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PANAJI
Music produced in Goa has brought about a wonderful fusion of the east and the west. We saw this beautifully displayed in the much acclaimed film ‘Nachuia Kupasar’.
Catholic musicians have also excelled as composers, instrumentalist and singers in different fields of music alongside several Hindu luminaries. Within this illustrious musical past and present, we have to place the contribution of Rachol Seminary in red letters. The seminary has played a distinguished role in the production of church music in the past by training priests and conducting examination for the laymen who gave musical leadership to the church worship at the parish level.
During the past few years the seminary Santa Cecilia Choir has presented ten concerts of scintillating religious music to the standing applause of the audience. The seminary is now preparing to present the eleventh edition of a concert of classical music on April 16 at Se Cathedral Church, Old Goa at 6 pm.
The repertoire resonates with liturgical mood of the season.
It promises to dish out soothing Easter and Marian music that would take the audience into a spiritual delight.
The choir consists of 75 singers and fifty five musicians.
The evening will begin with the resounding echoing of the Hallelujah from Bach’s Cantata BWW 143 followed by Gloria, Sanctus-Benedictus Mass in C major K V 258 by W. A. Mozart.
Next, the choir will sing the Magnificat by Johann Pachelbel.
It would be followed by the musical wizardry of Hail Holy Queen from the film, Sister Act which would be distinguished by an accompaniment of a soprano saxophone by the ever versatile Braz Gonsalves.
Next, on the repertoire is Mohozo Otmo Soreveporak Vakhannta- a Konkani magnificat which would be sung by Gisela Peirera accompanied by young violinist Anthea Dias as a violin soloist.
Next will be Noman Marie, a solo sung by Sharmila Gracias who will be accompanied by a clarinet soloist Roy Menezes.
This will be flowed by Kristacho Mog Mhaka Thar Dina, a solo by Jean da Cruz Fernandes.
Finally, a medley of old Marian hymns will be sung by Soprano and Alto soloist Kimberly Fernandes and Avina Furtado. Gloria - soloist will be Effyginia Miranda (soprano), Janis Fernandes (alto), Blaise Lobo (tenor), Elvis Godinho (bass). Benedictus - soloist will be Lanishka Vaz (soprano), Alfreeda Menezes (alto), Clive Diniz (tenor), Edwin D’sa (bass).
The choir will be conducted by the music professor of Rachol Seminary Rev. Fr. Simon Mathew D’Cunha.
This concert is open for all music lovers, seminary benefactors and well wishers.
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