The Consort of Melbourne
The power and beauty of human voices in perfect harmony
The Consort of Melbourne is Melbourne's premier vocal ensemble, comprising eight of this city's finest chamber singers under the artistic direction of Steven Hodgson. Typically performing a capella (unaccompanied) with one singer per part, The Consort of Melbourne champions both historic and contemporary repertoire, bringing 1000 years of vocal music to life with an intimacy and verve that leaves audiences spellbound. Our programmes include celebrated masterpieces heard alongside lesser-known gems, exploring the full expressive potential of human voices combined.
The Consort has presented a regular concert series in the Melbourne Recital Centre for many years, and has also been invited to collaborate with groups such as the Rolling Stones, Spiritualized, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Australian Youth Orchestra, Melbourne Youth Orchestra, the Song Company, La Compañia, Miranda Hill’s 3 Shades Black and Deborah Cheetham’s Short Black Opera.
Hidden Thoughts I
Sunday 21 April 2024, 11:00am
Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank
The Consort of Melbourne are featured artists for the 2024 MSO Chamber Series.
Katy Abbott’s series of works Hidden Thoughts is presented throughout 2024. Each work includes text sourced from the public, elevating the perceived ‘ordinary and mundane’ into powerful and meaningful statements of grace and kindness. The first of the series, Do I Matter?, uses anonymous answers from a survey created by Katy Abbott and writer and cartoonist Kaz Cooke asking women for their ‘hidden thoughts’. The audience at this performance is also invited to submit their responses at the concert for incorporation into the performance that day.
The Consort of Melbourne will feature the voices of Katherine Norman, Kristy Biber, Hannah Pietsch, Timothy Reynolds, Andrew O’Connor and Steven Hodgson (Director).
Songs of Fire and Ice
Sunday 21 July 2024, 3:00pm
Wyselaskie Yuma Auditorium, Parkville
Come hear The Consort of Melbourne sing repertoire exploring the themes of Fire and Ice.
The Consort of Melbourne will feature the voices of Katherine Norman, Kristy Biber, Alex Ritter, Hannah Pietsch, Robin Parkin, Timothy Reynolds, Lachlan McDonald and Steven Hodgson (Director).
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Running a vocal group takes lots of time and resources. We’d really appreciate any support you can give. As a registered charity, any donation is tax deductable.
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