Grace
Adelaide Chamber Singers with Conductor Emeritus Carl Crossin OAM
Sunday 6 December 2.30pm, St Peter’s Cathedral
Begin your Christmas with Grace.
Begin your Christmas savouring the superb sound of Adelaide Chamber Singers in the evocative setting of St Peter’s Cathedral. Led by Conductor Emeritus Carl Crossin OAM, expect an afternoon of music that captures the wonder, mystery and joy of the Christmas story. The ensemble will be augmented with members of our second choir, Rising Voices also performing.
From ancient chant-inspired melodies to radiant contemporary works, GRACE traces a journey from quiet reflection to celebration and light.
You’ll hear beloved Christmas favourites including Veni, Veni Emmanuel and Ave Maria, alongside the sumptuous double-choir writing of Gabrieli’s O Magnum Mysterium and music by Australian and international composers spanning more than four centuries. You will also hear the glorious restored cathedral organ played by Joshua van Konkelenberg.
Bring family and friends and start the festive season surrounded by extraordinary voices, beautiful music and one of Adelaide’s most inspiring acoustic spaces. You are also welcome to join in to sing a selection of Christmas carols with the choir.
Come and listen. Stay and sing.
About our Conductor
Dr Carl Crossin OAM – conductor, educator and composer – is widely respected as one Australia’s leading choral conductors. In a career spanning almost 50 years, Carl has worked with choirs professionally and at all levels of music education. Carl is an Emeritus Fellow of Adelaide University. He recently retired as Associate Professor of Music at the Elder Conservatorium of Music where he served in a variety of leadership positions, including as Director of the Conservatorium between 2009 and 2014.
Carl is Founder and Conductor Emeritus of Adelaide Chamber Singers. He stepped away from the role of Artistic Director in 2021, returning in late 2026 as Honorary Artistic Advisor to the Board to create the forthcoming 2027 and 2028 artistic program. He will continue to conduct at selected concerts, work collaboratively with guest conductors and mentor singers over 2027-8.
Note: Participation is not obligatory – but warmly encouraged!
