Concert Review: Mass in B Minor/ Choir of Christ Church St Laurence/ St Laurence Baroque Orchestra/ Australian Baroque Brass

Concert Review: Mass in B Minor/ Choir of Christ Church St Laurence/ St Laurence Baroque Orchestra/ Australian Baroque Brass

Mass in B minor, BWV 232, J S Bach Choir of Christ Church St Laurence, St Laurence Baroque and Australian Baroque Brass Christ Church St Laurence April 2, 2017 Whether Sydney’s choral directors were in cahoots or whether it was coincidence, choral music fans have the rare luxury of hearing three of J S Bach’s…

Concert Review: St John Passion/ The Choir of St James’ and BachBand@St James’

Concert Review: St John Passion/ The Choir of St James’ and BachBand@St James’

St John Passion, The Choir of St James’ and BachBand@St James’ with Choristers from Santa Sabina College and Shore City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney April 7, 2017 Written by Larry Turner Performances of Bach’s Easter Passions in Sydney have become less frequent in recent years so it is very pleasing that three of Bach’s major…

Sydney’s Easter Bachfest

Sydney’s Easter Bachfest

In a rare collision of programming choices, Sydney choral music fans will be treated to no less than three of J S Bach’s brilliant choral works this Easter. Kicking off the monumental triumvirate on Sunday April 2, the Choir of Christ Church St Laurence performs the Mass in B minor, BWV 232. Written for 5-part chorus with…