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Step into a world of musical magic under the sails of iconic Sydney Opera House. Our annual concert is a highlight of the season, offering an exquisite evening of song that showcases the divine sounds of The Sydney Children’s Choir, joined by choristers from across Australia forming the Gondwana National Choirs. Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, find a moment of tranquility and joy through the power of music.

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Gondwana Choirs | Sydney Opera House

VOICES OF ANGELS: THE COLOURS OF CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Gaudete

i. Gaudete
ii. Angelus ad virginem
iii. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
   Music Traditional & by Felix Mendelssohn
   Various sacred texts arr. Luke Byrne

Joys Seven
Traditional English, arr. Owen Elsley

Gartan Mother’s Lullaby
Traditional Irish original arr. Neil Ginsburg

Laudate for Another Place, Another Time
Dan Walker

Il est né le divin enfant
Traditional French, arr. Dan Walker

What Child is This?
Adapted from Fantasia on Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughan Williams, by Luke Byrne

The Colours of Christmas
John Rutter

Surfin’ Santa
James Court, arr. Luke Byrne

Reindeer on the Roof
Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Deck the Halls with Holly and Ivy
Traditional English, arr. Owen Elsley

Carol of the Birds
William James, arr. Luke Byrne
Text: James Wheeler

Cradle Hymn
Kim André Arnesen, Text: Isaac Watts

Carol of the Bells
Mykola Leontovych, arranged by Luke Byrne
Text: Peter J. Wilhousky

Silent Night/Away in a Manger
Franz Gruber and James Ramsey Murray,
arr. Owen Elsley

Pure Imagination
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
arr. Stephan DeCesare

I Saw Three Ships
John Leavitt

White Winter Hymnal
Robin Pecknold arr. Alan Billingsley

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane

All Bells in Paradise
John Rutter

The Twelve Days of Christmas
Traditional English, arr. Joseph Twist

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