A preview of the concert to be held at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne.
Carols in the Cathedral (St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne)RMP present its ever popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music, carols and readings readings in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral.
A magnificent feast of spectacular fanfares and carols, and stunning Christmas music and verse, performed by massed choirs, magnificent soloists and glorious brass and percussion.
This year music will include the world premiere performance of “An Australian Christmas” by Daniel Brinsmead and works by Australian composers including Helen Gifford, Sandra Milliken, and William G. James, as well as music by Kristian Hernes, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Dan Forrest, John Purifoy, Sally De Ford, David Willcocks, Adolfe Adam, and Matthew Armstrong.
Soloists:
Boyd Owen tenor
Jacinta Dennett harp
Stefan Cassomenos, pianoforte
Adam Cook pianoforte
Roland Rocchiccioli reader
Julie Houghton reader
The Australian Children’s Choir
Melbourne University Choral Society
Box Hill Chorale
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir
City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band
RMP Brass and Percussion
Andrew Wailes, conductor
