Dawn Chorus : Sydney Festival January 2009
Friday, November 14th, 2008
| Few places can match the splendour of Sydney’s beaches at sunrise. The stillness of the air, the cool sand beneath your feet and the water gently lapping the shore make for one of the most beautiful environments in the world. Add to this the angelic voices of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and you have a very special Festival event.
Dawn Chorus is a program of concerts that will take place at sunrise on some of Sydney’s best loved beaches. The audience is invited to sit on the sand and experience the majestic simplicity of over 100 voices heralding the arrival of another summer’s day. As the sun rises on the horizon, the air will be filled with the inspirational music of Arvo Pärt, Eric Whitacre, John Tavener and four new works especially commissioned for the event by Raf Marcellino, Dan Walker, John Peterson and Iain Grandage. Each concert will last 45 minutes, beginning at first light and ending as the sun begins to climb into the sky. A beautiful and inspiring way to begin an early day or end a late night, Dawn Chorus is not to be missed. January 10 - Balmoral Beach |
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