Performances
Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen - BWV 11, JS Bach
Ascension Day Vespers
7:30pm Thursday 9 May 2024
Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen (BWV11) the Ascension Oratorio
for 4 soloists, choir, strings, 2 oboes, 2 flutes, 3 trumpets, timpani and continuo
Judith Dodsworth (soprano)
Sally-Anne Russell (mezzosoprano)
Timothy Reynolds (tenor)
Christopher Tonkin (bass)
St Johns Bach Choir and Orchestra
director: Graham Lieschke
Preacher: James Winderlich
The Stars Turn - The Song Company
Celebrating the wealth of Australian music commissioned and performed by The Song Company over its illustrious 40-year history.
14 June - 5 July
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Hobart, Berry
Drawing inspiration from the iconic masterpiece by Peter Sculthorpe, "The Stars Turn" captures the essence of The Song Company's vibrant history, showcasing our rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the brightest stars of Australian music. From the mesmerising Elena Kats-Chernin to the intricate textures of Nigel Butterly and Katy Abbott, this program is a snapshot of The Song Company's musical milestones.
"The Stars Turn" also casts its gaze toward the future, with the next generation of composers whose talents light up the musical sky. Experience the innovative soundscapes of Alice Chance, Sonya Holowell and Chris Williams, and the debut of a mesmerising new work by Angus Davison.
Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Australian musical creativity, past, present and future. Secure your tickets now and be part of this luminous constellation of sound.
The Stars Turn - The Song Company
Celebrating the wealth of Australian music commissioned and performed by The Song Company over its illustrious 40-year history.
14 June - 5 July
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Hobart, Berry
Drawing inspiration from the iconic masterpiece by Peter Sculthorpe, "The Stars Turn" captures the essence of The Song Company's vibrant history, showcasing our rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the brightest stars of Australian music. From the mesmerising Elena Kats-Chernin to the intricate textures of Nigel Butterly and Katy Abbott, this program is a snapshot of The Song Company's musical milestones.
"The Stars Turn" also casts its gaze toward the future, with the next generation of composers whose talents light up the musical sky. Experience the innovative soundscapes of Alice Chance, Sonya Holowell and Chris Williams, and the debut of a mesmerising new work by Angus Davison.
Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Australian musical creativity, past, present and future. Secure your tickets now and be part of this luminous constellation of sound.
Vespers for Mother Earth - The Song Company
The world premiere of a major new work by Australia's most beloved composer performed by the country's finest singers and instrumentalists
Sunday 23 June, 3pm
40th Anniversary Gala Concert
Sydney – City Recital Hall
Join us in celebrating The Song Company's 40th Anniversary with a musical event like no other—the world premiere of Vespers for Mother Earth, an astonishing composition by beloved composer Ross Edwards. Joining them on stage in this historic performance at the prestigious City Recital Hall is an eclectic array of instrumental forces, including the groundbreaking Ensemble Offspring, Genevieve Lang (harp), Julian Smiles (cello), Lu Liu (pipa) and Lindsay Dugan (shakuhachi).
Inspired by Monteverdi's masterpiece Vespero della Beata Vergine, Edwards ingeniously weaves symbols of day and night into a profound contemplation on the pressing ecological crisis of our time. It symbolises both a farewell to humanity's destructive dominance and the dawn of a new era — a rekindling of the sacred feminine principle, embodied by the night.
In an eagerly anticipated moment, long-term Artistic Director of The Song Company Roland Peelman returns to direct after a nine-year absence. His masterful guidance ensures this performance will be a true testament to our 40-year journey of excellence.
The program's first half is a celebration of our rich history of collaborations with luminaries of Australian music, including Peter Sculthorpe, Elena Kats-Chernin, Nigel Butterly and Katy Abbott. We also look to the future, showcasing the next generation of composers, including Alice Chance and Sonya Hollowell, and a captivating new work by Angus Davison.
Discount for group bookings now available.
