CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS, CARLTON
​and ST LEONARD'S UNITING CHURCH, BRIGHTON

MODERN MASTERPIECES OF EVOCATION, INVOCATION AND ILLUMINATION

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper”  – WB Yeats

The mesmerising music of Michael McGlynn and ANÚNA, Ireland’s National Choir, is well loved across Europe and the USA. The haunting melodies and texts of depth, along with Michael’s at once lush and ancient harmonic language, cast spells over audiences and singers alike. These amazing compositions weave connections between the ancient vocal traditions and literature of Ireland.

Michael’s compositions have been commissioned and performed by some of the world’s best known ensembles, including Chanticleer, Rajaton, Conspirare, New York Polyphony, Kansas City Chorale and the BBC Singers.

Our Director for this season, Christine M Storey, was fortunate to study with Michael and ANÚNA at the recent ANÚNA International Summer School, and so brings her fresh experience back to share with Australian audiences and Choristry.

ST JOHN'S SOUTHGATE

“A man with wings large enough and duly connected, might learn to overcome the resistance of the air” – Leonardo da Vinci
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Join Choristry for our final concert of 2017, a voyage of musical discovery celebrating our fascination with the skies and beyond; from the humblest of insects to the wonder of taking to the air and traveling towards the stars.

Featuring Stanford’s gorgeous The Bluebird, Eric Whitacre’s extraordinary Leonardo Dreams of his Flying Machine and the heartfelt setting of John Gillespie Magee’s High Flight by Christopher Marshall, as well as music from Norway and Australia.

Let these uplifting and ethereal works transport you skyward.

COLLINS ST BAPTIST CHURCH

Bach’s motets are amongst the most mesmerising and perfectly constructed of all his works. Their extraordinary complexity makes colossal demands of anyone who would perform them, and they formed the core repertory Bach expected his pupils to sing and to master.
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Choristry is delighted to present a selection of these choral masterworks, alongside some of the 20th Century’s most exquisite pieces, including Arvo Pärt’s sublime Spiegel Im Spiegel, for cello and piano.

Join us at Collins St Baptist Church for an evening of thrilling and uplifting music, from the composer who set the benchmark to which all who followed would aspire.

ST JOHN'S SOUTHGATE
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Choristry is excited to partner with Sydney-based Ristretto Chamber Choir to perform a concert of music inspired by the night sky and our place in the universe.

Piano and a string quartet will accompany the choirs performing works by Ola Gjeilo, Ériks Ešenvalds, Arvo Pärt and a newly commissioned piece by young Australian composer Ella Macens, Look Up – the Sky is Glowing.  

Choristry’s Artistic Director, Dan Walker has also arranged Sigur Rós’ stunning Starálfur alongside works by Depeche Mode.

CHUNKY MOVE STUDIO

Audacious.  Subversive.  Underground.

Join Choristry and guest artist Trevor Jones as we explore the dimly-lit clubs of 1930s Europe, Off-Broadway New York and beyond in a performance of songs that celebrate the darker side of popular music.  

Set in cabaret-style seating in Studio 1 at Chunky Move, we are delighted to present works from Kurt Weill, Noel Coward, Francis Poulenc, Ben Folds, Amanda Palmer, Sting and many more.      

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, KEW

Choristry is delighted to bring you On the Threshold of Night, a collection of beautiful choral works by some of Britain’s most celebrated composers.

Spanning some four centuries, our musical sojourn includes the 16th century polyphony of Tallis and Byrd and Benjamin Britten’s extraordinary Hymn to St. Cecilia, as well as the inimitable sounds of contemporary composers such as Jonathan Dove, Tarik O’Regan and James MacMillan.

LIBRARY AT THE DOCK

Join Choristry on a musical safari as we celebrate the music written for our feathered, furred and finned friends.

From the musical jokes of Josquin to the wit of Eric Whitacre, this motley collection of animal-inspired choral works will engage and amuse listeners of all ages.

In our first appearance at Library at the Dock, we are delighted to present two performances: the 11am performance will run for 40 minutes, perfect for our younger concert-goers.