Spectacular! What a great first concert in Antofagasta. The choir spent most of the day practicing for the concert, first at the Universidad Católica del Norte (Catholic University of the North), and then in the venue at the Ruins of Huanchaca. Declared a national monument in 1974, the ruins are the remains of a silver-smelting operation. The silver processed at the one-time foundry came from Pulacayo near Uyuni in the southern highlands of Bolivia. Huanchaca is named for the Bolivian company that operated the silver mine.
The choir’s performance was at the XXII Christmas Concert, which is held every year during the week just prior to Christmas. The choir was featured on banners posted around town for the concert (see photo below). The choir’s performance matched the monumental backdrop of the venue. They sang most of their songs at the first set, and then came back for the Hallelujah chorus at the finale. The concert ended with a bang – literally – fireworks were great fun!
What a great start!
The next concert is at the Afantogasta Cathedral. Stay tuned.
En Español:
Antes de que partir para Chile, no sabíamos lo que pasaría. La última gira creó unas expectativas, pero Chile las ha superado. Cuando llegamos a Antofagasta, nuestra primera parada, recibimos una bienvenida muy amable de “la Perla del Norte”. Nos sorprendimos que pudiéramos cantar en las Ruinas de Huanchaca, un lugar tan grandioso y magnífico.
Banner Announcing KSB Performance at Ruins of Huanchaca Antofagasta, Chile on December 19, 2015. (Photo by E Bryan Crenshaw III).
Antofagasta Concert Day at , Antofagasta, Chile on December 18, 2015.