The Stars Turn - The Song Company
Celebrating the wealth of Australian music commissioned and performed by The Song Company over its illustrious 40-year history.
14 June - 5 July
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Hobart, Berry
Drawing inspiration from the iconic masterpiece by Peter Sculthorpe, "The Stars Turn" captures the essence of The Song Company's vibrant history, showcasing our rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the brightest stars of Australian music. From the mesmerising Elena Kats-Chernin to the intricate textures of Nigel Butterly and Katy Abbott, this program is a snapshot of The Song Company's musical milestones.
"The Stars Turn" also casts its gaze toward the future, with the next generation of composers whose talents light up the musical sky. Experience the innovative soundscapes of Alice Chance, Sonya Holowell and Chris Williams, and the debut of a mesmerising new work by Angus Davison.
Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Australian musical creativity, past, present and future. Secure your tickets now and be part of this luminous constellation of sound.
The Stars Turn - The Song Company
Celebrating the wealth of Australian music commissioned and performed by The Song Company over its illustrious 40-year history.
14 June - 5 July
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Hobart, Berry
Drawing inspiration from the iconic masterpiece by Peter Sculthorpe, "The Stars Turn" captures the essence of The Song Company's vibrant history, showcasing our rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the brightest stars of Australian music. From the mesmerising Elena Kats-Chernin to the intricate textures of Nigel Butterly and Katy Abbott, this program is a snapshot of The Song Company's musical milestones.
"The Stars Turn" also casts its gaze toward the future, with the next generation of composers whose talents light up the musical sky. Experience the innovative soundscapes of Alice Chance, Sonya Holowell and Chris Williams, and the debut of a mesmerising new work by Angus Davison.
Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Australian musical creativity, past, present and future. Secure your tickets now and be part of this luminous constellation of sound.
The Stars Turn - The Song Company
Celebrating the wealth of Australian music commissioned and performed by The Song Company over its illustrious 40-year history.
14 June - 5 July
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Hobart, Berry
Drawing inspiration from the iconic masterpiece by Peter Sculthorpe, "The Stars Turn" captures the essence of The Song Company's vibrant history, showcasing our rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the brightest stars of Australian music. From the mesmerising Elena Kats-Chernin to the intricate textures of Nigel Butterly and Katy Abbott, this program is a snapshot of The Song Company's musical milestones.
"The Stars Turn" also casts its gaze toward the future, with the next generation of composers whose talents light up the musical sky. Experience the innovative soundscapes of Alice Chance, Sonya Holowell and Chris Williams, and the debut of a mesmerising new work by Angus Davison.
Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Australian musical creativity, past, present and future. Secure your tickets now and be part of this luminous constellation of sound.
Hidden Thoughts I | MSO & Consort of Melbourne
Hidden Thoughts I
Sunday 21 April 2024, 11:00am
Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank
The Consort of Melbourne are featured artists for the 2024 MSO Chamber Series.
Katy Abbott’s series of works Hidden Thoughts is presented throughout 2024. Each work includes text sourced from the public, elevating the perceived ‘ordinary and mundane’ into powerful and meaningful statements of grace and kindness. The first of the series, Do I Matter?, uses anonymous answers from a survey created by Katy Abbott and writer and cartoonist Kaz Cooke asking women for their ‘hidden thoughts’. The audience at this performance is also invited to submit their responses at the concert for incorporation into the performance that day.
The Consort of Melbourne will feature the voices of Katherine Norman, Kristy Biber, Hannah Pietsch, Timothy Reynolds, Andrew O’Connor and Steven Hodgson (Director).
Johannes-Passion, JS Bach
BACH THE ST JOHN PASSION
GOOD FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2024 FROM 7:30PM
Choir of The Scots’ Church
The Melbourne Baroque orchestra
Leader: Timothy Willis
Evangelist and tenor solos: Timothy Reynolds
Conductor: Douglas Lawrence
Soloists: Kate McBride, Elizabeth Anderson, Thomas Drent, Kieran Macfarlane, Mitchell Relf.
