Australia Ensemble And Sydney Children’s Choir: A Flock Of Stars

Australia Ensemble And Sydney Children’s Choir: A Flock Of Stars

The Australia Ensemble is delighted to be joined by the Sydney Children’s Choir and celebrated musical director Lyn Williams OAM, in A Flock of Stars, a program named for one of her works. In this choral and instrumental collaboration, the  music performed is mainly by Australian composers. The evening begins in the dubious surrounds of…

Rhythm & Voice: Fundraiser For Gondwana Choirs And Synergy/Taikoz

Rhythm & Voice: Fundraiser For Gondwana Choirs And Synergy/Taikoz

Reeling from the news of funding cuts announced by Australia Council in mid May, Sydney’s performing arts community has pulled together for a very special one-off fund-raising concert. Some of Sydney’s most exciting performers will share the stage in a show of support for Gondwana Choirs and Synergy/Taikoz, two of Australia’s most innovative arts companies…

CD Review: SOAR/ Gondwana Chorale

CD Review: SOAR/ Gondwana Chorale

The national youth choir Gondwana Chorale, conducted by Paul Holley and Carl Crossin, has released its debut recording SOAR. Featuring 16 tracks, both sacred and secular, most works are by living Antipodean composers. This repertoire is the hallmark of the ensemble, established in 2008, which has drawn its singers from around the nation. Contrasting with the…