Fresh from the celebrations of Laulupidu, Kooskõlas Choir is ready to share the joy of Estonian song with new audiences. On Sunday, 31 August 2025 at 2.00 pm, the choir will perform as part of the Galston Sunset Concert Series, joined by special guest performer acclaimed Sydney organist Fiona Loader.
This event promises an afternoon of wonderful choral and organ music in one of the Hills Shire’s most beautiful settings.
The concert will take place at Galston Uniting Church (11 School Road, Galston NSW) — a modern and intimate venue surrounded by native Australian bushland. Known for its excellent acoustics and warm atmosphere, the church has been hosting an exciting series of concerts this year, from flamenco guitar and dance to piano works by Chopin, Liszt and Mendelssohn.
Kooskõlas is a mixed-voice national choir formed by members of the Estonian community across Australia. Under the direction of Dr Naomi Cooper, they will perform repertoire from this year’s Laulupidu, the Estonian Song Festival 2025 held in Tallinn.
Joining Kooskõlas for this special performance is celebrated Sydney-based organist Fiona Loader. Fiona’s career spans solo recitals at Gustaf Vasa Cathedral in Stockholm, St Mary’s Cathedral, Christ Church St Laurence and The Great Hall at Sydney University, to name a few. A strong advocate for women composers, she recently presented St Andrew’s Cathedral’s first-ever recital of organ music exclusively by female composers.
Fiona is an impressive vocalist, composer and educator, with works published by the Australian Music Centre and Orpheus Music. You can read more about Fiona here.
🎧 Listen to Fiona’s performances: at the St Andrew’s Cathedral and the Ukrainian Organ Festival in Sydney.
Event Details
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025
🕑 Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm
📍 Venue: Galston Uniting Church, 11 School Road, Galston NSW 2159
🎟️ Get your tickets
Adults $40, concession $30, students $10, children free.
🔗 Bookings: TryBooking
An afternoon of great music
Whether you are an Estonian longing for the sounds of home, a lover of choral music, or simply curious to experience something new, this concert offers a unique blend of cultural tradition, vocal harmony and organ brilliance. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring afternoon.
Acknowledgement
Thank you to Esmée Okamoto for sharing this information with us!
