FeaturesChoirs from Asia took to the Lionel Wendt stage today (October 24), to compete against each other in the youth category of the Grand Prix of Nations Competition. Starting off the competition was the Indonesian choir, which performed five pieces, including Z. Randall Stroope’s Conversion of Saul, a traditional Indonesian song with fans and drumming, and a rendition of ‘ Lady Marmelade’ from the musical Moulin Rouge. The mixed ensemble delivered a visually stimulating performance whilst simultaneously showcasing their strong harmonization and mature voices. At times the choir didn’t seem to enunciate as much, but that may be due to differences in accents. Relying mainly on their Sopranos, the choir performed delicate renditions of Joel’s and Wijewardena’s song with an air of innocence which contrasted greatly from the more mature vocals of the Indonesian Choir.

Source: Sunday Times October 24, 2017 12:45 UTC