Under the direction of globally recognised artist and conductor, Jennifer Tham (SG), Excelsis will present a programme of contemporary choral works from composers living and working throughout Asia. Tham has crafted a programme which showcases the breadth and depth of choral music in Asia, celebrating the rich choral traditions of some of Australia’s closest neighbours. Featured composers include Ryan Cayabyab (PH), Nan-Chang Chien (TW), Saunder Choi (PH), Francisco Feliciano (PH), Americ Goh (SG), Daud Kosasih (ID), Hyun Chul Lee (KR), Edgar L. Macapili (PH), Ko Matsushita (JA), Takatomi Nobunaga (JA), Ken Steven (ID), Kelly Tang (SG), Kenneth Tay (SG) and Tracy Wong (MA). Tham is renowned for her work with the Singapore Youth Choir and, under her direction, the concert will also feature guest youth ensemble, the Kingswood College Choir. Don’t miss this truly unique opportunity to explore the vibrant and exciting contemporary choral music of Asia, right in the heart of Melbourne.
Join Excelsis for an intimate evening of beautiful choral music, with works from William Byrd, Ola Gjeilo, Kim André Arnesen, Edgar L. Macapili, Franco Prinsloo, Paul Jarman and others. Conducted by Tom Buchanan OAM, and featuring guest artist, Alessia Pintabona (Soprano).
Arrive a little early to commence your evening with a glass of sparkling wine. Following the concert, light refreshments will be provided as guests are invited to meet and chat with the members of Excelsis.
We hope that you will be able to join us for this very special annual event.
Excelsis, Chime Choir and the Yarra Philharmonic Orchestra give the Australian première of Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’, with soloists Rachael Joyce (Soprano) and Bailey Montgomerie (Baritone). The concert will also feature five short choral works and Sibelius’ very well-known orchestral work, ‘Finlandia’. Conducted by Jenny Mathers and Tom Buchanan OAM.