Shows

Songs Of Jubilation From The Choir Of St James’ And Australian Baroque Brass

December 1, 2015

Join the Choir of St James’ directed by Warren Trevelyan-Jones with organist Alistair Nelson and their regular collaborators Australian Baroque Brass for Songs of Jubilation – a vivid reconstruction of Yuletide as celebrated during the early seventeenth century in a festival of early music which encapsulates the joyous Christmas spirit.

This composite work with artistic direction by John Foster, is a grand and buoyant mix of motets, rousing congregational hymns, plainchant, and interludes played on period instruments.

Inspired by Paul McCreesh’s award-winning reconstruction of the Lutheran Christmas Mass, it highlights the work of Michael Praetorius, one of the forefathers of the early Baroque period.

Performers: The Choir of St James’, Australian Baroque Brass
Artistic Director ~ John Foster
Organ continuo ~ Alistair Nelson
Director ~ Warren Trevelyan-Jones

Tickets: $50/45

Bookings: Call (02) 8256 2222, visit www.cityrecitalhall.com or purchase at the door

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Marginal Consort At Carriageworks

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‘Blossom and Grow’ with Selby and Friends

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Jandamarra – Sing for the Country

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Sydney Youth Orchestras Chamber Music Festival

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‘The Planets’ in Multi-media from the Willoughby Symphony

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