Revel in music that reflects you, with soaring sound, shared heritage, and powerful voices from the heart of Western Sydney.

Waves of people… waves of sound…Let Human Waves carry you through the vivid diversity of Australia’s migrant history, our common bond and one of our greatest assets. This major work was originally commissioned by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for its centenary celebrations from two of Australia’s most beloved artists, Tamara-Anna Cislowska (librettist) and Elena Kats-Chernin AO (composer).

In September 2020, the world premiere was streamed online to a global audience, performed by a virtual choir of over 200 choristers from around the world, with Kats-Chernin and Cislowska on piano, conducted by Brett Weymark OAM. The fully orchestrated premiere took place exactly three years later at the Sydney Opera House featuring River City Voices.

Human Waves reverberates through Western Sydney for the very first time, amplified by powerful new movements commissioned by River City Voices, telling Western Sydney stories. Ride the tide of sound with ARIA award-winners Cislowska and Kats-Chernin at their scintillating best on piano.

Conducted by Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith and Dr Philip Eames, this momentous event offers an opportunity to get closer to the members of Parramatta’s own symphonic choir, River City Voices, as choristers also share songs connected with their own heritages, accompanied by pianist Kevin Wang.

Accessibility

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

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