BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Classic Melbourne - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Classic Melbourne REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20180331T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20181006T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20190406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20191005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241221T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20241214T081640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T081640Z UID:10016604-1734807600-1734814800@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:RMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral.\n\n\n\nA magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\nThis year’s concerts will again feature a magnificent selection of music of festive music by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Silent Night”\, and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including William G. James\, Hamish Ander\, Z. Randall Stroope\, John Rutter\, Dan Forrest\, Joan Pinkston and more! Featuring the angelic voices of special guest performers The National Boys Choir of Australia\, and outstanding soloists.\nA Christmas event not to be missed. Celebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.\n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY EVENING\, 20 DECEMBER 2024\, 8.30PM \nSATURDAY MATINEE\, 21 DECEMBER 2024\, 2.00PM \nSATURDAY EVENING\, 21 DECEMBER 2024\, 7.00PM \n\n\n\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor\nJesse Linke soprano\nWilliam Schmidt\, Peter de Jager piano\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nBox Hill Chorale\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band\nALL BOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING.\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-carols-in-the-cathedral/2024-12-21/2/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241221T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20241214T081640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T081640Z UID:10016603-1734789600-1734796800@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:RMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral.\n\n\n\nA magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\nThis year’s concerts will again feature a magnificent selection of music of festive music by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Silent Night”\, and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including William G. James\, Hamish Ander\, Z. Randall Stroope\, John Rutter\, Dan Forrest\, Joan Pinkston and more! Featuring the angelic voices of special guest performers The National Boys Choir of Australia\, and outstanding soloists.\nA Christmas event not to be missed. Celebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.\n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY EVENING\, 20 DECEMBER 2024\, 8.30PM \nSATURDAY MATINEE\, 21 DECEMBER 2024\, 2.00PM \nSATURDAY EVENING\, 21 DECEMBER 2024\, 7.00PM \n\n\n\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor\nJesse Linke soprano\nWilliam Schmidt\, Peter de Jager piano\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nBox Hill Chorale\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band\nALL BOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING.\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-carols-in-the-cathedral/2024-12-21/1/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241220T203000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241220T223000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20241214T081640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T081640Z UID:10016602-1734726600-1734733800@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:RMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral.\n\n\n\nA magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\nThis year’s concerts will again feature a magnificent selection of music of festive music by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Silent Night”\, and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including William G. James\, Hamish Ander\, Z. Randall Stroope\, John Rutter\, Dan Forrest\, Joan Pinkston and more! Featuring the angelic voices of special guest performers The National Boys Choir of Australia\, and outstanding soloists.\nA Christmas event not to be missed. Celebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.\n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY EVENING\, 20 DECEMBER 2024\, 8.30PM \nSATURDAY MATINEE\, 21 DECEMBER 2024\, 2.00PM \nSATURDAY EVENING\, 21 DECEMBER 2024\, 7.00PM \n\n\n\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor\nJesse Linke soprano\nWilliam Schmidt\, Peter de Jager piano\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nBox Hill Chorale\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band\nALL BOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING.\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-carols-in-the-cathedral/2024-12-20/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241208T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20241206T004232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T222332Z UID:10016598-1733677200-1733684400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah 2024 DESCRIPTION:HANDEL’S MESSIAH at Melbourne Town Hall 2024\n\n\n\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah for the world record 245th time since 1853. The RMP’s annual performance of this masterpiece is a much-anticipated highlight of Melbourne’s concert calendar. Don’t miss being part of this wonderful musical tradition\, presented in Melbourne by Australia’s oldest surviving performing arts organization. Featuring a superb cast of outstanding Australian and international soloists\, conducted by RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes. \n\n\nFor more information visit www.rmp.org.au\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor\nLana Kains\, soprano\nSyrah Torii\, mezzo soprano\nChristopher Watson\, tenor\nJeremy Kleeman\, baritone \nPeter de Jager\, harpsichord\nAndrew Bainbridge\, organ\n\n\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\n\n\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 8th December 2024\, 5pm\n\nMelbourne Town Hall\, Corner Swanston and Collins Streets\, Melbourne\, Victoria 3000 \nTICKETS: $35 $95 \n\n\nContact Details: For general enquiries please contact tickets@rmp.org.au. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/27861/ LOCATION:Melbourne Town Hall\, Australia GEO:-25.274398;133.775136 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241108T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20241130T064316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T064316Z UID:10016583-1731085200-1731096000@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah DESCRIPTION:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah for the world record 245th time since 1853. The RMP’s annual performance of this masterpiece is a much-anticipated highlight of Melbourne’s concert calendar. Don’t miss being part of this wonderful musical tradition\, presented in Melbourne by Australia’s oldest surviving performing arts organization. Featuring a superb cast of outstanding Australian and international soloists\, conducted by RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes. \n\nFor more information visit www.rmp.org.au\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor\nLana Kains\, soprano\nSyrah Torii\, mezzo soprano\nChristopher Watson\, tenor\nJeremy Kleeman\, baritone \nPeter de Jager\, harpsichord\nAndrew Bainbridge\, organ\n\n\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\n\n\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n\n\n \nSunday 8th December 2024\, 5pm\n\n\n\nMelbourne Town Hall\, Corner Swanston and Collins Streets\, Melbourne\, Victoria 3000 \nTICKETS: $95 – $35 \n\n\nContact Details: For general enquiries please contact tickets@rmp.org.au. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-choir-orchestra-handels-messiah/ LOCATION:Melbourne Town Hall\, Corner Swanston and Collins Streets\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T220000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20240916T101902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T101902Z UID:10016418-1727035200-1727042400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic - Quasimodo: The Musical in concert DESCRIPTION:Broadwest Productions\, in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic proudly present the world premiere of a new musical in concert:\n\n‘Quasimodo -The Musical’ – The untold story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame is an exciting new Australian musical written by Samuel Kristy.  Featuring lush orchestrations by Hamish Ander and under the Musical Direction of Andrew Wailes\, this show features memorable characters\, and a series powerful musical numbers dealing with the universal human issues of Love\, Romance\, Lust\, Betrayal\, and Murder. . . a stellar cast of some of Australia’s leading musical theatre soloists has been assembled to bring this wonderful new score to life. They will be joined by the acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra.\n\n\n\nThis will be the World Premiere of this powerful and captivating concert version of the (largely untold) story of Victor Hugo’s classic romantic thriller – an uplifting story of love\, hope and resilience.\n\n\n\nSet in Paris 1482 in the Gothic marvel of Notre Dame Cathedral\, “Quasimodo -The Musical” catapults us into a thrilling tale of unrequited love and a tangled web of mystery\, adventure\, and intrigue which envelopes the characters – the hunchbacked bell ringer Quasimodo\, the Gypsy girl Esmeralda\, Captain Phoebus\, and the Evil Archdeacon Frollo. Destiny throws them together into a seething cauldron of conflicting desires.\n\n\n\nThe audience is taken on an exciting emotional roller coaster ride – from tragedy to farce and comedy. The ‘Brethren of Beggars\, Thieves and Gypsies’ bring a sparkling ray of light – with their boisterous\, rollicking songs and music which will get toes tapping.\n\n\n\nThe performance is crafted to be both magical and transformative. Using the unique setting of Melbourne historic Capitol Theatre\, with its breathtaking\, multi-colored ceiling\, this sumptuous concert version will feature costumed soloists\, lighting effects\, screen projections\, as well as the power of a live orchestra and large chorus performing a musical feast which blends the best elements of sumptuous symphonic writing with classic Broadway music (think Les Misérables\, Jekyll & Hyde\, or The Phantom of the Opera)\, and elements of rock\, pop\, swing\, and jazz.\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this spectacular musical – be mesmerized by the sheer joy and power of this production.\n\n\n\nThe historic art deco Capitol Theatre on Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne\, opened in 1924 and was designed by American husband and wife architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. It is the oldest of Melbourne’s surviving large picture palaces\, and is known for its extravagant décor and abstract motifs\, including an intricate geometric ceiling containing thousands of coloured lights\, designed to evoke the walls of a crystalline cave. Proposals in the early 1960s to demolish the theatre sparked one of Australia’s first major heritage conservation campaigns.  