Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
27 Sep 07: Saint Matthew Passion at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne – 28 Sept
Saint Matthew Passion at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne
Friday, 28 September, 2007
8.30pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral,
East Melbourne
The Australian Premiere of Bishop Hilarion’s (Alfeyev) Saint Matthew Passion.
Performed in the presence of the composer, the Most Reverend Bishop Hilarion (Alfeyev) (Russian Orthodox Bishop of Vienna and Austria), this glorious setting of the Passion according to gospel of St Matthew received critical acclaim at its premiere performances both in Moscow and in Rome. Directly inspired by the great choral traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church, and the passions of J.S. Bach, this work for string orchestra choir and soloists will be brought to life in the resonant acoustics and brilliant surrounds of Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Archbishop Hilarion of Australia and New Zealand will also be in attendance at the concert.
We invite you to join us for this unique and special event. All welcome!
Bishop Hilarion’s (Alfeyev) Saint Matthew Passion at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne
Tickets $32 Adult / $22 Concession
Concession prices for this event are available for pension card holders, senior card holders, fulltime students, and health care card holders upon presentation of appropriate valid card.
Tickets may be purchased online at 3MBS Box Office or at the door on the night of the concert.
Soloists:
Baritone – Reader Nicholas Kovalenko (Cowall)
Tenor – Irving Dekterev
Soprano – Suzanne Shakespeare
Choir of the Ukrainian Cathedral of Saint Peter and Paul
St Patrick’s Campus Choir of Australian Catholic University
Orientale Lumen Schola Cantorum
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor – Andrew Wailes
