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."
Contralto Emily Bauer-Jones sings with the ABCI ahead of our collaboration with the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra for Austrian Encounters in May. Learn more here.
Michael Haydn has almost faded into obscurity. The younger brother of the now much more famous Joseph Haydn, his music is no less impressive. We are thrilled to present the Australian premiere of Michael Haydn's Litaniae Lauretanae MH 71. Click here to learn more about this fascinating piece.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read more here.
Hear from ABCI Board Member Fiona Trumble as she lends her support to our End-of-Year Giving Appeal.
Please consider donating via the Choir's Give Now page this Christmas.
Where could a choral education take your son? Join us for our 2021 Online Open Day to find out! Click through to learn more and register today.
We are thrilled to share some video highlights from the first concert of our 2021 season, recorded live in performance at Hawthorn Arts Centre on the 25th of March. Huge thanks to the staff and students of SAE Creative Media Institute for helping us to capture the night!
We received a wonderful review from Bronislaw Sozanski in the Ballarat Courier following our recent performance of 'Requiem for an Empress' at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Saturday the 15th of May. The performance featured the Australian Boys Choir, The Vocal Consort, Nicholas Dinopoulos and guest Simon Rickard.
Read the review here.
Read Honorary Life Member Ken Connor's letter of support for our Mid-Year Giving Appeal.
'As Denzel Washington said “At the end it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you have lifted up, who you have made better. It’s about what you have given back”. I hope you will give this some serious consideration.'
Consider donating via the Choir's Give Now platform today.