Opening its 2016 season with an intimate format, Halcyon presents Of Earth and Stars, a program of solos and duos for voice and cello. Featuring long-time collaborators mezzo-soprano Jenny Duck-Chong and cellist Geoffrey Gartner, Of Earth and Stars will feature an array of small gems, spanning four decades and three continents. On the programme: Martin…
Cellist Rachel Scott curator of the Bach in the Dark concert series will be presenting a concert in conjunction with the State Library of NSW, as part of their ‘Shakespeare 400’ celebrations. Actor Paul Armstrong will be her performing partner in this hour-long concert featuring the words of William Shakespeare, Australian poet John Thompson and…
On the eve of returning to conduct the 40th anniversary concert by the Sydney Chamber Choir, its founding director Nicholas Routley reflects on its growth and distinctive sound: “In July 1975 four students from the Music Department at the University of Sydney asked me if I would like to form a specialist small choir. I…