THE 100-year commemoration of the ANZAC Gallipoli landings has given Noosa Chorale the chance to bring back a thrilling and emotional work – Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, a Mass for Peace.
Chorale music director Adrian King said this was no ordinary piece of music.
“It is already the most performed work by any living composer with well over 1000 performance in the last 15 years,” Mr King said.
“It is an emotional journey, exploring the descent into war, its hellish horror and finally the desire for peace.”
Mr King said when the choir performed the works in 2012 in the Bicentennial Hall, the impact of the music and the accompanying film with its graphic images of battle and resultant ravages produced a standing ovation.
“Comments made to chorale members after the performance made clear that those in the audience had experienced something rich, powerful and stimulating,” he said.
The chorale will again show war footage to accompany the performance.
The film was produced for a performance in St David’s Hall in Cardiff and Karl Jenkins himself said it had become an essential backdrop.
There will also be a war song melody named Tunes from the Trenches, with a selection of song that people sang to keep their spirits up during times of war.
Gallipoli Remembered – ANZAC Centenary Concert, as performed by the Noosa Chorale, will take place on Saturday 18 April, from 7pm, and Sunday 19 April, from 3pm, at The J, Noosa Junction.
Tickets are $38 for an adult or $35 for concession. Bookings can be made online at www.thej.com.au or phone 5329 6560.
