Newcastle University Choir

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NTRODUCING THE CHOIR
The Newcastle University Choir (NUC) has been a major musical force in Newcastle for more than 40 years. Founded in 1977 the choir has an enviable reputation for mounting performances of major works in the choral canon. We have presented the St Matthew and St John Passions of J S Bach, the Requiems of Mozart, Fauré, Duruflé, and Goodall, large-scale masses by Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart and major choral works such as Britten’s War Requiem and Orff’s Carmina Burana. In addition to the major classical choral works, the choir presents concerts of jazz, gospel, and musical theatre. We perform in venues such as the University of Newcastle Great Hall, The Conservatorium’s Harold Lobb Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, and Newcastle City Hall.
With an average membership of 80 to 100 non-auditioned choristers the choir comprises members of the community from all walks of life, as well university staff and students. It seeks to give people an opportunity to make music together, learn musical skills and work towards a common goal. The choir offers opportunities to young musicians to gain performance experience and we enjoy working with other local musicians, frequently collaborating with groups such as the Newcastle Cathedral Choir, the Waratah Girls Choir, Hunter Singers, and Christ Church Camerata.
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THIS YEARS CONCERTS – (Booking information will be provided later)

1) May 19th – Haydn/Mozart

The power and elegance of two of the masters of the classical era of music, Mozart and Haydn, will be on display as the Newcastle University Choir presents its first concert of 2024 on 19 May at Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle. The breadth of the genius of Mozart is evident in his sublime “Ave Verum Corpus” and choruses from his “Solemn Vespers” and dramatic opera “Idomeneo”. Josef Haydn’s powerful “Mass in the Time of War (Paukenmesse)” will complete the program. The choir and orchestra will be joined by soloists Marian Maroney, Caroline Hill, Daniel Wheeler, and Nicholas Geddes and conducted by Dr Christopher Allan.

Tickets are available through TryBooking.com. Adults $45, concession $40, students $25

COVID rules still apply. Do not attend if you have symptoms.