The creation of new music is at the heart of the artistic vision of
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
Alongside the great works of the past, we are proud to introduce the new masterpieces of our time. In our 2022 Season we tell our own stories in our own voice with must-hear new works by the following composers.
Title Tarimi Nulay – Long time living here
Composer Deborah Cheetham with words translated from Gadigal by Matthew Doyle
Concerts 19 March, 16 April, 22 May, 9 July, 17 September, 29 October, 8, 10, 11 December
Commissioned as part of our 100 Minutes of New Australian Music project, 2020. First performed in January 2020.
Title Dolor ultimæ melodiæ (Grief of the last song)
Composer Jessica Wells
Concert 19 March, in MOZART: Requiem & Revelations
Title Lavender Paper Cranes
Composer Aija Draguns
Concert 22 May, in JUBILATION: Handel & Haydn
Title The Fractured Crown
Composer Tomas Parrish-Cheynoweth
Concert 22 May, in JUBILATION: Handel & Haydn
Title Ineffable
Composer Aiden Charles Rosa
Concert 22 May, in JUBILATION: Handel & Haydn
Title My Life Flows On
Composer Maria Lopes
Concert 9 July, in GRANT US PEACE: Music of Vasks
Commissioned as part of our 100 Minutes of New Australian Music project, 2020.
Title The Night that the Museum Burned
Composer Stuart Greenbaum with words by Ross Baglin
Concert 9 July, in GRANT US PEACE: Music of Vasks