REVIEWS ...
" THIS ITALIAN CHOIR IS FIERCE AND FLAVOURSOME" says Larry Shwartz of the AGE GREEN GUIDE July 2008
"I
just wanted to drop you a note to say how fantastic it was to have you
perform at the Sovereign Hill Music Festival. The performance with the
Italian Women's Choir in the Victoria Theatre was an absolute highlight
of the festival - the feedback received from Sovereign Hill staff and
visitors alike was just fabulous.I hope you all enjoyed the experience
and look forward to having you back next year."
"Kath Devine Mushroom Music, Sovereign Hill Music Festival Oct 2007
"Our heartfelt thanks for your making our Hands On Health Concert such a
memorable event. All really enjoyed it. It was so special to have you there to
celebrate 20 years of voluntary service from an inspiring cross-section of like-
hearted people. Thank you and please pass on our "abbracci affettuosi a
tutte le donne meravigliose che fanno parte della Voce Della Luna. Siete
veramente un gruppo pieno di passione e compassione.
It was an uplifting experience all round. Mille grazie da noi tutti.
We raised $5,500 after expenses which will keep us going for nearly a year
and help to start a couple of new clinics along the way. One in Norlane
(Geelong) and another in QLD "Dein Vindigni. Oct 2007 (Hands On Health Founder)
Cara Kavisha,
I met you last week at the "Carers Vic" AGM where the coro performed,
you sold me a C D. I just wanted to bring to your attention a series of
C Ds which were compiled by a ethnomusicologist in the 1950s. He
travelled through many regions of Itlay recording folk songs in situ
which otherwise (I'd imagine) by now would have been lost. I've bought
the one on Sicily because for many years I've been looking for a
recording of the Carrittera (carter's song) and to my delight have now
found it. My grandfather (who has long since died)was a carrittero and
when they left the town early at dawn, a long line of carritteri would
chant these songs as they made their way to work. My parents who are
also deceased, use to recall these songs when they got together with
paesani and sing them. I'm now in my 50s but as a child I'd find this
chanting fascinating. I'd long thought that this chant was lost for
ever so you can imagine my delight when I found a recording. It really
did bring a tear to my eye when I brought it home and played it. These
recordings are Issued by the Alan Lomax Collection and are called
"Italian Treasury" they're sold at Readings Carlton. You may already
know about them but just in case you didn't I thought I'd let you know.
I admire the work you do with the Coro, especially in restoring some
pride in our background.
Distinti saluti,
Paolo.(name changed) 26/11/07
" Dear Ladies, at
the recent Sovereign Hill Music Festival in Ballarat,a friend and
I had the priveledge to hear you perform.This was our first music
festival and your choir was the first act we chose to see. we were
absolutely delighted with the singing and were delighted with the intro
and explanation of each song. as my great grandfather was born in Italy
and immigrated to Australia in 1865,I have a special place in my heart
for Italy,best wishes Cheryl 22/11/07
Reviews for " EMMA CELEBRAZIONE!" by Graham Pitts MALT HOUSE THEATRE MELBOURNE 1997
"Il
lato folcloristico dell'opera e`sostenuto dal coro La Voce Della
Luna.allestito e e diretto dal Kavisha Mazzella,che fa da liason delle
scene e da sottofondo allatmosfera chiassosa da trattoria." Il GLOBO
"
The choir echoes the moods of the immigrant experience as the women
sing at times joyfully,occasionally hauntingly but always a pleasure to
listen,led by musical director Kavisha Mazzella" DANNY GOCS The
Australian Jewish News
"The Italian Women's choir,'La Voce Della
una"performs Italian folksongs that evocatively and poignantly enhance
the storytelling"Bob Crineen Herald Sun
" The Fiesty Emma
is not a fictional character but one of the Fremantle based"
Choir of wild italian grandmothers" known as the Joys of The Women.
Kavisha Mazzella singer songwriter and musical director of' Emma
Celebrazione!"founded the choir and researched or wrote the spirited
songs for the play." Canzone Delle Donne'(song of the women)sums up the
message of the play." Although we are women,we aren't afraid. We have
the one big beautiful toungue with which to defend
ourselves' Janet Adams... The Age
"Emma" was Playbox's biggest box-office success last year, and
it makes awelcome return before the company's"offiocial" season
starts."Emma's" appeal can be felt from the mment the 40 strong women's
Choir La Voce Della Luna" belts out an earthy rousing number.This is
community theatre,multicultural theatre at its most professional and
endearing." Dina Ross Herald Sun
"Emma,Celebrazione!" is a
passionate feast for the senses...a heart lifting story of courage...a
vibrant insight into life's important lessons."The Age
"
The show is worth the ticket alone to hear the wonderful " La Voce
Della Luna" Choir,largely untrained singers discovered for the original
production last year.Fortunately the 40 women have stayed together as a
choir and their songs of Italy are as evocative,memorable and
inspirational as ever." BACKSTAGE Herald Sun Veronica Matheson
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