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Poppies And Poems

Concert Hall Qpac

Poetry and music combine when Voices of Birralee, one of Australia’s foremost youth choral organisations, presents Poppies and Poems at QPAC on Sunday September 2.

This powerful and emotive choral commemoration is presented in association with Queensland Performing Arts Centre and proudly supported by the Queensland Government through its Queensland Anzac Centenary grants program.

Voices of Birralee

Drawing on the sadder moments of war as well as the uplifting moments, six youth choirs will perform beautiful, moving music based on soul-stirring poetry written during World War 1 and thereafter; with recurring themes of mateship, reflection and hope.   

Poppies and Poems will also feature special guest choir, Birralee Recycled, comprising one hundred adult singers drawn from the Brisbane area for a six week project surrounding the concert.

Highlights of this concert include two premieres - “And Now The War Has Ended” with words by Voices of Birralee chorister Joshua Clifford (composed by Paul Jarman) and “Grandpa” written by Katherine Ruhle known for her beautiful compositions for children – and a rousing finale featuring more than 450 choir members.

Nice to know - Those who have a relative who served in WW1 are invited to add their name to a roll of honour which will be included in the concert’s program and an onstage poppy memorial. Add your relative's name HERE

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By Deb Lidster

Voices of Birralee is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com

(Photo credit top image Darren Thomas)

Concert Hall, QPAC

Melbourne St

Cnr Grey St

South Brisbane

Sep 2  3:30pm

A $48.50; Conc/Chd $40

Family $170 + booking fee

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Melbourne St cnr Grey St South Brisbane

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