• Elder Conservatorium: Ritual

    St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Elder Conservatorium Chorale Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra Carl Crossin OAM - conductor Karl Geiger - organ From birth to death and every important occasion in between, rituals – small and large – are a vital part of our daily lives. This is a program of powerful, emotional and eloquent music…
    Palestrina 500

    Australian Chamber Choir: Palestrina 500

    Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park 210-218 Richardson St, Middle Park, VIC, Australia
    Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was born between 3 February 1525 and 2 February 1526. This year we celebrate his 500th birthday. A prolific composer, Palestrina was the first Italian to successfully adopt the polyphonic style practiced by Flemish composers like Guillaume du Fay and Josquin des Prez (both of whom…

    Australian Musical Theatre Festival: The Songs That Got Away The music of Harold Arlen

    Earl Arts Centre 10 Earl Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
    The music of Harold Arlen drifts in and reigns supreme… He gave the world Stormy Weather, Ol’ Black Magic, Get Happy, Paper Moon, Blues in the Night, One for my Baby, and the most recorded song of all time, Somewhere over the Rainbow. These songs that have seeped into our consciousness and remain universally loved.…

    Male Choirs Association of Australia: Festival of Male Choirs Gala Concert

    Adelaide Entertainment Centre 98 Port Rd, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Do not miss this extraordinary and rare opportunity as Adelaide plays host to 14 male choirs from across Australia. There will be over 300 singers on stage performing an exciting and wide-ranging program. The concert features solos from the 50-piece Festival Orchestra accompanying the choristers and outstanding guest artists from…

    Music at the Basilica: Faith, Hope and Love

    Basilica of St Mary of the Angels Yarra Street, Geelong, VIC, Australia
    The Ballarat Choral Society presents the delightful Mass in D Major for SATB soloists/semi-chorus, SATB choir and organ by Antonin Dvořák. Upon completing the work in 1887, Dvořák declared that he was supremely pleased with it and that the mass could be subtitled “Faith Hope and Love for God Almighty”.…

    Glasshouse Theatre: Ubuntu Africa – Colour My World

    Experience the energy and spirit of UBUNTU Africa! These talented performers, all graduates of the renowned African Children’s Choir, bring the heart and soul of Africa to the stage with powerful harmonies, electrifying rhythms and high-energy dance. Having performed for world leaders, shared the stage with global icons like Josh…

    Noosa Chorale: Karl Jenkins ‘The Armed Man’ – A Mass for Peace

    The J Noosa 60 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
    Kim Kirkman conducts choir and orchestra performing the Mass for Peace and other works. Noosa Chorale and orchestra, under the baton of conductor Kim Kirkman, present a concert performance filled with hopes for peace in our time. "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" by Karl Jenkins, one of the…

    Empire Theatre: Sydney Male Choir

    The Empire Theatres, Toowoomba 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
    The Sydney Male Choir has been sharing the joy of music for over a century, captivating audiences with their rich harmonies and dynamic performances. Their versatile repertoire spans contemporary hits, classical pieces, rock anthems, musical theatre, and gospel, showcasing the timeless beauty of male choral singing. Finalists on Australia’s Got Talent 2022,…

    Noosa Chorale: Karl Jenkins ‘The Armed Man’ – A Mass for Peace

    The J Noosa 60 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
    Kim Kirkman conducts choir and orchestra performing the Mass for Peace and other works. Noosa Chorale and orchestra, under the baton of conductor Kim Kirkman, present a concert performance filled with hopes for peace in our time. "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" by Karl Jenkins, one of the…
    Under The Milky Way

    The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir: Under The Milky Way

    Petersham Town Hall Petersham, NSW, Australia
    Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir will present Under the Milky Way, a powerful celebration of Australian music that spans generations, genres, and stories at Petersham Town Hall. Featuring iconic hits from Cold Chisel, Kylie Minogue, and AC/DC —alongside stunning choral arrangements of Great Southern Land, Flame Trees and I Touch…

    The Queensland Choir: The Queensland Choir presents Baroque Spectacular

    The Old Museum 480 Gregory Tce, Bowen Hills, QLD, Australia
    A stunning programme of timeless Baroque masterpieces by JS Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. The choir is accompanied by Sinfonia of St Andrews and the two soloists are Annika Hinrichs (soprano) and Morgan Rosati (mezzo-soprano). Programme: Handel: Sinfonia - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (from Solomon) Handel: Zadok the Priest…
    Under The Milky Way

    The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir: Under The Milky Way

    Petersham Town Hall Petersham, NSW, Australia
    Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir will present Under the Milky Way, a powerful celebration of Australian music that spans generations, genres, and stories at Petersham Town Hall. Featuring iconic hits from Cold Chisel, Kylie Minogue, and AC/DC —alongside stunning choral arrangements of Great Southern Land, Flame Trees and I Touch…

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