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CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 22 April 2021

PASSION MUSIC HAUNTING AND BEAUTIFULLY SUNG

"The clarity, timing and balance between their voices were outstanding, producing a multi-layered sound that, at times, made it seem like there were more than five singers on the stage."

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 5 October 2020

SHINING SHOW FROM THE LUMINESCENCE SINGERS

"The perfect finale to yet another fine concert by the Luminescence Singers"

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 2 August 2020

POLISHED AND REFINED RETURN TO LIVE PERFORMANCE

"Superb harmonic blend and phrasing from the singers"

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 14 December 2019

THE BEAUTIFUL VOICES OF CHRISTMAS

"Anyone in the audience for this concert has already received their best Christmas present for this year."

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 16 September 2019

EMOTIVE CHORAL WORK DRAWS A LARGE AUDIENCE

"The Luminescence Children’s Choir were impressive with its clear and accurate singing. It was a memorable experience to see and hear this work performed so well."

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 19 August 2019

CONCERT ENDS IN RAPTUROUS APPLAUSE

"In a program of songs from musical 'books' [...] Luminescence reached a capella vocal heights of sublime beauty and exquisite harmony"

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 13 July 2019

YOUNG CHOIR DOESN'T MISS A BEAT

"With the Luminescence Children's Choir, founder and Artistic Director AJ America has given Canberra children a unique opportunity to learn, perform and appreciate fine and often challenging music.

"Their visual presentation is simple but impressive [...] and the standard of the singing throughout the program was very high."

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 13 July 2019

PURE YOUNG VOICES SHINING FOR THE WORLD

"With the Luminescence Children's Choir, founder and Artistic Director AJ America has given Canberra children a unique opportunity to learn, perform and appreciate fine and often challenging music.

"Their visual presentation is simple but impressive [...] and the standard of the singing throughout the program was very high."

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 1 June 2019

SUBLIME PERFORMANCE

"Few musical experiences can compare to the sound of a choir of unaccompanied human voices. When it’s six female artists from The Luminescence Chamber Singers that experience becomes sublime. [...] These singers showed that the voice reigns supreme in the world of music."

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 24 March 2019

THUMBS UP, THE COMPOSER LIKED IT.

"AN intensely beautiful work given a very pleasing performance."

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 17 December 2018

FESTIVE MUSIC MOVES BEYOND THE FAMILIARITY

"A splendid performance. [...] This is a choir whose superb balance and rich harmonies were delivered with precision and warmth."

CANBERRA CITYNEWS: 9 October 2018

A 'RAPTUROUS' CONFIRMATION OF FAITH THROUGH MUSIC

Martin’s “Credo” [was] ... the high point of the concert, allowing the singers to run the gamut from full-blooded polyphony to delicate phrasing in a rapturous affirmation of the composer’s faith.

LIMELIGHT: 8 October 2018

REVIEW: MASS FOR DOUBLE CHOIR

Sunday afternoon’s performance in the near-perfect [...] acoustic of the Wesley Chapel was impressive in many respects.

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It was refreshing to hear such assured performances of some knotty and gritty music from these fine young choristers.

CUTCOMMON: 11 April 2018

YOUNG ARTISTS NOT TO MISS AT CIMF

The small ensemble of just eight performers kicked off in 2013 and a wide range of music across the past millennium – including works by new Australian composers.

Last year the performed at CIMF (did you catch them?) and the Performing the Jewish Archives Festival.

They’ve worked with Sally Whitwell, Amelia Farrugia, Tamara-Anna Cislowska, among others, and will this year perform with the Consort of Melbourne and Roland Peelman (also an artist at the festival). They’ll sing in Israel in Egypt (Concert 9) on April 30, Requiem on May 1, and Ulysses Now on May 2.

CITY NEWS: 26 February 2018

AN UPLIFTING CONCERT OF LUMINESCENCE

Sitting up close to a group of singers who offer such a range of musical intimacy and profound vocal qualities might just be the greatest musical experience that can be realised.

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A concert that pleased on so many levels.

CITY NEWS: 10 April 2017

DEDICATED LUMINESCENCE PERFORMS QUALITY MUSIC

It was beautifully sung... They are so together that even their body movements were in sync.

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It’s easy to see how [The Luminescence Children's Choir] are going to be a force that keeps the name and quality of Luminescence going for many years. Their exuberance and dedication clearly seen on their faces and heard in their voices.

CUTCOMMON MAGAZINE: 22 March 2017

HARMONY FOR WOMEN IN MUSIC

Lilly, 21, and AJ, 22, help to bring the Luminescence Chamber Singers and its newly formed Children’s Choir to life. They tell us why they find value in honouring the achievements of women in music, and the importance of equality and harmony in the music industry.

CITYNEWS: 21 September 2016

REVIEW: 'DESCENT INTO MADNESS' BY THE LUMINESCENCE CHAMBER SINGERS

The clarity and accuracy of the singing of this group is quite extraordinary. Individual voices are pleasing and there is a strong awareness of presentation to an audience.

To sing works like these unaccompanied takes great discipline and perfect pitch.

The group also makes the whole experience very entertaining as well. Particularly memorable were the works by Delius, Gordon Hamilton, Olivia Swift, Theodor Lucas and Patrick Baker. Alice Chance’s “Infernal Women”, about women through the ages charged with witchcraft, was beautifully constructed and musically fascinating.

CUTCOMMON MAGAZINE: 17 September 2016

ALICE CHANCE AND AJ AMERICA TALK WILD WOMEN

What composition throughout history do you feel has represented women wildly, absurdly, accurately, or powerfully?

We pose the question to two artists who are powering through Australia’s music scene: Luminescence Chamber Singers founding member AJ America, and acclaimed young composer Alice Chance. AJ and Alice are set for a Descent into Madness this month with the upcoming Luminescence tour from September 20-24.

LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE: 25 AUGUST 2016

LUMINESCENCE SEES FEMALE VOCAL VIRTUOSITY CAST ITS MAGICAL SPELL

Alice Chance explains why witchery, rather than madness, is the focus of her latest composition.

Work Infernal Women
Composer Alice Chance
Scored for Chamber choir
Premiere September 20, 2016
Performers Luminescence Chamber Singers, Gordon Hamilton

MEDIA RELEASE: WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE 2016

LAUNCH OF A NEW CHILDREN’S CHOIR IN CANBERRA

The Luminescence Chamber Singers are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new venture in excellence in choral singing in Canberra.

The Luminescence Children’s Choir - a treble choir for 10-17 year olds - is dedicated to excellence in ensemble singing and holistic music education.

Founded and directed by 21-year-old AJ America, the ensemble provides the opportunity for young Canberra singers to extend themselves musically and meet like-minded friends from across Canberra. The program also provides extensive sight-singing and aural skills training, composition workshops and regular opportunities to work with the Luminescence Chamber Singers octet as well as various visiting artists.

AJ is dedicated to providing professional opportunities to young musicians in Canberra and helping to build a culture of high quality choral singing in Canberra. Her experience includes international tours, film soundtracks, attendance and performances at the International Society for Music Educators conference as well as years of training in the Sydney Children’s Choir, Gondwana Choirs and with numerous renowned vocal coaches.

Applications are now open for Semester 2. Auditions will take place at Ainslie Arts Centre, this Saturday 25 June.

LCC@luminescence.org.au