2024 Season

Retrospective - 10 years of Polyphonic Voices

SAT 22 June, 6:00PM

Over the past 10 years, Polyphonic Voices has established a reputation as one of Melbourne's foremost choral ensembles, delivering diverse and imaginative programs and creative collaborations at a world-class standard.

Join the singers of PV as we celebrate a decade of music-making, with a retrospective journey through some of our (and your!) favourite pieces from concerts gone by.

This varied and dynamic program, which moves from the renaissance polyphony of William Byrd to the modern masterpieces of Eric Whitacre by way of the Beatles, as well as showcasing some of PV's newest Australian commissions, promises to have something for everyone!

Sat 22/06/24, 6:00pm
The Oratory
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford 3067

Handel’s Messiah

thu 21 november, 7:30pm
sun 24 november, 2:30pm

Hallelujah!

Experience the transcendence of Handel’s Messiah in a fresh light, as Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Polyphonic Voices, and brilliant vocal soloists combine to present this enduring wonder of the Baroque.

Messiah has entranced audiences with its emotional depth and variety since its first performances in Dublin in 1742. Creating moments of breathtaking intensity as well as profound introspection, Messiah takes audiences on an enchanting and unforgettable musical journey.

Performing with a chamber orchestra and chamber choir, we return this music to the transparent, vital and intimate soundworld Handel intended.

Featuring:

Sophie Rowell | mco Artistic director
michael fulcher | conductor
elspeth bawden | soprano
alexander ritter | alto
christopher watson | tenor
nicholas dinopoulos | bass

melbourne chamber orchestra
polyphonic voices

Thu 21/11/24, 7:30pm
Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Melbourne Recital Centre

Sun 24/11/24, 2:30pm
Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Melbourne Recital Centre