Christmas Classics

Name: Christmas Classics
Start: 2024-12-13T19:00:00+1100
End: 2024-12-15T18:00:00+1100
Location: Wesley Uniting Church

Fri, 13 Dec, 7pm - 15 Dec, 6pm AEDT

Wesley Uniting Church

forrest, australia

Luminescence Chamber Singers

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An evening of uplifting Christmas music from around the world. From Medieval carols to classic Yuletide songs and traditional Nativity hymns, this concert features the sublime sounds of Luminescence Chamber Singers with internationally acclaimed organ virtuoso Thomas Heywood, and the angelic strains of Luminescence Children’s Choir, bundled into one heavenly hour. Directed by Roland Peelman.

Luminescence Chamber Singers
Luminescence Children’s Choir
Thomas Heywood (organ)
Roland Peelman AM

1 hour, no interval

Presented in partnership with Canberra International Music Festival and Wesley Music Centre

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Comprised of six professional singers, Luminescence Chamber Singers is a virtuosic vocal ensemble based on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country [Canberra, Australia]. Performing music that spans Medieval chant and Renaissance polyphony as well as folk song, pop, and contemporary art music, Luminescence has rapidly emerged as one of Australia’s leading ensembles.

Recent performance highlights have included appearances at the Sydney Opera House (2023), City Recital Hall (2018), major collaborations with the National Museum of Australia (2022) and the National Gallery of Australia (2023), and Four Winds Festival (2019, 2020, 2022). Since 2017, Luminescence has appeared annually at the Canberra International Music Festival, performing in more than 16 festival programs including the collaborations with many of Australia’s leading musicians: Ensemble Offspring, Bach Akadamie Australia. Luminescence presents an annual concert program in Canberra, Sydney and surrounding regions as well as appearing for a range of festivals, collaborations, and special events.

Luminescence works closely with conductor and director Roland Peelman AM, a regular guest conductor and artistic mentor for the ensemble.

Luminescence also delivers a range of educational activities, including workshops, young artist programs, masterclasses, holiday programs, including an acclaimed program for young performers: the Luminescence Children's Choir.

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