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Patrons of the Welland Seaway Mall never saw it coming. Chorus Niagara, with the help of director Robert Coopera, did an excellent rendition of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to Luisa for pointing me toward this.
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Wow this is amazing. This was so worth the time to watch this.this should be done in my area.
Posted by: Nadine | 11/26/2010 at 08:28 AM
Very moving!!!! Brought tears to my eyes. I could see the mall patrons silent and just so shocked and some in awe of the sound they were hearing. I know I was.. Bravo!!! I was in choir in Jr and Sr High School and brought back fond memories of those days. NO contest of course between this choir and ours... lol I hope you do this often in many areas to spread those wonderful moving voices for all to hear.
ps. I was wondering if mall management permission was given for this as many do not let much of choirs etc on their premises as it is a politically correct time for many these days!
Brave once again.
Posted by: Brenda Cormier | 11/27/2010 at 12:04 PM
There is a trend of this for sure. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is using various musician groups to do six "Classical Flash" mobs over seven days, beginning black Friday through this Thursday. This is their latest video from today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxWukRpZxn0
Posted by: Melissa | 11/30/2010 at 02:32 PM
Whether he approved it or not, I do know that I saw the mall's manager in one of the shots. He did not seem displeased, so I have a hunch that he was fully aware of what was going to happen - and what a marketing coup it is for Welland's Seaway Mall! I remember it fondly from my years in Welland. The Chorus was so moving, and just what is needed for our consumer culture to hear as they frantically do their Christmas shopping. Bravo, Niagara Chorus!
Posted by: Kevin McLeod | 12/01/2010 at 01:00 PM