Admission is free. The performance is in German, a full translation is supplied. The performance is without interval.
Superbloom - The Song Company
Experience a musical Superbloom in a captivating journey inspired by nature's miracles
1-10 March
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Sydney, Orange
"Superbloom" is the phenomenon in which the desert landscape receives an unusual season of rain such that the next spring brings forth carpets of rare displays of flowers. Immerse yourself in this magical and musical "Superbloom" - a program of rare works for unaccompanied voices that draws parallels between the stark beauty of the arid desert and the lush abundance brought by the wet season.
Acclaimed Australian-American soprano and composer Jane Sheldon makes her Guest Directorial debut with The Song Company. Her artistry has created a musical journey that connects historical compositional giants such as Hildegard von Bingen and Carlo Gesualdo with contemporary composers Rebecca Saunders, Chaya Czernowin and James Weeks. Plus, be among the first to experience a brand-new work composed by the talented Jane Sheldon herself.
The Song Company has been captivating audiences with adventurous programming for 40 years. Join Australia's world-class vocal ensemble for this unforgettable experience that celebrates both the resilience of the desert and the creativity of the human spirit.
Superbloom - The Song Company
Experience a musical Superbloom in a captivating journey inspired by nature's miracles
1-10 March
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Sydney, Orange
"Superbloom" is the phenomenon in which the desert landscape receives an unusual season of rain such that the next spring brings forth carpets of rare displays of flowers. Immerse yourself in this magical and musical "Superbloom" - a program of rare works for unaccompanied voices that draws parallels between the stark beauty of the arid desert and the lush abundance brought by the wet season.
Acclaimed Australian-American soprano and composer Jane Sheldon makes her Guest Directorial debut with The Song Company. Her artistry has created a musical journey that connects historical compositional giants such as Hildegard von Bingen and Carlo Gesualdo with contemporary composers Rebecca Saunders, Chaya Czernowin and James Weeks. Plus, be among the first to experience a brand-new work composed by the talented Jane Sheldon herself.
The Song Company has been captivating audiences with adventurous programming for 40 years. Join Australia's world-class vocal ensemble for this unforgettable experience that celebrates both the resilience of the desert and the creativity of the human spirit.
Superbloom - The Song Company
Experience a musical Superbloom in a captivating journey inspired by nature's miracles
1-10 March
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Sydney, Orange
"Superbloom" is the phenomenon in which the desert landscape receives an unusual season of rain such that the next spring brings forth carpets of rare displays of flowers. Immerse yourself in this magical and musical "Superbloom" - a program of rare works for unaccompanied voices that draws parallels between the stark beauty of the arid desert and the lush abundance brought by the wet season.
Acclaimed Australian-American soprano and composer Jane Sheldon makes her Guest Directorial debut with The Song Company. Her artistry has created a musical journey that connects historical compositional giants such as Hildegard von Bingen and Carlo Gesualdo with contemporary composers Rebecca Saunders, Chaya Czernowin and James Weeks. Plus, be among the first to experience a brand-new work composed by the talented Jane Sheldon herself.
The Song Company has been captivating audiences with adventurous programming for 40 years. Join Australia's world-class vocal ensemble for this unforgettable experience that celebrates both the resilience of the desert and the creativity of the human spirit.
Superbloom - The Song Company
Experience a musical Superbloom in a captivating journey inspired by nature's miracles
1-10 March
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Sydney, Orange
"Superbloom" is the phenomenon in which the desert landscape receives an unusual season of rain such that the next spring brings forth carpets of rare displays of flowers. Immerse yourself in this magical and musical "Superbloom" - a program of rare works for unaccompanied voices that draws parallels between the stark beauty of the arid desert and the lush abundance brought by the wet season.
Acclaimed Australian-American soprano and composer Jane Sheldon makes her Guest Directorial debut with The Song Company. Her artistry has created a musical journey that connects historical compositional giants such as Hildegard von Bingen and Carlo Gesualdo with contemporary composers Rebecca Saunders, Chaya Czernowin and James Weeks. Plus, be among the first to experience a brand-new work composed by the talented Jane Sheldon herself.
