Try to Remember
‘Try to Remember,’”‘ is a timeless classic performed here by the talented Perth’s Jambouree Cabaret Singers. This song, written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt for the beloved musical “The Fantasticks,” has stood the test of time and continues to capture the hearts of audiences worldwide. “Try to Remember” is a poignant and nostalgic ballad that transports listeners to a … Read More
Shannon & Iona – I would that my love
Felix Mendelssohn, one of the most celebrated composers of the Romantic era, was not only a master of symphonic and choral music but also a prolific composer of art songs. His lieder, or art songs, reveal a deep sensitivity to poetic texts, and “I Would That My Love” (original German title: “Ich wollt’ meine Lieb’ ergösse sich”) is a shining … Read More
Pavlina Ivanova – Me voglia fa’ ‘na casa
Pavlina Ivanova’s performance of Donizetti’s “Me voglia fa’na casa” at the Jamboree Cabaret Choir concert on Sunday, 11th June 2023, was nothing short of mesmerizing. From the moment she took the stage, her commanding presence and powerful voice captured the hearts of the audience. “Me voglia fa’ ‘na casa” is a passionate Italian ballad that demands both technical prowess and … Read More
Voi che sapete – Marriage of Figaro
This aria is sung by the character Cherubino, a young and amorous page boy caught in the throes of adolescence. In “Voi che sapete,” Cherubino seeks advice from the women around him, expressing his confusion and overwhelming emotions regarding love. Mozart’s brilliant musical portrayal of Cherubino’s youthful innocence and boundless passion is nothing short of sublime. Our soloist, Pavlina Ivanova, … Read More
The Holy City
“The Holy City,” composed by Michael Maybrick (also known by his stage name Stephen Adams), is a sacred song that holds a significant place in the repertoire of Victorian hymns and religious music. Originally published in 1892, the piece quickly gained popularity and has since become a cherished classic performed in churches, concerts, and recitals worldwide. The composition of “The … Read More
The Swan – Carnival of the Animals
Michelle Campbell (cello) play’s Saint Saëns’ ‘The Swan’ from his Carnival of the Animals. The cello arrangement of “The Swan,” a beautiful piece composed by Camille Saint-Saëns, is a captivating and emotive musical gem. Originally part of “The Carnival of the Animals,” this composition has been transcribed and adapted for the cello, allowing the instrument’s rich and resonant tones to … Read More
Froggy went a courtin’
These Jambouree Juniors probably don’t know that the earliest known version of the song was published in 1549 as “The Frog Came to the Myl Dur” in Robert Wedderburn’s “Complaynt of Scotland”. He states that in 1547 the Scottish Queen Consort, Mary of Guise, under attack from Henry VIII, sought to marry her daughter Princess Mary (later Mary Queen of Scots), “Miss Mouse”, … Read More
The Bold Gendarme
David Thomson and Kenneth Maciver perform Offenbach’s comic duet for these ‘men-at-arms’ from the opera boufée, Geneviève de Brabant. As well as being a popular performance piece, it forms the basis for the U.S. “Marines’ Hymn“.
Georgia on my Mind
“Georgia on My Mind” is a 1930 song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell and first recorded that same year by Hoagy Carmichael.