Bach: St. Mark Passion (Ballarat)
Schedule
Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Ballarat Central Uniting Church | Ballarat, VI
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For the opening program of its 2025 concert season, the Australian Boys Choral Institute presents the Australian premiere of Robert Koolstra's reconstruction of J.S. Bach's lost St. Mark passion in the lead-up to Easter.Singers from the Australian Boys Choir and The Vocal Consort will join an outstanding cast of guest soloists in the ABCI's debut collaboration with leading Melbourne period instrument ensemble Genesis Baroque.
EVENT INFORMATION:
2.00pm, Saturday 29 March 2025
Ballarat Central Uniting Church
103 Lydiard Street South VIC 3350
PROGRAM:
St. Mark Passion, BWV 247 | J.S. Bach (Germany, 1685-1750) | Version of 1744 | Reconstruction by Robert Koolstra (Netherlands)
ARTISTS:
The Australian Boys Choir | The Vocal Consort
Rachael Joyce, Maid & Soprano Arias
Heather Fletcher, False Witness & Alto Arias
Timothy Reynolds, Evangelist & Tenor Arias
Jeremy Kleeman, Jesus & Bass Arias
Genesis Baroque (on period instruments)
Mikaela Oberg & Meredith Beardmore, traverso
Ruth Wilkinson & Mikaela Oberg, recorders
Andrew Angus & Stephen Robinson, oboes
Tim Willis & Jen Kirsner, violin | Meg Cohen, viola
Laura Vaughan & Ruth Wilkinson, viola da gamba
Miranda Hill, violone | Samantha Cohen, theorbo
Josephine Vains, cello | Donald Nicolson, organ
Nicholas Dinopoulos, artistic director & conductor
TICKETS & BOOKINGS:
General Admission $50 | Concession $45
Early Bird $40 | Early Bird Concession $35
Our special Early Bird price is available until Feb 3
Tickets on sale at www.trybooking.com/CXORE
IN THE MEDIA:
Weaving together old and new, and intertwining historical masterworks with captivating new sounds, the voices of the Australian Boys Choir come together in a diverse repertoire spanning six centuries. The Choir constantly refreshes and renews through its exceptional young singers, and with a level of musical sophistication that always surprises, it continues to engage and enchant audiences around the globe.
“With its insightful programming, wide community engagement and high artistic standards, the Australian Boys Choir and its affiliate groups have much to celebrate..." - Limelight Magazine
“The Vocal Consort sang superbly…a rich, seamless blend” - The New York Times
“Genesis Baroque, a young group formed in 2017, could scarcely be more impressive. They produce a rich, sonorous sound, disciplined ensemble and a beautifully nuanced mutual understanding…” - Sydney Morning Herald
"Dinopoulos shaped a precise, perfectly balanced and totally committed performance...” - The Courier
www.australianboyschoir.com.au
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Where is it happening?
Ballarat Central Uniting Church, 101 Lydiard St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia,Ballarat, VictoriaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
