Sydney Opera House: Mendelssohn’s Elijah

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Mendelssohn’s Elijah is a ‘bigger than Ben Hur’ Biblical drama with a cast of hundreds. And Sydney Philharmonia Choirs is thrilled to bring it to you with operatic baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes in the title role and the 400-voice Festival Chorus filling the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. If you’re a fan…

Graduate Singers: Cadeau – A French gift

St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
Let the luminous textures and radiant harmonies of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem bear you aloft. This work embodies a gentle acceptance and eternal hope, which Graduate Singers explores in the 100th anniversary of the composer’s death. Featuring more works by Fauré, his contemporaries, and those he inspired.
Event Series Dancing Queen

Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir: Dancing Queen

The J Noosa 60 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
The Sunshine Coast’s premiere vocal group, Oriana Choir, presents Dancing Queen, an exciting and energetic tribute show featuring the best of ABBA and Queen May 11 at Stella Maris Catholic School Performance Venue and May 18 at The J in Noosa, with a matinee and evening concert at each location.…

Elder Conservatorium: Lunchtime Concert | Journeys and Stories 1

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Every piece of music is a journey – every song is a story. With music from Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Australia and Central America (to name just a few), Chorale will be your guide as we traverse the physical, cultural and emotional landscapes of our world. To illustrate just how far…
Event Series Agatha in Vivaldi’s Venice

Australian Chamber Choir: Agatha in Vivaldi’s Venice

The Church of the Resurrection, Mount Macedon 6 Honour Ave, Mount Macedon, VIC, Australia
Agatha, born without the fingers of her left hand, was abandoned to the Venetian orphanage known as the Ospedale della Pietà, where Vivaldi was working to establish an incomparable music education program.  In 2022 the ACC premiered Agatha’s Cantata, newly completed after three centuries of silence. In 2024, they will…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Song Cycles

Iwaki Auditorium 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
The MSO Chorus performs the contemporary choral music of Jonathan Dove and Australian composer Joe Twist, both known for their approachable style. These two beautifully-crafted works provide a poignant and moving sonic experience.

The Choral Collective: Play

Hackett Hall, WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000, Perth, WA, Australia
Voyces explores choral music from film, television and video games. Expect fan favourites and hidden gems alike in this concert featuring works that have woven themselves into pop culture.

Opera Scholars Australia: French Art Song Competition

Hawthorn Arts Centre Burwood Road, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
Join us for a captivating evening of French Art Song performed by the talented cohort of young singers at Opera Scholars Australia. Experience the beauty and passion of this exquisite repertoire as our rising opera stars showcase their vocal prowess and emotional depth. From the enchanting melodies of Debussy and…

Mirabilis Collective: Solace in the City | Music to Soothe the Soul

Wesley Uniting Church, Perth 75 William St, Perth, WA, Australia
Find a sanctuary of music and reflection in the heart of the city. 'Solace in the City,' a collaboration between Mirabilis Collective, a Perth-based women's chamber ensemble, and Wesley Church, presents a concert exploring themes of healing and resilience. Discover the power of music featuring a world premiere by acclaimed…

Willoughby Symphony: Haydn – The Creation

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Av, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
The Creation is a Joseph Haydn masterpiece. With orchestra, choir and soloists, the oratorio celebrates the beginning of the world as described in the Book of Genesis, the Psalms and John Milton’s Paradise Lost. It powerfully brings the subject to life with bold use of orchestral colour, innovative harmony, strong…
Event Series International Tour Program

Australian Chamber Choir: International Tour Program

Stirling Place Community Centre 14 Sterling St, Dunkeld, VIC, Australia
When the ACC undertakes an international concert tour, our programs juxtapose new music that is quintessentially Australian with masterpieces that have stood the test of time. The program provides our international audience with a glimpse of what’s happening on Australia’s lively choral scene. In 2024, this program can be heard…
Event Series International Tour Program

Australian Chamber Choir: International Tour Program

Stirling Place Community Centre 14 Sterling St, Dunkeld, VIC, Australia
When the ACC undertakes an international concert tour, our programs juxtapose new music that is quintessentially Australian with masterpieces that have stood the test of time. The program provides our international audience with a glimpse of what’s happening on Australia’s lively choral scene. In 2024, this program can be heard…

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