Embarking upon a new collaboration with the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (ARCO) in 2022, the Institute will present a program titled Austrian Encounters which will see vocal and orchestral colours swirling and mingling to make spirits soar for both performer and listener alike.
Admongst the uncertainty and turmoil of 2021, the ABCI managed to deliver a stunning paean to hope and beauty in the mesmerising performance, Requiem for an Empress. The performance comprised a single, 65-minute work, the Officium Defunctorum of 1605 by celebrated Spanish Renaissance composer, Tomás Luís de Victoria.
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It was certainly exciting to be able to get the entire Choir community back together again after so long. Click through to view photos from our final event of 2021.
We're thrilled to have appointed a new General Manager following an extensive search. Click through to read a message from the Chair of the Australian Boys Choral Institute, Professor Stephen Duffy.
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The performers for Austrian Encounters are singing in Latin. Each text is ancient and dates back hundreds of years but was then set again by each composer during the 18th Century. Click here to read the English translation for each piece.
Straight from his debut at the Verbier Festival in Switzerland, rising star Baritone returns to perform with the ABCI in Austrian Encounters in May after his stunning debut with the Instutite in last year's A Night at the Opera. Read the full interview here.
Mozart wrote this charming work in 1775 or 1775 for in Salzburg while he was employed as a court musician in Salzburg. His works during this period show a verve and enthusiasm, and also often his tremendous sense of humour. The 'Spatzenmesse' (or 'Sparrow Mass') is no exception. Discover more here.
Leading tenor and celebrated ABCI 'Old Boy' Henry Choo returns to perform with the ABCI Austrian Encounters in May. Click here to read the interview.