Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Rachmaninoff's VESPERS

Choral Singing / Choral Music

Rachmaninoff's VESPERS presented by the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Date: Saturday 20 July 2024, 7pm 
Venue: Sydney Town Hall

Lie back on a yoga mat in the Sydney Town Hall and immerse yourself in the sumptuous and captivating beauty of Rachmaninoff’s favourite creation, his All-Night Vigil ( his 'Vespers'), with the soaring voices of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Symphony Chorus performing a cappella. Seating options include (supplied) yoga mats on the main floor and regular seats in the galleries and on the stage.

 

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                                         An Immersive Experience 

 

The sun goes down, the devout gather, a worshipful vigil begins. The atmosphere is austere and contemplative in its simplicity. But the sound! The sound is rich and resonant with ancient chants and choral folksong – the voices of the choir uniting as a living, breathing instrument.

If you know Rachmaninoff – piano virtuoso and the last of the Romantics – you might be surprised to learn that his favourite creation was his All-Night Vigil. This magnificent work combines the sumptuous sonorities of the Russian Orthodox liturgical tradition with Rachmaninoff’s own irresistible Romantic style for a musical experience that’s literally heaven on earth. And in this rare Sydney performance, we’re inviting you to lie back and immerse yourself in this gorgeous music.

Performing a cappella, SPC Symphony Chorus will shine in music that soars heavenward, plunges into the rich bass registers, imitates bells, and reveals to rapturous effect what can be achieved with voices alone.

Join Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for a musical vigil to elevate your spirit.

Seating options for this concert include yoga mats on the main floor of the Sydney Town Hall. Regular seats in the galleries, around the perimeter of the floor and on the stage.   

Saturday 20 July at 7pm
Sydney Town Hall

PROGRAM

Sergei RACHMANINOFF All-Night Vigil

ARTISTS

Brett Weymark conductor

Hannah Fraser mezzo-soprano
Louis Hurley tenor
Symphony Chorus
Nicholas Russoniello saxophone
Sydney Philharmonia String Ensemble

Duration: This performance will run for 1 hour and 10 minutes. No interval.

Reviews: 

Rachmaninoff's Vespers. www.jwire.com.au. July 23, 2024 by Shirley Politzer. Accessed August 11, 2024.

Review: Rachmaninov’s All Night Vigil at the Sydney Town Hall. eastsidefm.org. By Neeson, July 21, 2024. Accessed August 11, 2024.

SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS: RACHMANINOFF’S VESPERS @ SYDNEY TOWN HALL. sydneyartsguide.com. By Paul Nolan. July 22, 2024. Accessed August 11, 2024.

Vespers. By Sergei Rachmaninoff. Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. Director Brett Weymark. Sydney Town Hall. Saturday 20th July, 2024. Stagewhispers.com.au.  Accessed August 11, 2024.

Image  Credit:

Rachmaninoff's VESPERS, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

Resources:

Rachmaninoff's VESPERS. Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. Accessed June 26, 2024  (Available at this time)

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' 2023 Season Catalogue. 

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Will Perform Rachmaninoff's VESPERS in July.  Broadway World.  By Stephi Wild Jun. 18, 2024. Accessed June 26, 2024.

A limited number of printed program books will be available for $10 each at the concert. 

Download your free digital program book: https://bit.ly/RachVespersProgram

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