2: Fiona Fraser
Alto 1: Rebecca Leggett
Alto 2: Amy Blythe
Tenor: Tom Castle
Baritone: Ben Tomlin
Bass: Tom Herring
Part Two Soloists:
Pater ecstaticus: Malachy Frame
Pater profundus: Ben McKee
Doctor Marianus: John Upperton
Una poenitentium: Lucy Cox
Magna Peccatrix: Fiona Fraser
Mulier Samaritana: Rebecca Leggett
Maria Aegyptiaca: Bernadette Johns
Mater gloriosa: Helena Moore
Those who buy tickets will receive an email in advance of the concert with a link to the online stream.
All proceeds of the Concert will go to the Conservatorio Gustav Mahler de Irapuato, Salamanca, Mexico from where the children were recorded. This school has a strong association with Mahler and is doing wonders for the education of these children via the power of music.
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Choir of the Earth
Choir of the Earth has been a great success since its establishment in 2020, and its popularity continues to grow. It is an incredible online choir that allows singers of all levels, backgrounds, ages and interests to come together to learn and perform great choral works. With its commitment to inclusivity and a carbon-friendly approach to singing together, Choir of the Earth provides an incredible opportunity to people who are unable to attend a face-to-face choir, for instance due to health, geography, caring responsibilities or work commitments. It is a fun and welcoming community that supports each other and shares in the joy of singing, providing an opportunity to form strong bonds and friendships with people from around the world. With almost 700 global members and 7 diverse courses per year, including a Christmas course and its popular Summer School, Choir of the Earth is a great way for people to come together and make music from the comfort of their own homes. Further information about Choir of the Earth's past, present and future projects is available at choiroftheearth.com Follow Choir of the Earth on social media: @ChoirOfTheEarth on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
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