Tag Archives: Christopher Richardson

Gossec’s Messe des Morts – Concert Reflections

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

On Sunday, 5 May, the Choir presented its first subscription concert of the 2019 season, the Australian premiere of the Messe des Morts (Requiem) of the little-known François-Joseph Gossec (1734-1829). The initiative for the choice of this work came from … Continue reading →

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An Australian War Requiem—review

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Renowned mezzo-soprano Lauris Elms AM OBE attended the premiere of  ‘An Australian War Requiem’ on 10 August 2014, and has kindly provided the following review of the performance. In this century we have grown accustomed to war, and celebrating violence seems … Continue reading →

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Christopher Bowen’s ‘An Australian War Requiem’ Premiered

Posted on August 24, 2014 by

On Sunday, 10 August in the Sydney Town Hall, the choir gave its second subscription concert of 2014, the premiere performance of Christopher Bowen’s and Pamela Traynor’s An Australian War Requiem, commissioned by the choir to mark the centenary of … Continue reading →

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