A limited number of printed program books will be available for $10 each at the concert.
Aurora – dawn, beginnings. Or perhaps you think of the Aurora Australis and the Aurora Borealis – the southern and northern lights. Either way, this program has you covered, with the talented young singers of VOX performing luminous music by leading names of the contemporary choral scene, from both hemispheres.
At the heart of this celestial aural experience sits Rautavaara’s Missa a cappella – a contemplative devotional work by a Finnish mystic. To frame it, Elizabeth Scott has chosen otherworldly and evocative music by Latvian Ēriks Ešenvalds and Estonian Arvo Pärt. These northern ‘lights’ are joined by Eric Whitacre (his colourful Cloudburst), and four Australian voices. We’ve commissioned new works from Alice Chance, Nicholas Buc and James Henry (whose Murrgumurrgu inspired us in 2023), and Luke Byrne’s Desert Sea will make a welcome return.
It’s a mesmerising program that will showcase the pure sound and musical virtuosity of VOX and inspire you with the transformative beauty and sonic splendour of the music.
Join us for a public reception with drinks provided and meet the performers following the concert.
Sunday 7 July at 3pm
Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
Sunday 14 July at 3pm
Blackheath Uniting Church, 43 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath
Tickets will be available at the door from 1pm
This performance will run for 1 hour and 20 minutes. No interval.
Alice CHANCE Aurora Eora†
Ēriks EŠENVALDS The First Tears
Ēriks EŠENVALDS Rivers of Light
Einojuhani RAUTAVAARA Missa a cappella
Eric WHITACRE Cloudburst
Luke BYRNE Desert Sea†
Arvo PÄRT Magnificat
Nicholas BUC Starry Sky†
James HENRY Fire in the Night Sky†
† Sydney Philharmonia Choirs commission
Elizabeth Scott conductor
Luke Byrne piano
VOX
Premium $75
General Admission $50
Concessions Not applicable for this concert
Under 30 Not applicable for this concert
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