It's A Wrap! Children's Christmas Choir Festival 2019
The fabulously talented Russian Choir, Alye Parusa, left Sri Lanka this evening after two memorable days of concerts. The rain on the first day did not dampen the spirit of the children or those who attended the event, given the stunning performances put together by the Alye Parusa choristers, academies, and local and international schools.
This is the first time in Sri Lanka, where over 400 children participated in the Children’s Christmas Choir Festival. Curated by Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, internationally award-wining Russian all female choir Alye Parusa, directed by Elena Volodina, performed on December 13th and 14th 2019. The Festival was supported by internationally-renown music director Soundarie David Rodrigo.
Audiences witnessed the exceptional vocal and musical talents of the youngsters, ranging in age from five to 14 years. A variety of Christmas songs and carols were performed by the enthusiastic choristers, paying tribute to the meaning of the season, and the joy that music brings throughout Christmas time and the period surrounding it.
On the first night, the Russian choir was joined by three junior choirs of Soul Sounds Academy, directed by Dinushka Jayawickrama and Amandhi Caldera, as well as the youngsters of Petite Chorale, directed by Haasini Andree.
On the second night, the Alye Parusa choir performed alongside students of local and international school junior choirs, including Asian International School directed by Indumini Siriwardana; Gateway College, Rajagiriya directed by Gayathri Sellathurai; St. Benedict's College directed by Maryanne Victoria; Lyceum International School Panadura directed by Nilangika Mendis; the The British School in Colombo directed by Anupama Dehiwela and Sarah Flynn; and Wycherley International School directed by Ilma Faizeen.
Elena Volodina, director of the Alye Parusa choir expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the teams involved for inviting the choir to Sri Lanka, and for the opportunity to share their love and appreciation of music and song, while also experiencing the hospitality of Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo.
In addition, on the morning of December 14th, a choral workshop was conducted by the Russian choir where other youngsters interested in singing and choral performance, could learn from the experienced choir members.
This first-ever event in Sri Lanka was made possible with hard work, dedication and support of Rohan Fernandopulle, General Manager, and the teams at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, and the City Sector Marketing Communications who conceputalised the event with Soundarie David Rodrigo. Stage production, light and sound were coordinated Javin Thomas and team.
Our heartfelt thanks to all who made this a reality!
Here's to the power of music that can bring people together, and the wonderful children's choirs that helped to spread that message of joy, cheer and hope.
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