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SUMMARY:River City Voices presents Faurés Requiem
DESCRIPTION:River City Voices presents Faurés Requiem\, an inspirational concert offering an evening of luminous music that speaks to comfort\, renewal\, and quiet strength through the transcendent power of the human voice. \nAt the heart of the program is the timeless Requiem in D minor composed in 1890 by Gabriel Fauré\, a masterpiece loved for its serenity and radiant hope. Unlike many dramatic settings of the Requiem Mass\, Fauré’s work gently embraces themes of peace and eternal rest\, culminating in the ethereal beauty of In Paradisum. His music does not dwell in darkness but instead carries listeners toward light. \nPerformed by River City Voices under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Philip Eames\, with Oscar Balle-Bowness\, it features the exceptional vocals of soprano Ayako Ohtake and baritone Benjamin Caukwell. They are joined by internationally acclaimed organist Simon Nieminski\, commanding the magnificent St Patrick’s Cathedral organ. Rich textures\, expressive solos\, and the warmth of blended voices promise an experience that resonates long after the final note fades. \nThis concert also features complementary choral works that echo the message of harmony and reflection\, including Holy Dreaming by Australian composer Alice Chance\, Geistliches Lied\, Op. 30 by Johannes Brahms (sung in German); Ave verum corpus by Franz Liszt (sung in Latin); The Lord’s Prayer (ed. 2025) by Australian composer Joseph Romeo and Padla by First Nations composer Nicole Smede. \nBookings \nDuration: approx. 70 minutes \nTickets: Adult $60\, Concession $45\, Young Classic (full-time student under 30) $30\, Child (under 18) $18 (a booking fee applies) \nImage credit Grant Leslie 
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/river-city-voices-presents-faures-requiem/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Cathedral\, 1\, Marist Place\, Parramatta\, NSW\, 2150\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Sydney Chamber Choir Presents In Paradisum
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Chamber Choir invites you to In Paradisum\, a concert of rare beauty and intensity that offers reflection\, consolation and light. \nThis rich tapestry of choral music performed in the warm acoustic of St James’ King St\, is designed to let the sounds of Estonian\, Nordic and Australian composers unfold with beautiful resonance. \nAt the heart of the concert is Galina Grigorjeva’s In Paradisum\, music of luminous simplicity whose floating lines seem to suspend time itself. Sacred reflections continue in Edvard Grieg’s Ave Maris Stella\, radiant and gently lyrical\, and Knut Nystedt’s profound Stabat Mater\, a work of stark intensity and quiet anguish. From Arvo Pärt\, the choir performs Bogoroditse Dyevo — music of crystalline clarity that distils ancient texts into moments of piercing stillness. \nNorthern voices are also heard in Jan Sandström’s Det är en Ros Utsprungen (Lo\, How a Rose E’er Blooming)\, where traditional melody is suspended inside glowing modern harmonies\, and Sven-David Sandström’s Four Songs of Love\, a tender exploration of love in its many forms. The program turns to nature and memory in Veljo Tormis’s Autumn Landscapes\, music that feels elemental and rooted in the rhythms of the land. Urmas Sisask’s Benedictio brings a sense of celestial wonder\, while contemporary Australian voices are represented by Anne Cawrse’s The Greatest of These and Joe Twist’s Lament — each offering a distinct and deeply personal response to themes of loss\, tenderness and hope. \nFor the Nystedt and Twist\, the choir is delighted to be joined by acclaimed cellist Julian Smiles. \nBookings \nThis program will also be presented in Goulburn\, at the Hume Conservatorium of Music on 23 May.
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/sydney-chamber-choir-presents-in-paradisum/
LOCATION:St James’ King Street
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260603T183000
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Offspring Presents Two Premieres
DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Offspring is led by Dutch based American conductor Clark Rundell\, in a concert featuring its expanded 14-piece sinfonietta-sized ensemble in The Oracle. Concerts In Sydney and Canberra. \nWe will be premiering two of Kate Moore’s works\, written specifically for Ensemble Offspring. The first is titled Rose of roses\, flower of flowers\, first heard in New York in 2025 and now presented in Australia to celebrate the 70th birthday of its commissioner\, Mark Wakely. The second piece is a highly anticipated percussion concerto written for and performed by Claire Edwardes! \nSydney: Wednesday 3 June\, 6.30 pm\, The Neilson\, ACO On the Pier \nCanberra: Friday  5 June\, 6.30 pm The Street\, Canberra \nBookings
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/ensemble-offspring-presents-two-premieres/
LOCATION:The Neilson\, ACO On the Pier\, Hickson Road\, Dawes Point\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260606T170000
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SUMMARY:Serenade & Symphony At St James'
DESCRIPTION:The Fellows of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra join The Choir of St James’ in a one-off orchestral concert Serenade & Symphony. \nThis is a rare collaboration between this historic choral ensemble and the emerging stars of the Sydney Symphony\, performing choral orchestral works in the iconic St James’ Church. Poulenc’s Organ Concerto is a perfect opportunity to hear the grandeur of St James’ new Bicentennial Pipe Organ. \nThe program: J S Bach Magnificat/ Poulenc Organ Concerto/ Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music. \nTickets \n 
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/serenade-symphony-at-st-james/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, King Street\, 173 King Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Flare With The Metropolitan Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Orchestra’s (TMO) second Met Concert for 2026\, Flare\, led by Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams\, promises a night of dazzling colour and elemental rhythm. \nFlare showcases the TMO’s longtime support for talented Australian musicians with a world premiere work from composer Graeme Brown titled Endangered Species. Rimsky-Korsakov’s sparkling Capriccio Espagnol is inspired by Spanish folk melodies and characterized by its brilliant use of orchestral colour to unleash Spanish fire on the audience\, while Ravel’s exquisite Pavane offers a moment of poised beauty in this nostalgic and evocative piece\, notable for its beautifully moving theme. The concert will blaze with shimmering magic with a performance of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite\, a masterpiece of orchestral brilliance. \nThe program: Brown – Endanger\,ed Species *World Premiere*/ Rimsky-Korsakov – Capriccio Espagnol/ Ravel – Pavane pour une infante défunte/ Stravinsky – The Firebird Suite \nConductor: Sarah-Grace Williams \nBookings \n  \n 
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/flare-with-the-metropolitan-orchestra/
LOCATION:Verbrugghen Hall\, Sydney Conservatorium\, Macquarie Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:TwoSet Violin Returns To Sydney Opera House
DESCRIPTION:The irrepressible global classical music phenomenon TwoSet Violin performs its Sacrilegious Games World Tour with The Metropolitan Orchestra\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. \n\n\nComprising Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen\, TwoSet Violin returns to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall following their sold-out Opera House concert in 2024. The wildly popular and irreverent duo will perform two high-energy\, virtuosic performances that playfully challenge tradition with their signature razor-sharp wit and infectious stage presence.\n\nThrough their YouTube channel\, TwoSet Violin have built a massive following across social platforms\, with more than 1.5 billion views worldwide. After giving up their spots in the Sydney and Queensland Symphony Orchestras in 2016 and embarking on the first-ever crowd-funded classical world tour in 2017\, Yang and Chen have revolutionised the presentation of classical music\, gaining fans around the globe.\n\n\nTheir collaborators include with internationally acclaimed soloists such as Lang Lang\, Hilary Hahn\, Janine Jansen\, James Ehne and Maxim Vengerov. Known for their viral musical challenges\, candid embrace of “imperfection” and deep respect for the artform\, Yang and Chen have become powerful ambassadors for classical music in the digital age.\n\n\nThe programme: Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture (orchestra only)/ Vivaldi: Four Seasons ‘Summer’/ Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen/ Gardel: Por una cabeza/ Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee/ Paganini: 24 Caprices\, Op. 1\, No. 24 in A Minor\, Finale/ Paganini: La Campanella/ Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor\, Op.47/ Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major\, Op. 35/ Vivaldi: Four Seasons ‘Winter’/ Nicholas Ma: Anti-Brainrot Concerto/ Sarasate: Navarra Op. 33\n\nTICKETS: From $129 + booking fee\nInsiders pre-sale: Tuesday 24 February\, 9am\nWhat’s On pre-sale: Wednesday 25 February\, 9am\nArtist pre-sale: Thursday 26 February\, 9am\nGeneral Public on-sale: Friday 27 February\, 9am\n\nBookings: sydneyoperahouse.com // +61 2 9250 7777
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/twoset-violin-returns-to-sydney-opera-house/
LOCATION:Concert Hall\, Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260614T150000
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SUMMARY:Salut! Baroque's Bohemian Rhapsody
DESCRIPTION:Salut! Baroque’s Bohemian Rhapsody showcases the legacy of generous patrons who capitalised on the region’s excellent education system in which music was a core subject\, resulting in an exceptionally musically cultured society where creativity flourished. Concerts in Canberra (Friday\, 12 June\, 7.30pm Wesley Church\, Forrest) and Sydney (Sunday 14 June\, 3.00pm Verbrugghen Hall\, Conservatorium of Music). \nThis specialist Baroque ensemble of ten musicians performs music in style by Biber\, Vivaldi\, Zelenka\, Caldara and others. \nThe musicians: Sally Melhuish and Alana Blackburn\, Recorders/ Rachael Beesley and Julia Russoniello\, Baroque Violins/ Marianne Yeomans and Brad Tham\, Baroque Violas/ Tim Blomfield\, Baroque Cello/ Jude Hill\, Baroque Double Bass/ George Wills Theorbo/ Baroque Guitar/ Monika Kornel\, Harpsichord \nThe program:\nHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber – Sonata I in B minor\nAntonio Vivaldi – Largo from Concerto in D major RV 93/ Antonio Vivaldi – Allegro from Concerto in D minor\, RV535\nJan Dismas Zelenka – Hipocondrie à 7 concertanti\, ZWV 187\nAntonio Bertali – [Passacaglia] from Sonata a 4 in D minor\nJohann Joseph Fux – Ouverture-Suite in G minor Op. 1 No. 4\nAntonio Caldara – Sinfonia No.12 in A minor\nJohann Heinrich Schmelzer – Sonata à 5 in D minor\nJohann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer – Ouverture-Suite in G minor Op. 1\, No.7\nFrantišek Jiránek – Grave from Concerto in D minor for Violin\nJan Josef Ignác Brentner – Capriccio; Trio from Concertus in F major Op. IV No. V \nBookings
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/salut-baroques-bohemian-rhapsody/
LOCATION:Verbrugghen Hall\, Sydney Conservatorium\, Macquarie Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260621T170000
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SUMMARY:The Gesualdo Six Sing With St The Choir Of St James'
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning British vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six joins The Choir of St James’ for two choral concerts\, Lux Aeterna on  Saturday 20 June at 7pm\, and Hemispheres on Sunday 21 June at 5pm. \nLux Aeterna features Tallis’ In jejunio et fletu\, alongside the astonishing harmonies of Gesualdo in Plange quasi virgo. From more recent times\, there is the effortless poetic settings of Joanna Marsh and Richard Rodney Bennett with pieces by Tavener and Morales. \nHemispheres presents a program of rich sacred music. \nBookings \n  \n 
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/the-gesualdo-six-sing-with-st-the-choir-of-st-james/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, King Street\, 173 King Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260816T163000
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SUMMARY:IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Semi-finalists
DESCRIPTION:Following heats around Australia\, the Music & Opera Singers Trust is proud to announce the ten semi-finalists in the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. \nThey are\, sopranos Hannah Burton\, Bridget Power and Sky Kim (NSW)\, Emily Davis (WA) and Kate Pengelly (VIC)\, mezzo-sopranos Chloe James (VIC) and Aylish Towns (QLD)\, tenor Ciaran McChord (WA)\, bass-baritone Samuel Claxton (WA) and bass Leyland Jones (VIC). \nDonna Balson\, National Adjudicator\, together with a distinguished panel of adjudicators from across Australia\, these outstanding young singers to advance to the Semi-Finals Concert\, to be held on Sunday\, 16 August at the Independent Theatre in North Sydney. \nThe selection process drew on expertise from adjudicators in each state\, including Maree Ryan AM and Warwick Fyfe (NSW Heats\, Sydney); Dr Stephen Grant and Stuart Maunder AM (VIC Heats\, Melbourne); Emma Matthews AM and Lisa Harper-Brown (WA Heats\, Perth); and Dr Paul McMahon and James Roser (QLD Heats\, Brisbane). \nThe Semi-Finals Concert will showcase these young stars with their powerful performances and enchanting arias\, bringing their own unique voice and interpretation to the stage. The event highlights the exceptional depth of talent in Australia and underscores the importance of supporting the arts and emerging artists and will feature collaborative artist Bradley Gilchrist.  Semi-Finals Adjudicators Nicole Dorigo\, Francis Greep\, Anke Hoeppner-Ryan\, and Diego Torre will assist Donna Balson\, in selecting the Finalists. \nThe Finals Concert will be held on Thursday\, 8 October at the Concourse in Chatswood. \nSemi-finals concert: \nWhen: Sunday 16 August at 4.30pm \nWhere: The Independent Theatre\, 269 Miller St\, North Sydney \nCost: Various\, Student tickets available \nBookings     \n  \n 
URL:http://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/event/ifac-handa-australian-singing-competition-semi-finalists/
LOCATION:The Independent Theatre\, 269\, Miller Street\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2030\, Australia
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