The Song Company Pairings & Odd Couples

  • Classical Music
  • Utzon Room
  • Run time – 75 minutes, no interval

The Song Company presents an eclectic program spanning centuries of vocal artistry.

The Song Company’s Pairings and Odd Couples is a bold exploration of musical contrasts, curated by Guest Director Huw Belling. 

This eclectic program brings together works from different countries and eras, placing composers in fascinating dialogue. Experience ancient Estonian chant meeting Irish modernism, while the premiere of Belling’s Pru Vir offers a fresh response to Guerrero’s Prudentes Virgines. The program also highlights the timeless versatility and enduring influence of J.S. Bach, creating a transcontinental conversation through time. 

These intriguing juxtapositions reveal unexpected connections between seemingly disparate musical worlds, offering a compelling reflection on how music bridges cultures and eras.

Presented by The Song Company

Event details

Six singers at the top of their game

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Artists

Huw Belling Guest Director
Susannah Lawergren Soprano
Amy Moore Soprano
Jessica O'Donoghue Mezzo-Soprano
Timothy Reynolds Tenor
Hayden Barrington Baritone
Andrew O'Connor Bass

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Utzon Room

The Utzon Room is located on the Eastern side of the Opera House, in front of the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Best accessed through the Box Office Foyer or the Covered Concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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