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Experience the Magic of the Movies Through Song!

Experience the Magic of the Movies Through Song!

Get ready to be transported from Hollywood’s Golden Age to modern cinematic triumphs! The Central Otago Regional Choir proudly presents its November concert series: "Songs from the Silver Screen."

Under the baton of conductor Richard Madden, with accompanist Alison Frude, Kate Lovell on double bass, and Peter Doyle on drums, this captivating musical journey brings your favourite film soundtracks to life in rich, live choral harmony.  Included will be golden era’s Moon River and The Shadow of Your Smile, show stopping hits like Cabaret and My Fair Lady plus epic modern favourites, Let It Go (Frozen) and May It Be (The Lord of the Rings).

Special Guest Artists - The choir is thrilled to welcome talented music students and scholarship recipients Ameera Woods (soprano), classical voice student at Otago who recently placed 3rd in the Ōtautahi Aria finals and Ozan Biner-McGrath (piano), winner of the Dunedin Concerto Competition and a NZSO emerging artist.

Whether you are a lover of classic cinema, a musical theatre enthusiast, or simply looking for an unforgettable, uplifting outing, this performance offers something for every generation!

Concert locations

• Arrowtown: Athenaeum Hall (Buckingham St) | Friday, November 20 at 7:30 pm

• Wanaka: Lake Wanaka Centre (Ardmore St) | Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 pm

• Alexandra: Dunstan High School Hall (Enterprise St) | Sunday, November 22 at 2:30 pm

Tickets: $30

Get yours locally or online today:

• In-Store: Paper Plus (Wanaka, Cromwell, and Alexandra), Lakes District Museum (Arrowtown), or Unichem Summerfield’s Pharmacy (Frankton).

• Online: Available via Humanitix.


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