CMC Canberra Bells brings together the ANU Community Music Centre handbell ensemble and the National Carillon for a unique end-of-year concert featuring more than 100 bells ringing across Lake Burley Griffin. Community musicians, including developing carillonists and Senior Carillonist Thomas Laue, will perform a vibrant program spanning Bach and Schumann, folk melodies, contemporary works, and favourites from The Sound of Music.
A highlight of the concert is a special multicultural lullaby medley, performed by the full handbell ensemble and the National Carillon's 57 bells. Audiences can also enjoy a live video stream from inside the tower via the free auXync app, offering a rare behind-the-scenes view of all 23 musicians performing together.
Presented in collaboration with the ANU Community Music Centre, the National Capital Authority and the Embassy of Indonesia.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.