Grand Choirs Holland in Duncan

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Thursday, October 29th, 2015
Doors open at 7:00 pm Concert at 7:30 pm

This splendid choir, which consists of about 150 Dutch Voices, is making a concert tour in Canada this month.

2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands at the end of the Second World War. Several events are taking place across Canada and in Europe to celebrate this anniversary - including Liberation concerts by “Grand Choirs Holland” in Alberta and British Columbia. Our shared history has laid a solid foundation for our friendship which has evolved and grown stronger over the years.

For more than 25 years - the Grand Choirs have been an outstanding part of the Dutch choir scene.  The driving force behind this great success is “Grand Choir Projects – Holland”.  Every year they organize choir projects in every Dutch province, concluding with a grand concert. These concerts – often accompanied by famous international soloists and orchestras - take place in some of the colossal concert halls and churches all over the country.

A growing number of amateur singers are enjoying their hobby in a Grand Choir.  The Dutch Grand Choirs are characterized by their special way of rehearsing and their very special sound. They have also done many foreign concert tours over the years. Artistic management is by two well-known and experienced conductors: Etty van der Mei and Nan van Groeningen.   The regular accompanists of the Grand Choirs are the well-known organist, Martin Mans and pianist, Martin Zonnenberg.

Admission by Donation ($15/person suggested)

Funds in excess of expenses will be donated to Lifewater Canada