Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir’s glory of song

The atmosphere at All Saints Anglican Church was resplendent last Sunday with the Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir’s Glory of Song concert.

The vast repertoire featured John Rutter’s Magnificat, highlighting soloists Barbara Crellin, Debbie Teitzel, and Mary Wiseman.

MPC Vice president Malcolm Reid said the event had gone exceptionally well.

“There was a great vibe in the large audience, and the program was very well received.

For the Beauty of the Earth and Soldier Boy by Rutter were also on the program. In addition, the choir sang The Christmas Card by Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, J S Bach’s Chorale and Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep by Chris Saranec.

Along with some spiritual and folk works, more contemporary songs included Arthur Hamilton’s classic Cry Me a River, made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, We Never Really Say Goodbye by Captain and Tenille, and Neil Diamond’s anthemic Sweet Caroline.

Audience members joined the choir in renditions of Christmas carols as a finale.

The MPC has been delighting audiences for 101 years. The next performance for the choir will be at Carols in the Park at Murwillumbah’s Knox Park on December 13, at 6 pm, and Carols at the Tweed Regional Gallery on December 15, at 11.15 am.