Mozart’s Classics Revived

May 09, 2002

The sound of the piano was full. The volume and richness of solid classical and sweet voices was all over Lubaga Cathedral, on the evening of Wednesday, May 1.

The sound of the piano was full. The volume and richness of solid classical and sweet voices was all over Lubaga Cathedral, on the evening of Wednesday, May 1.Christ The King Choir’s Association, a mass choir comprising four choirs of Christ The King Parish, gave a unique presentation of Missa Solemnis C KV 139 by Wolfgany Amadeus Mozart, the greatest 18th century classical music composer of classical music. A processional song, Ave Maria, heralded the colourful, two-hour live performance that was something special and rather different for most of those who attended.All eyes were focussed on the performers as they produced elegant displays of art with their marvellous harmonious combination of tones and interesting blends of style. Smartly dressed in white shirts and blouses, black trousers and skirts, the 80-plus charismatic members of the combined choirs performed Missa Solemnis non-stop for 40 minutes, building passion in the audience’s hearts.The prolonged applause at the end of the performance proved that the message had been well delivered.Missa Solemnis is among Mozart’s most popular pieces.These are parts in a solemn mass. He started composing music at the age of 12. By the time he died at age 36 from poisoning, he had composed over 1,300 songs. Although he is gone, he left a stamp in the world of classical music.The choir also did a spirited rendition of a collection of Easter carols including solo performances.The natural emotions that came out of their performance and their loud and clear inspirational and thematic songs were a force to be reckoned with.The piano sound and the angelic voices that were free from any type of disturbance took the audience to a completely different world.Margaret Lwanga, Florence Bukenya, Maria Mukomukambwe, Charles Wani and Canis Mulindwa in particular have voices of nightingales.The music conductors, Michael Mukisa and Tony Muyingo, were also very captivating. They spiced the performance with their charms and great antics as they conducted the choir.Michael Mukasa, an accomplished pianist, proved his talent beyond doubt. The small man would press the keys of the piano literally making it talk, as he occasionally closed his eyes and shook his head to reveal his inspiration and delight.“The performance is so splendid! The performers are reigning songbirds. We have been treated to something new. This is the type of music that touches your heart, changes you and you become a new creature,” said an elderly man in the audience.A priest who identified himself as Rev. Mulondo said that sometimes people go for leisure just for the sake but that was leisure for a purpose.“Those who have had the chance to attend this performance have not only been spiritually enriched but have also been entertained to the maximum. They may not forget this show in a hurry,” he said.The four choirs that made up the association included St. Joseph Choir, Evangelical choir, Christ The King choir and Franciscan choir. The choirs have set an undisputed record in choral music on the national and international scene.No wonder that Christ the King Choir was the only choir selected from to represent Africa at the choral music festivals in Canada in 1998 where the best world exponents from over 40 countries. The choir was also chosen to sing at the Kabaka’s wedding with the Namirembe Cathedral Choir.In 1997, the Franciscan choir came third in the choral festivals in Germany. The association choir has won local choral music festivals at the deanery and arch-diocesan level for over 20 consecutive years. Ends

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