Aurora
7 July 2024
Classical Music
Join Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for a mesmerising and transcendent choral experience as the talented young singers of VOX, conducted by Elizabeth Scott, perform luminous music by Rautavaara, Arvo Pärt and other leading lights of the contemporary choral scene.
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Sunday 7 July | 3pm |
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Premium Unreserved Seating | $75 |
| Standard, General Admission | $50 |
| Under 30, General Admission | $30 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
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General Public tickets on-sale
9am Wednesday 22 November 2023
Wheelchair accessible
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available.
To book accessible seating contact Box Office via email or telephone on:
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Run time
This performance will run for approximately 80 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.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Useful information:
Aurora
Aurora. Perhaps you think of the Aurora Australis and the Aurora Borealis – the southern and northern lights. In this concert the talented young singers of VOX perform luminous music by leading names of the contemporary choral scene, from both hemispheres.
At the heart of this celestial aural experience sits Einojuhani Rautavaara’s Missa a cappella – a contemplative devotional work by a Finnish mystic. To frame it, otherworldly and evocative music by Latvian Ēriks Ešenvalds and Estonian Arvo Pärt. These northern ‘lights’ are joined by Eric Whitacre (his colourful and kinetically charged Cloudburst), and three Australian voices. Sydney Philharmonia Choirs has commissioned new works from Nicholas Buc and James Henry, with Luke Byrne’s Desert Sea making a welcome return.
It’s a mesmerising program that will showcase the virtuosity of VOX and inspire you with the transformative beauty of the music.
Meet the performers after the concert: public reception in Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Wharf 4/5 Studio.
Presented by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Program
Ēriks EŠENVALDS The First Tears
Ēriks EŠENVALDS Rivers of Light
Einojuhani RAUTAVAARA Missa a cappella
Eric WHITACRE Cloudburst
Luke BYRNE Desert Sea†
Arvo PÄRT Magnificat
Nicholas BUC New Work†
James HENRY New Work†
† Sydney Philharmonia Choirs commission
Artists
Elizabeth Scott conductor
VOX
Plan your visit
Venue information
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
Pier 2/3 is located at 13a Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW 2000 (just opposite the crushed car artwork).
Follow the signage for performance spaces.
Getting to Pier 2/3
Pier 2/3 is a brisk 15 - 20 minute walk from Circular Quay and Wynyard transport hubs. Hickson Road is serviced by the 324 and 325 bus service or the 311 to Millers Point. Pedestrian and cycle paths service Walsh Bay Arts Precinct from Barangaroo to Circular Quay. Metered parking is available on Hickson Road and paid off-street parking can be found at 26 Hickson Road (Interpark) and at the corner of Towns Place and Hickson Road (Wilsons).
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