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“Hope you can appreciate female composers even more” Michelle thanks everyone for coming as the concert comes to an end. It was an uplifting celebration of female musical accomplishments throughout the ages. #internationalwomensday
March 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Michelle invites Ariana Cossy back to the front of the church as she introduces the final song as ‘Come Alive’ by Jenny Mahler, who began writing music for female voices from a young age. It is an uplifting end to the concert. #Internationalsomensday #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“She has become known for her fresh and exciting songs”

Michelle introduces the next song as ‘Here in my heart’ by Christina Cortez. #music #internationalwomensday
March 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The choir are now singing ‘The Rose’ which is based on the poem ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ by Christina Rossetti which is not widely recognised as a classic Christmas carol. #christmascarol #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Michelle announces that the next piece was debuted in America in 2017. It was composed by B.E. Boykin and is called ‘Music of Life.’ It is a setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop. #opera #modernmusic
March 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The next piece is called “Go gentle babe” which is another modern composition. It is by Paul Ayres and represents the continuation of classical music into the present day. #classical #music
March 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The choir have now returned to the front of the church as they processed in performing a piece by Mozart. Michelle introduces the next piece which is ‘Nun’s chorus’ from the opera Casa Nova. #opera #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In the future Ariana hopes to continue representing the next generation of female musicians as she will be continuing her studies at The Royal College of Music, London in September 2025. #Internationalwomensday #music #genz
March 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Ariana is a well experienced violinist as she has performed as a solo as well as in chamber and orchestral ensembles. She regularly performs with different groups both locally and abroad. She has previously performed with Poole Society of Young Musicians and Westbourne Strings. #music #orchestra
March 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The second piece Ariana is performing is called Nocturne by German composer Emilie Mayer. It is the last known piece she wrote before her death. #Internationalwomen’sday #violin #music
March 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Ariana Cossy will be performing two pieces. The first one she introduces as Nocture by French composer Lucy Parham from the year 1911. #violin
March 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Michelle is looking forward to the future of the choir as she announces another concert on the 28th June to “celebrate the female voice” #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
As the second half begins the choir are being accompanied by violinist, Ariana Cossy. #violin #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
March 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Where there any International women’s day events in your area?

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March 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
‘The La Nova singers’ are helping to shed light onto female composers and poets whose work has been forgotten. What other areas of work do you think need to have more female representation and recognition? #Internationalwomen’sday #equalrights #equality
March 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
What do you think is the purpose of having an International women’s day? What more do you think could be done to spread awareness of it and its meaning? #Internationalwomen’sday #equality
March 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Do you think International Women’s Day is wide spread and talked about enough?

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2️⃣️ No, more could be done

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March 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The choir announces a short break but will return soon for the second half of the concert. #Internationalwomen’sday #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Michelle introduces the next piece as ‘Days of Beauty’ by Ola Gjeilo. This is another modern piece and is based on a poem by Emily Brontë. Its message is focused on the beauty of nature and cycle of life. #poetry #emilybrontë
March 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The next song is one by Mary Volerage, a British novelist and poet called ‘The Bluebird.’ It was originally composed as one of six songs but Michelle tells the audience that “this one is the most well know” #music #Internationalwomen’sday #Southbourne
March 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Michelle is proudly introducing the next song by Ethel Smyth. It is called ‘March of the women’ and was composed in support of the suffragettes. Michelle has named it the ‘anthem of the WSPU and women’s suffrage movement’ #history #women’shistory #suffragettes #music
March 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A trio from the choir are now singing an acapella rendition of a piece composed by Imogen Haulst called ‘Mayday Carol.’ She was the daughter of Gustaf Haulst and was composing around the 1930s. #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
‘The next piece doesn’t need much introducing as it is a modern piece’ It is called Pie Jesu by Gabriel Faure. It translates to ‘Merciful Jesus.’ Have you ever heard of it?

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March 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The choir are all trained in the Bel Canto which Michelle specialises in. It is a style of singing which allows easier breath control and vocal agility which creates a smoother and sustained sound. Their voices easily project around the whole church. #singing #choir #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM