18 September 2024
Celebrate the spine-tingling magic of choral music with three concerts designed to nourish, energise and fill you with joy.
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After sell-out performances in 2023, world renowned choral director Simon Halsey is thrilled to be back in Tasmania for Rejoice in Voice on 28 September and Voices en Masse on 6 October.
‘I love the sense of community – orchestra, chorus and our visitors coming together to enjoy ourselves’.
– Simon Halsey, guest conductor
The third event in our choral season in 2024 is Bach’s Christmas Oratorio on 7 Dec, conducted by Stephen Layton, bringing the story of the nativity to life through glorious music and exultant voice.
Saturday 28 Sep 2024
Federation Concert Hall, Nipaluna / Hobart
‘Exult and be joyful’ as Mozart intended with his brilliant Exsultate jubilate, followed by his famous serenade, Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Haydn’s beautiful and satisfying ‘Harmoniemesse’.
Conducted by Simon Halsey, featuring soprano Samantha Clarke, mezzo-soprano Sian Sharp, tenor Andrew Goodwin and baritone Samuel Dundas, along with your TSO Chorus.
Sunday 6 Oct 2024
Federation Concert Hall, Nipaluna / Hobart
Help us raise the roof as hundreds of choristers join the TSO Chorus on stage and in the stalls for this emotional and uplifting choral event of the year.
After last year’s sell-out Voices en Masse, Simon Halsey returns to conduct the choral masterpiece that is Mozart’s Requiem. A euphoric experience that is not to be missed.
Saturday 7 Dec 2024
Federation Concert Hall, Nipaluna / Hobart
From its exultant, thunderous opening, serene pastoral scenes and glorious celebration, Bach’s oratorio gives perfect musical expression to the age-old story of the nativity.
Conducted by Stephen Layton, featuring the TSO Chorus, soprano Amy Moore, mezzo-soprano Hannah Fraser and bass Christopher Richardson.
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One of the world’s most celebrated and in-demand choral conductors, London-born Simon Halsey’s long list of achievements and honours includes three Grammy awards and The Queen’s Medal for Music.
This is Simon’s third visit to Tasmania and he is delighted to be leading the TSO’s Rejoice in Voice and Voices en Masse concerts, both of which promise to be profoundly uplifting experiences for singers and audience members alike.
About 250 singers of all backgrounds and experiences have registered to be part of Voices en Masse, which will see them joining Simon and the TSO Chorus for three rehearsals before taking part in the final, uplifting public performance.
‘I love the sense of community created by Voices en Masse,’ Simon says. ‘Orchestra, chorus and our visitors coming together to enjoy ourselves. It’s a brilliant way for our visitors to get close to the opportunities that TSO offers and to be part of our extended family.’
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