This immensely popular series is not just carols but a mischievous affirmation of life that fuses the modern with the ancient.
The angelic voices of the Brandenburg Choir combine with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra on period instruments to present a sound that is simple, pure and completely joyous. The result will leave you uplifted. It is absolute bliss.
Paul Dyer loves to surprise us each year with this wonderful series. Along with the serene beauty of the strings, we hear the gorgeous sound of a single soprano, medieval hymns infused with contemporary sounds and much more, as Paul takes us on a magical journey to round off the year. Some music you will be intimately familiar with, some you will hear for the very first time.
Noël! Noël! with its timeless and ageless appeal is the perfect gift to share with family and friends.
These concerts include:
Gregorian chant, medieval carols, French and German hymns, English Christmas songs and many favourites such as Christmas Night; O Come All Ye Faithful; Once in Royal David’s City; and Stille Nacht. This is music that is rich and fun.
Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla Deus in adiutorium
Vaughan Williams Down Ampney (Come Down, O love Divine)
(arr. C Forshaw)
Traditional Divisions on Ancient Carols Played on the Cornetto with Basso Continuo
(arr. M. Manchester)
J.S. Bach Concerto for Violin and Oboe d’amore in c minor BWV 1060 (arr. violin and saxophone)
Traditional Ukrainian Duma & Kozak March (Дума та Запорозький марш)
Vavilov (arr. A. Chance) Ave Maria
Barber Agnus Dei
Traditional Ukrainian Near the Hill (Ой, Під Горою)
(arr. A. Chance)
Catalani (arr. A. Chance) “Ebben! Ne andrò lontana” from the opera La Wally
Gruber/Mohr Stille Nacht
Martin/Blane (arr. P. Dyer) Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Anon. (arr. D. Wilcox) O Come All Ye Faithful
All church concerts are General Admission, seating is not numbered. Doors will be opened just prior to the concert, if you are arriving early to secure a place in the queue, please be aware the churches do not have shelter.
St Peter’s Anglican Church, Cremorne
Tuesday 9 December 7pm
St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Wollongong
Wednesday 10 December 7pm
St Stephens Anglican Church, Newtown
Friday 12 December 7pm
St Francis of Assisi Church, Paddington
Monday 15 December 7pm
St Francis of Assisi Church, Paddington
Tuesday 16 December 7pm
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta
Thursday 18 December 7.30pm
TICKETS
SOLD OUT
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Sydney City Recital Hall Angel Place
Matinee Sat 13 Dec 5pm
Evening Sat 13 Dec 7pm
Wed 17 Dec 7pm
Melbourne Melbourne Recital Centre
Sat 6 Dec 5pm
Sat 6 Dec 7pm
Cremorne, Tues 9 Dec 7pm
Wollongong, Wed 10 Dec 7pm
Newtown, Fri 12 Dec 7pm
Paddington, Mon 15 Dec 7pm
Paddington, Tues 16 Dec 7pm
Parramatta, Thurs 18 Dec 7.30pm: SOLD OUT