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
