Cantando Choir presents The Crucifixion by John Stainer

Cantando Choir is celebrating the good news of Easter. For its first concert of the year, the choir has chosen to present English composer John Stainer’s popular Easter oratorio. “People may wonder why we’re performing The Crucifixion in the week after Easter” says Cantando’s Musical Director Kolitha Jayatunge, “but while Stainer’s work tells the story of Christ’s Passion, it also affirms the sense of forgiveness and hope that the Resurrection brings. As such, it is an appropriate work to perform soon after one of the most important feasts in the Christian calendar.”

The oratorio is scored for choir, tenor and bass soloists and congregation. In this performance, Kolitha will sing the tenor solo part and well-known local performer and teacher, Ian Campbell, is the bass soloist. Our audience will be invited to join the choir in singing the five beautiful chorales which punctuate the work. Talented Hamilton musician Timothy Carpenter provides accompaniment on the Cathedral’s magnificent pipe organ.

This is an exciting opportunity for Waikato music lovers to hear and participate in this special work. Seating is limited, so secure your ticket now.

Tickets available by emailing info@cantando.org, phoning our Ticket Hotline on 021 073 6599 (payment by internet banking only), from choir members or at the door. Entry is by general admission.