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May 2019
Scottish and Irish Baroque
TICKETS: Please go to our website or at the door 30 minutes before the concert. The Sydney Consort welcomes to a concert of Scottish & Irish Baroque classical music and folk tunes. In the 18th century Scotland, the traditional instrument, the bagpipe gradually languished from centre stage and gave its place to the Violin. The instrumental challenge of two fiddles and combination with voice was very typical for both Scottish and Irish folk music. The dance rhythm of the Scottish…
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TICKETS: Please go to our website or at the door 30 minutes before the concert. The Sydney Consort welcomes to a concert of Scottish & Irish Baroque classical music and folk tunes. In the 18th century Scotland, the traditional instrument, the bagpipe gradually languished from centre stage and gave its place to the Violin. The instrumental challenge of two fiddles and combination with voice was very typical for both Scottish and Irish folk music. The dance rhythm of the Scottish…
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River City Voices: Carmina Burana
Join us for River City Voices' inaugural performance of Carl Orff's popular blockbuster, Carmina Burana! What's not to love about hearing 100 voices sing the spine-tingling opening chorus "O Fortuna" in all its dramatic glory! Established in 2018, River City Voices is Parramatta's new symphony choir that seeks to give local audiences access to large-scale choral experiences closer to home! This exciting performance under the baton of renowned conductor Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith, represents the culmination of a fun and inspiring "Come &…
Find out more »Australian Harp Quartet Debut
Experience the virtuosity of The Australian Harp Quartet as they debut their first concert series this May. The AHQ is one of the most exciting new ensembles to emerge this year. Comprised of Australia's top harpists: Emily Granger, Julie Kim, Georgia Lowe, and Natalie Wong. Join us on Mother's Day for an exciting afternoon concert with free bubbly, tea and coffee. To make this day even more special, invite your mum! The program will include original works by Harriet Adie,…
Find out more »Bach in the Dark
Enjoy an hour of great music and wine in an intimate and engaging listening environment. ‘Cellist Rachel Scott is joined by clarinettist Deborah de Graaff for the second concert in the 2019 series. Bach in the Dark is a series of unconventional classical music concerts featuring 'cellist Rachel Scott and a changing roster of guest artists. The series is held in the crypt of St James church, providing an intimate and unique listening environment ideally suited to an engaging and…
Find out more »Australian Harp Quartet Debut
Experience the virtuosity of The Australian Harp Quartet as they debut their first concert series this May. The AHQ is one of the most exciting new ensembles to emerge this year. Comprised of Australia's top harpists: Emily Granger, Julie Kim, Georgia Lowe, and Natalie Wong. Join us on Mother's Day for an exciting afternoon concert with free bubbly, tea and coffee. To make this day even more special, invite your mum! The program will include original works by Harriet Adie,…
Find out more »Bach in the Dark
Enjoy an hour of great music and wine in an intimate and engaging listening environment. ‘Cellist Rachel Scott is joined by clarinettist Deborah de Graaff for the second concert in the 2019 series. Bach in the Dark is a series of unconventional classical music concerts featuring 'cellist Rachel Scott and a changing roster of guest artists. The series is held in the beautiful 'nolon on lovel' gallery, providing an intimate and unique listening environment ideally suited to an engaging and…
Find out more »June 2019
Australia Ensemble: Lunch Hour Concert
Bask in the beautiful sounds of one of the country’s leading chamber ensembles, as the Australia Ensemble present a free lunch hour concert.
Find out more »July 2019
Twilight Concert Series: Ecstatic Dances – Dimity Hall & Julian Smiles in Concert
Tickets: Adult $60 | Senior $50 | Concession $40 Program BACH Two-part Inventions for violin and cello (nos. 4, 13 & 8) EDWARDS Ecstatic Dances VASKS Castillo Interior RAVEL Sonata for violin and cello HINDSON ‘1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8’ Join us for a drink post-concert with the artists About the artists Dimity Hall is well known to national and international audiences as a member of both the Goldner String Quartet and the Australia Ensemble@UNSW with whom she has performed, toured and recorded extensively, to critical acclaim.…
Find out more »Twilight Concert Series: Four Hands – Ian Munro & Tamara-Anna Cislowska in Concert
Tickets: Adult $60 | Senior $50 | Concession $40 Program MOZART Sonata in D K381 SCHUBERT Fantasy in f minor D940 MOSZKOWSKI Spanish Dances RAVEL Mother Goose Join us for a drink post-concert with the artists About the artists Ian Munro is one of Australia’s most distinguished and awarded musicians with a career that has taken him to thirty countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Australasia. His award in 2003 of Premier Grand Prix at the Queen Elisabeth International…
Find out more »Burgundian Consort: Lunch Hour Recital
The Burgundian Consort will explore a selection of Australian composers, each portraying the rugged musical landscape of their homeland
Find out more »August 2019
Twilight Concert Series: You’re gonna love tomorrow
Tickets: Adult $60 | Senior $50 | Concession $40 Program Musical Director Harrison Collins leads us through an intimate hour of cabaret, exploring dreams and passions. Consisting of solos, duets, and ensemble numbers from the much loved and critically acclaimed Broadway musicals Follies, Kiss Me Kate, City of Angels, Jesus Christ Superstar, You’re gonna love tomorrow will feature the best of Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cole Porter. Join us for a drink with the artist post-concert The artists Musical…
Find out more »Joy & Heartbreak – ANAM Orchestra
Like many wealthy young Europeans of his day, Mendelssohn travelled widely and found musical inspiration on many of his journeys (think of that expressive musical picture, The Hebrides). One country brought him particular pleasure: “This is Italy! And now has begun what I have always thought... to be the supreme joy in life.” Inspired by his sojourn there, the Italian Symphony is sunshine and Chianti in music. Mendelssohn is one of the most frequently performed classical composers of them all, whereas Gideon…
Find out more »Australia Ensemble: Lunch Hour Concert
Bask in the beautiful sounds of one of the country’s leading chamber ensembles, as the Australia Ensemble present a free lunch hour concert.
Find out more »October 2019
ANAM Presents: The Italian Sound
Umberto Clerici, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Cello, has created this fascinating program, which asks, in his words: “What can be considered an ‘Italian Sound’? Does it come from the precious old Italian string instruments or from the long tradition of opera and bel canto that made Italian music famous around the world?” In exploring this question, Clerici will look at three centuries of music, taking in a jewel of the Italian baroque by Vivaldi, the string quartet Verdi composed…
Find out more »Australia Ensemble: Lunch Hour Concert
Bask in the beautiful sounds of one of the country’s leading chamber ensembles, as the Australia Ensemble present a free lunch hour concert.
Find out more »November 2019
SYO’s Peter Seymour Orchestra: Classical Discovery
Tickets: Adult $25 | Concession $15 | Child $15 | SYO Musician $15 Performers & Programs Peter Seymour Orchestra conducted by John Ockwell The Peter Seymour Orchestra, under the direction of leading music educator and conductor John Ockwell, performs works from the canon of Classical period repertoire. This concert is a great way to introduce people, young and old, to classical music with conductor John Ockwell giving audiences a hands-on experience of the orchestra. Additional Information: Young children are welcome…
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