The Sydney Consort makes musical damage in a concert they have called Chaos. Celebrating the richness and diversity of our modern society, the Sydney Consort explores musical intersections between old and new, tradition and innovation. Chaos emphasises the continuity between the early music of Europe and modern Australia with the pairing of music by baroque…
The Sydney Consort presents an evening of exquisite devotional music composed throughout the years especially for Good Friday. Caldara’s masterpiece Stabat Mater is the centerpiece of this concert. Written for soprano, alto, tenor and bass with trombones, strings and organ, the poignant arias and the dramatic beauty of this work stems from writing that is heartfelt and distinctly…
The Sydney Consort explores two contradictory concepts in their concerts Passion & Reason during October in Balmain and in the ACT. This musical pairing of opposites includes some of the most dramatic and passionate repertoire for voices and strings featuring arias, duetti & instrumental music by Purcell, Buxtehude, J S Bach, Handel & Abel. The members of…