The Song Company’s annual festive celebration reflects on family, journeys home and the uplifting memories that bring us together at this time of year. Traditional Christmas favourites rub shoulders with contemporary works by the likes of Poulenc, Arvo Pärt, Judith Weir, Gabriel Jackson and Bob Chilcott. Australian composers, including Alice Chance, David Yardley, Joe Twist and Ruth McCall, add their own unique perspective on Christmas in the southern hemisphere.

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Hark! returns once again in 2025 to ring in the festive season with The Song Company’s signature blend of beauty, warmth, and joy. This year’s program is an uplifting and hopeful celebration of Christmas in Australia – journeys home, gatherings with loved ones, and a time for cherishing the special traditions and memories that bind us together.

From the shimmering sounds of Poulenc and Pärt to the radiant choral writing of Judith Weir, Gabriel Jackson, and Bob Chilcott, Hark! 2025 weaves together old and new – time-honoured favourites alongside vibrant works by Australian voices Alice Chance, David Yardley, Joe Twist, and Ruth McCall.