Ignite Choir presents of evening of music, celebrating some of the best pieces of film scores and soundtracks nominated for Oscars over the last 25 years.
The 40 member strong choir comprises singers of all levels and backgrounds, bound by their love of community singing and the joy of music. Selected soloists will take audiences on a journey through the music of such films as 'Cold Mountain', 'Lord Of The Rings', 'Enchanted', 'Les Choristes' and 'How to Train your Dragon'.
The evening will feature a full orchestra under the baton of David Law, and will be rounded off by Master of Ceremonies Daniel Viles of ABC radio. Here are just five of the songs from the show that will get your toes tapping.
Let the River Run
Take a trip back to the '80s with this feel-good pop song from the hit film 'Working Girl'.May It Be
The lyrics of this 'Lord Of The Rings' song includes English words, as well as words in the fictional Elvish language, Quenya, created by J.R.R. Tolkien.When You Believe
A beautiful ballad from the DreamWorks movie 'Prince of Egypt'. Eat your heart out Mariah and Whitney.Man or Muppet
Academy award-winning song from Disney's 'The Muppets'. It's a little bit sincere and a little bit ridiculous.Dry Your Tears Afrika
Composed by John Williams, this song featured in Stephen Spielberg's historical drama 'Amistad' which starred Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins and the very lovely Matthew McConaughey.Ignite Choir perform at the Old Museum on the 8th November.
