Lunchtime Recital
2016-06-09 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 into their ninth 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.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see 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.
The program today is performed by Rhys Boak

Toccata and Fugue in d minor BWV 565 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Après un rêve Op.7 No. 1 -Gabriel Fauré – (1845-1924)
Minuetto and Allegro from the 1st sonatina – W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) arr. R. Goss-Custard
Imperial March 32 – Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Lunchtime Recital
2016-06-16 13:00 - 13:30
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 ninth 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.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see 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.

The program today is:

Toccata and fugue in d minor ‘The Dorian’ BWV 538 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Colonial Song – Percy Grainger (1882-1961)
Prelude in G – William Harris (1883-1973)
Chorale Improvisation ‘Nun Danket Alle Gott’ – Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)

Lunchtime Recital
2016-06-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-06-30 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-07 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-21 13:00 - 13:30, 2016-07-28 13:00 - 13:30
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 ninth 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.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see 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.

Lunchtime Reticle
2016-07-14 13:00 - 13:30

St Michael’s Week Recital: Two
2016-09-20 13:00 - 14:00
Peter Sheridan And Rhys Boak
Peter Sheridan is a truly amazing musician. Not only is he a supreme virtuoso on the modern concert flute, he is a specialist in the world of low flutes — the largest of which is an incredible 64 feet long.
He is accompanied by the St Michael’s Manager of Music, Rhys Boak on the St Michael’s pipe organ.

St Michael’s Week Recital: Three
2016-09-21 13:00 - 14:00
Brass and Organ Spectacular

Experinace the beauty of St Michael’s in this unique and intimate concert experience featuring the St Michael’s Brass Ensemble.
Full program will be posted closer to the event.

St Michael’s Week Recital: Four
2016-09-22 13:00 - 14:00
150th Birthday of the St Michael’s Organ
For a century and a half, the St Michael’s 1866 Hill & Son pipe organ has been the centrepiece of the music program at St Michael’s.
Having been heard in thousands of recitals, weddings and services, this instrument is not only significant to St Michael’s, but also to the City of Melbourne.
St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak knows this instrument like nobody else, and will present a stunning program of organ masterworks and transcriptions.

This is a free event no bookings required

St Michael’s Week Recital: Five
2016-09-23 13:00 - 14:00
Daniel Carison and Geoffrey Urquhart
Daniel Carison is a 22 year-old bass-baritone born and raised in Melbourne.
He is the 2015 recipient of the Opera Society Vocal Scholarship and the Beleura-Tallis Opera Scholarship, through ame Nellie Melba Opera Trust.
He will present a program of art song accompanied by pianist Geoffrey Urquhart.

This is a free event

Tudor Choristers Christmas Concert
2016-12-09 19:30 - 21:00
This Christmas season, join The Tudor Choristers at St Michael’s for a joyful concert of Carols.
One of Victoria’s preeminent choirs, The Tudor Choristers have performed for most of Australia’s leading concert organisations, including the ABC, Musica Viva, the
Victorian Arts Centre and the Victorian Arts Council.
Some of the Carols you will hear:-
Shaw; How far is it to Bethlehem
Sweelinck; Hodie Christus Natus Est
Joubert; There is no Rose of Such Virtue
Rutter; Quem Pastores Laudavere
Bax; I Sing of a Maiden that is Makeless
Pearsel; In Dulci Jubilo
Walton; All This Time & What Cheer

Join the Choir in singing some favourite Carols.
Directed by Alexandra Cameron
Organist Rhys Boak

Tickets $30, $25 Concession, Family $60, concertbookings@tudorchoristers.org.au

Gymanfa Ganu
2017-02-26 15:00 - 17:00
Melbourne Welch Church’s 2017 St David’s Day Gymanfa Ganu
An afternoon of hymn singing, conducted by an esteemed choir conductor from Wales, with additional performances by five local choirs. Some items will be sung by the winner of last year’s national Eisteddfod of Wales who has been brought out especially for this event.
Featuring special guests from Wales:
EDWARD-RHYS HARRY – guest conductor
KEES HUYSMANS – 2016 National Eisteddfod of Wales Blue Riband winner
And the combined voices of five local choirs:
– Australian Welsh Male Choir
– Melbourne Welsh Male Choir
– Victorian Welsh Male Choir
– Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir
– Excelsis
This is a FREE EVENT

Organ Recital
2017-06-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-06-15 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-07-20 13:00, 2017-07-27 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-08-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-08-10 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-08-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2017-08-24 13:00 - 13:30 and 1 more date
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.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see 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.

Organ Recital
2017-06-22 13:00 - 13:30
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.
This Thursday Jennifer Chou will be performing:
George Gershwin (1898-1937): 3 Preludes
Prelude 1 – Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
Prelude 2 – Andante con moto e poco rubato
Prelude 3 – Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
Louis Vierne (1870-1937): from Pièces de Fantaisie Suite No. 2:
III. Hymne au Soleil

Feux Follets
Clair de lune
Toccata

Please note that the guest musician for Sunday, 25 June, will be Alexandra Ioan (Soprano)
Next Thursday’s Lunchtime Recital will be performed by Rhys Boak

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.

Organ Recital
2017-06-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-07-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-09-07 13:00 - 14:00

Organ Recital
2017-07-13 13:00 - 13:30
This Thursday, 13 April, David Agg (Organ) and Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) will be performing for the Lunchtime Organ Recital Series.
Doors open at 12.30pm and the recital is starts at 1pm
FREE ENTRY

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.
Please check your orders of service or our Facebook page each week to see 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.

Amir Farid and Quinton Morris in concert
2017-07-23 13:30 - 15:00
A unique opportunity to hear two of the world’s most sought after musicians performing in the architectural splendour of St Michael’s Uniting Church in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.
Experience a spiritually enriching performance full of cultural insight and uplifting music with New York-based Iranian-Australian solo Pianist, Amir Farid, and American Concert Violinist Dr Quinton Morris.
We are delighted to welcome Amir back to St Michael’s after his recent performance at Carnegie Hall New York and look anticipate a joyful afternoon of musical entertainment.
Time and Date: 1.30pm, Sunday 23 July
Duration: 90 min, no interval
Location: St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins St, Melbourne
Admission: $10
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the day

Amir Farid
Winner of the prestigious 2006 Australian National Piano Award, Amir Farid is a New York-based Iranian-Australian solo pianist, associate artist and chamber musician. He has been described as “a highly creative musician, a pianist of great intelligence and integrity.”
As one of the most versatile and loved musicians in Australia, Amir has performed concerti with major orchestras, collaborating with conductors such as Christopher Hogwood, Oleg Caetani, Johannes Fritzsch, Alexander Briger, Marko Letonja and Benjamin Northey.
Highlights include Rachmaninoff’s 2nd piano concerto with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Mozart’s concerto No.14 with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and “The Mozart Dances” with the Mark Morris Dance Group and West Australian Symphony Orchestra as part of the 2015 Perth Festival.
Dr Quinton Morris
Dr Quinton Morris enjoys a multifaceted career as a concert violinist, chamber musician, educator and entrepreneur. He performs solo concerts, recitals and chamber music and presents lectures all over the world: the United States, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
Notable solo concerto performances have been performed with the Seattle, Thalia, Renton, Tacoma Youth and South Suburban Symphonies, Orchestra Seattle and the Everett Philharmonic. Dr Morris presented sold-out recitals in the renowned Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall for the past three consecutive seasons.
