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St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral Choir and Sinfonia Australis perform favourite Christmas carols and music by Bach, Handel and Rutter. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year, sell-out crowds have been delighted by this traditional Christmas experience which sees the world-famous choir, orchestra and celebrity readers offer glorious music and verse sure to fill every heart with Christmas cheer.<\/p>\n

Celebrating its 201st<\/sup> anniversary this year, St Mary\u2019s Cathedral Choir is acknowledged as the oldest musical ensemble in Australia, tracing its origins to 1818.\u00a0 Twenty-four boy choristers sing with twelve professional adult singers to make up Australia\u2019s only professional cathedral choir.<\/p>\n

As well as providing music for over 500 church services in the cathedral each year, the St Mary\u2019s Cathedral Choir has recently given several concert performances to critical acclaim including a widely-praised performance of Monteverdi\u2019s Vespers<\/em> in collaboration with The Song Company and the Orchestra of the Antipodes.\u00a0 In 2018, the Choir performed in the International Gregorian Chant Festival in Watou, Belgium, and also performed for His Holiness, Pope Francis in Rome.<\/p>\n

Thomas Wilson, Director of Music of the St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral Choir promises a programme of new and old choral works and treasured favourite carols.\u00a0The Cathedral Choir will again be joined by Sinfonia Australis, a chamber orchestra of some Australia\u2019s finest players.\u00a0 The Orchestra is renowned for a number of CD\u2019s made with solo voice and solo instrumentalists, including the complete set of Beethoven piano concertos with pianist Gerard Willems.\u00a0 The last of these has won a number of awards.\u00a0 Other projects include a co-presentation between ABC TV, ABC Classics and Opera Australia, and other CDs.\u00a0 Sinfonia Australis has also recorded sound tracks for several feature films including The Bank<\/em> and The Boys<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The highlight for many audience members will be the opportunity to join in singing with the choir and orchestra for favourite carols like \u2018 Come, all ye faithful, Hark the herald angels sing\u2019 <\/em>and \u2018Once in royal David\u2019s city. <\/em>At both concerts, the choir and orchestra will be joined by celebrities and prominent public figures who will deliver seasonal readings throughout the concert.<\/p>\n

Win a double pass to the 7 pm concert on Friday 13 December.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tickets: General Admission tickets from $25\/ Premium Reserve tickets from $55\/ Group and Family discounts are available<\/p>\n

Bookings:\u00a0 www.cathedralchoir.sydney\/accc<\/a> or 02 8256 2222<\/p>\n

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