Aurora – dawn, beginnings. Or perhaps you think of the Aurora Australis and the Aurora Borealis – the southern and northern lights. Either way, this program has you covered, with the talented young singers of VOX performing luminous music by leading names of the contemporary choral scene, from both hemispheres.

At the heart of this celestial aural experience sits Rautavaara’s Missa a cappella – a contemplative devotional work by a Finnish mystic. To frame it, Elizabeth Scott has chosen otherworldly and evocative music by Latvian Ēriks Ešenvalds and Estonian Arvo Pärt. These northern ‘lights’ are joined by Eric Whitacre (his colourful Cloudburst), and three Australian voices. We’ve commissioned new works from Nicholas Buc and James Henry (whose Murrgumurrgu inspired us in 2023), and Luke Byrne’s Desert Sea will make a welcome return.

It’s a mesmerising program that will showcase the pure sound and musical virtuosity of VOX and inspire you with the transformative beauty and sonic splendour of the music.