By Ewen McRae
Warm up those vocal cords, the Moorabool Light Orchestra is ready to kick off its 2019 season.
With an ensemble of more than 40 instruments, and four guest vocalists, the orchestra is launching into the year with a homage to the stage and screen.
Musical director Barry Wilkins said playing classics from
The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady and Les Miserables, among others, was an ideal way to start the year.
“We’ve done Broadway and jazz before, so doing some of these classics now seemed like the right fit,” Mr Wilkins said.
“These songs are timeless, and we have a broad audience so it will be a great night.”
As well as the large ensemble of talented musicians, the crowd will also get to enjoy guest vocalists Roger Lemke (Australian baritone), Maxine Montgomery (Ballarat soprano), Robert Barbaro and Honey Rouhani (both based in Europe, performing with the Scottish and Welsh national opera companies).
“It’s been a bit of a coup to get such a high standard of vocalists along, because most of the time you would have to go into Melbourne or Sydney to see these guys,” Mr Wilkins said.
The show will be at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on April 6 from 7pm.
Details: www.moorabool-light-orchestra.com
