Vivaldi's Gloria & Vieira's Stabat Mater (Australian Premiere)

A PASSIONATE premiere plus a SPARKLING choral classic.

One powerful Australian premiere, one iconic classic, and Western Sydneys best performers, for one night only in St Patricks Cathedral.

Revel in the chance to be the first Australian audience to hear multi-award-winning Brazilian composer Amaral Vieiras unforgettable Stabat Mater. From the very first notes, its sweeping melodies and lush harmonies combine in a work of tenderness and passion, a fitting inclusion in River City Voices LUSCIOUS series.

Italian composer Antonio Vivaldis famous Gloria (RV 589) completes the evening. Rich choruses and sparkling orchestration, showcasing the young musicians of Western Sydney Philharmonic, close the night in a burst of joy.

Conductor: Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith

Soprano: Sandra Partridge

Alto: Angelique Tot

Tenor : Elias Wilson

Bass : Benjamin Caulkwell

River City Voices

Western Sydney Philharmonic

Special Offer:

Why not start your concert evening with a fabulous meal at Club Brasilia Bar & Grill in vibrant down town Parramatta ?!

Book a table for Friday 23 May, show your VV tickets, and receive discounted drinks and meals.

Then we'll see you at the performance at 8.00pm!