Utzon Music Series
VOCES8
Eight voices, one incredible sound. VOCES8 celebrates the richness and timeless beauty of a cappella music.
In the Utzon Room
Pre-sale and on-sale information
Multipacks
On sale 9am, Wednesday 28 November.
Single Tickets
Pre-sale timings:
- Insider Member Priority – 9am, Tuesday 8 January.
- What’s On e-newsletter pre-sale – 9am, Wednesday 9 January.
General public on sale 9am, Friday 11 January.
One performance on Sunday, 16 June 2019.
Sunday, 16 June 2019 at 3pm
Standard tickets from $109 + $8.50 Booking Fee per transaction
| Ticket | Unreserved Seating |
|---|---|
| Standard |
$109 |
| Under 30 | $35 |
| Insiders (Saver 20% on this performance) |
$87 |
| Subscription (Purchase 3+ events and save) |
$87 |
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below.
This show runs for approximately 90 mins with no interval.
Should ticket holders arrive late, they will be let in at an appropriate moment.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
In English | Audio loop available & wheelchair accessible | No language barrier
Find out more information about accessibility at the Sydney Opera House.
Suitable for all ages
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket.
“Flawless... Their shining tone and technique make for joyful, peaceful listening"
Limelight
The pure power of VOCES8
Choral music is in the midst of a Renaissance. Music-lovers are rediscovering the beauty of unaccompanied voices, especially today’s composers revel in their expressive power. British ensemble VOCES8 has been at the heart of this movement. The eight exquisitely blended voices "bring a new dimension to the word 'ensemble' with meticulous timing and tuning" (Gramophone) and the diversity and breadth of its repertoire, from Mediaeval to modern inspires audiences around the globe. Voces8 makes its Sydney Opera House debut in 2019. You can expect an eclectic and meticulously plotted evening of exquisite a cappella singing to illuminate the winter darkness.
Andrea Haines and Eleonore Cockerham, soprano
Katie Jeffries-Harris and Barnaby Smith, alto
Blake Morgan and Sam Dressel, tenor
Christopher Moore and Jonathan Pacey, bass
Presented by Sydney Opera House.
Program
WILLIAM BYRD
Sing Joyfully
FELIX MENDELSSOHN
Denn er hat einen
Engeln befohlen über dir
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Bogoroditse Devo
NAT ‘KING’ COLE^
Straighten Up and Fly Right
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL ARR. NAOMI CRELLIN
Homeward Bound
JONATHAN DOVE
In Beauty May I Walk
GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI DA PALESTRINA
Magnificat Primi Toni
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL
The Sound of Silence
TRAD. ARR. JOSHUA PACEY
Danny Boy
JEAN SIBELIUS ARR. VOCES8
Be Still My Soul
DOUGIE MCLEAN ARR. BLAKE MORGAN
Caledonia
KATE RUSBY^
Underneath the Stars
BEN FOLDS^
The Luckiest
LUIS DEMETRIO & PABLO BELTRÁN RUIZ*
Sway
DUKE ELLINGTON ARR. BEN PARRY
It Don’t Mean a Thing
Masterclass
Following your concert, share an intimate ‘behind the scenes’ experience with our Utzon Music Series artists.
Join VOCES8 for an evening of revelation as they tutor student choral musicians on their ancient craft. Listen and learn about choral training and development in the heavenly surrounds of the Utzon Room.
The Utzon Music Series Masterclasses are enabled by Jillian Segal AM and John Roth through the Yarranabbe Foundation.
A note from Yarmila Alfonzetti, Series Curator
If I go more than a year without an amazing choir or vocal ensemble concert I start to feel the lack of it. There is something about vocal precision and the microscopic harmonic adjustments which take place that is freakishly impressive. And even though I keep hearing the rhetoric that says everyone can sing, let’s be honest, no-one really believes that, and it just has to be one of the hardest things to master. Voces8 is in great company with other choirs who have performed in this Series, including the Tallis Scholars and The Sixteen, and for their Australian debut I am delighted that the touring logistics stars have aligned so that they can fill our beautiful Utzon Room with their heavenly sound.
Make the most of your experience...
Tickets and Prepaid Food & Beverage
Add a drinks voucher or drinks with a cheese platter to your purchase and redeem it at any of the foyer bars inside the Opera House – perfect for a pre-show or interval refreshment.
Tour & Dine
Join us for a meal at Opera Bar before or after your guided Sydney Opera House Tour. We’ve picked our favourites - beer battered fish & chips, rump steak or a seasonal vegetarian meal option*. No reservations needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the authorised ticket sellers for this event?
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable.
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Can I take photos during the event?
Unfortunately, you can't take photos during this event.
What are the transport options to the Opera House?
You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a 6 min walk to the Opera House. If you’re getting dropped off in a car head to the roundabout at the bottom Macquarie Street where staff will direct you to a safe place to pull over.
Driving? Park in Wilson’s Car Park, you’re just minutes to your seat. Need a bit more info? Click here
What time do I need to arrive before the event?
It’s a great idea to arrive early, relax and soak up the atmosphere.
If you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 30 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the event. This should allow enough time for the mandatory visual inspections and/or cloaking of bags and personal belongings by Opera House security staff before entering the venue and finding your seats.
We recommend leaving all large bags at home, any bags larger than an A4 piece of paper is required to be checked into the Cloak Room.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as possible, but please be aware that some events have lock out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval. Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
What can I bring with me?
All ticketholders must present their bags and personal belongings for visual inspection or x-ray screening by Sydney Opera House security staff before entering the venue as a safety precaution and condition of entry. Valid photo ID must be presented to purchase a drink from the theatre bar.
To avoid delays, please leave anything larger than an A4 sheet of paper at home.
Larger items – including handbags bigger than A4-size, backpacks, umbrellas, suitcases and prams – are not permitted inside the venues and must be cloaked.
Find out more about venue security at Sydney Opera House.
What should I wear?
So long as you’re wearing shoes and a shirt, whatever you like. We’re pretty informal here at the Opera House.
Where can I eat nearby?
Satisfy your hunger at one of the many restaurants and bars here at the Opera House. Our restaurants offer everything from casual snacks to award-winning fine dining. Find what you’re after, see our Restaurants
Can I take food & drink inside the venue?
We can’t confirm that you can take food and drink into this event. Please check with our staff when you arrive.