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Lessons & Carols - Goulburn

  • Classical Music
  • Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
  • St Peter & Paul’s Old Cathedral, Goulburn
  • Run time: 90 minutes, no interval Subject to change

Experience the comfort and tradition of Lessons and Carols with the Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers and organist David Drury in program combining familiar carols with philosophical readings and some audience participation.

PLEASE NOTE: this performance does not take place at Sydney Opera House. This performance takes place at St's Peter & Paul's Old Cathedral, Goulburn.

‘Lessons and Carols’ is a young tradition – just over a century old – but its comforting format and familiar music has earned it a placed in hearts worldwide. In this new bespoke program for the Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers and organist David Drury, Brett Weymark has taken the Lessons and Carols concept and given it a philosophical twist. 

Familiar, traditional carols will be interspersed with readings that reflect on the broader meaning of Christmas and music as a symbol of harmony and collaboration. And because it wouldn’t be Christmas without audience participation, we’re including some singalong favourites. 

Event details

Event details

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Program

ANON. Coventry Carol 
Gustav HOLST In the Bleak Midwinter
TRAD. Wexford Carol
Herbert HOWELLS A Spotless Rose
with singalong carols:
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Good King Wenceslas

Artists

Brett Weymark conductor
David Drury organ
Chamber Singers

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Address

40 Verner St

Goulburn NSW 2580
Australia

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