Quimantu is an iconic Anglo-Chilean band performing with charangos, zamponas, quenas, bombos, violins, violas and cellos. In a unique Artsreach community project, Quimantu has been working with Dorset choirs and the Alkyona Quartet to perform Miso de los Mineros – The Miners Mass. This powerful piece fuses British choral tradition with Latin American roots, composed by Mauricio Venegas-Astorga, who fled Chile’s Pinochet dictatorship 50 years ago and made the UK home.
The Surtierra Tour concludes at 3pm on Sunday 15th June at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, where Quimantu will be joined by up to 100 singers from Palida Choir, Shaftesbury School Choir and Dorchester’s Cloud 9 Chorus: each choir will perform from their own repertoire too.
In July, The Exchange welcomes back the Aber Valley Male Voice Choir, performing at 2pm on July 26th. Aber Valley are one of Wales’ most successful and popular male voice choirs, singing music that ranges through classic rock, West End hits, famous operetta pieces and, of course, traditional Welsh hymns. They love what they do, are passionate about singing, and enjoy having a great time!
The next day, Sunday 27th July at 6pm, The Exchange welcomes ROKiT Choir, presenting Legends. ROKiT is the largest independent choir in the area, featuring more than 80 singers from Gillingham, Blandford, Wincanton and more, and this spectacular performance will celebrate the greatest pop and rock icons of all time. There will be a guest appearance by Nathaniel Morrison, straight from London’s West End, with credits in shows like Sister Act, Moulin Rouge and Choir of Man. Come along and sing along!
And to demonstrate the versatility of The Exchange, on the Saturday night, between Aber Valley and ROKiT, you can catch a return performance by Jamie and The Falcons. …. ‘the ultimate party band’ – Brian May (Queen).
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