Remembrance concert at Trinity Cathedral

Remembrance is an opus comprising seven movements and is based upon Biblical texts associated with the promise of grace and comfort for those who mourn. An Introduction to Remembrance, takes place at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port of Spain on June 22 and 23 at 7pm and features excerpts from the seven movements.

The composition is inspired by three distinct musical sounds: the Brahms Requiem: Ein Deutches Requiem; the vibrant and rhythmic clash of the steelpan; and the stickfighting kalinda chant –mooma mooma, your son in the grave already, said a media release.

Along with the orchestra, the performance will include an ensemble from the National Steel Symphony Orchestra, locally-acclaimed vocalists baritone Krisson Joseph and soprano Natalia Dopwell, along with a choir of students from The University of Trinidad and Tobago’s (UTT ) Academy for the Performing Arts and the Bravura Arts Ensemble. This hour-long event is not ticketed and is free to the public.

This musical work for chorus, soloists, orchestra and steelpan ensemble was composed by Dr Roger Henry, music director of the National Philharmonic Orchestra.

Henry is a conductor, educator and composer currently serving as associate professor of Music at the Academy for the Performing Arts at The University of Trinidad and Tobago.

The concert is in keeping with the goals of the National Philharmonic Orchestra to expand the repertoire of local compositions and to bring delightful performances to the public that generate interest and appreciation for music.

This event is hosted at the Cathedral through the courtesy of the Rev Father Carl Williams, Interim Rector.

For more info: 271- 2894.