Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: Lessons and Carols
18 December @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT

As far as traditions go, ‘Lessons and Carols’ is a young one – just over a century old – but its comforting format and familiar music has earned it a placed in hearts worldwide. In this new bespoke program for the Chamber Singers and organist David Drury, Brett Weymark has taken the Lessons and Carols concept and given it a philosophical twist.
Familiar, traditional carols will be interspersed with readings that reflect on the broader meaning of Christmas and music as a symbol of harmony and collaboration. And because it wouldn’t be Christmas without audience participation, we’re including some singalong favourites to send you out into the summer night with a spring in your step.
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