One of Bahrain’s oldest, multi-cultural choirs is set to stage its first festive concert of the year on Saturday, November 8.
The Manama Singers will perform at the American Women’s Association’s annual Snowflake Craft Fair, which will also feature a wide variety of vendors.
“The AWA craft fair has, for me personally as well, been a highlight and the start of the Christmas season and the Manama Singers have loved singing at this craft fair for many years,” choir chairperson Susan Scott told GulfWeekly.
“We generally do two sets, so we will sing in the morning and then a little after lunch. They are a mix of traditional carols and the more popular, catchy tunes – Jingle Bells is definitely there, but one of my favourites is Oh Holy Night,” added the creative, who arrived in Bahrain 34 years ago.
The concert will be co-conducted by Jo Diciolla and Stefan Els, who will also work together for the other upcoming performances this season.
“We have added a few jazz-inspired arrangements to give the programme a fresh and lively twist,” said Stefan.
The 34-year-old South African expatriate from Al Sayh has been living in Bahrain for the last six years.
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