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December 2019
Opera High Tea at The Castlereagh | Rudolpho’s Christmas
Celebrate the season in style! Discover a stunning hidden-Sydney venue and indulge in some of the opera world's most beautiful music. Following their last sold out event, Opera Bites has once again partnered with The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel to bring you a festive afternoon of celebrated popular opera complete with a decadent sparkling high tea. As you step through the doors of this breath-taking heritage listed ballroom you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of operatic splendour. Tickets include entertainment, sumptuous high tea and…
Find out more »Lights of Christmas
Celebrating 10 years as Sydney’s favourite free family Christmas event, Lights of Christmas presented by Paynter Dixon and created and produced by AGB Events, will return to St Mary’s Cathedral from Thursday, December 5th until Christmas night. Lights of Christmas is renowned as Sydney’s premier celebration of the festive season, sharing stories of peace, joy and goodwill in dazzling designs projected across the massive Cathedral façade. Television personality and annual event host Sandra Sully says “The Christmas season in Sydney doesn’t…
Find out more »Allegri Ensemble | In Dulci Jubilo
Tickets at $40 and $30 (concession) are available from the Theatre Royal Box Office, ph (03) 6146 3300, https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/dulci-jubilo or at the door from 7:30pm, when student rush tickets at $10 will also be available. Allegri Ensemble presents In Dulci Jubilo in the intimate setting of All Saints Church in South Hobart. This hour-long program presents beautiful Christmas music from the past 500 years in poignant juxtapositions of ancient and modern. The backbone of the concert features two Christmas cantatas…
Find out more »The Legend of the Chinese Song Fairy – Opera Liu Sanjie in Concert
Step into a tale of love and hope... In an Australian debut, China National Opera and Dance Drama Theatre present a modern production of the classic Chinese opera The Legend of Chinese Song Fairy – Opera Liu Sanjie for the first time outside China. Among the myths and legends of the Zhuang ethnic group, Liu Sanjie, a folk singer known as the "Song Fairy", is perhaps one of their most iconic figures. With her songs, it is said, she gives a…
Find out more »The Jacobean Singers’ Christmas Concert
Tickets: General admission $20 | Children free. Available at the door. The Jacobean Singers are delighted to once again present you with a selection of divine choral gems for their annual Christmas Concert. With a number of Britten pieces, and various other beautiful works, each song has been hand-picked by every chorister to represent their personal favourites. Performers: The Jacobean Singers Lara Barazi | Conductor
Find out more »Adhoc Baroque | Christmas Treasures
Adhoc Baroque's Christmas concert, with special guest Andrew Fysh and with Bianca Porcheddu, Dan Russell, Clara Teniswood and Rachel Walker. Look forward to some gems such as "Si apra il riso" by Stradella and trios by Charpentier, as well as works by Schütz, Peruchona and Buxtehude.
Find out more »Genesis Baroque | Corelli Christmas
Join Genesis Baroque for a sumptuous celebration of the father of the concerto grosso, Arcangelo Corelli, in a rarely heard performance of his complete Opus 6 Concerti Grossi. This critically-acclaimed period chamber orchestra is fast growing a reputation as a a dynamic and compelling voice in the Melbourne musical scene. Consummate expatriate violinist Sophie Gent and Genesis Baroque concertmaster, Lucinda Moon, shine as soloists in these extraordinary works. Both musicians are notable for their nuanced, elegant approach and creative flair, and…
Find out more »James Huon George at Carclew House
All tickets $10 (door sales only) Adelaide-born pianist, James Huon George, is currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Honours) under German pianist Prof. Stefan Ammer at the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music. Program: Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) | Piano Sonata No. 5 K. 283 Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828) | Schwanengesang ‘Ständchen’ (arr. Franz LISZT) Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) | Ballade Op. 10 No. 1 ‘Edward’ Robert SCHUMANN (1810-1856) | Romance Op. 28 No. 2 Charles-Valentin ALKAN (1813-1888) | Etude Op. 35 No. 5 'Allergo Barbaro' Frédéric CHOPIN (1810-1849) | Etude…
Find out more »Lights of Christmas
Celebrating 10 years as Sydney’s favourite free family Christmas event, Lights of Christmas presented by Paynter Dixon and created and produced by AGB Events, will return to St Mary’s Cathedral from Thursday, December 5th until Christmas night. Lights of Christmas is renowned as Sydney’s premier celebration of the festive season, sharing stories of peace, joy and goodwill in dazzling designs projected across the massive Cathedral façade. Television personality and annual event host Sandra Sully says “The Christmas season in Sydney doesn’t…
Find out more »Music for Albania – A concert to raise funds for the relief effort after the recent earthquake in Albania
Admission $30 at the door. A concert to raise funds for the relief effort after the recent earthquake in Albania. A Concert of music by Albanian composers Enis Mullaj, Ergis Spahiu and Kris Sopiqoti as well as Mozart, Schumann, Andrián Pertout and Alan Holley. Admission $30 at the door and a not to miss Raffle. Sydney artists Merrick Fry and Rod Holdaway have donated artworks and also, three fine bottles! Performers: Diane Berger has been principal piccolo with the Opera…
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