Unveiling the historical connection between Easter and Handel’s Messiah Messiah as a Christmas Tradition Handel’s Messiah has become a Christmas tradition for many concert-goers throughout the English-speaking world. In Melbourne, we have a choice of Messiahs to attend every year, and you can usually find a sing-along performance, too, if you’re so inclined. So, why…
Johann Sebastian Bach is a name that is synonymous with classical music. His works are beloved by music lovers worldwide, and his legacy as a composer and musician is unrivalled. This year marks the 300th anniversary of Bach’s appointment as Kantor of the Thomaskirche (St Thomas Church) in Leipzig. The city is planning a series…
We are delighted to announce the following singers have been offered Melbourne Bach Choir choral scholarships for 2023: Hamish, Denny and Jessica have also been granted conducting scholarships, and Sam Daffy has been offered a place as a conducting student. They will all undertake a number of workshops conducted by Rick Prakhoff, along with other…
Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion is one of the most powerful and emotionally charged pieces of baroque music, and it remains a staple of the classical repertoire. Written in the early 18th century, this passion oratorio is based on the story of the crucifixion of Jesus as told in the gospel of John. Bach’s…
The Melbourne Bach Choir is thrilled to share that our recent performance of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion received a 5-star review from the ABR (Australian Book Review). The review highlights the emotional power of the performance and the commitment and skill of our Musical Director, choir and the orchestra, despite the challenges posed by the…
Sing with Melbourne Bach Choir in 2023! Mahler, Handel, Mozart, Bach and more Melbourne Bach Choir will audition new singers for its 2023 programme of great music from early February 2023. Join us to sing in our performances of the Bach St John Passion, Handel’s Messiah, Mahler’s Symphony no 2, Mozart Requiem and other exciting…
3 concerts over 3 days, April 7-9, 2023 JS Bach St John Passion Good Friday, 7 April at 2.30 pm, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Melbourne Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra (concertmaster Rachel Beesley), conducted by Rick Prakhoff, with Andrew Goodwin, tenor (Evangelist); Christopher Hillier, baritone (Jesus); Lorina Gore, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo- soprano; Henry Choo, tenor;…