There are many choirs… but there is only one “lightning”!
It was created at the Aveiro Music Workshop (OMA) by Patrícia Costa, a Brazilian who has lived in Aveiro for a handful of years and whose passion for music, teaching and conducting choirs led her to develop a very special project: Coro Relâmpago. Patrícia sees choirs not as groups that perform songs, but rather as havens of refuge, of unity and connection, and that's exactly what's been happening amid this "storm," where everyone is welcome, "even if they've never had singing or music lessons, and even if they think they're out of tune (many end up discovering it was simply trauma). And when I detect any dysphonia (excessive hoarseness, for example), I prefer to refer them to an ENT specialist, to make sure that choir won't harm their voice. But it's rare," she told Diário de Aveiro on the eve of the opening of registrations for the 12th season of Coro Relâmpago.
Six essays and a spectacle Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on September 1st at OMA, every Monday, between 7 and 9:30 pm, and include "six rehearsals and a beautiful and unforgettable performance to the public", also considering that the "experience of collective singing changes lives and builds support networks", almost as if it were therapy for the heart.
Regarding the performance, Patrícia Costa announced that it will take place in Aveiro during the first weekend of October. Coro Relâmpago will take the stage with Coro Corisco (another musical project directly descended from Relâmpago and "fed" by those who want to remain in a choir and have a more consistent and continuous activity). According to the conductor, Corisco welcomes the "most musically developed choristers, as the repertoire is very specific and highly difficult." Relâmpago, as its name suggests, "is seasonal, and its members have the opportunity to regain their momentum and not feel committed year-round. They can perform one season and return, for example, two seasons later, and that's fine."
Aggregating project and democratic With a style he describes as "varied," the 12th edition of Coro Relâmpago will feature Portuguese, Brazilian, and African pieces. This choice reflects the DNA of this project, which aims to be inclusive, multicultural, and inclusive. "The beauty of choral singing is precisely this. I consider it the most democratic group there is, where age, gender, social status, nationality, religion, profession... come together around a common good, a collective effort. I've seen low-wage employees help the director sing. It's beautiful to see." He recalls, "In past editions, we had an 87-year-old woman singing alongside 13-year-olds," noting that "we always bring together different nationalities in this project: Portuguese, Brazilian, African, Greek, Colombian..."
Deeply proud of this artistic Relâmpago, she highlights its longevity, 12 editions, "since November 2022, which has brought together people with different expectations and sometimes fears, for a collective artistic work," adding that there is a core group of five singers who have been "since the first edition, and who end up welcoming newcomers. In other words, with each edition, the choir sings more beautifully. It's truly a source of pride."
The Somavozes Cultural Association was born
According to Patrícia Costa, "our" Somavozes Cultural Association has just been formalized, aiming to be "a means of making our performances viable, given the difficult scheduling of venues in Aveiro." "Who knows, perhaps through the council we'll find new opportunities? The people of Aveiro need to know they can count on our choirs to strengthen ties, discover new repertoires, and experience new ways of singing, with repertoires that aren't always traditional. Choral singing is for everyone, and that's what we remain enthusiastic about." |
It was created at the Aveiro Music Workshop (OMA) by Patrícia Costa, a Brazilian who has lived in Aveiro for a handful of years and whose passion for music, teaching and conducting choirs led her to develop a very special project: Coro Relâmpago. Patrícia sees choirs not as groups that perform songs, but rather as havens of refuge, of unity and connection, and that's exactly what's been happening amid this "storm," where everyone is welcome, "even if they've never had singing or music lessons, and even if they think they're out of tune (many end up discovering it was simply trauma). And when I detect any dysphonia (excessive hoarseness, for example), I prefer to refer them to an ENT specialist, to make sure that choir won't harm their voice. But it's rare," she told Diário de Aveiro on the eve of the opening of registrations for the 12th season of Coro Relâmpago.
Six essays and a spectacle Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on September 1st at OMA, every Monday, between 7 and 9:30 pm, and include "six rehearsals and a beautiful and unforgettable performance to the public", also considering that the "experience of collective singing changes lives and builds support networks", almost as if it were therapy for the heart.
Regarding the performance, Patrícia Costa announced that it will take place in Aveiro during the first weekend of October. Coro Relâmpago will take the stage with Coro Corisco (another musical project directly descended from Relâmpago and "fed" by those who want to remain in a choir and have a more consistent and continuous activity). According to the conductor, Corisco welcomes the "most musically developed choristers, as the repertoire is very specific and highly difficult." Relâmpago, as its name suggests, "is seasonal, and its members have the opportunity to regain their momentum and not feel committed year-round. They can perform one season and return, for example, two seasons later, and that's fine."