RMIT University purchased The Capitol in 1999 for use as a lecture theatre\, and in 2014 it was closed to undergo an extensive five-year restoration and upgrade. The Capitol Theatre has since re-opened\, and is once again a spectacular venue for festival screenings\, theatrical performances\, and other events.\n\nIn 2024 the Capitol celebrates its 100th anniversary\, and the RMP is thrilled to be performing the largest production yet to be staged in the newly restored venue. \nOriginal Music\, Lyrics and Script by Samuel Kristy \nOriginal Orchestrations by Hamish Ander \nConductor and Musical Director Andrew Wailes \nJoshua Robson – as Quasimodo\nDes Flanagan – as Archdeacon Frollo\nEnya Angel – as Esmeralda\nMichael Lampard – as Clopin\nBen Clark –  as Captain Phoebus\nFem Belling – as Sister Gadule\nPaul Hogan – as The Lady of the House\nSean Hutton – as Jehan\nJulee Johnson – as Fleur De Lis \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir  \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n \n\nFri 20 Sep 08:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 03:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 08:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 03:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 08:00 PM\n\nThe Capitol Theatre Melbourne\n113 Swanston Street \, Enter via Capitol Arcade\, opp. Town Hall\, Melbourne Victoria 300 \nTICKETS: $35.00 – $95.00 URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-quasimodo-the-musical-in-concert/2024-09-22/2/ LOCATION:Capitol Theatre\, 113 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20240916T101902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T101902Z UID:10016417-1727017200-1727024400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic - Quasimodo: The Musical in concert DESCRIPTION:Broadwest Productions\, in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic proudly present the world premiere of a new musical in concert:\n\n‘Quasimodo -The Musical’ – The untold story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame is an exciting new Australian musical written by Samuel Kristy.  Featuring lush orchestrations by Hamish Ander and under the Musical Direction of Andrew Wailes\, this show features memorable characters\, and a series powerful musical numbers dealing with the universal human issues of Love\, Romance\, Lust\, Betrayal\, and Murder. . . a stellar cast of some of Australia’s leading musical theatre soloists has been assembled to bring this wonderful new score to life. They will be joined by the acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra.\n\n\n\nThis will be the World Premiere of this powerful and captivating concert version of the (largely untold) story of Victor Hugo’s classic romantic thriller – an uplifting story of love\, hope and resilience.\n\n\n\nSet in Paris 1482 in the Gothic marvel of Notre Dame Cathedral\, “Quasimodo -The Musical” catapults us into a thrilling tale of unrequited love and a tangled web of mystery\, adventure\, and intrigue which envelopes the characters – the hunchbacked bell ringer Quasimodo\, the Gypsy girl Esmeralda\, Captain Phoebus\, and the Evil Archdeacon Frollo. Destiny throws them together into a seething cauldron of conflicting desires.\n\n\n\nThe audience is taken on an exciting emotional roller coaster ride – from tragedy to farce and comedy. The ‘Brethren of Beggars\, Thieves and Gypsies’ bring a sparkling ray of light – with their boisterous\, rollicking songs and music which will get toes tapping.\n\n\n\nThe performance is crafted to be both magical and transformative. Using the unique setting of Melbourne historic Capitol Theatre\, with its breathtaking\, multi-colored ceiling\, this sumptuous concert version will feature costumed soloists\, lighting effects\, screen projections\, as well as the power of a live orchestra and large chorus performing a musical feast which blends the best elements of sumptuous symphonic writing with classic Broadway music (think Les Misérables\, Jekyll & Hyde\, or The Phantom of the Opera)\, and elements of rock\, pop\, swing\, and jazz.\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this spectacular musical – be mesmerized by the sheer joy and power of this production.\n\n\n\nThe historic art deco Capitol Theatre on Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne\, opened in 1924 and was designed by American husband and wife architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. It is the oldest of Melbourne’s surviving large picture palaces\, and is known for its extravagant décor and abstract motifs\, including an intricate geometric ceiling containing thousands of coloured lights\, designed to evoke the walls of a crystalline cave. Proposals in the early 1960s to demolish the theatre sparked one of Australia’s first major heritage conservation campaigns.  RMIT University purchased The Capitol in 1999 for use as a lecture theatre\, and in 2014 it was closed to undergo an extensive five-year restoration and upgrade. The Capitol Theatre has since re-opened\, and is once again a spectacular venue for festival screenings\, theatrical performances\, and other events.\n\nIn 2024 the Capitol celebrates its 100th anniversary\, and the RMP is thrilled to be performing the largest production yet to be staged in the newly restored venue. \nOriginal Music\, Lyrics and Script by Samuel Kristy \nOriginal Orchestrations by Hamish Ander \nConductor and Musical Director Andrew Wailes \nJoshua Robson – as Quasimodo\nDes Flanagan – as Archdeacon Frollo\nEnya Angel – as Esmeralda\nMichael Lampard – as Clopin\nBen Clark –  as Captain Phoebus\nFem Belling – as Sister Gadule\nPaul Hogan – as The Lady of the House\nSean Hutton – as Jehan\nJulee Johnson – as Fleur De Lis \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir  \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n \n\nFri 20 Sep 08:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 03:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 08:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 03:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 08:00 PM\n\nThe Capitol Theatre Melbourne\n113 Swanston Street \, Enter via Capitol Arcade\, opp. Town Hall\, Melbourne Victoria 300 \nTICKETS: $35.00 – $95.00 URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-quasimodo-the-musical-in-concert/2024-09-22/1/ LOCATION:Capitol Theatre\, 113 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T220000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20240916T101902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T101902Z UID:10016416-1726948800-1726956000@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic - Quasimodo: The Musical in concert DESCRIPTION:Broadwest Productions\, in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic proudly present the world premiere of a new musical in concert:\n\n‘Quasimodo -The Musical’ – The untold story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame is an exciting new Australian musical written by Samuel Kristy.  Featuring lush orchestrations by Hamish Ander and under the Musical Direction of Andrew Wailes\, this show features memorable characters\, and a series powerful musical numbers dealing with the universal human issues of Love\, Romance\, Lust\, Betrayal\, and Murder. . . a stellar cast of some of Australia’s leading musical theatre soloists has been assembled to bring this wonderful new score to life. They will be joined by the acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra.\n\n\n\nThis will be the World Premiere of this powerful and captivating concert version of the (largely untold) story of Victor Hugo’s classic romantic thriller – an uplifting story of love\, hope and resilience.\n\n\n\nSet in Paris 1482 in the Gothic marvel of Notre Dame Cathedral\, “Quasimodo -The Musical” catapults us into a thrilling tale of unrequited love and a tangled web of mystery\, adventure\, and intrigue which envelopes the characters – the hunchbacked bell ringer Quasimodo\, the Gypsy girl Esmeralda\, Captain Phoebus\, and the Evil Archdeacon Frollo. Destiny throws them together into a seething cauldron of conflicting desires.\n\n\n\nThe audience is taken on an exciting emotional roller coaster ride – from tragedy to farce and comedy. The ‘Brethren of Beggars\, Thieves and Gypsies’ bring a sparkling ray of light – with their boisterous\, rollicking songs and music which will get toes tapping.\n\n\n\nThe performance is crafted to be both magical and transformative. Using the unique setting of Melbourne historic Capitol Theatre\, with its breathtaking\, multi-colored ceiling\, this sumptuous concert version will feature costumed soloists\, lighting effects\, screen projections\, as well as the power of a live orchestra and large chorus performing a musical feast which blends the best elements of sumptuous symphonic writing with classic Broadway music (think Les Misérables\, Jekyll & Hyde\, or The Phantom of the Opera)\, and elements of rock\, pop\, swing\, and jazz.\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this spectacular musical – be mesmerized by the sheer joy and power of this production.\n\n\n\nThe historic art deco Capitol Theatre on Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne\, opened in 1924 and was designed by American husband and wife architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. It is the oldest of Melbourne’s surviving large picture palaces\, and is known for its extravagant décor and abstract motifs\, including an intricate geometric ceiling containing thousands of coloured lights\, designed to evoke the walls of a crystalline cave. Proposals in the early 1960s to demolish the theatre sparked one of Australia’s first major heritage conservation campaigns.  RMIT University purchased The Capitol in 1999 for use as a lecture theatre\, and in 2014 it was closed to undergo an extensive five-year restoration and upgrade. The Capitol Theatre has since re-opened\, and is once again a spectacular venue for festival screenings\, theatrical performances\, and other events.\n\nIn 2024 the Capitol celebrates its 100th anniversary\, and the RMP is thrilled to be performing the largest production yet to be staged in the newly restored venue. \nOriginal Music\, Lyrics and Script by Samuel Kristy \nOriginal Orchestrations by Hamish Ander \nConductor and Musical Director Andrew Wailes \nJoshua Robson – as Quasimodo\nDes Flanagan – as Archdeacon Frollo\nEnya Angel – as Esmeralda\nMichael Lampard – as Clopin\nBen Clark –  as Captain Phoebus\nFem Belling – as Sister Gadule\nPaul Hogan – as The Lady of the House\nSean Hutton – as Jehan\nJulee Johnson – as Fleur De Lis \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir  \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n \n\nFri 20 Sep 08:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 03:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 08:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 03:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 08:00 PM\n\nThe Capitol Theatre Melbourne\n113 Swanston Street \, Enter via Capitol Arcade\, opp. Town Hall\, Melbourne Victoria 300 \nTICKETS: $35.00 – $95.00 URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-quasimodo-the-musical-in-concert/2024-09-21/2/ LOCATION:Capitol Theatre\, 113 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20240916T101902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T101902Z UID:10016415-1726930800-1726938000@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic - Quasimodo: The Musical in concert DESCRIPTION:Broadwest Productions\, in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic proudly present the world premiere of a new musical in concert:\n\n‘Quasimodo -The Musical’ – The untold story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame is an exciting new Australian musical written by Samuel Kristy.  