Other Events
Recorder Players - an afternoon celebrating John Dowland
You are warmly invited to join the U3A Canberra Recorder Orchestra and Sarabande Recorder Ensemble to celebrate the life and music of the great Tudor lutanist, John Dowland.
2026 is the 400th anniversary of his death, and we shall acknowledge this with an afternoon of playing a selection of his music on SATB recorders.
Sunday 8th November 1-4pm
Venue: Hall 2, Woden Seniors' Club
Cost: $10
Register for this event via the Orchestra Leader Margaret
Please register by Friday, 30th October.
End-of-Year Chorale Concert
U3A Canberra's Warrani Chorale invites you to their final concert for the year.
Conducted by Helen Swan and accompanied by Brigid Cummins, the choir will present an inspiring musical programme which includes favourites such as "Caro Mio Ben" "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" and "Anthem" from "Chess" plus a lovely selection of Christmas songs guaranteed to lift your spirits and gladden your heart.
When: Wednesday, 18 November at 10.30 am
Where: Weston Creek Uniting Church, Parkinson Street, Weston
Admission: Gold coin donation
Tales of the Heart
A powerful musical collaboration under the baton of Musical Director Shilong Ye. This spectacular afternoon concert features a sweeping program that journeys through emotion, storytelling, and community spirit, bringing together the rich, resonant voices of the choir and the vibrant texture of a full orchestra.
Audiences will be treated to timeless masterpieces by iconic composers like Verdi, Rimsky-Korsakov, Elgar, and Sullivan, alongside a nostalgic tribute to the legendary Henry Mancini.
To top off the afternoon and welcome the festive season as the year draws to a close, the combined ensembles will fill the hall with the soaring joy of Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus' from Messiah. Don't miss this uplifting celebration of grand choruses, orchestral favorites, and heartwarming melodies!
Sunday 22 November 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Lyneham Performing Arts Centre, 61 Goodwin Street, Lyneham
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