SYDNEY’S SPECIALIST SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN CHAMBER CHOIR
Photo: Vanessa Goryl
Under the direction of founding conductor Margot McLaughlin, Coro Austral is an auditioned chamber choir which performs 13th to 21st century music from Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries as well as treasured choral music from around the world.
Formed in 2010, it has introduced much previously little-known choral music to Australian audiences. In 2017 Coro Austral toured Cuba to great acclaim, and in April 2022 it gave the first Australian performance of Martín Palmeri’s Misa Tango.
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Formed in 2010, it has introduced much previously little-known choral music to Australian audiences. In 2017 Coro Austral toured Cuba to great acclaim, and in April 2022 it gave the first Australian performance of Martín Palmeri’s Misa Tango.
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Our next concert:
Coro Austral in association with the Cuban Embassy presents Cuba – Australia: 35 Years, a concert of Cuban music to commemorate 35 years of Cuba-Australia diplomatic relations.
You are invited to a concert showcasing Cuban choral and vocal music at its best, commemorating a significant event in the history of Cuba-Australia relations. At the same time you will be helping to support education and music in Cuba.
Diplomatic relations between Cuba and Australia were established on 31st January 1989. According to Cuban Ambassador Dr.Tanieris Dieguez La O cooperation between both countries has been strengthened over the 35 years since, particularly in the arts, education, health, sports, biotech, mining and tourism. This concert celebrates the strong ties between the peoples of Cuba and Australia.
Highly regarded for its performances of Spanish and Latin American music, Coro Austral, conducted by Artistic Director Margot McLaughlin, will present choral arrangements of Cuban songs, including favourites such as Chan Chan of Buena Vista Social Club fame, Quizás, Quizás, Quizás, made famous in the Australian film Strictly Ballroom, and El Manisero as well as works by renowned Cuban composer Beatriz Corona (Corazón Coraza and Solo de Guitarra) and arrangements by choral legend Electo Silva (La Tarde and Juramento).
Guest artists include The Third Voice, a trio consisting of talented female vocalists Clarita Derwent, Gemma Turner and Christina Mimmocchi. Each is an experienced solo artist in her own right, and in The Third Voice, they collaborate to curate material from a variety of sources that they love. In this concert they will be joined by percussionist Jess Ciampa to present songs from the Afro-Cuban tradition.
The concert also features renowned Chilean/Australian musician Hernan Flores who will perform songs from his Cuban repertoire, including by Silvio Rodriguez and Pablo Milanés. He will also accompany Coro Austral on percussion.
This concert is sponsored by Inner West Council, and proceeds will go towards providing much needed equipment to selected arts and educational organisations in Cuba.
After the performance we hope you will join the Cuban Ambassador and performers for wine and refreshments.
You are invited to a concert showcasing Cuban choral and vocal music at its best, commemorating a significant event in the history of Cuba-Australia relations. At the same time you will be helping to support education and music in Cuba.
Diplomatic relations between Cuba and Australia were established on 31st January 1989. According to Cuban Ambassador Dr.Tanieris Dieguez La O cooperation between both countries has been strengthened over the 35 years since, particularly in the arts, education, health, sports, biotech, mining and tourism. This concert celebrates the strong ties between the peoples of Cuba and Australia.
Highly regarded for its performances of Spanish and Latin American music, Coro Austral, conducted by Artistic Director Margot McLaughlin, will present choral arrangements of Cuban songs, including favourites such as Chan Chan of Buena Vista Social Club fame, Quizás, Quizás, Quizás, made famous in the Australian film Strictly Ballroom, and El Manisero as well as works by renowned Cuban composer Beatriz Corona (Corazón Coraza and Solo de Guitarra) and arrangements by choral legend Electo Silva (La Tarde and Juramento).
Guest artists include The Third Voice, a trio consisting of talented female vocalists Clarita Derwent, Gemma Turner and Christina Mimmocchi. Each is an experienced solo artist in her own right, and in The Third Voice, they collaborate to curate material from a variety of sources that they love. In this concert they will be joined by percussionist Jess Ciampa to present songs from the Afro-Cuban tradition.
The concert also features renowned Chilean/Australian musician Hernan Flores who will perform songs from his Cuban repertoire, including by Silvio Rodriguez and Pablo Milanés. He will also accompany Coro Austral on percussion.
This concert is sponsored by Inner West Council, and proceeds will go towards providing much needed equipment to selected arts and educational organisations in Cuba.
After the performance we hope you will join the Cuban Ambassador and performers for wine and refreshments.
INNER WEST COUNCIL
through the Creative Town Halls initiative
through the Creative Town Halls initiative
Coro Austral toured Cuba in November/December 2017
Photo: Margot McLaughlin
Photo: Margot McLaughlin