Featuring lush orchestrations by Hamish Ander and under the Musical Direction of Andrew Wailes\, this show features memorable characters\, and a series powerful musical numbers dealing with the universal human issues of Love\, Romance\, Lust\, Betrayal\, and Murder. . . a stellar cast of some of Australia’s leading musical theatre soloists has been assembled to bring this wonderful new score to life. They will be joined by the acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra.\n\n\n\nThis will be the World Premiere of this powerful and captivating concert version of the (largely untold) story of Victor Hugo’s classic romantic thriller – an uplifting story of love\, hope and resilience.\n\n\n\nSet in Paris 1482 in the Gothic marvel of Notre Dame Cathedral\, “Quasimodo -The Musical” catapults us into a thrilling tale of unrequited love and a tangled web of mystery\, adventure\, and intrigue which envelopes the characters – the hunchbacked bell ringer Quasimodo\, the Gypsy girl Esmeralda\, Captain Phoebus\, and the Evil Archdeacon Frollo. Destiny throws them together into a seething cauldron of conflicting desires.\n\n\n\nThe audience is taken on an exciting emotional roller coaster ride – from tragedy to farce and comedy. The ‘Brethren of Beggars\, Thieves and Gypsies’ bring a sparkling ray of light – with their boisterous\, rollicking songs and music which will get toes tapping.\n\n\n\nThe performance is crafted to be both magical and transformative. Using the unique setting of Melbourne historic Capitol Theatre\, with its breathtaking\, multi-colored ceiling\, this sumptuous concert version will feature costumed soloists\, lighting effects\, screen projections\, as well as the power of a live orchestra and large chorus performing a musical feast which blends the best elements of sumptuous symphonic writing with classic Broadway music (think Les Misérables\, Jekyll & Hyde\, or The Phantom of the Opera)\, and elements of rock\, pop\, swing\, and jazz.\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this spectacular musical – be mesmerized by the sheer joy and power of this production.\n\n\n\nThe historic art deco Capitol Theatre on Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne\, opened in 1924 and was designed by American husband and wife architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. It is the oldest of Melbourne’s surviving large picture palaces\, and is known for its extravagant décor and abstract motifs\, including an intricate geometric ceiling containing thousands of coloured lights\, designed to evoke the walls of a crystalline cave. Proposals in the early 1960s to demolish the theatre sparked one of Australia’s first major heritage conservation campaigns.  RMIT University purchased The Capitol in 1999 for use as a lecture theatre\, and in 2014 it was closed to undergo an extensive five-year restoration and upgrade. The Capitol Theatre has since re-opened\, and is once again a spectacular venue for festival screenings\, theatrical performances\, and other events.\n\nIn 2024 the Capitol celebrates its 100th anniversary\, and the RMP is thrilled to be performing the largest production yet to be staged in the newly restored venue. \nOriginal Music\, Lyrics and Script by Samuel Kristy \nOriginal Orchestrations by Hamish Ander \nConductor and Musical Director Andrew Wailes \nJoshua Robson – as Quasimodo\nDes Flanagan – as Archdeacon Frollo\nEnya Angel – as Esmeralda\nMichael Lampard – as Clopin\nBen Clark –  as Captain Phoebus\nFem Belling – as Sister Gadule\nPaul Hogan – as The Lady of the House\nSean Hutton – as Jehan\nJulee Johnson – as Fleur De Lis \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir  \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n \n\nFri 20 Sep 08:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 03:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 08:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 03:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 08:00 PM\n\nThe Capitol Theatre Melbourne\n113 Swanston Street \, Enter via Capitol Arcade\, opp. Town Hall\, Melbourne Victoria 300 \nTICKETS: $35.00 – $95.00 URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-quasimodo-the-musical-in-concert/2024-09-21/1/ LOCATION:Capitol Theatre\, 113 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T220000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20240916T101902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T101902Z UID:10016414-1726862400-1726869600@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic - Quasimodo: The Musical in concert DESCRIPTION:Broadwest Productions\, in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic proudly present the world premiere of a new musical in concert:\n\n‘Quasimodo -The Musical’ – The untold story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame is an exciting new Australian musical written by Samuel Kristy.  Featuring lush orchestrations by Hamish Ander and under the Musical Direction of Andrew Wailes\, this show features memorable characters\, and a series powerful musical numbers dealing with the universal human issues of Love\, Romance\, Lust\, Betrayal\, and Murder. . . a stellar cast of some of Australia’s leading musical theatre soloists has been assembled to bring this wonderful new score to life. They will be joined by the acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra.\n\n\n\nThis will be the World Premiere of this powerful and captivating concert version of the (largely untold) story of Victor Hugo’s classic romantic thriller – an uplifting story of love\, hope and resilience.\n\n\n\nSet in Paris 1482 in the Gothic marvel of Notre Dame Cathedral\, “Quasimodo -The Musical” catapults us into a thrilling tale of unrequited love and a tangled web of mystery\, adventure\, and intrigue which envelopes the characters – the hunchbacked bell ringer Quasimodo\, the Gypsy girl Esmeralda\, Captain Phoebus\, and the Evil Archdeacon Frollo. Destiny throws them together into a seething cauldron of conflicting desires.\n\n\n\nThe audience is taken on an exciting emotional roller coaster ride – from tragedy to farce and comedy. The ‘Brethren of Beggars\, Thieves and Gypsies’ bring a sparkling ray of light – with their boisterous\, rollicking songs and music which will get toes tapping.\n\n\n\nThe performance is crafted to be both magical and transformative. Using the unique setting of Melbourne historic Capitol Theatre\, with its breathtaking\, multi-colored ceiling\, this sumptuous concert version will feature costumed soloists\, lighting effects\, screen projections\, as well as the power of a live orchestra and large chorus performing a musical feast which blends the best elements of sumptuous symphonic writing with classic Broadway music (think Les Misérables\, Jekyll & Hyde\, or The Phantom of the Opera)\, and elements of rock\, pop\, swing\, and jazz.\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this spectacular musical – be mesmerized by the sheer joy and power of this production.\n\n\n\nThe historic art deco Capitol Theatre on Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne\, opened in 1924 and was designed by American husband and wife architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. It is the oldest of Melbourne’s surviving large picture palaces\, and is known for its extravagant décor and abstract motifs\, including an intricate geometric ceiling containing thousands of coloured lights\, designed to evoke the walls of a crystalline cave. Proposals in the early 1960s to demolish the theatre sparked one of Australia’s first major heritage conservation campaigns.  RMIT University purchased The Capitol in 1999 for use as a lecture theatre\, and in 2014 it was closed to undergo an extensive five-year restoration and upgrade. The Capitol Theatre has since re-opened\, and is once again a spectacular venue for festival screenings\, theatrical performances\, and other events.\n\nIn 2024 the Capitol celebrates its 100th anniversary\, and the RMP is thrilled to be performing the largest production yet to be staged in the newly restored venue. \nOriginal Music\, Lyrics and Script by Samuel Kristy \nOriginal Orchestrations by Hamish Ander \nConductor and Musical Director Andrew Wailes \nJoshua Robson – as Quasimodo\nDes Flanagan – as Archdeacon Frollo\nEnya Angel – as Esmeralda\nMichael Lampard – as Clopin\nBen Clark –  as Captain Phoebus\nFem Belling – as Sister Gadule\nPaul Hogan – as The Lady of the House\nSean Hutton – as Jehan\nJulee Johnson – as Fleur De Lis \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir  \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n \n\nFri 20 Sep 08:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 03:00 PM\nSat 21 Sep 08:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 03:00 PM\nSun 22 Sep 08:00 PM\n\nThe Capitol Theatre Melbourne\n113 Swanston Street \, Enter via Capitol Arcade\, opp. Town Hall\, Melbourne Victoria 300 \nTICKETS: $35.00 – $95.00 URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-quasimodo-the-musical-in-concert/2024-09-20/ LOCATION:Capitol Theatre\, 113 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T220000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20240812T135158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T135517Z UID:10014277-1724007600-1724018400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Mozart’s Coronation Mass and the RMP Aria Final DESCRIPTION:Hear some of the nation’s finest young singers battle it out in the final of Australia’s most prestigious oratorio soloists award\, accompanied by the brilliant pianist RMP Principal Accompanist Stefan Cassomenos. \n2024 RMP Aria Finalists: \nAmanda Hargreaves\, soprano 25\, (b. Melbourne \, VIC) \nTimothy Nunn\, baritone\, 29\, (b. Sydney\, NSW) \nLana Kains\, soprano\, 26\, (b. Darwin\, NT) \nJack Jordan\,tenor\, 25\, (b. Melbourne\, VIC) \nLucy Schneider\, soprano\, 29\, (b. East Freemantle WA) \nEliza Bennetts O’Connor\, soprano\, 24\, (b. Melbourne\, VIC) \nReserve Finalists: \n Steve Coutts\,tenor\, 32\, (b. Geelong\, VIC)\n Saskia Mascitti\,mezzo soprano\, 23\, (b. Sydney\, NSW) \nThis evening will also feature a performance of one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most beloved sacred works – the majestic \nKrönungsmesse (Coronation Mass) in C Major\, KV. 317 and the \nChurch Sonata No. 16 in C major KV 329 (317a) \nMozart wrote his Mass in C\, K. 317\, popularly known as the Coronation