The Song Company has been captivating audiences with adventurous programming for 40 years. Join Australia's world-class vocal ensemble for this unforgettable experience that celebrates both the resilience of the desert and the creativity of the human spirit.
Superbloom - The Song Company
Experience a musical Superbloom in a captivating journey inspired by nature's miracles
1-10 March
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Sydney, Orange
"Superbloom" is the phenomenon in which the desert landscape receives an unusual season of rain such that the next spring brings forth carpets of rare displays of flowers. Immerse yourself in this magical and musical "Superbloom" - a program of rare works for unaccompanied voices that draws parallels between the stark beauty of the arid desert and the lush abundance brought by the wet season.
Acclaimed Australian-American soprano and composer Jane Sheldon makes her Guest Directorial debut with The Song Company. Her artistry has created a musical journey that connects historical compositional giants such as Hildegard von Bingen and Carlo Gesualdo with contemporary composers Rebecca Saunders, Chaya Czernowin and James Weeks. Plus, be among the first to experience a brand-new work composed by the talented Jane Sheldon herself.
The Song Company has been captivating audiences with adventurous programming for 40 years. Join Australia's world-class vocal ensemble for this unforgettable experience that celebrates both the resilience of the desert and the creativity of the human spirit.
Superbloom - The Song Company
Experience a musical Superbloom in a captivating journey inspired by nature's miracles
1-10 March
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Sydney, Orange
"Superbloom" is the phenomenon in which the desert landscape receives an unusual season of rain such that the next spring brings forth carpets of rare displays of flowers. Immerse yourself in this magical and musical "Superbloom" - a program of rare works for unaccompanied voices that draws parallels between the stark beauty of the arid desert and the lush abundance brought by the wet season.
Acclaimed Australian-American soprano and composer Jane Sheldon makes her Guest Directorial debut with The Song Company. Her artistry has created a musical journey that connects historical compositional giants such as Hildegard von Bingen and Carlo Gesualdo with contemporary composers Rebecca Saunders, Chaya Czernowin and James Weeks. Plus, be among the first to experience a brand-new work composed by the talented Jane Sheldon herself.
The Song Company has been captivating audiences with adventurous programming for 40 years. Join Australia's world-class vocal ensemble for this unforgettable experience that celebrates both the resilience of the desert and the creativity of the human spirit.
The Pleasures of Purcell - performance by e21
The Pleasures of Purcell
Welcome songs and choral master pieces performed by e21
Guest artists:
directed by Stephen Grant
Quin Thomson – soprano Timothy Reynolds – tenor Donald Nicolson – harpsichord
Closing concert of the 2024 Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields Festival, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Ballarat
Handel - Alexander's Feast
Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields Opening Concert - 2024
with The Alchemy Consort and The Melbourne Baroque Orchestra
Timothy was a last minute replacement for an indisposed Christopher Watson
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Ballarat
“The soloists, Quin Thomson (soprano), Dean Sky-Lucas (countertenor), the wonderful Timothy Reynolds (tenor) who was a late but marvellous addition to the lineup, Steven Hodgson (bass) and Eamon Dooley (bass), had the presence and power to fill the cathedral and be heard clearly even when competing with the orchestra and chorus.
Timothy Reynolds had a central role and shone brightly in arias such as ‘Now strike the golden lyre’ with its wonderful (did I mention hard working) trumpet obbligato.” Daniel Brace, Classikon
JS Bach Weihnachtsoratorium, part 2
Festival Eucharist (Christmas Day)
10am Monday 25 December 2023
Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend BWV248/ii
The second cantata of the Christmas Oratorio
4 soloists, St Johns choir, strings, 4 oboes including 2 oboes da caccia, 2 flutes and continuo
directed by Graham Lieschke
St Johns Southgate
20 City Road Southbank
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3006
Galileo by Richard Mills
Galileo, Victorian Opera
Faith, knowledge and power collide in this brand new opera by Richard Mills that examines the fortunes of one of the world’s greatest thinkers.
