“Gardenia” coral sings for children to confront Coronavirus

Damascus, (ST) – Women singers trained in the field of operatic singing and accompanied by academic musicians, together founded the Gardenia Choir in 2016 with the aim of presenting the musical works of women trained in the field of operatic singing and accompanied by academic musicians.

“Coral Gardenia” will participate in the “activities of the culture in your house” organized by the Ministry of Culture as part of the procedures to tackle the Coronavirus through a ceremony for children, which aims to support the formation of a choir for children in Sahnaya in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program.

 “Gardenia is led by Ghada Harb, and the superviser is Svanah Baklah and she is responsible for distributing many works performed in a musical fit to the female polyphonic choir.

Under the patronage of the UNESCO the Coral participated in many activities in Syria, including, the concert of the cartoon series badges at the Opera House and an important music project entitled “the Bridal Zaffa”which is a celebration honoring the bride.

Gardenia also won the award for the best women’s choir and the prize for the best regional choir during a festival held last year in the UAE.

Nada Haj Khidr