Performers of fine Canberra a cappella since 1977.
The Madrigals of early-baroque composer Claudio Monteverdi capture the emotional range of the human condition with fiery fervour and sublime tenderness. His eighth book of madrigals contains some of his finest writing for voices and instruments. In this concert we are joined by Canberra ensemble Apeiron Baroque to bring you a selection of these works, alongside others from Monteverdi's contemporaries.
Larry Sitsky Recital Room, ANU School of Music, 100 Childers Street, Canberra
The 'Aurora Borealis' and 'Aurora Australis' have terrified and captured the imagination of humankind for thousands of years. In our third concert of the year we present a selection of music that celebrates and pays homage to these celestial light-shows. Featuring music by Ēriks Ešenvalds, Veljo Tormis, Ola Gjeillo, Ben van Tienen and Sebastian Allen.
Music for the season? Absolutely. Carols? Less likely.
Join Oriana for a different kind of Christmas performance, where we explore music to ring in the holiday period, without assailing you with another rendition of 'Jingle Bells'!