Tag Archives: Agnes Sarkis

Sing On Report – Beethoven’s Joseph II Cantata and Mass in C

Posted on January 18, 2019 by SingOn Editor

The Choir’s second Great Hall concert for 2018 comprised two rarely performed works by one of the most admired and popular composers of all, Ludwig van Beethoven. In the first half of the program, Christopher Bowen led us in the … Continue reading →

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Time to Meet the Soloists!

Posted on July 17, 2018 by SingOn Editor

We are delighted to introduce you to our four very talented soloists, who will take to the stage under the baton of music director Christopher Bowen OAM, in our upcoming all Beethoven Concert on Sunday 12th August 2018, at the … Continue reading →

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Further news of Grads’ soloists…

Posted on September 11, 2015 by rmoneale

A number of the soloists who have given great pleasure in their performances with the Choir are currently doing very well with Opera Australia (OA). In particular, Anna Dowsley, the young mezzo-soprano who starred in our memorable Verdi Requiem in … Continue reading →

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The Joan Carden Award—a brief history

Posted on January 2, 2015 by rmoneale

A highlight of this year’s Sydney University Graduate Choir concert series will be the conduct of the prestigious Joan Carden Award. As we prepare to open the application process for prospective competitors, it is timely to provide a brief history … Continue reading →

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Australian Singing Competition: Success for Anna Dowsley

Posted on October 27, 2012 by david moser

Members will be interested to hear that Anna Dowsley (mezzo soprano), who, with Amy Corkery, was singled out for encouragement in March this year, by the adjudicators of the Joan Carden Award, sponsored by the Choir,  won the final of … Continue reading →

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Joan Carden Award 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by david moser

The Joan Carden Award for 2012 has been won by mezzo soprano Agnes Sarkis. The judges also singled out soprano Amy Corkery, and mezzo soprano Anna Dowsley, for encouragement. The photos below, including the judging panel (great soprano Joan Carden … Continue reading →

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