Local publication reviews graduation concert

A local publication has described Avondale Conservatorium’s Messiah concert in December 2013 as one of “great skill and dignity.”

The February issue of the Morisset and Peninsula Bulletin publishes a positive review of Messiah.
Credit: Brenton Stacey.

The Morisset and Peninsula Bulletin publishes a review of the performance in its February 2014 issue. Brian Rabjohn writes of the young soloists—Jana Aveling, Kimberley Jones, Emily Thomas, Dell Lawrence and Daniel Laredo—attacking the pieces with “vigour” and “professionalism.” The Avondale Chamber Orchestra, he adds, provides “excellent” support for the “well rehearsed and crisp” Avondale Singers.

Messiah, a performance of Handel’s Messiah directed by Aleta King, formed part of Avondale College of Higher Education’s graduation weekend. It also featured Avondale Guitar Ensemble and the work of calligrapher Timothy Botts.

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Brenton Stacey

Brenton is Avondale University’s Public Relations and Philanthropy Officer. He brings to the role experience as a communicator in publishing, media relations, public relations, radio and television, mostly within the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific and its entities.