Joyous. Tradition. Hallelujah! Every other Christmas, the full forces of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs gather to revel in the grandeur and joyous optimism of our favourite oratorio: Handel’s Messiah. It’s a tradition that never grows old. The musical experience is sublime – baroque splendour married to the power of massed voices and full orchestra. The setting is superb – Sydney’s most
In the second concert of National Choral School 2026, you’ll hear the sounds of Gondwana Voices and Gondwana Chorale. We welcome esteemed Spanish conductor Basilio Astulez to direct Gondwana Voices in a program featuring music from the Basque region of Spain, alongside Gondwana’s Associate Artistic Director, Sam Allchurch. Our national youth choir, Gondwana Chorale, is directed by South African choral
Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers | Bach’s Christmas Oratorio 13 December 2025, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, NSW Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ presentation of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Parts IV–VI) – a six-part sequence of cantatas that unfolds the Christmas story through reflection rather than drama – thoughtfully interwoven with two new Australian works commissioned through SPC’s inaugural Emerging Composer Awards, was a
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs | Bach’s St Matthew Passion (Mendelssohn Version) 17 April 2025, Sydney Opera House, NSW Performers Elizabeth Scott – Conductor Penelope Mills – Soprano Emily Edmonds – Mezzo-soprano Andrew Goodwin – Tenor (Evangelist) Teddy Tahu Rhodes – Bass-baritone (Jesus) Andrew O’Connor – Bass Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra VOX (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ youth ensemble) Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs – Ode to Joy October 26, 2024, Sydney Opera House, NSW A packed house at the Sydney Opera House, with standing room only, bore witness to an afternoon of musical grandeur and revolutionary spirit as the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Festival Chorus, Sydney Youth Orchestra and members of the Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra, led by conductor Elizabeth Scott, took
VOX | Aurora July 7, 2024, Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay, NSW Sitting admiring the water views and breathing in the history of the recently renovated main hall of historic Pier 2/3 at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct on Sunday the chatty audience quickly hushed as we heard the footsteps of 60-odd choristers moving into place behind us. From the opening
VOX | The Little Match Girl Passion 4 October 2023, Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conductor: Elizabeth Scott Piano: Luke Byrne Program: DEBORAH CHEETHAM FRAILLON and MATTHEW DOYLE: Tarimi Nulay – Long time living here LUKE BYRNE: The Six Swans Four Songs from Grimm’s NAOMI CRELLIN: Thrice upon a time DAVID LANG: The Little Match Girl Passion The New York composer David
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs | The Sacred Veil – Eric Whitacre Conducts 17 September 2022, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall An unusual concert: focusing on the works of the American superstar choral composer, conducted by the man himself! Eric Whitacre occupies a unique position in the world of choral music. There would be few amateur and professional choirs who have not
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
American violinist Patrick Galvin and Australian pianist Jennifer Hou honour the profound influence of Galvin’s former teacher, the legendary violinist Camilla Wicks, with the heartfelt program, ‘Dear Camilla’. The performance […]
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
Eudlo Hall, 16-18 January 2026, Cello Dreaming presents its fourth Summer Concerts series, featuring three small hall concerts celebrating the expressive power, versatility, and beauty of the cello. Guest artists […]
Get ready to experience Grammy nominated violinist Ned Kellenberger in Sydney - he will perform "Han" Sonatine (2022) and other works of Chen! Program Antonín Dvořák Sonatina in G major […]
Get ready to experience Grammy nominated violinist Ned Kellenberger in Sydney - he will perform "Han" Sonatine (2022) and other works of Chen! Program Antonín Dvořák Sonatina in G major […]
Get ready to experience Grammy nominated violinist Ned Kellenberger in Sydney - he will perform "Han" Sonatine (2022) and other works of Chen! Program Antonín Dvořák Sonatina in G major […]
Eudlo Hall, 16-18 January 2026 Cello Dreaming presents its fourth Summer Concerts series, featuring three small hall concerts celebrating the expressive power, versatility, and beauty of the cello. Guest artists […]
Eudlo Hall, 16-18 January 2026 Cello Dreaming presents its fourth Summer Concerts series, featuring three small hall concerts celebrating the expressive power, versatility, and beauty of the cello. Guest artists […]
Violinist Patrick Galvin and pianist Jennifer Hou honour the profound influence of Galvin’s former teacher, the legendary violinist Camilla Wicks, with the heartfelt program, ‘Dear Camilla’. The performance features a […]
Join us for a lunchtime recital of choral music from around the world. Our first concert for 2026 features Gondwana Singers, a mixed choir of young people under the direction […]
In the second concert of National Choral School 2026, you’ll hear the sounds of Gondwana Voices and Gondwana Chorale. We welcome esteemed Spanish conductor Basilio Astulez to direct Gondwana Voices […]
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
An expressionist solo piano adventure. 'Nights I wander the world's city streets, looking for you and talking to you, my heart.' - Danaë Killian Forest Collective's star pianist Danaë Killian (The […]
Violinist Patrick Galvin and pianist Jennifer Hou honour the profound influence of Galvin’s former teacher, the legendary violinist Camilla Wicks, with the heartfelt program, ‘Dear Camilla,’. The performance features a […]
St James welcomes back one of our former organists, David Blunden, who is giving a concert on our Bicentennial Pipe Organ on Saturday 24th January at 3pm. David leads the […]
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house? I’ll lure them in with sweets to eat, a child is a witch’s favourite treat! Deep in the dark woods, […]
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
The man that hath no music in himself, / Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, / Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils; / The motions of […]
Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house? I’ll lure them in with sweets to eat, a child is a witch’s favourite treat! Deep in the dark woods, […]
Do you love to sing? Have you always wanted to join an a cappella choir? Are you moved by the choral works of William Byrd and Tomás Luis de Victoria? […]
Breathe. Relax. Listen Experience the ultimate time out in this unique concert where relaxation meets live classical music. Bring your own mat and settle in for an hour of serene […]
Breathe. Relax. Listen Experience the ultimate time out in this unique concert where relaxation meets live classical music. Bring your own mat and settle in for an hour of serene […]
Do you love to sing? Have you always wanted to join an a cappella choir? Are you moved by the choral works of William Byrd and Tomás Luis de Victoria? […]
The man that hath no music in himself, / Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, / Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils; / The motions of […]
BackStage Music's presents a retro-futurist hootenanny of experimental electronic music. Children of the Resistors is a kaleidoscopic showcase of Sydney’s most adventurous sound artists whose fiercely independent DIY spirit, and […]