“Old City Songs” – “Starogradske Pjesme”

Enjoy the uplifting sounds of the Canadian Croatian Choral Society’s sixth anniversary concert. Under the baton of Artistic Director Edward J. Mavrinac, this recording includes a heartwarming tribute to some of Croatia’s old cities, including popular, well-known and loved songs honouring Zagreb and Varazdin, beautifully moving sacred songs with vocal solos and piano performances. The concert features performances by a trio of gifted young siblings and an enthralling rendition of Gershwin’s Summertime. A rousing vocal and instrumental arrangement of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy sung in the Croatian language ends this diverse CD. You’ll find yourself humming along to this ever-popular melody with the audience! Recorded at Humber Valley United Church, Toronto: 2018 Recorded By: Robert DiVito www.societyofsound.ca Featuring: Canadian Croatian Choral Society, soloists, pipe organ, tambura (traditional Croatian folk instruments), string quartet, trumpets, flute and piano. Artistic Director: Edward J. Mavrinac Genre: Classical / Traditional Style: Choral Available: 2 CDs - 22 tracks Price: $20 + $5 for shipping and handling.