Celebrating 40 years of music making, the Sydney Chamber Choir opens its 2015 season with Passion + Resurrection, a programme which focuses on the Easter themes of sacrifice and new hope in an exploration of startling musical contrasts. At its heart is the Australian premiere of Passion and Resurrection, by leading young Latvian composer, Eriks Ešenvalds (b 1977)….
The Sydney Chamber Choir celebrates 40 years of music making with the launch of its 2015 programme. Musical Director Paul Stanhope observes “Despite the number of candles on our cake, we are every bit as adventurous as when we were young upstarts!” adding “The choir continues to renew itself through a strong intake of fresh talent,…
Two founding members of Sydney Camerata perform at lunchtime this week at St James’ Church, King Street. Cellists Mathisha Panagoda and Ella Jamieson first met in 1998 as choristers in Gondwana Voices, Australia’s national children’s choir. They have been collaborating ever since. Sydney Camerata was formed in 2008 and has since performed at Sydney’s major concert venues. Sydney…