Celebrating Christmas is a deeply-rooted tradition globally. For loyal supporters of the Marionettes Chorale, it seems that attending the choir's annual Yuletide concert has now become a natural part of that tradition.
This year, from December 4 to 7, the choir will present the concert series Christmas Peace at Queen's Hall, Port-of-Spain.
Still basking in the success of their mid-year production of Les Mis�rables, the award-winning Marionettes will once again gather the talents of its adult, youth and children's choirs to return to the stage for four nights of music, song and dance. Much to the singers' credit and the audiences' delight, it is a feat they have replicated almost consistently over the past 50 years.
A release from the Marionettes said the chorale's extensive repertoire comprises the genres of European renaissance, Caribbean folk, calypso, Broadway and opera music. Audiences can anticipate therefore an enjoyable mix of styles ranging from classical to gospel and familiar local and international Christmas favourites in a themed presentation.
Under the artistic and musical direction of Gretta Taylor, this year's Christmas Peace was conceptualised to convey the idea that if people focus their energies on cultivating a spirit of love, friendship and community in their own circles, they just might begin to experience a tangible difference in the world!
Much of the proceeds of the concert series would be channeled into the Marionettes Property Fund–established to assist in the construction of a multi-use rehearsal and performance facility for the arts–and a much anticipated repeat of Les Mis�rables scheduled for May next year.
Supporting this holiday treat for the entire family are broadcast media partners Sweet 100.1FM, Talk City 91.1FM, CNMG and Flow Trinidad, along with Marionettes' title sponsor since 1972, bpTT.
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Early bookings are recommended for Christmas Peace. Tickets go on sale November 24 at the Queen's Hall Box Office and from members. All patrons, including children and students with ID, can take advantage of special early-bird discounts available on tickets purchased before November 30.
Reservations can be made now by e-mailing: orders@marionetteschorale.com or call 790-1751.
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