Sydney Chamber Choir

Sydney Chamber Choir From the crystalline purity of 16th-century polyphony to the exuberant energy of new Australian work

Founded in 1975, Sydney Chamber Choir has forged a reputation as one of Australia’s leading choral ensembles. It is especially renowned for its interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque works and as a champion of contemporary Australian choral music, having commissioned and premiered works by many established and emerging Australian composers. Musical Director Paul Stanhope, himself a composer of

international reputation, was appointed in 2006. Sydney Chamber Choir has toured widely and in 2009 was a prizewinner in the 41st Tolosa International Choral Festival in Spain. The Choir’s performances are regularly broadcast across the country on ABC Classic FM, and CD recordings are available on the ABC Classics and Tall Poppies labels.

Help us continue to build a community of humans using their voices for good by donating today. Your donations enable us ...
21/06/2026

Help us continue to build a community of humans using their voices for good by donating today. Your donations enable us to present concerts of the highest calibre, engage leading guest artists, reach wider audiences and commission wonderful new Australian music.

More Info: Sydneychamberchoir.org/donate

To our friends: We are so grateful for what you have enabled us to achieve. Donate today to help us continue this work. ...
18/06/2026

To our friends: We are so grateful for what you have enabled us to achieve. Donate today to help us continue this work. To discuss your donation, please get in touch with Kristen Butchatsky, our Philanthropy Manager. Learn more at sydneychamberchoir.org/donate

Thank you Hume Conservatorium for inviting us to sing our In Paradisum program today in the lovely Old Ceramics Hall. We...
23/05/2026

Thank you Hume Conservatorium for inviting us to sing our In Paradisum program today in the lovely Old Ceramics Hall. We had a blast presenting some truly gorgeous music from Australia, Estonia, Norway and Sweden to such an enthusiastic audience. One more chance to catch this program next Saturday, 30 May at St James‘ Church King Street in Sydney. Link in the comments below.

One of the reasons we continue to sing and share music is because it's physically and emotionally immersive, which is mo...
16/05/2026

One of the reasons we continue to sing and share music is because it's physically and emotionally immersive, which is more and more needed in an increasingly digital world. Your next chances to dive in with us are on May 23 in Goulburn & May 30 in Sydney where we go on a musical journey through faith, light and love. Don't miss out!

Thank you, classikON and the other arts writers for engaging so thoughtfully with these performances and articulating their impact so beautifully.

From the stillness of Baltic and Nordic landscapes to the luminous clarity of Australian skies, In Paradisum traces a jo...
09/05/2026

From the stillness of Baltic and Nordic landscapes to the luminous clarity of Australian skies, In Paradisum traces a journey through faith, light and love. Voices and cello intertwine in radiant works by Kurt Nystedt and Joe Twist alongside a ca****la works from Estonia, Norway, Sweden and Australia, including by Arvo Pärt, Edvard Grieg and Anne Cawrse — northern serenity meets southern warmth in music of depth and grace.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/SCCMay2026

At the heart of In Paradisum are two deeply moving pieces for choir and cello — Norwegian Knut Nystedt’s meditative Stab...
03/05/2026

At the heart of In Paradisum are two deeply moving pieces for choir and cello — Norwegian Knut Nystedt’s meditative Stabat Mater and Australian Joe Twist’s poignant Lament. In the hands of Julian Smiles, one of Australia’s most distinguished cellists, the cello’s voice will intertwine with the choir, amplifying the humanity and compassion within each score.

Hear In Paradisum in Goulburn May 23 at the Hume Conservatorium or in Sydney on May 30 at St James' Church, King Street, Sydney Tickets available now.
https://bit.ly/SCCMay2026

30/04/2026

Join us for In Paradisum, a collection of music from Estonia, Norway, Sweden and Australia, featuring two stunning works for choir and cello. See us in Goulburn May 23 and Sydney May 30, 2026.

Tickets via our website.

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our electrifying performance of 🌸 Carmina Burana. Next up is ❇️ In Paradisum that we will perform in both Sydney and Goulburn at the end of May.

From the stillness of Baltic and Nordic landscapes to the luminous clarity of Australian skies, In Paradisum traces a journey through faith, light and love. Voices and cello intertwine in radiant works by Kurt Nystedt and Joe Twist alongside a ca****la works from Estonia, Norway, Sweden and Australia, including by Arvo Pärt, Edvard Grieg and Anne Cawrse — northern serenity meets southern warmth in music of depth and grace.

Tickets on sale now.

30/01/2026

As we step into 2026, Sydney Chamber Choir is thrilled to launch a year of bold musical adventures, beginning with one of the most electrifying choral works ever written. Secure your seats early for this blockbuster, which sold out when we last performed it in 2016!

Tickets live now: https://bit.ly/4brSGZw

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