Mass\, in 1779\, during the time that he was court organist and composer to the Archbishop of Salzburg. It is no doubt the best known and\, for many\, the finest of the masses that he wrote for Salzburg. Although there is no definite record of a performance\, its bright tone suggest that it was probably performed in the Salzburg cathedral at Easter of 1779. It is thought also to have been performed years later during celebrations for the coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II and perhaps also for that of his successor\, Francis II which is probably when it probably receieved its nickmname as the “Coronation” Mass. \nDespite the archbishop’s time limitations\, it appears that Mozart may well have inserted a brief church sonata between movements. One of his seventeen single-movement church sonatas has been associated with his Coronation Mass\, since it was written about the same time\, is in the same key\, and has the same orchestration\, although the organ is obbligato. When Alfred Einstein revised Koechel’s numbering of Mozart’s works\, he altered the number of this sonata from K. 329 to K. 317a to reflect its connection with this mass\, which is K. 317. The normal place in the church service for such a sonata would have been between the Gloria and the Credo\, as the celebrant moves from one side of the choir\, where he has read the epistle\, to the other side\, where he reads the gospel. It seems appropriate\, therefore\, to insert this sonata between the Gloria and Credo in these performances of Mozart’s Coronation Mass. \nFeaturing : \nJesse Linke soprano; Sally-Anne Russell mezzo soprano; Other soloists to be announced \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir; Melbourne University Choral Society\, Box Hill Chorale \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra \nAndrew Wailes conductor \n Sun 18 Aug 03:00 PM | 3pm\, Matinee performance (concert only One hour\, TICKETS: $29 – $49\n Sun 18 Aug 07:00 PM | 7pm\, Evening Gala (includes concert at the Final of the 2024 RMP Aria) 7.00pm Session Ends: 10.00pm TICKETS: $39 – $59 \nThe Edge\, Federation Square\, Cnr Swanston Street and Flinders Street URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-mozarts-coronation-mass-and-the-rmp-aria-final/2024-08-18/2/ LOCATION:The Edge\, Federation Square END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20240812T135158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T135517Z UID:10014276-1723993200-1723996800@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Mozart’s Coronation Mass and the RMP Aria Final DESCRIPTION:Hear some of the nation’s finest young singers battle it out in the final of Australia’s most prestigious oratorio soloists award\, accompanied by the brilliant pianist RMP Principal Accompanist Stefan Cassomenos. \n2024 RMP Aria Finalists: \nAmanda Hargreaves\, soprano 25\, (b. Melbourne \, VIC) \nTimothy Nunn\, baritone\, 29\, (b. Sydney\, NSW) \nLana Kains\, soprano\, 26\, (b. Darwin\, NT) \nJack Jordan\,tenor\, 25\, (b. Melbourne\, VIC) \nLucy Schneider\, soprano\, 29\, (b. East Freemantle WA) \nEliza Bennetts O’Connor\, soprano\, 24\, (b. Melbourne\, VIC) \nReserve Finalists: \n Steve Coutts\,tenor\, 32\, (b. Geelong\, VIC)\n Saskia Mascitti\,mezzo soprano\, 23\, (b. Sydney\, NSW) \nThis evening will also feature a performance of one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most beloved sacred works – the majestic \nKrönungsmesse (Coronation Mass) in C Major\, KV. 317 and the \nChurch Sonata No. 16 in C major KV 329 (317a) \nMozart wrote his Mass in C\, K. 317\, popularly known as the Coronation Mass\, in 1779\, during the time that he was court organist and composer to the Archbishop of Salzburg. It is no doubt the best known and\, for many\, the finest of the masses that he wrote for Salzburg. Although there is no definite record of a performance\, its bright tone suggest that it was probably performed in the Salzburg cathedral at Easter of 1779. It is thought also to have been performed years later during celebrations for the coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II and perhaps also for that of his successor\, Francis II which is probably when it probably receieved its nickmname as the “Coronation” Mass. \nDespite the archbishop’s time limitations\, it appears that Mozart may well have inserted a brief church sonata between movements. One of his seventeen single-movement church sonatas has been associated with his Coronation Mass\, since it was written about the same time\, is in the same key\, and has the same orchestration\, although the organ is obbligato. When Alfred Einstein revised Koechel’s numbering of Mozart’s works\, he altered the number of this sonata from K. 329 to K. 317a to reflect its connection with this mass\, which is K. 317. The normal place in the church service for such a sonata would have been between the Gloria and the Credo\, as the celebrant moves from one side of the choir\, where he has read the epistle\, to the other side\, where he reads the gospel. It seems appropriate\, therefore\, to insert this sonata between the Gloria and Credo in these performances of Mozart’s Coronation Mass. \nFeaturing : \nJesse Linke soprano; Sally-Anne Russell mezzo soprano; Other soloists to be announced \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir; Melbourne University Choral Society\, Box Hill Chorale \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra \nAndrew Wailes conductor \n Sun 18 Aug 03:00 PM | 3pm\, Matinee performance (concert only One hour\, TICKETS: $29 – $49\n Sun 18 Aug 07:00 PM | 7pm\, Evening Gala (includes concert at the Final of the 2024 RMP Aria) 7.00pm Session Ends: 10.00pm TICKETS: $39 – $59 \nThe Edge\, Federation Square\, Cnr Swanston Street and Flinders Street URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-mozarts-coronation-mass-and-the-rmp-aria-final/2024-08-18/1/ LOCATION:The Edge\, Federation Square END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T213000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20231118T224202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T224202Z UID:10013130-1702753200-1702762200@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:RMP presents Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Carols in the Cathedral 2023\n3 spectacular concerts in St Paul’s Cathedral\n\nFriday 15 December at 8.30pm \nSaturday 16 December 2pm  and 7pmTICKETS NOW ON SALE. BOOK EARLY!RMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral. A magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\n\n\nThis year music will include a feast of festive music by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Joy to the World”\, and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including Peter Cornelius\, Eric Whitacre\, Dan Forrest\, Philip Stopford\, William G. James\,  John Rutter\, and more!Featuring the angelic voices of special guest performers the National Boys Choir of Australia\, and outstanding soloists including much-loved tenor Roy Best and the popular Australian bass-baritone Jeremy Kleeman.A Christmas event not to be missed. Celebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.Andrew Wailes\, conductor \nRoy Best tenor\nJeremy Kleeman bass-baritone\nStefan Cassomenos\, pianoforte\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nBox Hill Chorale\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe BandALL BOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING. \n\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets. \nBOOK EARLY\, AS THESE CONCERTS ALMOST ALWAYS SELL OUT EARLY!!! \nDOORS OPEN 30 mins prior to start of advertised concerts \n  \nJOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/3613544785554923/3613548685554533/ URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rmp-presents-carols-in-the-cathedral-2/2023-12-16/2/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral\, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets\, Melbourne\, Vic \, 3000\, Australia GEO:-37.8164851;144.9669885 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Paul’s Cathedral Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets:geo:144.9669885,-37.8164851 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20231118T224202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T224202Z UID:10013129-1702735200-1702744200@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:RMP presents Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Carols in the Cathedral 2023\n3 spectacular concerts in St Paul’s Cathedral\n\nFriday 15 December at 8.30pm \nSaturday 16 December 2pm  and 7pmTICKETS NOW ON SALE. BOOK EARLY!RMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral. A magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\n\n\nThis year music will include a feast of festive music by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Joy to the World”\, and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including Peter Cornelius\, Eric Whitacre\, Dan Forrest\, Philip Stopford\, William G. James\,  John Rutter\, and more!Featuring the angelic voices of special guest performers the National Boys Choir of Australia\, and outstanding soloists including much-loved tenor Roy Best and the popular Australian bass-baritone Jeremy Kleeman.A Christmas event not to be missed. Celebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.Andrew Wailes\, conductor \nRoy Best tenor\nJeremy Kleeman bass-baritone\nStefan Cassomenos\, pianoforte\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nBox Hill Chorale\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe BandALL BOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING. \n\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets. \nBOOK EARLY\, AS THESE CONCERTS ALMOST ALWAYS SELL OUT EARLY!!! \nDOORS OPEN 30 mins prior to start of advertised concerts \n  \nJOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/3613544785554923/3613548685554533/ URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rmp-presents-carols-in-the-cathedral-2/2023-12-16/1/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral\, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets\, Melbourne\, Vic \, 3000\, Australia GEO:-37.8164851;144.9669885 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Paul’s Cathedral Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets:geo:144.9669885,-37.8164851 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231215T203000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231215T223000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20231118T224202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T224202Z UID:10013128-1702672200-1702679400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:RMP presents Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Carols in the Cathedral 2023\n3 spectacular concerts in St Paul’s Cathedral\n\nFriday 15 December at 8.30pm \nSaturday 16 December 2pm  and 7pmTICKETS NOW ON SALE. BOOK EARLY!RMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral. A magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\n\n\nThis year music will include a feast of festive music by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Joy to the World”\, and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including Peter