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Bel a cappella | Beyond the Stars
Sunday November 1 2026, 2.30pm
Information
Bel a cappella presents
Beyond the Stars
Sacred Soundscapes That Look to the Heavens
Bel a cappella · Conducted by Monica Buckland
Journey beyond the everyday with Beyond the Stars, a moving choral experience exploring eternity, remembrance and the soul’s journey beyond.
Bel a cappella presents Josef Rheinberger’s luminous Cantus Missae, paired with the transcendent anthems of William H. Harris and a rich selection of a cappella works inspired by the celestial and the sacred.
Featuring music by Britten, Parry, MacDonald, Grieg and more, this evocative program offers a moment of reflection and beauty, timed to coincide with All Souls Day.
The Program
Experience a rich tapestry of sacred choral music, from intimate meditations to soaring expressions of faith, remembrance and eternity.
Featured Works
William H. Harris – Bring us, O Lord C. Hubert H. Parry – My soul, there is a country Herbert Murrill – The souls of the righteous C. V. Stanford – Justorum animae Gordon Hamilton – Who are we? Sarah MacDonald – He made the stars also Rani Arbo – Crossing the bar Benjamin Britten – Heaven-Haven Edvard Grieg – I Himmelen Michal Ziólkowski – Child, child W. H. Harris – Faire is the heaven J. G. Rheinberger – Cantus Missae
The Artists
Bel a cappella
Established in 1995, Bel a cappella is a chamber choir of 25–30 experienced singers dedicated to performing diverse, high-quality choral music. Its repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to contemporary works, bringing expressive and distinctive choral experiences to audiences in fine venues around Sydney.
Monica Buckland
Conductor
“Sacred harmonies, celestial beauty and a musical reflection on the soul’s journey beyond.”
Event Details
Sydney
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026 Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm AEDT Venue: Hunter Baillie Memorial Church Address: Corner of Johnston and Collins Streets, Annandale NSW 2038
