Event
G is for Gloria!
- Date: Sunday, 12 October 2014, 5pm
- Venue: St James' Church (King Street) — 173 King St, Sydney, NSW
- Tickets: Adults: $40 | Children: $20 | Concession: $35 — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on 0412 548 703
Event Details
Experience the power and joy of John Rutter’s famous Gloria, written in 1974, Soaring vocal lines and contemporary harmonies create seventeen minutes of utter bliss. Be the first in the country to hear Australian composer Dan Walker’s epic Mass, his first.
Walker is famous for his mastery of vocal lines and beautiful choral sound and this Mass, commissioned by the Leichhardt Espresso Chorus, is a much awaited world premiere. Glorious! Conducted by Artistic Director Michelle Leonard, the two pieces will be performed this coming Spring at St James Church. The concert features massed choir, organ and brass ensemble with Paul Goodchild and Sydney Brass.
Performers: Artistic Director Michelle Leonard; Leichhardt Espresso Chorus; Paul Goodchild; Sydney Brass
Featured non-Australian music: Gloria by John Rutter
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on 0412 548 703 or by email to espressochorus@gmail.com
Featured Australian Works
Mass of deliverance : SATB choir with chamber ensemble (2014) by Dan Walker — World premiere — performed by Sydney Brass, Michelle Leonard and Leichhardt Espresso Chorus |
Featured artists
- Performer Leichhardt Espresso Chorus
- Conductor Michelle Leonard
- Performer Sydney Brass
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