Aggregating project and democratic With a style he describes as "varied," the 12th edition of Coro Relâmpago will feature Portuguese, Brazilian, and African pieces. This choice reflects the DNA of this project, which aims to be inclusive, multicultural, and inclusive. "The beauty of choral singing is precisely this. I consider it the most democratic group there is, where age, gender, social status, nationality, religion, profession... come together around a common good, a collective effort. I've seen low-wage employees help the director sing. It's beautiful to see." He recalls, "In past editions, we had an 87-year-old woman singing alongside 13-year-olds," noting that "we always bring together different nationalities in this project: Portuguese, Brazilian, African, Greek, Colombian..."
Deeply proud of this artistic Relâmpago, she highlights its longevity, 12 editions, "since November 2022, which has brought together people with different expectations and sometimes fears, for a collective artistic work," adding that there is a core group of five singers who have been "since the first edition, and who end up welcoming newcomers. In other words, with each edition, the choir sings more beautifully. It's truly a source of pride."
The Somavozes Cultural Association was born
According to Patrícia Costa, "our" Somavozes Cultural Association has just been formalized, aiming to be "a means of making our performances viable, given the difficult scheduling of venues in Aveiro." "Who knows, perhaps through the council we'll find new opportunities? The people of Aveiro need to know they can count on our choirs to strengthen ties, discover new repertoires, and experience new ways of singing, with repertoires that aren't always traditional. Choral singing is for everyone, and that's what we remain enthusiastic about." |
It was created at the Aveiro Music Workshop (OMA) by Patrícia Costa, a Brazilian who has lived in Aveiro for a handful of years and whose passion for music, teaching and conducting choirs led her to develop a very special project: Coro Relâmpago. Patrícia sees choirs not as groups that perform songs, but rather as havens of refuge, of unity and connection, and that's exactly what's been happening amid this "storm," where everyone is welcome, "even if they've never had singing or music lessons, and even if they think they're out of tune (many end up discovering it was simply trauma). And when I detect any dysphonia (excessive hoarseness, for example), I prefer to refer them to an ENT specialist, to make sure that choir won't harm their voice. But it's rare," she told Diário de Aveiro on the eve of the opening of registrations for the 12th season of Coro Relâmpago.
Six essays and a spectacle Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on September 1st at OMA, every Monday, between 7 and 9:30 pm, and include "six rehearsals and a beautiful and unforgettable performance to the public", also considering that the "experience of collective singing changes lives and builds support networks", almost as if it were therapy for the heart.
Regarding the performance, Patrícia Costa announced that it will take place in Aveiro during the first weekend of October. Coro Relâmpago will take the stage with Coro Corisco (another musical project directly descended from Relâmpago and "fed" by those who want to remain in a choir and have a more consistent and continuous activity). According to the conductor, Corisco welcomes the "most musically developed choristers, as the repertoire is very specific and highly difficult." Relâmpago, as its name suggests, "is seasonal, and its members have the opportunity to regain their momentum and not feel committed year-round. They can perform one season and return, for example, two seasons later, and that's fine."
Aggregating project and democratic With a style he describes as "varied," the 12th edition of Coro Relâmpago will feature Portuguese, Brazilian, and African pieces. This choice reflects the DNA of this project, which aims to be inclusive, multicultural, and inclusive. "The beauty of choral singing is precisely this. I consider it the most democratic group there is, where age, gender, social status, nationality, religion, profession... come together around a common good, a collective effort. I've seen low-wage employees help the director sing. It's beautiful to see." He recalls, "In past editions, we had an 87-year-old woman singing alongside 13-year-olds," noting that "we always bring together different nationalities in this project: Portuguese, Brazilian, African, Greek, Colombian..."
Deeply proud of this artistic Relâmpago, she highlights its longevity, 12 editions, "since November 2022, which has brought together people with different expectations and sometimes fears, for a collective artistic work," adding that there is a core group of five singers who have been "since the first edition, and who end up welcoming newcomers. In other words, with each edition, the choir sings more beautifully. It's truly a source of pride."
The Somavozes Cultural Association was born
According to Patrícia Costa, "our" Somavozes Cultural Association has just been formalized, aiming to be "a means of making our performances viable, given the difficult scheduling of venues in Aveiro." "Who knows, perhaps through the council we'll find new opportunities? The people of Aveiro need to know they can count on our choirs to strengthen ties, discover new repertoires, and experience new ways of singing, with repertoires that aren't always traditional. Choral singing is for everyone, and that's what we remain enthusiastic about." |
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