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JS Bach’s Magnificat in D

30 March – 1 April 2023

In the Concert Hall

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Classical Music

One of the world’s great choral conductors, Stephen Layton, brings Bach’s soaring masterpiece to life.

Exhilarating & Beautiful

Bring together a choir of exquisite voices, an orchestra and Bach, and the outside world fades away. The Magnificat is a transformative experience, featuring more than 100 performers on stage for a work of immense beauty.

This music is bright and exhilarating, with soaring brass and gorgeous choral singing. It delights with its bold contrasts and cascades of light and colour – a work to nourish the spirit and renew a sense of wonder.

Stephen Layton is one of the world’s great choral conductors, best known as conductor of the Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, and a specialist in realising the radiant brilliance of Bach’s work.

Programme
PÄRT Trisagion*
JS BACH Magnificat in D
EŠENVALDS Passion and Resurrection

*Saturday 1 April performance only

Artists
Stephen Layton conductor
Amy Moore soprano
Chloe Lankshear soprano 
Stephanie Dillon mezzo soprano 
Christopher Watson tenor 
David Greco baritone 
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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