Organ Recital
2018-09-13 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday the performance is by visiting artist Pavel Kohout (Organ) – Visitor from Prague, Czech Republic it will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Winner of both, the prestigious First Prize and the J. S. Bach Prize at the one of the world’s largest international organ competition Musashino – Tokyo 2000, Pavel Kohout is regarded today as one of the most brilliant representatives of the new generation of European concert artists.
Pavel Kohout graduated from the Prague Conservatory and the Music Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague under the guidance of Jaroslav Tůma. From 1999 he continued his studies in historical organ technique at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the Netherlands with renowned specialist Prof. Jacques van Oortmerssen. In 2010 he obtained degree doctor philosophiae in historical performance practice of the South German and Czech baroque organ music at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
Pavel Kohout has won a number of prizes at international organ competitions including first prizes at international contests in Ljubljana 1998 and Vilnius 1999 and several other special awards including the “Dancing Angel” prize of the European Music Competition for Youth.
As a concert organist, pianist and orchestra´s soloist, Pavel Kohout performs throughout entire Europe, Russia, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. His further activities include an ongoing collaboration with Czech National Radio for the project “Historical Organs” presents international master classes, act as juror and continues recording on diverse CDs
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Guest Muscian Georgia Wilkenson (Soprano)
2018-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Georgia Wilikinson (Soprano)
The Academy of St. Michael’s led by Rebecca Adler
The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble
The St. Michael’s Brass Ensemble and The Academy of St. Michael’s are St. Michael’s own in house brass ensemble and chamber orchestra. Players in both groups belong to a wide array of professional orchestras such as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria. All players are amongst the ranks of Australia’s finest musicians.
Beginning her classical voice training at the age of 14, Georgia Wilkinson was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School
to study classical voice under the acclaimed performer Carrie Barr and piano under Anne Lewitzka. Georgia excelled at VCASS and, in 2009, Georgia became the youngest student to be awarded the school’s Robert Salzer Voice Award.

On stage since the age of 10, Georgia has taken part in over 20 musical productions. Her impressive work in musical theatre has included many leading roles such as Christine in Phantom of the Opera, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Maria in West Side Story and Charity Barnum in Barnum. Her contribution to Victorian musical theatre has been recognised with a Guild award and four Lyrebird awards.
Georgia graduated in 2010 and travelled overseas to audition for undergraduate degrees. She was accepted into the Royal College of the Music, the Royal Northern College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. However, after being awarded the Florence Bradford scholarship to attend the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, she decided to undertake her studies in Melbourne where she has become the recipient for multiple other awards.
In 2012, Georgia was chosen as the ‘Opera Scholar of the Year’ through the Opera Scholars Australia program, once again making her the youngest recipient of a prestigious award. This has given her the opportunity to perform at several Australian Music Events concerts, including “Opera in the Alps” and “Opera in the Market”, where she was accompanied by the Alpha Sinfonia and conducted by Guy Noble. Through AME, Georgia has sung alongside celebrated and illustrious artists such as Yvonne Kenny, David Hobson, Marina Prior, Roy Best, Kahmahl and James Morrison.
Georgia graduated from the Univeristy of Melbourne’s Conservatorium of Music in 2014 with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in classical voice, after studying under the tutelage of renowned singing teacher Anna Connolly. Stepping straight into a professional production, Georgia undertook her professional debut as Sophie in Left Bauer’s production of Terrance McNally’s Masterclass. The production was received with rave reviews and was remounted for a return season and tour in 2015.
In December 2015, Georgia was featured in Sydney’s Carols in the Domain, televised on the Channel Seven Network, as one of 8 of Australia’s finest upcoming opera singers.
Accepted into multiple opera summer programs for 2016, Georgia then travelled to Italy to study under world-renowned operatic coaches and singers, before undertaking her international operatic debut as Pamina in Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute).
Returning to Melbourne in late 2016, Georgia finished up the year costarring in a Victorian tour of Bach to Bing: A Christmas Celebration alongside David Hobson. The concerts were met with such positive feedback that they will be returning for the Christmas season of 2017.

Organ Recital Jan Vermiere
2018-09-27 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday the performance is by Jan Vermiere – visiting organist from Antwerp, it will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.

Organ Recital
2018-10-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-10-11 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-10-25 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-01 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-15 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-22 13:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-29 13:00 - 13:30 and 2 more dates | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital. Now past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday the performance is by our Director of Music Rhys Boak, it will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Please check your order of service each week to see who if there are any changes to who will be performing the following Thursday.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Lior Concert In celebration of the release of his new album ‘Between You and Me’.
2018-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Hello all!
We very excited to announce that Lior will be returning to the beautiful St. Michael’s on Collins in Melbourne for a show on Thurs Oct 18 in celebration of the release of his new album ‘Between You and Me’.
After a magical evening there last year, Lior feels compelled to return with a beautiful group of musicians to perform a selection of songs from his new album as well as a collection of old faves. (For those of you that were there last year, we’ve specifically made it earlier in the year so it won’t be so hot!) We received many messages last year from people who missed out on tickets as the capacity in this venue is limited, so we are sending you a presale link to buy tickets before this show is officially announced.
You can do so here : https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=397604&
Info on ’Between You and Me’ album presale as well as more tour dates in Australia, Holland & Germany coming soon.
For any queries, send us a line at lior@lior.com.au