A complex life which came into conflict with the political and religious powers of the day, Galileois a searching meditation on questions of faith in a violent, hostile and uncertain world.
With the combined forces of La Compañia and Orchestra Victoria, and starring Victorian Opera favourite, baritone Samuel Dundas as Galileo — this project will celebrate the artistic legacy of Richard Mills.
Handel's Messiah
The Messiah, by G.F. Handel
A free performance of this incredible work with the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra on period instruments.
The Scot’s Church, Collins St. Melbourne 3000
Handel's Messiah - Heidelberg Choral Society & Orchestra
Heidelberg Choral Society and Orchestra Christmas Concert.
Messiah by George Frideric Handel
Conducted by Peter Bandy
Soloists:
Teresa Ingrilli- soprano
Dimity Shepherd- mezzo soprano
Timothy Reynolds- tenor
Oliver Mann- baritone
Performing Arts centre, Ivanhoe Girl’s Grammar school, Ivanhoe.
Tickets available now at trybooking.com/CMCUP
Hark! The Song Company
The Song Company Christmas
Start the festive season with well-loved carols and heart-melting harmonies.
A Christmas concert for the whole family to enjoy together in Sydney and Wollongong.
The Song Company Christmas Carol program Hark! will be presented three times in Sydney and for the first in Wollongong.
See The Song Company Christmas Carols:
Wed 29 Nov, 6:00PM, Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood
Thu 30 Nov, 6:00PM St Francis of Assisi, Paddington
Fri 1 Dec, 6:00PM The Garrison Church, Millers Point
Sat 2 Dec, 2:00PM St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Wollongong
Hark! will also be broadcast via the Australian Digital Concert Hall. Details to follow soon!
Hark! The Songs Company
The Song Company Christmas
Start the festive season with well-loved carols and heart-melting harmonies.
A Christmas concert for the whole family to enjoy together in Sydney and Wollongong.
The Song Company Christmas Carol program Hark! will be presented three times in Sydney and for the first in Wollongong.
See The Song Company Christmas Carols:
Wed 29 Nov, 6:00PM, Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood
Thu 30 Nov, 6:00PM St Francis of Assisi, Paddington
Fri 1 Dec, 6:00PM The Garrison Church, Millers Point
Sat 2 Dec, 2:00PM St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Wollongong
Hark! will also be broadcast via the Australian Digital Concert Hall. Details to follow soon!
Hark! The Song Company
The Song Company Christmas
Start the festive season with well-loved carols and heart-melting harmonies.
A Christmas concert for the whole family to enjoy together in Sydney and Wollongong.
The Song Company Christmas Carol program Hark! will be presented three times in Sydney and for the first in Wollongong.
See The Song Company Christmas Carols:
Wed 29 Nov, 6:00PM, Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood
Thu 30 Nov, 6:00PM St Francis of Assisi, Paddington
Fri 1 Dec, 6:00PM The Garrison Church, Millers Point
Sat 2 Dec, 2:00PM St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Wollongong
Hark! will also be broadcast via the Australian Digital Concert Hall. Details to follow soon!
Hark! The Song Company
The Song Company Christmas
Start the festive season with well-loved carols and heart-melting harmonies.
A Christmas concert for the whole family to enjoy together in Sydney and Wollongong.
The Song Company Christmas Carol program Hark! will be presented three times in Sydney and for the first in Wollongong.
See The Song Company Christmas Carols:
Wed 29 Nov, 6:00PM, Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood
Thu 30 Nov, 6:00PM St Francis of Assisi, Paddington
Fri 1 Dec, 6:00PM The Garrison Church, Millers Point
Sat 2 Dec, 2:00PM St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Wollongong
Hark! will also be broadcast via the Australian Digital Concert Hall. Details to follow soon!
