This November, Bloemfontein will witness a once-in-a-lifetime project choir perform with the Free State Symphony Orchestra (FSSO) in the Sand du Plessis Theatre.

This project choir will consist of the University of the Free State Choir, the Bloemfontein Children’s Choir, as well as members of the public who would like to be a part of it, which has never been done before.

“It’s the first time we do this kind of project, so it’s very exciting. I was asked by the Free State Symphony Orchestra conductor, Daniel Boico, to put a choir together for a production,” said project chorus master, Werner Stander.

The pieces to be performed are the well-known 9th Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven and the Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, both chosen due to the fact that they are so rarely performed.

The aim of this project choir is to get the community involved, as well as to have them come together to enjoy the music produced.

“This event won’t happen again because it is a unique production, maybe in the future there could be something similar.

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“It is a wonderful opportunity for any singer to come and sing and join in the project, so any singer out there is welcome to join, so that we can make you part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Singers who want to join in on this special project are welcome to email Werner at standerwj@ufs.ac.za.

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