St Finbar's Catholic Church: Glenbrook, AUSTRALIA
This was a new concert venue for me... in Glenbrook, about an hour's drive up into the Blue Mountains from the Sydney CBD. Not that far for a regional driver... but the Sydney people were griping... and there isn't really great public transport to get this far out, so... it would have to be driving.
It was a warm and Australian sunny day when I was out here... and so, I start to realise that my phone camera gets pretty colour saturated in this sort of bright light... I think the software is trying to compensate in some measure, but it is making the pictures look a bit weird!
The inside remains nice and cool in the warm daytime... not crazily cool, but enough to be comfortable enough. Unfortunately, the "stage" area is impeded by two large and immovable stone artifacts... the alter and the lectern... which does make it difficult to get an ensemble up there.
The stone walls and the high wooden ceiling make for a very live and loud acoustic... it can get quite boomy and confusing, which is nice if you are playing by yourself... but difficult when you are trying to play with and balance with other instruments and singers.
An impressive looking organ sits off to the side... the pipes and everything are likely for show... this is a modern church, and I suspect that they wouldn't have an air blown organ... but I might be wrong on that count!
Like most Catholic churches, there is quite an emphasis on the decorative aspects of the church.... with lots of adornments on the walls. Mostly tasteful (not always the case...), and I found these were sort of interesting... a modern take on an old design aesthetic.
What was a little bit over the top and perhaps a little confusing was this weird little chapel area... a bit bird-cage like for me!
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The front entrance gives it almost a hotel/conference center look. I like the curved roof, both inside and out. The brick walls make for a nice contrast with the smooth, shaped-wood ceiling. The only thing I'd change are the stacked black plastic chairs on the stage, and thta piece of plywood with the red arrow on it (hiding construction maybe?), as they look a bit downmarket compaired to how nice everything else is.
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A very interesting and spectacular building, it is wonderful
Yes, not quite cathedral like, but still interesting!
yes interesting. God protect all of us
As a buddhist, it was always so interesting to see the church especially from different country. I always like the organ in this kind of church. I wish I can hear them being played and you're right modern one is probably sound different.
I always find the large organs a bit overwhelming... but they are still impressive to listen to and also to look at!
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Most Catholic churches are so spectacular and this one is truly so extraordinary. I have been visiting many Catholic churches but I wish to visit this spot. I enjoyed the details and the structure of the Church. Have a nice time and best regards!
Yes, all the Catholic ones are always interesting... they had the cash to do it!
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STOPThat's a pretty nice looking Church... I like the way the Roof's are curved, and with nice Drainage when it Rains...
Yes, it is an interesting design!
Although I am not very religious, I am really interested in modern religious architecture. This church is very beautiful. Unfortunately I live on the other side of the world.
There are quite a few interesting designs in Australia... we don't have centuries of tradition to adhere to!