70-voice male choir to perform in Drayton
The Libertas Male Choir will perform one of its “Hands Across the Ocean” concerts at the Drayton Reformed Church on April 14 at 7:30pm.
The choir, known as “the voice of liberty” was started in 2013 with a focus on a tour of the Netherlands in 2015 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands and to honour the strong bond between Canada and the Netherlands since the Second World War.
Libertas features approximately 70 members ranging in age from 20 to 80(ish). The choir is directed by Martin Mans, who travels from the Netherlands several times a year for rehearsals and concerts. Mans is a world-renowned organist and director who directs several choirs and ensembles in the Netherlands and has performed all over Europe, Australia, South Africa, the United States and Canada.
At the end of April, the choir will travel to Europe to perform nine concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium. To prepare, the choir will perform three concerts in Ontario. During these concerts, the choir will be accompanied by Andre Knevel on the organ, Liselotte Rokyta on the pan flute and soloist Amber Ruthart.
Tickets are available online through the choir’s website, wwwlibertasvoices.com, at the door or by calling 905-522-0001.
