Sydney Philharmonia Choirs - Sally Whitwell and VOX

Choral Singing / VOX

A musical collaboration between Sally Whitwell and Sydney Philharmonia's VOX.
With works by Sal Whitwell, Philip Glass, Arvo Paert and Bjoerk.


PROGRAMME:


Sally Whitwell (b. 1974)   
  A Hundred thousand Birds 
  Echo - soloist Bianca Von Oppell
  Starlight Steeple - soloist Joanna Forbes

Arvo Paert (b. 1935)
  Morning Star (a capella)
  Which was the son of (a capella)

Sally Whitwell (b. 1974)

  Flying

  To Your Shore

Michael  Nyman (b. 1944)

  Miserere (a capella) - soloists Bianca Von Oppell and Elise Morton

Sally Whitwell (b. 1974)

  Going Somewhere (a capella) - soloist Kathleen Morris

  She Walks in Beauty

Michael Nyman (b. 1944) 

  Big My Secret (piano solo)

Philip Glass (b. 1937)

  Etude for Solo Piano, o 2 (piano solo)

  Opening/Heart of Glass (Glass/Blondie)

Massive Attack (formed 1988)

  Psyche

Ben Folds (b. 1966)

  Effington

Rufus Wainwright (b. 1973)

  The Tower of Learning - soloist Remington Owen

Sally Whitwell (b. 1974)

  When I was One (a capella)   

Aria award-winninng composer and pianist, Sally Whitwell and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' young adult choir, VOX, present a program spanning classic choral repertoire through to pop music, including music by Philip Glass, Michael Nyman, Bjoerk, Ben Folds, Massive Attack, and Sally Whitwell. 

VOX is Sydney Philharmonia Choirs skilled young adult choir for singers aged 18-30.These skilled musicians, led by effervescent Music Director, Elizabeth Scott, deliver a avocal prowess that is both exciting and inspiring.


Recent highlights have included a recording with Aria award-winning composer and pianist , Sally Whitwell, appearances at the World Netball Championships, and in the Video Games concerts at the Enmore Theatre. Vox were also a highlight in early 2015 when they performed in A Concert for Peace with Festival Chorus. They also performed in Holst: The Planets for Earth Hour and Danny Elfman Music from the Films of Tim Burton with Sydney Symphony Orchestra. In November this year VOX will oerform with the impressive percusion ensemble, Synergy. They will joim Chamber Singers in recording the music of Australian composer Dan Walker.


Conductor: Elizabeth Scott
Guest Artist: Sally Whitwell
Choir: Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' VOX 


Friday 15 April 2016, 8:00PM
Saturday April 2016, 5:00PM 
Independent Theatre, North Sydney

The performances will last for approximately 90 minutes without an interval.


Video Credit:

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: VOX Ensemble.   

Resources:

Sally Whitwell and VOX Program. Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. 

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: Sally Whitwell and VOX.  www.classicon.com.  Accessed April  15, 2016.

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: Sally Whitwell and VOX. www.eventfinda.com.au. Accessed April 15, 2016. 

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Website. (Page after the event no longer available). Accessed April 4, 2016.

VOX (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs). A Cappella Central. Aaccessed April 15, 2016  

 

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