Revel in the full force of the Willoughby Symphony and enjoy the lush sound of Willoughby Symphony Choir as they join River City Voices in Parramatta for the very first time.

With over 100 voices on stage, scale the heights of heaven with Johannes Brahms’ rarely heard Song of Destiny (Schicksalslied), and thrill to the anger of the Gods in his Song of the Fates (Gesang der Parzen). This powerful music paints radically different pictures of the powers that control our destinies. But can we take charge of our own futures?

Local Indigenous composers Troy Russell (The Chant*) and Elizabeth Sheppard (Gandangarragal*) invite us to explore the way forward, in new music of courage and hope.

Featuring River City Voices, Willoughby Symphony & Willoughby Symphony Choir, conducted by Sarah Penicka-Smith & Peter Ellis.

*World premieres, supported by JBS&G

This concert is supported by a Create NSW Organisational Grant and NSW Government COVID relief funds. Willoughby Symphony & Willoughby Symphony Choir appear courtesy of Willoughby City Council.

Conductor  
Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith 
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra
Willoughby Symphony Choir
River City Voices