Name: Bach: St. Mark Passion (Melbourne)
Start: 2025-03-30T14:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-03-30T16:30:00+11:00
Location: Wesley Church Melbourne

For the opening program of its 2025 concert season, the Australian Boys Choral Institute presents the Australian premiere of Robert Koolstra's reconstruction of J.S. Bach's lost St. Mark passion in the lead-up to Easter.
Singers from the Australian Boys Choir, The Vocal Consort and the broader ABCI will join an outstanding cast of guest soloists in the Institute's debut collaboration with leading period instrument ensemble Genesis Baroque.
EVENT INFORMATION:
2.00pm, Sunday 30 March 2025
Wesley Church Melbourne
136 Lonsdale Street VIC 3000
ARTISTS:
The Australian Boys Choir | The Vocal Consort
Training Choirs of the ABCI | The Kelly Gang
Rachael Joyce, Maid & Soprano Arias
Heather Fletcher, False Witness & Alto Arias
Timothy Reynolds, Evangelist & Tenor Arias
Jeremy Kleeman, Jesus & Bass Arias
Genesis Baroque (on period instruments)
Nicholas Dinopoulos, artistic director & conductor
PROGRAM:
St. Mark Passion, BWV 247 | J.S. Bach (Germany, 1685-1750) | Version of 1744 | Reconstruction by Robert Koolstra (Netherlands)
TICKETS & BOOKINGS:
General Admission $50 | Concession $45
Early Bird $40 | Early Bird Concession $35
Our special Early Bird price is available until Feb 3
Tickets on sale at www.trybooking.com/CXORN
This performance will also be given at Ballarat Central Uniting Church on 29 March 2025. Details and bookings at www.australianboyschoir.com.au
IN THE MEDIA:
Weaving together old and new, and intertwining historical masterworks with captivating new sounds, the voices of the Australian Boys Choir come together in a diverse repertoire spanning six centuries. The Choir constantly refreshes and renews through its exceptional young singers, and with a level of musical sophistication that always surprises, it continues to engage and enchant audiences around the globe.
“With its insightful programming, wide community engagement and high artistic standards, the Australian Boys Choir and its affiliate groups have much to celebrate in their 80th anniversary year." - Limelight Magazine
“The Vocal Consort sang superbly…a rich, seamless blend” - The New York Times
“Genesis Baroque, a young group formed in 2017, could scarcely be more impressive. They produce a rich, sonorous sound, disciplined ensemble and a beautifully nuanced mutual understanding…” - Sydney Morning Herald
"Dinopoulos shaped a precise, perfectly balanced and totally committed performance from the choir... it was clearly audible in this performance.” - The Courier
www.australianboyschoir.com.au