Magnificent O

Conducted by Associate Conductor Christie Anderson

Arvo Pärt and Bob Chilcott – what a magnificent pairing! Each of the seven antiphons in these two works in is a description of Jesus Christ, his lineage and attributes. Set in Latin and German, all begin with the exclamation ‘O’. These two significant works by Pärt and Chilcott are very different in their musical expression of the traditional Advent antiphons and Anne Cawrse has taken elements that sit at the heart  of the Antiphons – humanity, history, love, redemption – as the basis of her new works.

Program

Seven Advent Antiphons – Bob Chilcott

New Works – Anne Cawrse (world premieres)

Seven Magnificat Antiphons – Arvo Pärt

Concert duration – approx 1 hour 10 mins (no interval)

View newly released footage of Anne Cawrse’s “How Can I Keep From Singing”? commissioned by ACS and performed at our 30th Anniversary celebrations in 2015 here

We are delighted to release details of our Season 2017. Four programs, three commissions, two performances of Handel’s Messiah and a new Hills venue. We welcome Seniors to purchase at concession prices. More Info

Our recent concert “Proof of Life” was broadcast on ABC Classic FM on Sunday 18th June on Afternoons with Alice Keath – listen here and download the printed concert program and follow along here!

View footage of Steven Tanoto’s “Come Slowly – Eden!” here