SYDNEY’S SPECIALIST IBERIAN AND LATIN AMERICAN CHAMBER CHOIR
Photo: Les Caldarevic
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.
From 2nd to 18th October 2026 Coro Austral is undertaking a performance tour through Portugal and Spain. See below for more information on this exciting venture!
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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.
From 2nd to 18th October 2026 Coro Austral is undertaking a performance tour through Portugal and Spain. See below for more information on this exciting venture!
Please add your name to our Amigos mailing list to receive newsletters with information on forthcoming activities.
CORO AUSTRAL'S NEW LOOK!
At our recent concert in Sydney, we 'launched' our new-look scarves. The design is Ngabaan by Amy Kilby, a proud Wiradjuri woman from the Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. Her designs are available through Yarn, a company that collaborates with authentic Australian First Nations artists to create beautiful clothing, homewares and accessories.
Ngabaan
Amy says: “Ngabaan is a tribute to all aunts, celebrating the pivotal role they play in our upbringing. It honors their invaluable contributions as mentors and guides, recognising the love, wisdom, and support they provide throughout our lives. This piece reflects the special bond we share with our aunts, acknowledging their vital presence in shaping who we are and nurturing our growth with care and dedication.”
At our recent concert in Sydney, we 'launched' our new-look scarves. The design is Ngabaan by Amy Kilby, a proud Wiradjuri woman from the Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. Her designs are available through Yarn, a company that collaborates with authentic Australian First Nations artists to create beautiful clothing, homewares and accessories.
Ngabaan
Amy says: “Ngabaan is a tribute to all aunts, celebrating the pivotal role they play in our upbringing. It honors their invaluable contributions as mentors and guides, recognising the love, wisdom, and support they provide throughout our lives. This piece reflects the special bond we share with our aunts, acknowledging their vital presence in shaping who we are and nurturing our growth with care and dedication.”
CORO AUSTRAL ON TOUR TO PORTUGAL AND SPAIN!
From 2nd to 18th October Coro Austral is undertaking a performance tour through Portugal and Spain.
Highlights of our tour include:
We have no further concerts planned for this year, but we look forward to welcoming you to some more performances featuring fabulous choral music from Spain, Portugal, Latin America and elsewhere in 2027!
Margot McLaughlin Artistic Director
David Goodwin Administrator
From 2nd to 18th October Coro Austral is undertaking a performance tour through Portugal and Spain.
Highlights of our tour include:
- Performance of Romancero Gitano in Granada with a local professional guitarist, José Luis Morillas.
- a choral tribute to the Virgin of Montserrat at the High Altar of the Basílica de Montserrat.
- Performances in two UNESCO cities of music: Leiria in Portugal and Lliria (near Valencia) in Spain,as well as the Andalusian capital Seville.
- Combined performances with local choirs, in Leiria, Cómpeta and Sabadell.
- A Fado evening in Lisbon, a Flamenco workshop in Seville, a Flamenco evening in the caves in Granada, and a traditional Paella lunch in Valencia.
- Visits to the Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba, the Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
We have no further concerts planned for this year, but we look forward to welcoming you to some more performances featuring fabulous choral music from Spain, Portugal, Latin America and elsewhere in 2027!
Margot McLaughlin Artistic Director
David Goodwin Administrator
Our Most Recent Concert:
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
