The Australian Boys Choral Institute and the Gesualdo Six: Crossing the Bar

The Australian Boys Choral Institute is thrilled to present The Gesualdo Six (UK) as part of their 2026 Australian Tour. Collaborating with the outstanding young singers of the ABCI, modern and ancient classics from the ensemble’s repertoire feature alongside exciting contemporary choral works for massed voices. This is the exclusive Melbourne performance by the Gesualdo Six this year – don’t miss it!

The Gesualdo Six (UK):
Guy James, countertenor
Alasdair Austin, countertenor
Joseph Wicks, tenor
Josh Cooter, tenor
Simon Grant, baritone
Owain Park, bass & director

Australian Boys Choir | The Vocal Consort
The Kelly Gang | Training Choirs of the ABCI
Timothy Mallis, assistant artistic director & piano
Nicholas Dinopoulos, artistic director & conductor

Out There | Dan Walker (Australia, b.1978)

Sailing Time | Dulcie Holland (Australia, 1913-2000)

Thou Knowest, Lord | Henry Purcell (England, c.1659-1695)

Funeral Ikos | John Tavener (England, 1944-2013)

Plange Quasi Virgo | Carlo Gesualdo (Italy, 1566-1613)

And there was war in heaven | Howard Skempton (England, b.1947)

I Take Thee | Joanna Marsh (England, b.1970)

Keep Your Lamps | Traditional arr. Timothy Tackach (United States, b.1978)

Frobisher Bay | Traditional arr. Diane Loomer (Canada, 1940-2012)

INTERVAL – 15 mins

Past Life Melodies | Sarah Hopkins (Australia, b.1958)

This sweet and merry month of May | William Byrd (England, 1540-1623)

Bushes & Briars | Ralph Vaughan Williams (England, 1872-1958)

Louisa | Owain Park (England, b.1993)

El Grillo | Josquin des Prez (France, c.1450-1521)

The Oak and the Ash | Gordon Langford (England, 1930-2017)

Crossing the Bar | Calvin Bowman (Australia, b.1972)

Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 7:00pm – 8:30pm

St Andrew’s Anglican Church | 228 New Street, Brighton VIC 3186

TICKETS: General Admission / Unreserved Seating $50; Concession / Full time students, Pensioners or Health Care Card holders $45;