Cornelius\, Eric Whitacre\, Dan Forrest\, Philip Stopford\, William G. James\,  John Rutter\, and more!Featuring the angelic voices of special guest performers the National Boys Choir of Australia\, and outstanding soloists including much-loved tenor Roy Best and the popular Australian bass-baritone Jeremy Kleeman.A Christmas event not to be missed. Celebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.Andrew Wailes\, conductor \nRoy Best tenor\nJeremy Kleeman bass-baritone\nStefan Cassomenos\, pianoforte\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nBox Hill Chorale\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe BandALL BOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING. \n\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets. \nBOOK EARLY\, AS THESE CONCERTS ALMOST ALWAYS SELL OUT EARLY!!! \nDOORS OPEN 30 mins prior to start of advertised concerts \n  \nJOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/3613544785554923/3613548685554533/ URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rmp-presents-carols-in-the-cathedral-2/2023-12-15/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral\, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets\, Melbourne\, Vic \, 3000\, Australia GEO:-37.8164851;144.9669885 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Paul’s Cathedral Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets:geo:144.9669885,-37.8164851 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20231118T225047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T225047Z UID:10013127-1701622800-1701633600@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah 2023 DESCRIPTION:World record performance in Melbourne Town Hall\n\nThe 40th Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Concert \n“The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra delivered another vibrant and polished reading.Music director Andrew Wailes conducted with precision and infectious energy urging the chamber-sized orchestra and 100-strong choir to some stirring renditions of the big choir pieces including the famous Hallelujah\, Glory to God and For unto us a Child is born. Wailes\, favouring brisk tempos\, made for exciting listening…” – The Age\n“Animation and attention to detail were distinctive features of this performance. The forward momentum established in the opening Sinfony never flagged. The RMP Choir sang with scores neatly closed by their sides for several key choruses\, alert to the subtleties of dynamics and tempo in Wailes’ direction. And there were plenty of those to keep the audience absorbed as the work assumed an unexpected freshness…  This was an experienced choir\, trained with painstaking care to form a disciplined ensemble… the final “Amen” chorus was greeted by such a prolonged standing ovation\, with cheers and whistles usually heard at sporting events” – Classic Melbourne\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra presents Handel’s iconic Messiah for the world record 244th time since 1853. The world’s most-loved oratorio\, Messiah is famous for its sparkling arias\, powerful choruses\, and surging climaxes (including the magnificent Hallelujah! Chorus and the equally thrilling Amen! Choruswhich concludes the work). \nFeaturing over 120 talented musicians from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra\, the grand Town Hall organ\, and a magnificent cast of outstanding Australian and international soloists\, this concert promises to thrill as ever under the direction of Andrew Wailes – widely regarded as one of Australia’s foremost exponents of this great work. Australia’s leading baroque soprano\, Perth-based Sara Macliver returns to headline this year’s solo quartet. She will be joined by much-loved mezzzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell\,and making his RMP debut is acclaimed American tenor Kyle Stegall who has performed as soloist with ensembles across the world under celebrated conductors such as William Christie (Les Arts Florissants)\, Manfred Honeck (Pittsburgh Symphony)\, and Masaaki Suzuki (Bach Collegium Japan). London-based Australian baritone Jeremy Kleeman returns to his hometown of Melbourne to complete this outstanding quartet. \nThe RMP’s annual performance of this masterpiece is a much-anticipated highlight of Melbourne’s concert calendar. Don’t miss being part of this wonderful musical tradition. \n“Wailes made sure that the pace did not slacken… Wailes\, who cuts a dapper\, self-possessed figure on the podium\, showed an impressive compulsion\, driving his forces along with insistent power. It is hard to recall when this oratorio has been treated with such attention given to its dramatic potential; no singer – soloist or chorister – was given latitude to generate that fruity and orotund timbre familiar from performances of 20 years ago.” – Clive O’Connell (The Age)\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor\nSara Macliver\, soprano\nSally-Anne Russell\,mezzo soprano\nKyle Stegall\, tenor\nJeremy Kleeman\, baritone\nStefan Cassomenos\, harpsichord\nAndrew Bainbridge\,chamber and grand organ \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n\nTICKETS NOW ON SALE!\n\n\nONLINE BOOKINGS: www.rmp.org.au\n\nNote: ALL A and B Reserve and Balcony seats can be chosen and reserved online via the RMP website and Trybooking.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProudly sponsored by the City of Melbourne URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-handels-messiah-2023/ LOCATION:Melbourne Town Hall\, Corner Swanston St and Collins Streets\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia GEO:-37.8154925;144.9665414 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Melbourne Town Hall Corner Swanston St and Collins Streets Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner Swanston St and Collins Streets:geo:144.9665414,-37.8154925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231009T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20231009T073405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T073405Z UID:10013030-1696881600-1696885200@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic and Neuer Kammerchor Berlin DESCRIPTION:Hear one of Germany’s finest chamber choirs! The Neuer Kammerchor Berlin is set to perform a stunning program of works for chamber choir by composers including Josef Rheinberger\, Paul Stanhope\, Wolfram Buchenberg\, John Rutter\, and Valentin Silvestrov. They will combine with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir to perform a number of spectacular works by Heinrich Schutz\, Franz Biebl and motets by Anton Bruckner in a spectacular 1 hour recital. Don’t miss the chance to hear this acclaimed ensemble in the glorious acoustics of historic All Saints Church! ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY Monday 9 October at 8.00pm . Children are free and generous student concessions are available! Bookings: www.rmp.org.au URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-and-neuer-kammerchor-berlin/ LOCATION:All Saints Anglican Church East St Kilda\, 2 Chapel Street\, East St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia GEO:-37.8581571;144.9924875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=All Saints Anglican Church East St Kilda 2 Chapel Street East St Kilda Victoria 3182 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Chapel Street:geo:144.9924875,-37.8581571 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230930T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230930T213000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20230924T080809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T080809Z UID:10013006-1696104000-1696109400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Bruckner's Te Deum and Motets DESCRIPTION:A spectacular concert in the atmospheric setting of one of Australia’s most historic churches. A work of tremendous power and beauty\, Anton Bruckner’s “Te Deum” is the work the great composer himself called “the pride of his life”. Bruckner considered his “Te Deum” the finest work he ever composed for the rest of his life. \nBruckner was a devoutly religious man\, and composed numerous other sacred works\, regarded by many as some of the finest examples of sacred choral music composed in the twentieth century. In this concert you will hear a selection of some of his most famous and most important motets\, including: Ecce Saccerdos Magnus\, Os Justi meditabitur\, Locus Iste\, Afferentur Regi\, and Tota Pulchra Est as well as works for brass and organ. \nFour magnificent soloists (internationally-acclaimed soprano Helena Dix\, Dimity Shepherd\, Michael Petruccelli and Christopher Hillier) will join the RMP Choir\, RMP Brass\, organist Andrew Bainbridge and conductor \n\n\n\nSaturday 30 September 2023 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (UTC+10) \nAll Saints Anglican Church\,  2 Chapel Street\, East St Kilda\, Vic 3182 (Opposite the Astor Theatre) \nBookings: www.rmp.org.au\nhttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1103266\nTICKETS: $25 – $75 URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-bruckners-te-deum-and-motets/ LOCATION:All Saints Anglican Church East St Kilda\, 2 Chapel Street\, East St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia GEO:-37.8581571;144.9924875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=All Saints Anglican Church East St Kilda 2 Chapel Street East St Kilda Victoria 3182 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Chapel Street:geo:144.9924875,-37.8581571 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230812T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20230801T072742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T072742Z UID:10012907-1691859600-1691870400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Handel’s Dixit Dominus and the 2023 RMP Aria DESCRIPTION:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents a rare performance of Handel’s spectacular Dixit Dominus.