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Last Sunday’s performance of Haydn’s The Creation, at Venue 114 in Bokarina, was a joyous experience, for audience and performers alike. The hall was filled almost to capacity. There was a palpable high level of energy throughout the entire work. Orchestra, soloists and choir played their parts with enthusiasm and passion, and the audience’s response to that passion was discernible and genuine. It really was a memorable occasion. The Creation is a wonderful, delightful, thril

It’s nearly here; the waiting is almost over! After an intensive but invigorating several months of rehearsals, Oriana Choir and Brisbane Chorale are ready! Their combined presentation of Haydn’s The Creation will premiere this Sunday, November 13th, at Venue 114, Sportsman’s Parade, Bokarina, at 3.00 pm. This major choral work, one of the greatest of oratorios, is as exciting and as thrilling now as it was when it was first staged, over 200 years ago. And far from being a ‘h

With less than a fortnight until the first performance of Haydn’s The Creation, Oriana Choir rehearsals have been intense, focused and full-on. There is one Oriana rehearsal remaining, and a final, major run-through with Brisbane Chorale, Sinfonia of St. Andrew's and featured soloists, Leanne Kenneally, Tobias Merz and Jason Barry-Smith. And then... Show Time! The mood in the Oriana camp could be described as ‘fever pitch’ - the level of excitement and anticipation is certai