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Muscat, Sep 9: Symphony Muscat dedicates fourth original ‘Monti Maaye’ hymn for the feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, The church remembers the birth of Mary, our dear mother. Symphony Music Muscat with the generous guidance of Apolinaris D’Souza (Valencia) an accomplished musician, composer, singer and lyricist who has been a great support to the Mangalurean community in the Sultanate of Oman, GCC and India over the past three decades, helped to render and nurture young talents and bring the best of Konkani songs and hymns, is an accomplished choir conductor. With music being his passion, he also tutors young students keeping the language and its essence alive far away from home. His Konkani CDs have been very popular. His contribution to Konkani music has been well acknowledged and appreciated the world over.
Apolinaris D’Souza (Valencia) is the composer and lyricist of - Sultanate of Oman. Symphony Music is a band drawn together by their passion for crafting original music and the common desire to sing something meaningful about the world we inhabit and people connected around.
Nativity Theme - This beautifully written hymn has been the hallmark venerating and celebrating with joy the birth of Virgin Mary of whom was born our Lord Jesus Christ. "What joy it must have been to Saints Joachim and Anne on the birth of their beloved daughter Mary. Let us offer all our joys and sorrows to her on her birthday and pray the world recovers from this pandemic," the group states.
The group has extended thanks to their YouTube subscribers, Facebook followers, Konkani music groups and listeners around the world for their overwhelming support and for encouraging and inspiring them with supportive comments and likes.
Symphonians ensured to create and dedicate this soulful music by young and dynamic music director Triven Goveas, producer - Sachin Lobo, (Verse 1) Sandra Concesso and Juvan Sequeira (Verse 2) Naveen Mathias and Priyan D’Souza. The chorus is sung by Sachin Joy Lobo, Renita D’Souza, Hendrita Colaco, Rony Lobo, Ronson D’Souza and Errol Andrade. Noted cinematographer and producer of Q films – Rolson Cardoza (Taccode) in his work has yet again showcased a quality videography keeping in mind the theme of Nativity and the essence of our homeland.
He has been a great support to Symphony Muscat with his consistent work and professionalism in all their releases.
About Symphony Muscat
Symphony Muscat – is a music-oriented group trying to modernise the Konkani music scene while keeping the essence and spirit of the language intact.
Sachin Joy Lobo - founder, shares in his own words - "It all began with a dream of creating a group of my own where we could change the face of Konkani music and after the discussion with Triven Goveas – leading music director, the new group was born."
In December 2019 the group was launched by name of 'Symphony' which translates to an 'elaborate musical composition' which relates to the sound of an Orchestra.
The team also has a seasoned and trained vocalist Renita D’Souza along with Rolson Cardoza a professional cinematographer.
The first original song launched was ‘Khoro mog Khara’ released on February 14, a song of togetherness. The second original was ‘Avoiponaa’ released on May 4, a tribute to motherhood. The third original being ‘Shipai’ released on Aug 14.
All Konkani originals have been widely acknowledged and well appreciated by all viewers and listeners around the globe as it was the first step towards creating originals and being recognized by the entire Konkani and non-Konkani speaking individuals.
Symphony Muscat has designed their own studios and produce their original tracks and songs. They have been listening to music on love and betrayal but wanted Konkani music to reach out to all genres their listeners and other musical platforms the world over.
The dream of the group is to change the view of Konkani music without changing the essence of it.
Symphony 16 Team members part of the success story names:
1. Sachin Joy Lobo
2. Triven Goveas
3. Ronson D‘Souza
4. Naveen Mathias
5. Pradeep D’Souza (Bramhavar)
6. Priyan D’Souza
7. Errol Andrade
8. Rony Lobo
9. Vivian Fernandes
10.Prem Colaco
11.Renita D’Souza
12.Sandra Concesso
13.Hendrita Colaco
14.Juvan Sequeira
15.Renita Saldanha
16.Rolson Cardoza (Taccode)
FB page - Symphony Muscat - https://m.facebook.com/symphonymusicmuscat/?ref=bookmarks
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