“When performed as well as it was here, Bach’s Mass inevitably creates a sense of awe and wonder at the extent of human imagination and craft. What better way for Sydney Chamber Choir to end its 50th anniversary season.”

“And Sydney Chamber Choir has many qualities worthy of celebration: above all their excellence, their sense of community and belonging, and their fearless embrace of Australian music. … today that legacy felt alive and thriving. Here’s to the next 50!”

“This wasn’t just a gala concert, it was a portrait of the choir as an artistic force: an Australian icon deeply connected to its time and place. What a milestone! Here’s to another 50 years of bold and colourful music-making.”

"…SCC continues to show tremendous range and innovation in its programming.  The latest concert, Fauré Requiem showed off the choir’s considerable versatility, support of new and historical Australian music as well as its solid background as early music interpreters."

“Sydney Chamber Choir’s People’s Choice concert was a celebration of the rich choral repertoire, featuring a diverse selection of popular favourites as voted by the choir’s loyal audience.

The choral sound under artistic director Sam Allchurch was perfectly blended yet texturally clear, elucidating the details of each score. The ensemble was unified and the intonation pure, notwithstanding one or two exposed moments.”

“Under the helm of Sam Allchurch, the Sydney Chamber Choir with guest narrator John Gaden AO reading from letters and poetry, our spirits were lifted with 90 minutes of choral splendour on a sunny Spring afternoon in Goulburn. … The SCC are expert in their ability to sing as one, with precise phrasing, intonation (particularly with the many dissonances heard today), dynamics and diction, and a joy in their communication with the audience. Today’s performance was flawless, prepared, and joyful.”

“What then unfolded was a truly breathtaking and immersive encounter, as this world-class chamber choir presented a stunning collection of splendidly sung musical gems. Each piece was a tour de force, expertly crafted and executed with precision and passion. From the soaring highs to the lush lows, every note was sung with exquisite skill and expertise. It was a moving experience. Equally powerful, personal and intimate.”

“Exuberance, power and raw energy marked the start of Sydney Chamber Choir’s 2024 season with Artistic Director Sam Allchurch conducting a tightly-performed program culminating in a triumphant assault on the Himalayan heights of Mozart’s Requiem.“

“… beckoned the audience to engage in a blend of contemporary works that run the gamut of human emotion and bring to life the spiritual and sacred that lies within us all.”

“Arranging contemporary jazz repertoire for a classical choir is a difficult brief. Too simple and the piece falls flat from predictability. …Too close to the original and it becomes a ‘choirioke’ cover….”