The ‘medieval world folk’ ensemble, La Camera delle Lacrime, joins the Brandenburg in a performance that follows one man’s quest to convert the Great Khan to Christianity in the Mongol capital, Karakorum. The man was William of Rubruck, and this theatrical musical voyage is based on his manuscript and itinerarium.
Be transported back to the 13th Century on an expansive musical journey, exploring Christian, Islamic and Eurasian worlds. A small Brandenburg Choir joins La Camera delle Lacrime, who perform on an eclectic range of rare instruments, for a moving performance of forgotten hymns, melodies and chants.
This haunting show will evoke each of the remote locations on William of Rubruck’s vast trip. Cross from west to east, from concert hall to theatre – on a mysterious, cultural, and spiritual journey.

La Camera Ensemble
Listen to our playlist inspired by the music in the concert:
Paul Dyer Artistic Director
La Camera Ensemble (Paris)
Bruno Bonhoure voice, music director
Khaï-dong Luong stage director, scenography
Mokrane Adlani oriental violin
Martin Bauer fiddle, kâmanche
Michèle Claude percussion
Yan Li erhu
Christophe Tellart flutes, pipes, hurdy-gurdy
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Brandenburg Choir
MUSIC
An exotic pasticcio created by Bruno Bonhoure and Khaï-dong Luong featuring Mongolian melodies, Buddhist hymns, Sufi chants and more.
Concert duration approximately 2 hours, including one interval.
Please note concert duration is approximate only and is subject to change.
Venue Details
City Recital Hall
2-12 Angel Pl
Sydney NSW 2000
Opening Hours:
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt St
Southbank VIC 3006
Opening Hours:
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
Corner Melbourne St and Grey St
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Opening Hours:
Monday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Closed Sunday
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