"As Cherubino Hannah Fraser showed an earthy vocal quality in her two arias especially in “Voi Che Sapete,” where voice relished in the long lines Mozart gives this character. She played the character with a timidity and it almost seemed as her Cherubino was always uncomfortable. Of course, there was a flirtatious nature as Fraser’s constantly gave winks toward the Countess and Susanna"
- OPERAWIRE, Prague
Tue, 18 Aug
|Nexus Arts
The Long Moment - Australian Vocal Ensemble
AVÉ (Australian Vocal Ensemble) brings together four of the country’s leading singers in a performance that places Australian composers and writers at its heart. In an intimate chamber setting, AVÉ presents newly commissioned works shaped by the words of Tim Winton AO.
Time & Location
18 Aug 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:40 pm
Nexus Arts, 68 North Terrace, Kent Town SA 5067, Australia
About the event
We are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed soprano Amy Moore, who will join Hannah Fraser, Louis Hurley and Andrew O’Connor for this special performance. We wish Katie a speedy recovery and sincerely thank Amy for stepping in at short notice.
An exclusive Festival of Voices program showcasing highlights from AVÉ’s commissioned works by Australian composers, alongside music that pays homage to the rich traditions of vocal polyphony.
The Australian Vocal Ensemble brings together four of the country’s leading singers for a special Festival of Voices appearance, presenting a program drawn from some of the ensemble’s most celebrated repertoire. Featuring Amy Moore, Hannah Fraser, Louis Hurley and Andrew O’Connor, this intimate performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the distinctive sound world that has shaped AVÉ since its founding in 2021.
Centred on vocal chamber music and the voices of contemporary Australian writers, the program features music set to the words of David Malouf, Trent Dalton and Gwen Harwood, bringing to life some of Australia’s most evocative poetry and storytelling. These works sit alongside music that reflects the traditions of a cappella singing, including AVÉ’s interpretations of vocal polyphony by Bach and Tomás Luis de Victoria.*