Handel's Messiah - Heidelberg Choral Society & Orchestra
Heidelberg Choral Society and Orchestra Christmas Concert.
Messiah by George Frideric Handel
Conducted by Peter Bandy
Soloists:
Teresa Ingrilli- soprano
Dimity Shepherd- mezzo soprano
Timothy Reynolds- tenor
Oliver Mann- baritone
Inglewood Town Hall
25 Verdon St,
Inglewood VIC 3517
Music in the Castle of Heaven
PROGRAM
J.S. Bach Chorale Prelude ‘In Dulci Jublio’ BWV 729a
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Unser mund sei voll Lachens’ BWV 110
J.S. Bach Motet ‘Singet dem Herrn’ BWV 225
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Jesu, der du meine Seele’ BWV 78
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Wachet auf’ BWV 140
CITY RECITAL HALL
2 ANGEL PLACE
SYDNEY, NSW, 2000
https://www.bachakademieaustralia.com.au/events/bach-in-the-castle-of-heaven-celebrating-300-years-of-bach-in-leipzig-concert-1
Music in the Castle of Heaven - Bach Akademie Australia
PROGRAM
J.S. Bach Chorale Prelude ‘In Dulci Jublio’ BWV 729a
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Unser mund sei voll Lachens’ BWV 110
J.S. Bach Motet ‘Singet dem Herrn’ BWV 225
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Jesu, der du meine Seele’ BWV 78
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Wachet auf’ BWV 140
OUR LADY OF DOLOURS CHURCH
94 ARCHER STREET
CHATSWOOD, NSW, 2067
https://www.bachakademieaustralia.com.au/events/bach-in-the-castle-of-heaven-celebrating-300-years-of-bach-in-leipzig-concert-2-e7ajb
Music in the Castle of Heaven - Bach Akademie Australia
PROGRAM
J.S. Bach Chorale Prelude ‘In Dulci Jublio’ BWV 729a
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Unser mund sei voll Lachens’ BWV 110
J.S. Bach Motet ‘Singet dem Herrn’ BWV 225
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Jesu, der du meine Seele’ BWV 78
J.S. Bach Cantata ‘Wachet auf’ BWV 140
ST FINBAR'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
46 LEVY STREETGLENBROOK, NSW, 2773
https://www.bachakademieaustralia.com.au/events/bach-in-the-castle-of-heaven-celebrating-300-years-of-bach-in-leipzig-concert-2
Songs From A Strange Land - The Song Company
Songs From A Strange Land - William Byrd and his legacy
In the 400th anniversary year of the death of renowned English Renaissance composer William Byrd, The Song Company celebrates Byrd's own music and his legacy that continues to influence contemporary composers such as David Lang, Jeremy Cull, and Pelle Gudmunsen-Holmgreen. These composers have taken inspiration from Byrd's unique style and expanded upon it, creating contemporary pieces that are deeply rooted in the tradition of a cappella music.
Today, Byrd's music is celebrated for its rich harmonies, intricate polyphonic textures, and innovative musical ideas that continue to captivate audiences around the world. Noted early-music specialist Christopher Watson makes his conducting debut with The Song Company in this program of sublime beauty.
Program
William Byrd Tristitia et anxietas
David Lang I want to live (where you live)
Jeremy Cull Super flumina
William Byrd Ye sacred muses
Pelle Gudmunsen-Holmgreen You and I and Amyas
Gabriel Jackson In all his works
William Byrd Tribue Domine
Gabriel Jackson I gaze upon you
The Song Company
Susannah Lawergren, Amy Moore – Sopranos
Jessica O'Donoghue – Mezzo-Soprano
Christopher Watson, Timothy Reynolds – Tenors
Hayden Barrington – Baritone
tbc - Bass
Christopher Watson – Guest Director
Songs From A Strange Land - The Song Company
Songs From A Strange Land - William Byrd and his legacy
In the 400th anniversary year of the death of renowned English Renaissance composer William Byrd, The Song Company celebrates Byrd's own music and his legacy that continues to influence contemporary composers such as David Lang, Jeremy Cull, and Pelle Gudmunsen-Holmgreen. These composers have taken inspiration from Byrd's unique style and expanded upon it, creating contemporary pieces that are deeply rooted in the tradition of a cappella music.