\nOne of Handel’s earliest triumphs and widely regarded as one of his finest works. Written in the florid baroque style of the Italian Baroque\, it is scored for five soloists\, five-part chorus\, string orchestra and continuo. Andrew Wailes conducts the acclaimed RMP Choir and Orchestra and outstanding soloists. \nSix of Australia’s finest emerging singers will perform magnificent arias and recitatives from the world of oratorio\, accompanied by the brilliant Australian pianist Stefan Cassomenos. A feast for all music lovers\, and a concert not to be missed. \n\nSaturday 12 August 2023 5pm; Elisabeth Murdoch Hall;   Duration: 3 hours (incl. interval) \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $99 ($89 Concession); A reserve $85 ($69 Concession); B reserve $65 ($50 Concession)\nC reserve $50 ($40 Concession); Student $30 URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-handels-dixit-dominus-and-the-2023-rmp-aria/ LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia GEO:-37.8239099;144.9674966 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt Street Southbank VIC 3006 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=31 Sturt Street:geo:144.9674966,-37.8239099 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230415T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20230318T014749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T100521Z UID:10008239-1681578000-1681583400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Mozart Requiem by Candlelight DESCRIPTION:Hear three of the great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most iconic works performed by candlelight in the spectacular setting of St Paul’s Cathedral.The acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra present Mozart’s dramatic and enigmatic Requiem in D minor. Unfinished at the time of the composer’s death\, and shrouded in mystery since it was first commissioned by an anonymous messenger dressed in grey\, the Requiem is one of the world’s most famous compositions. From the Requiem’s dark and ponderous opening bars\, to the scintillating Dies Irae\, the dramatic choral fugues\, the famous Tuba Mirum and the emotionally gripping Confutatis and Lacrymosa movements\, the work takes the listener on an emotional journey like few others in Western music.Also being performed is the famous Symphony No. 25 in G minor\, its  first movement made famous  since being used as the opening music in Miloš Forman’s  award-winning biographical film Amadeus. Composed when Mozart was just 17 years old\, it is regarded by many as one of his finest early works. The symphony is written in a “Sturm und Drang” style (German for “Storm and Stress”) – a style characterized by emotional extremes and sudden changes in tempo and dynamics. The opening movement begins with a particularly dramatic repeated syncopated pattern in the violins and violas. This rhythm returns again in the final movement. Ludwig van Beethoven knew the symphony well\, copying 29 bars from the score in one of his sketchbooks. It is thought that the opening theme of the Symphony No. 25’s final movement may have inspired the third movement of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.Finally\, hear the poignant motet Ave Verum Corpus\, a miniature masterpiece and the final choral composition ever completed by the great composer.RMP Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Andrew Wailes leads the RMP Choir and Orchestra\, joined by four outstanding soloists in two spectacular performances in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral. \nFor these concerts\, much-loved Australian soprano Jacqueline Porter\, well known to RMP audiences and a regular performer with all the major Australian orchestras\, headlines the quartet. She will be joined by the young Japanese-Australian mezzo-soprano Syrah Torii (recipient of the 2023 Victorian Opera Emerging Artist Prize\, and a Developing Artist in Melbourne Opera’s Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme) and the quickly-emerging young tenor Benjamin Glover (winner of the Conductor’s Encouragement Award at the 2022 RMP Aria Competition). They will be joined by the much-respected Sydney-based bass baritone Christopher Richardson (a former winner of both the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Aria Award\, and ‘The Frances MacEachron Award for Outstanding Vocal Achievement’ at The Oratorio Society of New York’s Solo Competition at Carnegie Hall). \nPROGRAM: \nMOZART: Symphony No. 25 in G minor\, KV. 183/173dB \nMOZART: Requiem in D minor\, KV. 626 and Ave Verum Corpus KV.618 \nCAST: \nAndrew Wailes\, conductor \nJacqueline Porter\, soprano\nSyrah Torii*\, mezzo soprano\nBenjamin Glover\, tenor\nChristopher Richardson\, bass baritone\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra \nApproximate duration of concert: 90 minutes with no interval URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mozart-requiem-by-candlelight/2023-04-15/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230401T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20230318T014749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T100521Z UID:10008216-1680372000-1680377400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Mozart Requiem by Candlelight DESCRIPTION:Hear three of the great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most iconic works performed by candlelight in the spectacular setting of St Paul’s Cathedral.The acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra present Mozart’s dramatic and enigmatic Requiem in D minor. Unfinished at the time of the composer’s death\, and shrouded in mystery since it was first commissioned by an anonymous messenger dressed in grey\, the Requiem is one of the world’s most famous compositions. From the Requiem’s dark and ponderous opening bars\, to the scintillating Dies Irae\, the dramatic choral fugues\, the famous Tuba Mirum and the emotionally gripping Confutatis and Lacrymosa movements\, the work takes the listener on an emotional journey like few others in Western music.Also being performed is the famous Symphony No. 25 in G minor\, its  first movement made famous  since being used as the opening music in Miloš Forman’s  award-winning biographical film Amadeus. Composed when Mozart was just 17 years old\, it is regarded by many as one of his finest early works. The symphony is written in a “Sturm und Drang” style (German for “Storm and Stress”) – a style characterized by emotional extremes and sudden changes in tempo and dynamics. The opening movement begins with a particularly dramatic repeated syncopated pattern in the violins and violas. This rhythm returns again in the final movement. Ludwig van Beethoven knew the symphony well\, copying 29 bars from the score in one of his sketchbooks. It is thought that the opening theme of the Symphony No. 25’s final movement may have inspired the third movement of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.Finally\, hear the poignant motet Ave Verum Corpus\, a miniature masterpiece and the final choral composition ever completed by the great composer.RMP Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Andrew Wailes leads the RMP Choir and Orchestra\, joined by four outstanding soloists in two spectacular performances in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral. \nFor these concerts\, much-loved Australian soprano Jacqueline Porter\, well known to RMP audiences and a regular performer with all the major Australian orchestras\, headlines the quartet. She will be joined by the young Japanese-Australian mezzo-soprano Syrah Torii (recipient of the 2023 Victorian Opera Emerging Artist Prize\, and a Developing Artist in Melbourne Opera’s Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme) and the quickly-emerging young tenor Benjamin Glover (winner of the Conductor’s Encouragement Award at the 2022 RMP Aria Competition). They will be joined by the much-respected Sydney-based bass baritone Christopher Richardson (a former winner of both the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Aria Award\, and ‘The Frances MacEachron Award for Outstanding Vocal Achievement’ at The Oratorio Society of New York’s Solo Competition at Carnegie Hall). \nPROGRAM: \nMOZART: Symphony No. 25 in G minor\, KV. 183/173dB \nMOZART: Requiem in D minor\, KV. 626 and Ave Verum Corpus KV.618 \nCAST: \nAndrew Wailes\, conductor \nJacqueline Porter\, soprano\nSyrah Torii*\, mezzo soprano\nBenjamin Glover\, tenor\nChristopher Richardson\, bass baritone\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra \nApproximate duration of concert: 90 minutes with no interval URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mozart-requiem-by-candlelight/2023-04-01/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T213000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20221121T024613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T024613Z UID:10008037-1671303600-1671312600@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:RMP presents Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Carols in the Cathedral 2022\n3 spectacular concerts in St Paul’s Cathedral\n\n\nFriday 16 December at 8.30pm\nSaturday 17 December 2pm and 7.30pm\nTICKETS ON SALE NOW \n\n\n\n\nRMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral. A magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year music will include a feast of spectacular works by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Joy to the World”\,  and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including Gustav von Holst\, Harold Darke\, Dan Forrest\, Philip Stopford\, William G. James\,  John Rutter and more!\n\n\n\nFeaturing the angelic voices of special guest performers the National Boys Choir of Australia\, and coloratura soprano Anna Voshege\, direct from Vienna. \n\n\nA Christmas event not to be missed.\n\n\nCelebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly booking advised\, as these concerts are very popular and often sell out early! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor \nAnna Voshege soprano\nStefan Cassomenos\, pianoforte\n\n\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\n\n\n\n\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING OR VIA www.rmp.org.au\n\n\n\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK EARLY\, AS THESE CONCERTS ALMOST ALWAYS SELL OUT EARLY!!!\n\n\n\n\nDOORS OPEN 30 mins prior to start of advertised concerts URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rmp-presents-carols-in-the-cathedral/2022-12-17/2/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T163000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20221121T024613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T024613Z UID:10008036-1671285600-1671294600@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:RMP presents Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Carols in the Cathedral 2022\n3 spectacular concerts in St Paul’s Cathedral\n\n\nFriday 16 December at 8.30pm\nSaturday 17 December 2pm and 7.30pm\nTICKETS ON SALE NOW \n\n\n\n\nRMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral. A magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year music will include a feast of spectacular works by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Joy to the World”\,  and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including Gustav von Holst\, Harold Darke\, Dan Forrest\, Philip Stopford\, William G. James\,  John Rutter and more!\n\n\n\nFeaturing the angelic voices of special guest performers the National Boys Choir of Australia\, and coloratura soprano Anna Voshege\, direct from Vienna. \n\n\nA Christmas event not to be missed.\n\n\nCelebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly booking advised\, as these concerts are very popular and often sell out early! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor \nAnna Voshege soprano\nStefan Cassomenos\, pianoforte\n\n\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\n\n\n\n\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING OR VIA www.rmp.org.au\n\n\n\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK EARLY\, AS THESE CONCERTS ALMOST ALWAYS SELL OUT EARLY!!!