Nocoré Ensemble | Walter Fourie, directorThe Nocoré Ensemble have become synonymous with the finest contemporary choral music, and this concert will be no different. Explore breathtaking compositions by choral superstars Erik Esenvald, Ola Gjeilo, Dan Forrest and South Africa’s own Franco Prinsloo, alongside modern arrangements of works by Billy Joel and Joni Mitchell. The 16-member Ensemble regularly splits into sumptuous 8-part harmony, and the lush textures and beautiful melodies are absolutely to die for. Whether you are a lifelong choral enthusiast or new to the genre, Butterfly will captivate, move and inspire you from the very first note. Named after the centrepiece work by Finnish composer Mia Markaroff — in which a butterfly awakens from its chrysalis to enjoy a few brief days of life, dancing in the sun — this programme is a meditation on life, loss and the transcendent power of song.
