An Evening of Compositions by Andrew Goodwin

For one evening only, internationally acclaimed Australian tenor and composer Andrew Goodwin brings together an exceptional group of musicians for a concert of his own music in the beautiful and intimate setting of Barker College’s War Memorial Chapel.

Andrew’s distinguished career as a tenor has taken him to some of the world’s great stages, including La Scala, the Bolshoi Theatre, Teatro Real, the Liceu and Opera Australia, and into performances with leading orchestras and musicians in Australia and internationally.

Alongside his celebrated performing career, Andrew has become an established and increasingly recognised composer, creating music that is deeply expressive, lyrical and profoundly connected to the voice. This concert offers a rare opportunity to experience these two sides of his musical life together: Andrew Goodwin the performer and Andrew Goodwin the composer.

For this special occasion, Andrew will be joined by world-class professional musicians, singers and members of the Barker musical community in a programme ranging from the intimacy of song and string quartet to the richness of choir and organ. The evening will include several world premieres, offering the remarkable experience of hearing new works brought to life for the very first time.

Among the works performed will be Andrew’s Songs of War, a moving song cycle setting poetry shaped by war, remembrance, loss and humanity. Its performance within the War Memorial Chapel gives the work a particular resonance, while the wider programme reaches far beyond this theme, celebrating the beauty and emotional breadth of contemporary classical music.

The evening will culminate in a newly commissioned Requiem for choir and organ.

There is something particularly special about hearing new music in this way: the composer present, extraordinary musicians gathered to perform his work, new compositions receiving their first performances, and the intimacy and acoustic of the Chapel becoming part of the experience.

This will be a rare musical occasion — and one unlikely to be experienced in quite the same way again.

Free admission — RSVP essential

We are delighted to make this exceptional concert available free of charge, giving our community the opportunity to experience world-class musicians and newly composed classical music without the barrier of a ticket price.

Places are limited and advance registration is essential. RSVPs close Friday 16 October 2026.

RSVP / Reserve your place here:

There is no obligation to contribute. However, presenting a concert of this calibre carries significant costs, particularly in bringing together the professional musicians who will perform Andrew’s works.

For those who are able and would like to support the evening, donations would be very warmly appreciated and will help us meet some of these costs. Donations can be made online through the website or in cash at the door.

Whether or not you choose to donate, we very much hope you will join us for this extraordinary evening of music!

Parking: Rosewood Centre Carpark
Enquiries: events@barker.nsw.edu.au