Sydney Philharmonia Choirs | Carols at the House 12 December, 2025, Sydney Opera House, NSW What a show! Over two and a half hours of entertainment – closer to three – but the time flew by this marathon because there were so many highlights. I swear that I am going to miss some of them because it was just too
VOX conducted by Eric Whitacre | Eternity in an Hour 27 June 2025, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall , NSW Eric Whitacre doesn’t just conduct music. He sculpts it, shaping sound like putty in his hands. Watching him lead Sydney Philharmonia Choir’s 150 voice strong youth ensemble VOX at the Opera House was an experience that was as visual as
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
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
This was no mere choral performance – this was a moving experience that vibrated through body and soul…..I am referring to The Song Company’s Burden of Truth, performed in the iconic Cell Block Theatre at the National Art School, Darlinghurst (Sydney). Antony Pitts introduced a program which treats us to two world premieres, describing how the continuing repetition of refrains
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 butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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 butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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 butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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 features a spoken epistolary narrative woven amongst the music, and includes works by Sibelius, Chopin, Chausson, Pärt, Greenhill, Higdon, and Beach. This project first emerged […]
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 butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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 butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire? Turandot never asked them to come, yet they came. She gave them every reason to turn back, even the threat of death. Shrouded in mystery, riddles were her last […]
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 from across Australia and abroad perform alongside emerging musicians in a weekend of curated programming by a cellist for cello lovers, from folk and contemporary […]
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 Op. 100 (1893) Le Chen Selections from twelve violin caprices (2020) I: nye 2018 II: logic of accent III: prayer for mama VII: the sentimental […]
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 Op. 100 (1893) Le Chen Selections from twelve violin caprices (2020) I: nye 2018 II: logic of accent III: prayer for mama VII: the sentimental […]
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 from across Australia and abroad perform alongside emerging musicians in a weekend of curated programming by a cellist for cello lovers, from folk and contemporary […]
What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire? Turandot never asked them to come, yet they came. She gave them every reason to turn back, even the threat of death. Shrouded in mystery, riddles were her last […]
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 Minotaur in Labyrinth) returns solo to Midsumma 2026 in a thrillingly intimate performance celebrating the launch of her latest album, My Heart (Move Records) at Melbourne Recital […]
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 sounds performed live by Camerata’s quintet. Held at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, this immersive event invites you to unwind, rest, and reflect. Where else can […]
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 sounds performed live by Camerata’s quintet. Held at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, this immersive event invites you to unwind, rest, and reflect. Where else can […]
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 […]