BACH: ST. JOHN PASSION (MELBOURNE)
26 November 2025
ANTIPHONS & ANTHEMS (BENDIGO)
8 December 202523 JUNE 2026 7PM
Presented by Australian Boys Choral Institute
Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
St Andrew's Anglican Church | 228 New Street, Brighton VIC 3186
- Doors open at 6:45pm, concert starts at 7:00pm sharp. This performance will have one interval of 15 minutes.
- Latecomers will not be permitted until a suitable break in the performance. Program is subject to change.
- No photography or videographers permitted. Audience members should note this performance is being recorded.
The Australian Boys Choral Institute is thrilled to present The Gesualdo Six (UK) as part of their 2026 Australian Tour. Collaborating with the outstanding young singers of the ABCI, modern and ancient classics from the ensemble's repertoire feature alongside exciting contemporary choral works for massed voices. This is the exclusive Melbourne performance by the Gesualdo Six this year - don't miss it!
ARTISTS
The Guesualdo Six (UK): Guy James, countertenor Alasdair Austin, countertenor Joseph Wicks, tenor Josh Cooter, tenor Simon Grant, baritone Owain Park, bass & director
Australian Boys Choir | The Vocal Consort The Kelly Gang | Training Choirs of the ABCI Timothy Mallis, assistant artistic director & piano Nicholas Dinopoulos, artistic director & conductor
PROGRAM
Out There | Dan Walker (Australia, b.1978)
Sailing Time | Dulcie Holland (Australia, 1913-2000)
Thou Knowest, Lord | Henry Purcell (England, c.1659-1695)
Funeral Ikos | John Tavener (England, 1944-2013)
Plange Quasi Virgo | Carlo Gesualdo (Italy, 1566-1613)
And there was war in heaven | Howard Skempton (England, b.1947)
I Take Thee | Joanna Marsh (England, b.1970)
Keep Your Lamps | Traditional arr. Timothy Tackach (United States, b.1978)
Frobisher Bay | Traditional arr. Diane Loomer (Canada, 1940-2012)
INTERVAL - 15 mins
Past Life Melodies | Sarah Hopkins (Australia, b.1958)
This sweet and merry month of May | William Byrd (England, 1540-1623)
Bushes & Briars | Ralph Vaughan Williams (England, 1872-1958)
Louisa | Owain Park (England, b.1993)
El Grillo | Josquin des Prez (France, c.1450-1521)
The Oak and the Ash | Gordon Langford (England, 1930-2017)
Crossing the Bar | Calvin Bowman (Australia, b.1972)
TICKETS
$50
General Admission / Unreserved Seating
$45
Concession / Full time students, Pensioners or Health Care Card holders
$35
Balcony seating / Restricted view / Only accessible via stairs