NEWS & REVIEWS
"Immediately striking from the first movement of this performance was the Australian Boys Choir’s beauty of tone…Director and conductor Nicholas Dinopoulos must be congratulated for his assured presence at the podium, a testimony to some careful preparation of young talent. To bring together the numerous forces required in a nuanced performance of a new vision of Bach’s music is work that continues to inspire as much as it consoles the soul with some of the sweetest music the world has as its heritage."
★★★★☆ "The glorious Agnus Dei, with all four soloists combining beautifully, complemented by the 50 voices and strings, brass and drums, brought this excellent program to a close. Dinopoulos led a tight and well-judged performance, leaving those who had attended either live or digitally with some superb musical memories of this Austrian Encounter."
★★★★ "With its insightful programming, wide community engagement and high artistic standards, the Australian Boys Choir and its affiliate groups have much to celebrate in their 80th anniversary year."
★★★★☆ "A sage colleague once commented that you can always measure the health of a country’s culture by how well its children sing. Based on this performance by the Australian Boys Choir in St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne on Sunday afternoon we’re doing pretty well."
"The success of this performance was built on the vocal texture achieved. The uniqueness of boys' voices in creating an almost celestial aesthetic has long been the desired goal in sacred music."
"It is clear that the Australian Boys Choral Institute is in very good hands. This was a courageous program showing deep thought about the choir, its history and future, and its place in contemporary Australia."
"You won't suffer from lack of variety at an Australian Boys Choir concert...assured, well-balanced and an ideal sample of the finest contemporary music-making for Christmas."
June and Fung and their son Daniel are members of the Australian Boys Choir community. In this interview, they share some perspectives on their time so far with the Australian Boys Choral Institute and talk a little but about the Choir journey.
Geraldine and her Chorister son Jonas are members of the Australian Boys Choir community. In this interview, they share some perspectives on their time so far with the Australian Boys Choral Institute and talk a little but about the Choir journey.
Liz and her Senior Singer son Owen are members of the Australian Boys Choir community. In this interview, they share some perspectives on their time so far with the Australian Boys Choral Institute and talk a little but about the Choir journey.
Lauren and her Senior Singer son Josh are members of the Australian Boys Choir community. In this interview, they share some perspectives on their time so far with the Australian Boys Choral Institute and talk a little but about the Choir journey.
Jenni and her sons Reid and Leo are members of the Australian Boys Choir community. In this interview, they share some perspectives on their time so far with the Australian Boys Choral Institute and talk a little but about the Choir journey.
Laura and her Senior Singer son Ollie are members of the Australian Boys Choir community. In this interview, they share some perspectives on their time so far with the Australian Boys Choral Institute and talk a little but about the Choir journey.
Sam and Frank are members of the Kelly Gang, the Australian Boys Choral Institute outstanding ensemble of teenaged voices. They are thrilled to be performing in the next program of the ABCI’s 85th anniversary concert season in 2024. ‘To Chase the Stars’ will be performed in September & October in Melbourne, Regional Victoria and throughout New Zealand.
Pascal and Sam are ABCI Senior Singers. They are thrilled to be performing in the next program of the ABCI’s 85th anniversary concert season in 2024. ‘To Chase the Stars’ will be performed in September and October in Melbourne, Regional Victoria and on tour throughout New Zealand.
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Liam and Harvey are members of the Kelly Gang, the Australian Boys Choral Institute outstanding ensemble of teenaged voices. They are thrilled to be performing in the next program of the ABCI’s 85th anniversary concert season in 2024. ‘To Chase the Stars’ will be performed in September & October in Melbourne, Regional Victoria and throughout the North Island of New Zealand.
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Cooper is a Senior Singer in the Australian Boys Choir Performing Squad. He is thrilled to be performing in the next program of the ABCI’s 85th anniversary concert season in 2024. ‘To Chase the Stars’ will be performed in September and October in Melbourne, Regional Victoria and on tour throughout the North Island of New Zealand.
Roger is a Senior Singer in the Australian Boys Choir Performing Squad. He is thrilled to be performing in this year’s mid-season gala as part of the ABCI’s 85th anniversary concert season in 2024. ‘Mystical Songs’ will be performed on August 3 & 4 in both Ballarat and Melbourne.
Jonah is a Senior Singer in the Australian Boys Choir Performing Squad. He is thrilled to be performing in this year’s mid-season gala as part of the ABCI’s 85th anniversary concert season in 2024. ‘Mystical Songs’ will be performed on August 3 & 4 in both Ballarat and Melbourne.