Tudor Choristers Sing Nowell!
2018-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Tudor Choristers Sing Nowell!
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (est. 1918), as well as the 40th anniversary of The Tudor Choristers’ own Christmas concerts (est. 1978)
Enjoy a program based on the choir’s very first Christmas program, Carols at Kings, as we pay musical tribute to the century-old tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. In the words of our founder, maestro David Carolane OAM, “this is a recital of Christmas carols for those who love the music of Christmas…hear the recital in the spirit in which it is offered—beautiful music for the appreciation of all”.
Friday 14 December 2018
7:30pm
St Michael’s Uniting Church, cnr Collins and Russell Sts, Melbourne
$30 full, $25 concession, $60 family
Book now on trybooking

Organ Recital
2018-12-20 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital.
Now past their ninth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
This Thursday, Myfanwy McIndoe will bring the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
Music has an important role to play in the functioning of society and has had for many thousands of years. No human culture appears to be without music. Singing, in particular, seems to be universal. Music is invariably expressed in relation to religion. The music program at St Michael’s each week brings us some of the best musicians and music that Australia has to offer to enrich our experience during our Sunday services at special events during the year.

Doors open at 12.30pm.

Sunday Service
2019-01-06 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.
This week Guest Minister Rev Susan Withers joins us:
“Three Treasures for a New Year”
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but through our programs and our commitment to counselling. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Thursday Organ Recital
2019-01-10 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital.
Now into their tenth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
This Thursday 10 January, Robert James Stove will be performing at the Lunchtime Organ Recital Series.
Doors open at 12.30pm). Entry is free.

Sunday Service
2019-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.
This week the Guest Minister is Dr Francis Macnab, AM
The title of the address is: “The Human Brain in Three Parts”
Music by Kate Louise MacFarlane (Soprano) and Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but through our programs and our commitment to counselling. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Thursday Organ Recital
2019-01-17 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital.
Now into their tenth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
This Thursday 17 January, Søren Johanssen (visiting from Denmark) will be performing at the Lunchtime Organ Recital Series.
Doors open at 12.30pm. Entry is free.

Sunday Address
2019-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.
This week the Guest Minister is Rev John W H Smith.
His Sunday address is entitled: Embrace and Celebrate Life with Passion.
Music: Max Riebl (Countertenor), Rose Riebl (Piano) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but through our programs and our commitment to counselling. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Thursday Organ Recital
2019-01-24 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Every Thursday at 1 pm, the St Michael’s Carillon is sounded and the grand organ comes to life for a free 30 minute recital.
Now into their tenth year, these recitals are well attended by the public.
Performed by organist Rhys Boak, and visiting artists, brings the joy and beauty of live music to many Melbournians and visitors.
This Thursday 24 January, Rhys Boak will be performing at the Lunchtime Organ Recital Series.
Doors open at 12.30pm. Entry is free.

Sunday Address
2019-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.
This week the Guest Minister is Rev Dr Graeme Gibbons.
The Sunday address is entitled: Say sorry more, I don’t feel better yet.
Music by Dorthe Zielke (Trumpet), Søren Johannsen (Organ) & Rhys Boak (Organ)

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but through our programs and our commitment to counselling. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Sunday Address
2019-02-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
St Michael’s is a unique church in the heart of the city. Unique for its relevant, contemporary preaching that embraces and inner wellbeing as its core message.
This week the Supply Minister is Rev Peter Burnham
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but through our programs and our commitment to counselling. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Sunday Address
2019-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
This week the Supply Minister is Rev Peter Burnham will speak on:
Radical Inclusion – The Emerging Christian Way.
Music by Rhys Boak on the Organ

Sunday services include a mix of traditional and modern presentations interspersed with inspirational music performed by world-class musicians.
St Michael’s affirms and encourages the best expression of humanity, not only through the Sunday service but through our programs and our commitment to counselling. We believe faith, spirituality and a meaning to life are vital ingredients for our health and wellbeing and that there is a need to get hold of a more authentic religious understanding.
Sunday services commence at 10am.

Sunday Address
2019-02-24 10:00 - 23:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
CHURCH LEADERSHIP – LEAD, FOLLOW OR GET OUT OF THE WAY.
Council Commitment Service
with Supply Minister
Rev Peter Burnham

Thursday Organ Recital
2019-02-28 13:00 - 13:30, 2019-03-07 13:00 - 13:30 | St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
Enjoy a magical moment at the St Michael’s Lunchtime Organ Recital.
Weekly Organ recitals are held at St Michael’s Uniting Church every Thursday lunchtime.
They give our visitors a moment to take a break and soak up the beauty of this remarkable church and its grand organ and the excellence of our musicians.
Free entry.
Doors open at 12.30pm.

Sunday Address
2019-03-10 10:00 - 12:00
This Sunday, Rev Peter Burnham speaks about:
Moving Beyond Adolescence in Our Faith
