Amaranthe is a young women’s choir from Oudenaarde that is conquering the choral world with unique projects. At the World Choir Games in 2021, the biggest international choir competition in the world, Amaranthe became the world champions in categories including Vocal Ensembles and Chamber Choirs of Equal Voices. They obtained an incredible score of 98.38%, and in 2023, they successfully defended their title in South Korea. This close-knit group perform contemporary a cappella choir music under the enthusiastic leadership of Johannes Dewilde. They will present their very latest project at Musica Divina: Mens Mea, my soul. The central idea is everyone’s inner search for peace, connection and fulfilment in a world of obstacles, distraction and impulses.
Young Ladies' Choir Amaranthe
conducted by Johannes Dewilde
Musical direction: Johannes Dewilde
Choireography: Panda Van Proosdij
Beguinage church
Sint-Maragaretastraat
Lier
Programme
Brengt Ollen - Trilo
William Brooke - Mens Mea
David Lang - I live in pain
Veljo Tormis - Spring Wind
Jonathan Dove - It sounded as it the streets were running
Veljo Tormis - Flowering Blossoms
Jonathan Dove - I saw no way
Veljo Tormis - Evening Sky
Eva Froosnes - Wild Nights
Veljo Tormis - Under the bird cherry tree
Jacob Mühlrad - Anim Zemirot
Veljo Tormis - Yellow flame
David Lang - I want to live
Veljo Tormis - Late spring
William Brooke - Vale, dulcis amice
Will Todd - My Lord has come
In collaboration with
Stad Lier
Liers Cultuurcentrum
Address
Begijnhofkerk
Sint-Margaretastraat Lier
Tickets
€ 20 (-26: € 12)
Incl. introduction and reception