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LEST WE FORGET

The Central Otago Regional Choir, conducted by John Buchanan and accompanied by a specially formed chamber orchestra, commemorates Anzac Day with three performances of THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE, by Karl Jenkins, one of the world’s most performed living composers.

Commissioned by the Royal Armouries in 1999 for the Millennium celebrations and dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo crisis, this powerful but readily accessible and popular work is based on the traditional Latin Mass but uses texts and musical styles from many countries, as it takes the audience on a universal journey, descending from the illusory glory of war, through its terrible conflict and horrific aftermath, to finally emerge with a resounding call for peace.

All the performances will be set against the backdrop of a selection of compelling photographs, personally chosen and presented by Anna Humphries, whose unique perspective is the consequence of being the wife of Sergeant Major Adrian Humphries, who saw active service in the Royal Army Medical Corps.

Don't miss this unforgettable and moving experience!

Tickets - Adults $20.00 - School students - free. Door sales available

Tickets available from:

Wilkinson’s Pharmacy - QueenstownSummerfield’s Pharmacy FranktonLakes District Museum ArrowtownBudge’s Pharmacy & Bookshop AlexandraPaper Plus - Wanaka Paper Plus - Cromwell

Location

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church