Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' virtuoso Chamber Singers shine in a glorious program of Baroque choral music.
Experience the intricate textures and expressive power of these Italian masters in the resonant acoustic of St James', King St.
The Baroque era gave us splendid architecture and magnificent art. It also inspired glorious music that resonated under the gilded domes and painted ceilings of Italy's great chapels, that echoed from balcony to balcony in St Mark's Venice.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs invites you to step back to a visionary age when music evoked powerful emotions with striking and dramatic musical imagery — even in church!
This transcendent program begins with Domenico Scarlatti's intense, almost graphic setting of the Stabat Mater followed by expressions of faith and joy, and a fervent mass setting by Monteverdi. Through it all you'll hear the Chamber Singers, weaving together in 4, 8, 10 or more parts as they move you to ecstasy, and tears, in this celebration of the Italian Baroque.
Run time
This performance will run for approximately 70 minutes, with no interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for ages 12+
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
Program
Domenico SCARLATTI: Stabat Mater
Antonio CALDARA: Crucifixus a 16 voci
Giacomo CARISSIMI: Dixit Dominus
Claudio MONTEVERDI: Messa a 4 voci, SV 190
Giovanni GABRIELI: Hodie completi sunt dies Pentecostes
Antonio LOTTI: Crucifixus a 8 voci
St James' Church King St
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
St James’ Church is located at 173 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000.