VOX CALDERA is a chamber choir, directed by Nicholas Routley.

The choir was formed in 2012 and is resident at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium, in Lismore. It has gained a reputation as one of the area’s premium choral ensembles.

The singers always enjoys their preparation of mixed works for their Christmas concert. This year, the title of the concert – LIGHT ETERNAL – is the translation of the inspirational work LUX AETERNA, by Elgar. Many in the audience will recognise the work as ‘Nimrod’, part of Elgar’s Enigma Variations, arranged for 8 part choir.

Another treasure is Poulenc’s quirky setting of ‘Hodie Christus Natus Est’ (Today Christ is born).The music is energetic – full of metric changes and scrunchy chords!

Arvo Pärt’s ‘Nunc Dimittis’ (Lord, let your servant depart in peace) is calm and meditative – balancing the energy of Poulenc!

A special place in the program is one of Bach’s most famous motets for double choir: ‘Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied’ (Sing to the Lord a New Song) from Psalm 149.

Other gems are by Handel, Bruckner, Gjeilo and Lauridsen, as well as several carols!

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