A group of women and non-binary people are sitting and standing around each other, talking. They are all wearing black.

Aurora Vocal Ensemble smiling after performing at Ukaria Cultural Centre. They are standing staggered across the space, with a view of the Adelaide Hills in behind them. They are wearing formal black outfits.

A group of women and non-binary people are smiling at the camera. They are all wearing black.

Vernacular

Music • Choral

South Australia • SA Premiere

Vernacular is a celebration of ordinary people throughout time, and telling stories in the languages they were originally written in. From lost love on the seas to the solitude of a mountain range, this music expresses the connections of the human experience. From Ireland to Finland, these folk songs encompass the past 800 years.

A diverse ensemble, Aurora performs a range of repertoire from folk to classical to contemporary, under the direction of their conductor Christie Anderson.

“Beautiful, moving, simply stunning... skill, agility, and power.” Felix Preval

“This group is extraordinary... Aurora is a rare beast – a group that everyone should hear.” Timothy Wayne-Wright

Folk songs are a form of passing stories on, and Aurora is honoured to pass these onto you.

Beverages will be available to purchase.

Presented by: Young Adelaide Voices

Young Adelaide Voices is an award-winning South Australian choir school under the Artistic Directorship of Christie Anderson. YAV has six choirs for young people aged five years and above.

This community-based, not-for-profit organisation provides a well-rounded choral education, teaching excellence in singing, performing and musicianship within a friendly and positive environment. YAV choristers continue to grow in confidence and musical skills as they progress through the choirs and they develop friendships, teamwork, and a sense of belonging, rewarding them with strong connections and a love of music and singing that reverberates throughout their lives.