If you’re a fan of classical music and you love a good time, trust me, you want to read this article. An evening soiree is never complete without Classical music and good drinks. If this sounds like your thing, then you’re in luck.
The November edition of the Rising Stars Recital Series organized by the Nigerian Philharmonics Company is set to premier three wonderful male voices. The concert is set to take place in Abuja, but not only there. These are wonderful times and the “metaverse” can be welcomed into any event; nothing is clandestine anymore. If you’re not in Abuja, you can as well enjoy this concert online. Simply buy a ticket and log in with your specially generated code when it’s time.
The Rising Stars for the month of November are: John Onah Otroyin (Lyric Baritone), Eligius Okoro (Counter Tenor), and Etefia Etefia (Bari Tenor). The first two artists were meant to perform for the September edition but the concert was shifted forward to accommodate Etefia and buy the organizers more time.
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This time was properly utilized to thrill the audience on the 28th of November with soothing solos, interwoven duets, and beautifully harmonized trios. In fact, it is safe to say, this combo is the first of its kind in Nigeria. Some of the artists, too, have announced to be premiering new compositions in the country.
Baritone, John Otroyin, announced to be premiering two works especially: “3 Nama-Damara Love Songs,” a Namibian song in Khoekhoegowab by Engelhardt Unaeb, and “Lift Every Voice,” a powerful charge and cry, dubbed as the African American Anthem, arranged by Tim Amukele.
As stated earlier, the date of this concert is Sunday, 28th of November, and the music starts at 5:00 pm. The venue is the famous Bolingo Hotel, 777 Independence Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja. Do not forget, you can watch this concert from anywhere in the metaverse if you have a good internet connection and your special log-in.
Tickets are as follows:
To register, when you make payment, your ticket will be ready for pick up at the venue before the concert. For online audience, when you make payment, a special code will be generated for you to log in with. To register, send a Whatsapp message to, or call 09090239111. (Tap here to chat now)
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If you were looking for an event to chill with your significant other, this might be the perfect one. Nothing screams love than classical music in the cool evening breeze. For more information, visit the website www.nigerianphilharmonicscompany.com
John is a Nigerian Baritone, Falsettist, and a Writer. He is the first runner up for the Kingsley Inuope Idegun Memorial Award for Countertenors. His literary works have been published on online magazines like KalahariReview, PraxisOnline, AfroAnthologySeries, et al. He blogs stories on nighttalesng.wordpress.com
