Meticulously crafted an prepared by Musical Director Lorraine
Granderson, this Christmas, the Lydians explore the theme of ‘The Gift’.
At the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, three gifts were given heralding
him as the gift of salvation to all – Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.
Along with these, the Lydians offer music, the most precious gift of
all, the ability to perform it, a grace, an offering of goodwill and an
action of love.
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| The Lydians perform at Queen's Hall |
Goodwill and love have been chief cornerstones of the past few months
in Trinidad and Tobago. As citizens, we rallied around those in need of
aid, donated food, water, clothing and began to clean up, rebuild and
restore lives. This Christmas, the Lydians wish to restore the spirits
of the people as well. The concert will take place from Thursday 13th to
Saturday 15th December at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday 16th December at 6:00
p.m. at the Queen’s Hall.
The concert will take patrons on a
musical journey through the gifts of the Three Kings, divided into three
segments: Myrrh (Renewal/death of the past), Frankincense
(Reverence/Advent Hope, the birth and Nativity), and Gold
(Rejoicing/Glorious now behold King). Just as the contemporary
observance of the season celebrates the ritual of gift exchange with
friends and loved ones, The Lydians seek to offer an exciting array of
music, threaded through the gifts to attending audiences.
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| The Lydians perform at Queen's Hall |
As a special feature of this year’s
concert, the Lydians have been offering ‘The Gift of Music’ caravan to
Queen’s Hall. Corporate Trinidad and Tobago has been approached and
invited to give the gift of music to affected communities, schools and
youth organizations through the purchase of tickets to be distributed to
those in need of hope – beyond the physical. The Lydians believe that
music, as a gift, will help as part of the healing process, to nurture
both the spiritual and emotional needs of our fellow citizens in these
trying times.
The concert production will feature the
full choir, the Lydian Steel, our renowned accompanists as well as our
drummers. Joining the Lydians once more, with be Wendell Manwarren as
Creative Director with original pieces by Jazz/gospel pianist Mark
Brewster and Folk arranger John Jacob from Tobago. Composer, Pannist
Astra will launch a fourth piece from the major work composed for the
choir entitled, ‘Missa Lydia’ – the Lydian Mass. The visuals of the show
will be enhanced by set design by Edwin Erminy, sound by Victor Donawa
and lighting design by Celia Wells.
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| The Lydians perform at Queen's Hall |
‘The Gift’ will take place from Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th December
2018 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Opening
night tickets cost TT$150 with all other nights: General TT$200 and
Special Reserve Seating TT$250. Discounts available for TTARP members
and tertiary education students (with proof of I.D.) available at
Queen’s Hall Box Office only (624-1284 ext 1) Other ticket outlets
include: (East) Home Land Furnishings, Piarco Plaza (669-8626) and
(South) Home Land Furnishings, Gulf City Mall (657-2220), Signature 2000
Limited, Hotel Normandie (624-2958) and La Tropicale Flower Shoppe, 23A
Patna Street, St. James (628-0769).
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