Music
It was both a surprise and a delight to see Carl Crossin returning to conduct Adelaide Chamber Singers. His touch was exquisite, imparting an introspective repose on this Elemental concert.
Adelaide Festival
Leaving behind St Peter’s Cathedral as their usual venue during festival time, Adelaide Chamber Singers took to the Town Hall with exuberance – plus myriad birdcalls.
A friendly spirit of rivalry turned into a show of inspiring unity as five of Australia’s top chamber choirs joined in the finale performance of the inaugural Adelaide Chamber Choir Festival.
SA arts and culture news in brief: Zaachariaha Fielding voted the Ramsay Art Prize People’s Choice winner, five leading Australian choirs to unite for inaugural Adelaide Chamber Choir Festival, behind-the-scenes tours return to Her Majesty’s Theatre, and Helpmann Academy InReview mentorship opportunity for emerging arts writers.
In his final concert in charge after 36 years, Carl Crossin leaves the Adelaide Chamber Singers in fine voice and good hands.
SA arts and culture news in brief: Record sales and attendances for Tarnanthi Art Fair and OzAsia, $7 million boost for the state’s arts and music sectors, new laneway art in the CBD, changing of the guard at Adelaide Chamber Singers, and more.
