​Burlington Welsh Male Chorus to perform at Knox Church Kincardine 175th anniversary celebration

As part of its 175th anniversary weekend celebration, Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, has announced that the Burlington Welsh Male Chorus will be performing a concert at the church, Saturday, Sept. 28, beginning at 7 p.m.

The chorus was established in 2001 and has 47 active members. Its distinctive sound is achieved by singing in four-part harmony, consistent with Welsh male choirs. The group has performed not only throughout Ontario but also in Britain and the United States.

In April, the chorus presented several concerts in Britain, with the final concert at Royal Albert Hall in London in front of an audience of 5,000.

For 16 years, the group has had a superb music director in Janice Beninger and an accomplished pianist in Larisa Gulenco.

The chorus will be singing a wide variety of songs, ranging from traditional Welsh selections, such as “Men of Harlech,” to contemporary music from “Jesus Christ Superstar,” to East Coast favourites, such as “We Rise Again.”

As an added feature, the concert will include Kincardine’s own talented artist, Liz Coates (right), who will perform a number of her favourite folk and Broadway songs.

The Burlington Welsh Male Chorus proudly states, We sing:
 

• Hymns - Because of our chapel background
• Folk songs - Because of our heritage
• Spirituals - Because we admire the style
• Popular songs - Because we like them
• Opera - Because we have delusions of grandeur

Tickets for the concert are $25 each; available in advance at:
 

• Knox Church (345 Durham Street) from 9 a.m. to Noon, Monday to Friday
• The Loop (806 Queen Street) in downtown Kincardine

Tickets are $30 each at the door.



The Burlington Welsh Male Chorus