“The only thing better than singing is more singing.” — Ella Fitzgerald
Carols, Canapés & Candlelight
Featuring Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols
Join Luminata voices as we welcome the festive season with an afternoon of beautiful choral music, candlelight, canapés and community.
At the heart of the programme is Benjamin Britten’s enchanting A Ceremony of Carols, accompanied by harpist Ina Yoon.
Enjoy a joyful selection of much-loved carols, new and traditional Christmas songs, and the chance to join your voices with ours in a festive sing-along.
In the interval, share food and drink with us. Carols, Canapés & Candlelight is more than a concert - it is an opportunity to come together, celebrate the season and enjoy the warmth of community.
When: Sunday 22 November, 4:00 pm
Where: St Matthew-in-the-City
Curious about our sound? This recording is from our launch concert in May 2021. Singing in traditional Basque text, this is a live performance of Izar Ederrak by Josu Elberdin (https://www.elberdin.com/)
Live performance of Izar Ederrak
Josu Elberdin
Performed by Luminata Voices Women’s Chamber Choir
Vanessa Kay - Musical Director
Cathy Bennett - Collaborative Pianist
Recorded by David Kay, May 2021
Recorded at our Immerse and Indulge concert in 2022, here is our live performance of When October Goes (with Autumn Leaves), arranged by Paul Langford, featuring Cathy Bennett on piano and Rachel Wells on cello.
Live Performance of When October Goes (with Autumn Leaves)
Barry Manilow and Joseph Kosma arr. Paul Langford
Performed by Luminata Voices Women's Chamber Choir
Vanessa Kay - Musical Director
Cathy Bennett - Collaborative Pianist
Rachel Wells - Cello
Recorded by David Kay, May 2022
Luminata Voices is a high-calibre, auditioned chamber choir for women.
Based in Auckland, New Zealand, our singers are experienced and highly-trained choral musicians. We are also busy women with varied professional backgrounds and families. We bring to life a range of music written for treble voices.
We are led by Musical Director, Vanessa Kay
It goes without saying that a group of highly-trained musicians demand a high standard of leadership. Vanessa leads us on a journey filled with laughter and community, as well as excellence in music-making.
“Me aro ki te hā o Hine-ahu-one – Pay heed to the mana of women”
— whakataukī (traditional proverbial saying)