Carols at the House by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Overview

Ramp up the Christmas spirit this December with the return of the Sydney Opera House's much-loved tradition: Carols at the House. Featuring the acclaimed Sydney Philharmonia Choirs across three special dates from Friday, December 12–Sunday, December 14, this year's event is headlined by a trio of stars from the musical stage — Mitchell Butel, Annie Aitken and Alexander Lewis.

Spanning a merry program, guests can expect a host of seasonal favourites sung with perfect pitch, including Joy to the World, Away in a Manger, Silent Night and The Twelve Days of Christmas. Meanwhile, the program also features the debut performance of Christmas in Summer — a newly commissioned work by Aussie composer Joe Twist.

"With three fantastic soloists, a large symphony orchestra and a massive choir singing a range of traditional carols through to those fresh off the page, it's a real chance to not only show off our wonderful choristers but also introduce you to some new carols that will quickly become classics," says Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Artistic and Musical Director, Brett Weymark.

Plus, as an extra special treat ahead of Christmas, the Sydney Philharmonia Choir will also host a one-off performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio (Part 2) from 2pm on Saturday, December 13, offering a Baroque interpretation of the Nativity story. Featuring two new commissions combining orchestra and chorus, expect this rousing encounter to lift your festive mood.