Today, Byrd's music is celebrated for its rich harmonies, intricate polyphonic textures, and innovative musical ideas that continue to captivate audiences around the world. Noted early-music specialist Christopher Watson makes his conducting debut with The Song Company in this program of sublime beauty.
Program
William Byrd Tristitia et anxietas
David Lang I want to live (where you live)
Jeremy Cull Super flumina
William Byrd Ye sacred muses
Pelle Gudmunsen-Holmgreen You and I and Amyas
Gabriel Jackson In all his works
William Byrd Tribue Domine
Gabriel Jackson I gaze upon you
The Song Company
Susannah Lawergren, Amy Moore – Sopranos
Jessica O'Donoghue – Mezzo-Soprano
Christopher Watson, Timothy Reynolds – Tenors
Hayden Barrington – Baritone
tbc - Bass
Christopher Watson – Guest Director
Songs From A Strange Land - The Song Company
Songs From A Strange Land - William Byrd and his legacy
In the 400th anniversary year of the death of renowned English Renaissance composer William Byrd, The Song Company celebrates Byrd's own music and his legacy that continues to influence contemporary composers such as David Lang, Jeremy Cull, and Pelle Gudmunsen-Holmgreen. These composers have taken inspiration from Byrd's unique style and expanded upon it, creating contemporary pieces that are deeply rooted in the tradition of a cappella music.
Today, Byrd's music is celebrated for its rich harmonies, intricate polyphonic textures, and innovative musical ideas that continue to captivate audiences around the world. Noted early-music specialist Christopher Watson makes his conducting debut with The Song Company in this program of sublime beauty.
Program
William Byrd Tristitia et anxietas
David Lang I want to live (where you live)
Jeremy Cull Super flumina
William Byrd Ye sacred muses
Pelle Gudmunsen-Holmgreen You and I and Amyas
Gabriel Jackson In all his works
William Byrd Tribue Domine
Gabriel Jackson I gaze upon you
The Song Company
Susannah Lawergren, Amy Moore – Sopranos
Jessica O'Donoghue – Mezzo-Soprano
Christopher Watson, Timothy Reynolds – Tenors
Hayden Barrington – Baritone
tbc - Bass
Christopher Watson – Guest Director
Songs From A Strange Land - The Song Company
Songs From A Strange Land - William Byrd and his legacy
In the 400th anniversary year of the death of renowned English Renaissance composer William Byrd, The Song Company celebrates Byrd's own music and his legacy that continues to influence contemporary composers such as David Lang, Jeremy Cull, and Pelle Gudmunsen-Holmgreen. These composers have taken inspiration from Byrd's unique style and expanded upon it, creating contemporary pieces that are deeply rooted in the tradition of a cappella music.
Today, Byrd's music is celebrated for its rich harmonies, intricate polyphonic textures, and innovative musical ideas that continue to captivate audiences around the world. Noted early-music specialist Christopher Watson makes his conducting debut with The Song Company in this program of sublime beauty.
Program
William Byrd Tristitia et anxietas
David Lang I want to live (where you live)
Jeremy Cull Super flumina
William Byrd Ye sacred muses
Pelle Gudmunsen-Holmgreen You and I and Amyas
Gabriel Jackson In all his works
William Byrd Tribue Domine
Gabriel Jackson I gaze upon you
The Song Company
Susannah Lawergren, Amy Moore – Sopranos
Jessica O'Donoghue – Mezzo-Soprano
Christopher Watson, Timothy Reynolds – Tenors
Hayden Barrington – Baritone
tbc - Bass
Christopher Watson – Guest Director