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Handel's Messiah: Words from Our Soloists

With three weeks to go until our performance of Handel's Messiah, we spoke to our four soloists to get their insights into why this extraordinary work continues to connect with singers and audiences alike.

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Steering a Choral Rolls-Royce

As Sydney Chamber Choir prepares for its November concert Time & Place, its new music director Sam Allchurch reflects on his first full year in the job. 

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Master of The Queen's (and The King's) Music

The post of Master of the Queen’s (or Master of the King’s) Music was created in 1626. The Master’s main duty is to direct the court orchestra and compose music for British royal occasions such as coronations, marriage, births and funerals.

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Picking Up Richard Gill's Baton

Taking on the mantle of musical director of Sydney Chamber is a very exciting prospect for a choral conductor – something akin to be handed the keys to a Rolls-Royce!  

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