The Sydney Consort Premieres An 18th Century Stabat Mater
The Sydney Consort presents the Australian premiere of Stabat Mater, a religious work for three voices & strings by 18th century Bohemian composer and Jesuit priest Karel Loos. This is part of the ensemble’s traditional Good Friday concert to which all are welcome. Loos’ Stabat Mater is a powerful and moving composition which paints a picture of…
‘Passion and Reason’ explored in music
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…