• Canberra Choral Society: The Armed Man: a concert for peace and harmony

    Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
    The Canberra Choral Society and National Capital Orchestra are presenting a concert of two very special works for chorus and orchestra, 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' by British composer Sir Karl Jenkins, and 'Human Waves' by Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin AO. 'The Armed Man' is a powerful and…

    Lumina Vocal Ensemble: She Speaks – Women Composers Through the Ages

    Aldinga Institute Hall 23 Old Coach Road, Aldinga, South Australia, Australia
    For thousand of years, women have been creating beautiful music. Join LuminaVocal for an exploration of rare and wonderful music from composers including Hildegard of Bingen, Vittoria Aleotti, Barbara Strozzi, Clara Schumann, Mel Bonis and showcasing several contemporary Australian composers. Hear us in two fabulous locations in Aldinga and Adelaide.…
    Inflame You

    Adelaide Chamber Singers: Inflame You

    Christ Church, North Adelaide 62-72 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Celebrating the sacred and profane with passion, fire, and madness! Inflame You is for early music lovers – and lovers of the early compositions of Estonian, Arvo Pärt. With a small ensemble of singers and two intimate, exclusive venues added to the program, we explore the profound depths of love,…
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    Festival of Voices: Verdi Requiem

    Hobart City Hall 57-63 Macquarie Street,, Hobart, TAS, Australia
    This year, the Festival of Voices celebrates its 20th anniversary with what it calls its "biggest program yet": as its centrepiece, Verdi's Requiem will see its first Tasmanian performance in 40 years under the baton of UK  conductor David Lawrence. Other festival highlights include ensembles The Australian Voices, Germany's Sjaella,…
    Dr Christopher Kiver Australian tour

    Australian National Choral Association: Melbourne Conducting Masterclass

    Korowa Anglican Girls School 10/16 Ranfurlie Cres,, Glen Iris, VIC, Australia
    ANCA Vic-Tas invites you to hone your conducting skills at a choral conducting masterclass with guest clinician Dr Christopher Kiver. Intermediate to advanced conductors are encouraged to conduct in the masterclass. A range of set works will be available soon for conductors to choose from. Conductors and observers are also…
    Editor's Choice

    Festival of Voices: Cheers to 20 Years

    Hobart City Hall 57-63 Macquarie Street,, Hobart, TAS, Australia
    This year, the Festival of Voices celebrates its 20th anniversary with what it calls its "biggest program yet": as its centrepiece, Verdi's Requiem will see its first Tasmanian performance in 40 years under the baton of UK  conductor David Lawrence. Other festival highlights include ensembles The Australian Voices, Germany's Sjaella,…
    Inflame You

    Adelaide Chamber Singers: Inflame You

    Calvary Chapel, North Adelaide 89 Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    Celebrating the sacred and profane with passion, fire, and madness! Inflame You is for early music lovers – and lovers of the early compositions of Estonian, Arvo Pärt. With a small ensemble of singers and two intimate, exclusive venues added to the program, we explore the profound depths of love,…
    The Queen’s Nanny

    Ensemble Theatre: The Queen’s Nanny

    Griffith Regional Theatre Neville Place, Griffith, NSW, Australia
    Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy drama. Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford adored her job as governess to Princesses Lilibet and Margaret Rose… until she was ostracised without warning, despite dedicating…
    Editor's Choice Sjaella

    QPAC: Sjaella

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    Sjaella is an a cappella group of six young women from Leipzig, Germany whose beautifully blended voices and engaging manner have held audiences spellbound around the globe. Thanks to its unusual vocal combination, Sjaella performs a multi-faceted repertoire. The ensemble’s ethereal virtuosity will be showcased in Among the Branches, a…
    Dr Christopher Kiver Australian tour

    Australian National Choral Association: Sacred Songs with Chris Kiver

    All Saints' Anglican Church, Brisbane 32 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Join us for a unique and enriching evening of sacred music with the esteemed Chris Kiver! As part of a massed choir, we will explore exciting repertoire while developing our sacred music singing techniques under his expert guidance. Chris will share insights into the music and help us deepen our…

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