EsqueOpera will use spiritual inspiration for its next performance.
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Ave Maria, The Holy City and The Nun’s Chorus will all feature in the concert to be beld at Holy Trinity Church in Launceston on April 22.
Founder Benjamin Martin said it also would have a “sacred flavour” as the concert was held within weeks of Easter.
Several guest Tasmanian soloists will be accompanied by the EsqueOperaChorus, violinist Alexandra Harris and pianist Lynda Jessup for The Gift of Music concert.
“They’re going to enjoy a lovely afternoon of easy listening music,” Martin said.
“The acoustics of a church are made for singing.”
Often musicians, many of whom Martin knew, travelled the nation for their career before retiring for a quieter life in Tasmania.
They were quite accommodating when he then asked whether they would be a guest soloist for EsqueOpera, he said.
Plans have started for Esque Opera to hold its first opera, although it could still take two years to come together, Martin said.
Tickets for the concert will be available from Launceston Precision Jewellers or at the door for $20.
Singing starts about 2pm and the performance will be followed by afternoon tea and mingling with the performers.
Tess Brunton
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
