Bendigo with Women of Note

“Impressed a packed house”

On Sunday 6th November Victoria Welsh Choir did something we have never done before, and would not have been able to do until recently – perform in two places simultaneously (and, for good measure, 150km apart). 

Our Côr Bach were the “friends” in a concert entitled “Women of Note and Friends” in Bendigo, in which we were guests of the Central Victoria Women’s Choir.  For a report on this concert, which took place at the Strathdale Community Centre, see the next day’s Bendigo Advertiser.

Of fifty audience members who completed a survey:

100% enjoyed the concert

96% rated the singing excellent or very good

Responses to the question “What did you like most about the concert?” included:

The men’s singing.

Combination of the 2 choirs (6 responses)

The way choristers enjoy themselves. Having a Welsh choir is a bonus.

The blend of male/female voices, the selection of music.

Harmonies. Welsh Choir.

Seeing two great choirs together.

Loved, loved, loved the Welsh Choir men surrounding the hall singing.

Skilled conductors leading skilled singers – great result.

Range of voices, clear diction, harmonies, atmosphere – loved the extra of the Welsh Choir too.

Combination of choirs – magnificent.

Harmonizing and those wonderful male voices.

Other comments included:

The choirs were excellent.  Everything.  Singing.  Liked all.  Variety.  Songs.

I loved every minute of the program.  It was absolutely a high throughout.

The men’s choir was a great addition.

Great concert! The men were a fantastic addition (but I enjoy the Women of Note just as much!).

Great contrast to have both choirs.  Great entertainment.

I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it.  Lovely to join with the men’s choir too.

Although I enjoy the Women of Note, the addition of the men gave depth & added to the enjoyment.

For our simultaneous performance in Melbourne see next report.