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Handel’s Messiah at St Peter’s Cathedral, December 22 & 23, 2023
Handel wrote his masterpiece, The Messiah, in 22 days and he said it was inspired by God. He was often so moved that the tears fell. Its first performance at Easter 1742 in Dublin, was a moderate success and subsequent…
The Marriage of Figaro
In this production of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro State Opera has managed another marriage of sorts. Setting the story in our own time the original spirit and ideas behind the opera are preserved while the contemporary setting allows for comedy,…
Adelaide Baroque – Let the Bright Seraphim
Adelaide Baroque’s latest concert demonstrated the precision, imagination and excellence that one expects from their productions. It was a pleasure to hear lesser-known works among more familiar ones performed by a close-knit, competent ensemble and brilliant soloists. Handel was a…
Adelaide Cantata Band
Chamber Concert Sunday 25 September St John’s Anglican Church, Halifax St, Adelaide Jessica Dean – soprano Jane Downer – Baroque oboe, oboe d’amore and oboe da caccia Brendan O’Donnell – recorder and voice flute Catherine Finnis – Baroque cello Glenys…