\n\n\n\n\nDOORS OPEN 30 mins prior to start of advertised concerts URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rmp-presents-carols-in-the-cathedral/2022-12-17/1/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221216T203000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221216T223000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20221121T024613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T024613Z UID:10008035-1671222600-1671229800@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:RMP presents Carols in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Carols in the Cathedral 2022\n3 spectacular concerts in St Paul’s Cathedral\n\n\nFriday 16 December at 8.30pm\nSaturday 17 December 2pm and 7.30pm\nTICKETS ON SALE NOW \n\n\n\n\nRMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music\, carols\, and readings\, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral. A magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols\, and glorious Christmas music and verse\, performed by massed choirs\, superb soloists and majestic brass and percussion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year music will include a feast of spectacular works by composers from around the world\, including ever-popular classics such as “O Come All Ye Faithful”\, “Once in Royal David’s City”\, “Joy to the World”\,  and many more\, as well as beautiful works by composers including Gustav von Holst\, Harold Darke\, Dan Forrest\, Philip Stopford\, William G. James\,  John Rutter and more!\n\n\n\nFeaturing the angelic voices of special guest performers the National Boys Choir of Australia\, and coloratura soprano Anna Voshege\, direct from Vienna. \n\n\nA Christmas event not to be missed.\n\n\nCelebrate the season in style and book your tickets now.\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly booking advised\, as these concerts are very popular and often sell out early! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor \nAnna Voshege soprano\nStefan Cassomenos\, pianoforte\n\n\nAndrew Bainbridge organ \nRoland Rocchiccioli reader\nJulie Houghton reader\n\n\n\n\nThe National Boys Choir of Australia\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nRMP Orchestra soloists \nRMP Brass and Percussion Consort\nCity of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOKINGS THROUGH TRYBOOKING OR VIA www.rmp.org.au\n\n\n\nNote that all tickets can be purchased via Trybooking on the RMP website\, including Premium Tickets.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK EARLY\, AS THESE CONCERTS ALMOST ALWAYS SELL OUT EARLY!!!\n\n\n\n\nDOORS OPEN 30 mins prior to start of advertised concerts URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rmp-presents-carols-in-the-cathedral/2022-12-16/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221204T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20221017T051759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T051927Z UID:10007979-1670173200-1670184000@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah at Melbourne Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Handel’s Messiah\nWorld record performance in Melbourne Town Hall\n\n\nThe 39th Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Concert\n“The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra delivered another vibrant and polished reading. Music director Andrew Wailes conducted with precision and infectious energy urging the chamber-sized orchestra and 100-strong choir to some stirring renditions of the big choir pieces including the famous Hallelujah\, Glory to God and For unto us a Child is born. Wailes favouring brisk tempos made for exciting listening…”  – The Age \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra presents Handel’s iconic Messiah for the world record 243rd time since 1853. The world’s most-loved oratorio\, Messiah is famous for its sparkling arias\, powerful choruses\, and surging climaxes (including the magnificent Hallelujah! Chorus and the equally thrilling Amen! Chorus which concludes the work).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing over 100 talented musicians from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra\, the grand Town Hall organ\, and a magnificent international cast of outstanding soloists\, this concert promises to thrill as ever under the direction of Andrew Wailes – widely regarded as one of Australia’s foremost exponents of this great work.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe RMP’s annual performance of this masterpiece is a much-anticipated highlight of Melbourne’s concert calendar. Don’t miss being part of this wonderful musical tradition.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Wailes made sure that the pace did not slacken… Wailes\, who cuts a dapper\, self-possessed figure on the podium\, showed an impressive compulsion\, driving his forces along with insistent power. It is hard to recall when this oratorio has been treated with such attention given to its dramatic potential; no singer – soloist or chorister – was given latitude to generate that fruity and orotund timbre familiar from performances of 20 years ago.”   Clive O’Connell (The Age)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAndrew Wailes\, conductor\nAnna Voshege\, soprano\nFiona Campbell\, mezzo soprano\nNicholas Jones\, tenor\nDavid Greco\, baritone \nStefan Cassomenos\, harpsichord\nAndrew Bainbridge\, chamber and grand organ\n\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS NOW ON SALE AND SELLING FAST!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nONLINE BOOKINGS: www.rmp.org.au\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: ALL A and B Reserve and Balcony seats can be chosen and reserved online via the RMP website \n\nSponsored by the City of Melbourne  URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/handels-messiah-at-melbourne-town-hall/ LOCATION:Melbourne Town Hall\, Corner Swanston and Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia GEO:-37.8154925;144.9665414 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Melbourne Town Hall Corner Swanston and Collins Street Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner Swanston and Collins Street:geo:144.9665414,-37.8154925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220814T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220814T220000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20220809T041453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T041453Z UID:10007889-1660503600-1660514400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Rutter's Requiem and the 16th RMP Aria Final DESCRIPTION:Now firmly established as one of Australia’s most prestigious singing events\, the RMP Aria is Australia’s\npre-eminent competition for oratorio soloists. Previous winners now rank amongst the nation’s most successful concert artists\, with many having gone on to spectacular international careers. Hear some Australia’s finest oratorio soloists perform spectacular Arias and Recitatives from the world of oratorio\, accompanied by piano. Together they will compete for thousands of dollars worth of cash and prizes\, and a future invitation to appear as a soloist with the RMP.\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the Final\, RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes will direct a performance by the RMP Oratorio Festival Choir\, consisting of singers from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\, Melbourne University Choral Society and Box Hill Chorale\, along with a chamber ensemble of players from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\, in a performance of composer John Rutter’s much-loved Requiem.\n\n\n\n\n\n3.00pm Sunday 14 August 2022 (Afternoon matinee performance of Rutter’s Requiem) Session Ends: 4.15pm\nTickets: $25 – $29\n7.00pm Sunday 14 August 2022 (Evening Gala including the 16th RMP Aria and Rutter’s Requiem and Champagne supper) Session Ends: 10.00pm\nTickets: $36 – $\n\nNote that the Aria Final will only take place at 7pm. The afternoon performance of Rutter’s Requiem will not include entry to the evening Final.\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Deakin Edge (formerly BMW Edge)\nCnr Swanston Street and Flinders Street\, Federation Square URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rutters-requiem-and-the-16th-rmp-aria-final/2022-08-14/2/ LOCATION:Deakin Edge\, Federation Square\, Flinders Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RMP-Aria.jpg GEO:-37.8173892;144.9687219 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Deakin Edge Federation Square Flinders Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Federation Square\, Flinders Street:geo:144.9687219,-37.8173892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220814T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220814T161500 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20220809T041453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T041453Z UID:10007888-1660489200-1660493700@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Rutter's Requiem and the 16th RMP Aria Final DESCRIPTION:Now firmly established as one of Australia’s most prestigious singing events\, the RMP Aria is Australia’s\npre-eminent competition for oratorio soloists. Previous winners now rank amongst the nation’s most successful concert artists\, with many having gone on to spectacular international careers. Hear some Australia’s finest oratorio soloists perform spectacular Arias and Recitatives from the world of oratorio\, accompanied by piano. Together they will compete for thousands of dollars worth of cash and prizes\, and a future invitation to appear as a soloist with the RMP.\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the Final\, RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes will direct a performance by the RMP Oratorio Festival Choir\, consisting of singers from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\, Melbourne University Choral Society and Box Hill Chorale\, along with a chamber ensemble of players from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra\, in a performance of composer John Rutter’s much-loved Requiem.\n\n\n\n\n\n3.00pm Sunday 14 August 2022 (Afternoon matinee performance of Rutter’s Requiem) Session Ends: 4.15pm\nTickets: $25 – $29\n7.00pm Sunday 14 August 2022 (Evening Gala including the 16th RMP Aria and Rutter’s Requiem and Champagne supper) Session Ends: 10.00pm\nTickets: $36 – $\n\nNote that the Aria Final will only take place at 7pm. The afternoon performance of Rutter’s Requiem will not include entry to the evening Final.\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Deakin Edge (formerly BMW Edge)\nCnr Swanston Street and Flinders Street\, Federation Square URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rutters-requiem-and-the-16th-rmp-aria-final/2022-08-14/1/ LOCATION:Deakin Edge\, Federation Square\, Flinders Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RMP-Aria.jpg GEO:-37.8173892;144.9687219 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Deakin Edge Federation Square Flinders Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Federation Square\, Flinders Street:geo:144.9687219,-37.8173892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220730T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220730T213000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20220708T095616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T095835Z UID:10007849-1659207600-1659216600@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:RMP presents Tchaikovsky\, Angel of Music DESCRIPTION:Act III of the new opera “Tchaikovsky \, Angel of Music” (Premiere)\n‘Moscow’ Coronation Cantata (Australian premiere)\nFestival Coronation March for Tsar Alexander III\, as well as a special musical tribute to Ukraine.