The Choir of St James’ and BachBand@StJames’, directed by Warren Trevelyan-Jones, with soloists, Amy Moore (soprano) and Richard Butler (tenor), present Encounters with Mr Handel, a rare performance of George Frideric Handel’s beautiful pastoral ode, L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato (The Cheerful, the Thoughtful, and the Moderate Man). Handel had immersed himself in London life,…
Ascension, Bach Akademie Australia St Francis of Assissi Church, Paddington, Sydney 29 March, 2019 Despite the innumerable words written about the music of J S Bach, there is nothing that touches the soul quite like hearing it performed by those who understand it best. JS Bach’s music brims with inexplicable harmonies and poignant melodies against…
Australia’s dedicated Bach Ensemble Bach Akademie Australia presents Ascension a selection of three choral works by J S Bach. Acclaimed Australian violinist, director and concertmaster Madeleine Easton, founded Bach Akademie Australia, an Australian ensemble to rival any instrument ensembles around the world to bring the great musical tradition of Europe to Sydney. In March, the music of J.S. Bach…