Whether it’s a classical concert, cutting-edge theatre or swapping the mall for the sanctuary of a gallery, here’s our pick of treats this December.
Take a break from that Christmas to-do list and go treat yourself to these balms for the soul.Leave the pre-Christmas madness of Rundle Mall behind at this genre-defying work of art uniting digital imagery, ceramics and sound in an immersive 360-degree installation in the Elder Wing of AGSA.
Gerry Wedd’s iconic ceramics and drawings are brought to life in an epic journey from sea to sky, while Gabriella Smart supplies a soundscape that is evocative and – importantly for frazzled shoppers – meditative.Artistic director Paul Dyer conducting the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s “Noel! Noel!” concert last year.
Christmas has been around a lot longer than Santa Claus, you know, and what better way to be reminded than with some early music celebrating Jesus’s birth, played on period instruments.concerts have become a fixture of the Sydney and Melbourne festive seasons over 20 years, and whileis a certainty, listen out for a cheeky surprise or two – a gorgeously a cappella take on Billy Joel’sAdvertisement“Dear Santa, we don’t have a chimney...
Real letters to Saint Nick like this one will be shared in a production by Tim McGarry, starring Rachel Beck as Santa’s Helper. She gets presents ready for children around the world, with the help of an ACO string quartet and percussionist performing Christmas chestnuts, as well as classical festive tunes and original new music by Jessica Wells.
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