Going Bjork

Australia’s ARIA Award-winning a cappella quartet The Idea of North joins forces with Sydney Chamber Choir to explore the music of Icelandic pop princess, Bjørk. Drawing upon the rich vein of folk and a cappella singing, they perform a series of specially commissioned arrangements of the music of Bjørk as well as music from other Icelandic artists.

The program also explores music from Scandinavian composers, both popular and classical (including The Real Group, Knut Nystedt, Jan Sandström and ABBA) in a truly collaborative venture.  It will also feature the premiere of a new work by Naomi Crellin plus a new arrangement by Dan Walker of the ethereal sound-world of Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Ros. Genre-crossing and mind-expanding: leave your preconceptions behind and join us on an epic musical adventure.

Featuring the music of Bjørk, as well as music from Iceland, Scandinavia and a new work by Dan Walker.

Who:  Sydney Chamber Choir

Where:  City Recital Hall, Angel Place

When:  Saturday, 13 September, 7:30PM

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About 

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.

In 2013, the Choir embarked on its first tour of South East Asia with concerts in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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.