Fauré’s Requiem
28 March 2024
Hear John Peterson’s powerful Shadows and Light written after the events of September 11, 2001. Then it’s Samuel Barber’s cathartic Adagio for Strings and Fauré’s consoling and uplifting Requiem – a ‘lullaby of death’.
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
Date | Time |
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Thursday 28 March 2024 | 7pm |
Standard Adults aged 18+ | Price |
Premium | $135 |
A Reserve | $110 |
B Reserve | $71 |
C Reserve | $50 |
D Reserve | $40 |
Concession Full-time Aust Student Pensioner card holders (Aust. only) | Price |
Premium | $122 |
A Reserve | $99 |
B Reserve | $64 |
C Reserve | $45 |
D Reserve | $36 |
Children under 18 years Under 30 years | Price |
C Reserve | $30 |
D Reserve | $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
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Run time
The run time for this performance is yet to be confirmed.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
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Fauré's Requiem
This concert embraces the energy and the healing power of choral singing.
Fauré’s ethereal Requiem is paired with the rhythmic energy of John Peterson’s rhythmic Shadows and Light, a work inspired by both the texts of the requiem mass and the headlines of September 11, 2001. But the key to this program is not death but rest (requiem).
Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem stands apart from its more theatrical counterparts. Instead of fire-and-brimstone drama, it’s consoling and contemplative – a ‘lullaby of death’. Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings – long associated with mourning and tragedy – is the cathartic interlude in this profoundly moving concert.
Presented by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Program
John PETERSON Shadows and Light
Samuel BARBER Adagio for Strings
Gabriel FAURÉ Requiem (1893 version edited by John Rutter)
Artists
Elizabeth Scott conductor
Chloe Lankshear soprano
Andrew Goodwin tenor
Andrew O’Connor bass-baritone
Chamber Singers
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Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra
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Other information
Venue information
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
Sydney Town Hall is located at 483 George Street, Sydney 2000.
Enter Sydney Town Hall via the main George Street doors. Once inside, follow the signs or ask one of our Front of House team to assist you. The Box Office at Sydney Town Hall will be open one hour prior to each performance to help you with any questions or issues.
There will be no cloakroom so we encourage you to leave bigger items at home. There will be no bar, however complimentary water will be available from the Front of House team.
Getting to Sydney Town Hall
Wilson Parking has a number of parking stations close to Sydney Town Hall. We recommend St Andrew’s House Car Park, Queen Victoria Building Car Park and Citipark Car Park.
Most Sydney trains stop at Sydney Town Hall, and most CBD busses stop nearby.
To plan your trip, visit the Transport NSW website or call Transport NSW on 131 500 for the latest advice and information on travel and COVID-19 safety measures.
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