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CHORAL MOSAIC 2020 THEME

BENEATH THE SURFACE: EXPLORING IDENTITY THROUGH CHORAL MUSIC

About Choral Mosaic

Choral Mosaic 2020 Theme

What is Choral Mosaic?

Artistic Director David Ambrose had a singular vision: to bring a brand new choral music festival unlike any other to Mississauga. David created Choral Mosaic to gather choral music lovers of all abilities from around the world to share unprecedented opportunities to explore the wonder of choral music. And to learn and perform together with headlining musicians!

Who's coming to Choral Mosaic 2020?

Kim André Arnesen, rising star of the choral composition world from Norway
Rajaton,a capella sensation from Finland
Renowned choral workshop leaders from across Canada
Community Choirs and choral music lovers from all over the world

What to expect?

Keynote speech from Kim André Arnesen
Opening gala concert by Rajaton
Master class by Rajaton
ALL festival participants will form a mass choir to perform the world premiere of a brand-new choral work by Kim André Arnesen and other repertoire at the Grand Finale Gala Concert with the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra!
Attend choral workshops designed for singers of all levels
Connect with other choral music lovers!

Grand Finale Gala Concert Repertoire

Here's what you'll be singing as part of a mass choir of over 400 voices

Mozart's Laudate Dominum from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore;
Excerpts from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story;
Excerpts from Handel’s Messiah (Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain and Amen Chorus);
Eric Whitacre’s Seal Lullaby;
Sara Quartel’s Sing My Child;
A brand-new choral work by rising Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen, specially commissioned for Choral Mosaic 2020;
And more!

Where is Choral Mosaic 2020 taking place?

The spectacular Living Arts Centre will host the entire 2-day festival, located in the heart of vibrant Mississauga, Canada