\n  \nPyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote the great ‘Moscow’ Cantata in 1883 to mark the Coronation of Emperor Alexander III. Set to an epic poem by Apollon Maikov (1821-1897)\, the lavishly scored music is regarded as some of the most grandiose music that Tchaikovsky ever wrote. RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes will conduct the RMP Choir and Orchestra\, and outstanding soloists Sally-Anne Russell\,  and Christopher Hillier in a rare performance of this dramatic musical panorama of Russian history\, from the foundation of Moscow to the enthronement of the first Tsar. It is believed that this will be the first full-scale performance of the work in Australia.  Tchaikovsky’s Festival Coronation March is a lavish and majestic orchestral work commissioned by the city of Moscow for the same coronation in 1883. \nTchaikovsky\, Angel of Music is a large\, romantic opera in three acts by Australian composer Sean Peter Ross\, which shines a light on the life of the great Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky through Tchaikovsky’s own words. It was the winner of the Director’s Choice Award for Opera\, in the Boston International Contempo Festival composition competition in 2014. The work also features a cameo performance of Tchaikovsky’s famous Cherubic Hymn No. 3 from the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom.  Hear the concert-length Act III of this powerful and uplifting opera performed under the direction of the composer\, and featuring an outstanding cast of Australian opera stars including bass-baritone Christopher Hillier as Pyotr Tchaikovsky\, mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell as Nadezhda von Meck\, tenor Michael Petruccelli as Nikolay von Meck\,  baritone Andrew Jones as Modeste Tchaikovsky\, soprano Lee Abrahmsen Yuliya Von Meck\, and narrator Adrian Tamburini as the older Tchaikovsky. \nIn light of the terrible events unfolding in Europe\, this special concert will also feature a moving musical tribute to Ukraine and its people\, including performances of the powerful a capella A Prayer for Ukraine (sung in Ukrainian)\, and a grand symphonic performance of  “Shche ne vmerla Ukrayina“ (the State Anthem of Ukraine) for large symphony orchestra and chorus\, conducted by Andrew Wailes. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rmp-presents-tchaikovsky-angel-of-music/ LOCATION:Melbourne Town Hall\, Corner Swanston and Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia GEO:-37.8154925;144.9665414 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Melbourne Town Hall Corner Swanston and Collins Street Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner Swanston and Collins Street:geo:144.9665414,-37.8154925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220430T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220430T201500 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20220429T074742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T074742Z UID:10007766-1651345200-1651349700@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Across the Vast\, Eternal Sky – The music of Ola Gjeilo DESCRIPTION:Ola Gjeilo is one of the most frequently performed composers in the choral world. An accomplished pianist\, improvisations over his own published choral pieces have become a trademark of his collaborations. Although Norwegian by birth\, it is perhaps Ola’s adopted country of America that has influenced the composer’s distinctive soundworld the most\, evolving a style that is often described as cinematic and evocative\, with a lush\, harmonious sound.\n\nAcross the Vast\, Eternal Sky celebrates the music of Ola Gjeilo. A combination of his best-loved choral\, chamber\, and solo piano works\, this concert will take the listener on a meditative and uplifting journey throughout Gjeilo’s most celebrated compositions\, which examine themes inspired by the emotional\, spiritual and natural world. From the famed Northern Lights of the Arctic\, to the sweeping Norwegian Tundra (for women’s voices)\, to the achingly beautiful The Ground (taken from the Sunrise Mass)\, and works such as Evening Prayer (with improvised soprano saxophone and piano)\, Ubi Caritas (with piano improvisation) and Ecce Novum Gjeilo’s music combines beautiful harmonies with a sense of space and movement of time with subtle cinematic and jazz influences.\nDark and Luminous Night (both for 8-part choir\, string quartet and piano) provide two outstanding examples of Gjeilo’s ability to communicate directly with the listener’s emotions. Complementing his choral works will be several of his chamber instrumental works\, including The Crossing\, Reflections\, and Home (for Piano and String Quartet).\n\nAndrew Wailes\,conductor\nPeter de Jager\, piano\nLuke Carbon\, saxophone\nGjeilo String Quartet\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\n\n\n\nCost\n$55\n\n$25 Child (under 16)\n$48 Concession\n$35 Student URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/royal-melbourne-philharmonic-across-the-vast-eternal-sky-the-music-of-ola-gjeilo/ LOCATION:Hawthorn Arts Centre\, Burwood Road\, Hawthorn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RMP.jpg GEO:-37.822054;145.0305204 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hawthorn Arts Centre Burwood Road Hawthorn;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Burwood Road:geo:145.0305204,-37.822054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190525T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190525T220000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161533 CREATED:20190509T145642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T145642Z UID:10002887-1558814400-1558821600@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:“Sunrise and Sunset” RMP presents Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass & Fauré’s Requiem DESCRIPTION:SUNRISE AND SUNSET\nOla Gjelo Sunrise Mass\nKristian Hernes Canticle of the sun\nGabriel Fauré Requiem in D minor\, Op. 48 \nSaturday 25 May\, 2019 at 8pm\nSt Paul’s Cathedral \nAndrew Wailes\, conductor\nPhoebe Paine\, soprano\nNicholas Jones\, tenor\nJeremy Kleeman\, baritone\nKristian Winther\, violin\nDean Sky-Lucas\, piano\nCalvin Bowman\, organ \nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir\nMelbourne University Choral Society\nRoyal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra \nThe Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo was born in Oslo\, Norway\, in 1978. Following studies at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo\, the Royal College of Music in London\, and the Juilliard School of Music in New York\, (where he won the 2005 Juilliard Composers’ Orchestral Work Competition)\, he relocated to the USA to study film composition in Los Angeles. As a composer he exploded on the choral scene in 2007. His recent and rapid meteoric rise as a composer corresponded with the creation of his masterwork for double SATB chorus and large string orchestra\, the Sunrise Mass. The Mass was commissioned in 2007 by Tore Erik Mohn for performance by two combined choruses\, Majorstua Kammerkor and Kammerkoret Nova\, and was premiered on November 2\, 2008. Since then\, the Sunrise Mass has been presented in concerts across the world to great acclaim. \nThis spiritually-uplifting extended work\, neither expressly sacred nor secular\, uses ancient texts even though the titles of the movements are in English: I. The Spheres (Kyrie); II. Sunrise (Gloria); III. The City (Credo); IV. Identity & The Ground (Sanctus). The four movements develop from a sense of the cosmos to an affirmation of the earth\, from the echo of The Spheres in the first movement to the final reassuring themes of Identity & The Ground. \nGjeilo’s compositional style and fingerprint is distinct and is the result of an amalgamation of cinematic and classical influences with sacred and secular elements. His Sunrise Mass was clearly composed with one eye on the big screen\, influences by today’s hottest motion picture composers\, and one eye towards the past in the direction of Brahms\, Britten\, Duruflé\, and Bach. In Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass the listener experiences the full metaphorical journey from the starry Heaven to Earth\, from undifferentiated darkness to solid\, warm life\, evolving spiritually as a human. \nCommissioned by KORiOSLO (Conductor: Tom Wiklund)\, and financed by the Norwegian Composers Fund in 2017\, “Canticle of the Sun” was composed by Kristian Hernes in 2017. Kristian Hernes has a Masters degree (classical piano) from the Norwegian Academy of Music. He has a broad area of activity as a performer; as solo pianist\, accompanist for many of the nation’s leading artists\, studio musician for CD recordings / television / motion pictures and as the organist in Torshov / Lilleborg church\, Oslo. He has won a number of prizes for his compositions from the Norwegian Choir Association and the Norwegian Association for Sacred Music. His works\, especially his compositions for choir\, have been performed in a number of countries in throughout Europe and North America\, in Australia and South Africa. \nIn his famous seven-section Requiem\, the French composer Gabriel Fauré distilled some of the most beautiful melodies ever composed. The creation was almost certainly a musical tribute to his father\, who died in 1885\, three years before work on the Requiem began. \nAs with much of Western classical music\, the Requiem owes its roots to Christian faith. Traditionally\, at its heart\, it is a prayerful lament for the dead. Fauré’s own setting of the Requiem was altogether different\, though\, because here was a composer who\, unlike many of his contemporaries\, had no clear religious beliefs. By contrast\, he was very much a doubter\, described by his own son as ‘a sceptic’. In place of the sombre nature of many requiems that had gone before\, Fauré’s is noted for its calm\, serene and peaceful outlook. Faure’s Requiem provides musical solace to the listener in a work that focuses not on the guilt of sin or fear of damnation\, but on the supposedly restful and fear-free nature of death. \nOf all seven sections\, the Pie Jesu\, Agnus Dei and In Paradisum emerge as the most glorious\, filled with rich\, soulful melodies. The work garnered the praise of many other composers – not least Camille Saint-Saëns\, who thought it “divine”. It was performed at Fauré’s own funeral in 1924\, and has since become one of the world’s most enduring choral works across the globe. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/sunrise-and-sunset-rmp-presents-ola-gjeilos-sunrise-mass-faures-requiem/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral\, Cnr Flinders St and Swanston St\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/C1C39142-94E6-4E78-8847-24BFCAD3D230.jpeg GEO:-37.8175485;144.9674052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Paul’s Cathedral Cnr Flinders St and Swanston St Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cnr Flinders St and Swanston St:geo:144.9674052,-37.8175485 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR