MMA Choir presents global choral concert with Poland's Concerto Glacencis Choir in Chennai
The two choirs have collaborated before, most recently in Klodzko, Poland, in 2023. This time, Chennai audiences will experience the blend of bold local voices with international finesse in a program that spans continents and traditions. Audiences can look forward to an eclectic mix — folk songs, musical hits, a Tamil composition, and familiar popular pieces — performed under the direction of Augustine Paul, Katarzyna Mąka, and guest conductors. The program promises to be vibrant and emotional, featuring traditional and contemporary works from Africa, India, Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
This collaboration underscores the universal language of music, highlighting cultural exchange between Chennai's own MMA Choir and Poland's Concerto Glacencis Choir, known internationally for their mastery of both light world music and classical repertoire.
@The Museum Theatre, Egmore, on July 22, 2025, at 7.00 pm. Tickets, priced at ₹ 500 and ₹1000, and are available at BookMyShow, PMA School of Music, Etude School of Music and Musee Musical.
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