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SUMMARY:Sydney Chamber Choir's Time & Tide At The Neilsen
DESCRIPTION:Now in its third edition\, Sydney Chamber Choir’s much-loved concert series Session on the Pier presents Time & Tide\, in the intimate surrounds of The Neilson on Pier 2/3 by the harbour\, the program invites audiences to experience the year’s cycle through music of warmth\, reflection and joy. \nLed by Sam Allchurch as well as Naomi Crellin and Nick Begbie of the award-winning a cappella ensemble The Idea of North\, the choir joins forces with a superb jazz trio to explore the shifting moods of nature and time. \nBenjamin Britten’s radiant The Succession of the Four Sweet Months and Joe Twist’s On the Night Train capture the poetry of the natural world in luminous choral writing. These are paired with imaginative arrangements of favourites including the Beatles’ Here Comes the Sun\, the Beach Boys’ Their Hearts Were Full of Spring\, Gershwin’s Summertime from Porgy and Bess\, and the jazz classic Autumn Leaves\, made famous by Nat King Cole. \nBlending elegance\, swing and lyrical beauty\, Time & Tide offers a captivating evening where genres meet\, voices shimmer\, and the turning of the year is celebrated in music of light\, colour and grace. \nPerformers: Sam Allchurch |  Conductor/ Naomi Crellin | Co-Director/ Nick Begbie | Co-Director/ Sydney Chamber Choir/ \nJazz Trio including Kevin Hunt \nThe programme: Benjamin Britten The Succession of the Four Sweet Months/ Dan Forrest Good Night\, Dear Heart/ George Gershwin Summertime/George Harrison (arr. Crellin) Here Comes the Sun/Joseph Kosma/Johnny Mercer (arr. Connolly and Crellin) Autumn Leaves/ Dave Grusin/Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman (arr. Crellin) When Summer Turns to Snow/Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein (arr. Crellin) It Might As Well Be Spring/ Sigmund Romberg/Oscar Hammerstein (arr. Crellin) Softly\, As in a Morning Sunrise/Bobby Troup Their Hearts Were Full of Spring/Joe Twist On The Night Train/Tommy Wolf/Fran Landesman (arr. Crellin) Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most \nMore information and bookings \nRead our review of Sydney Chamber Choir’s Winter Nights concert.
URL:https://soundslikesydney.com.au/event/sydney-chamber-choir-time-tide-at-the-neilson/
LOCATION:The Neilson\, ACO On the Pier\, Hickson Road\, Dawes Point\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Metropolitan Orchestra’s ‘Fiesta’ Season Finale
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Orchestra (TMO) under Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams will close its 2026 season with Fiesta\, an electrifying 90-minute musical journey celebrating vibrant dance rhythms and late-Romantic masterworks. \nFiesta is meticulously curated to showcase striking contrasts\, seamless flow and the remarkable versatility of TMO’s musicians. The program breaks away from traditional\, rigid classical structures to offer a cinematic\, highly accessible experience that sweeps from the sunlit streets of Mexico to the dramatic theatres of Soviet Russia. \nThe evening opens with the sultry\, syncopated sway of Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No.2. Inspired by the popular dance halls of Mexico and Cuba\, this dazzling showpiece is a masterclass in instrumental brilliance\, giving every section of the orchestra a moment to flash and surge with life. In stark contrast\, Aram Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite introduces an element of glittering theatrical flair and sparkling elegance through its playful nocturnes\, energetic gallops\, and timeless waltzes. The triumph of the evening belongs to Sergei Rachmaninoff’s magnificent Symphonic Dances. This grand finale of the 2026 season\, this late-Romantic masterpiece shimmers with driving rhythm and rich texture\, building layer upon layer of emotional intensity until it erupts into an exultant\, final climax of sound. \nProgram: Arturo Márquez – Danzón No. 2/ Aram Khachaturian – Masquerade Suite/ Sergei Rachmaninoff – Symphonic Dances \nTicket Prices:$59.00 (General Admission)/ $45.00 (Senior/Concession)/ $30.00 (Student / Child 14 and under) plus booking fees.\nDedicated wheelchair seating is available.\nTickets and Concert Information: https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/met-concert-fiesta/
URL:https://soundslikesydney.com.au/event/the-metropolitan-orchestras-fiesta-season-finale/
LOCATION:Verbrugghen Hall\, Sydney Conservatorium\, Macquarie Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Sumi Jo Returns To Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award-winning stellar soprano Sumi Jo returns to Sydney for A Night of Glory – Sumi Jo 40th Jubilee in Sydney in a special concert commemorating her distinguished artistic career and extraordinary achievements on the global stage. This Sydney performance will be Sumi Jo’s long-awaited return to Sydney after nearly eight years\, and will be her third performance in the city. Celebrated on the world’s leading opera stages\, Sumi Jo has inspired audiences globally for decades through her exceptional artistry and musical excellence. \nThe evening will feature a distinguished selection of operatic arias and classical masterpieces\, alongside special guest artists and collaborative performances with the Koralia Youth Choir\, connecting cultures and generations through music. Beyond being an anniversary gala\, the event represents an important international cultural project between Korea and Australia\, celebrating artistic exchange and the future growth of young musical talent within Sydney’s multicultural arts environment. \nBookings \n 
URL:https://soundslikesydney.com.au/event/sumi-jo-returns-to-sydney/
LOCATION:Sydney Town Hall\, 483 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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