Enthusiastic opening by WMVC

Reviewed by Theresa Rogers showed with “Cibola”, the opening being especially good with a confident strong entry.

Wellington Male Voice Choir (WMVC) performed at Queen Margaret College on 7 May 2023 conducted by Mark Stamper.

The programme opened with an enthusiastic a cappella rendition of “Festive Alleluia”. The choir sang with clear diction allowing the audience to hear the words well.

Different members of the choir performed solos.

Home” with Les Williams, Mike Hickman and Gary Rogers providing good renditions of the verses of “Desperado”.

In “The Vagabond”, the soft entries were exactly together and demonstrated the control the choir has over their sound.

Changes of style and rhythms were handled well, especially in “Hold Me, Rock Me” and Isaac Stone’s very able and resonant rendition of the verses.

“The Awakening” and “Deep Peace” concluded the programme magnificently.

The Wellington Male Voice Choir. Photo: Supplied.

David Tansley ably communicated the verses of “Bring Him