Crossing the Bar (Melbourne)

Tue Jun 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am UTC+10:00

St Andrews Brighton | Melbourne

Australian Boys Choir
Publisher/HostAustralian Boys Choir
Crossing the Bar (Melbourne)
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The Australian Boys Choral Institute is thrilled to present The Gesualdo Six (UK) as part of their 2026 Australian Tour.
Collaborating with the outstanding young singers of the ABCI, modern and ancient classics from the ensemble's repertoire feature alongside exciting contemporary choral works for massed voices.
This is the exclusive Melbourne performance by The Gesualdo Six this year - don't miss it!
EVENT INFORMATION:
7.00pm, Tuesday 23 June
St Andrew's Brighton
228 New Street VIC 3186
ARTISTS:
Guy James, countertenor
Alasdair Austin, countertenor
Joseph Wicks, tenor
Josh Cooter, tenor
Simon Grant, baritone
Owain Park, bass & director
Australian Boys Choir | The Vocal Consort
The Kelly Gang | Training Choirs of the ABCI
Timothy Mallis, assistant artistic director & piano
Nicholas Dinopoulos, artistic director & conductor
PROGRAM:
Dan Walker (Australia): Out There
Dulcie Holland (Australia): Sailing Time
Henry Purcell (England): Thou Knowest, Lord
John Tavener (England): Funeral Ikos
Carlo Gesualdo (Italy): Plange Quasi Virgo
Howard Skempton (England): And there was war
Joanna Marsh (England): I Take Thee
Timothy Tackach (United States): Keep Your Lamps
Diane Loomer (Canada): Frobisher Bay
INTERVAL - 15 mins
Sarah Hopkins (Australia): Past Life Melodies
William Byrd (England): This sweet and merry month
Ralph Vaughan Williams (England): Bushes & Briars
Owain Park (England): Louisa
Josquin des Prez (France): El Grillo
Gordon Langford (England): The Oak and the Ash
Calvin Bowman (Australia): Crossing the Bar
TICKETS & BOOKINGS:
General Admission $50 | Concession $45
Balcony Seating $35 (restricted view / via stairs)
Tickets on sale at www.trybooking.com/DIAXU

IN THE MEDIA:
“Weavers of rich and plangent aural tapestries, The Gesualdo Six meld style and substance with beguiling sure-footedness.” – BBC Music Magazine
“With its insightful programming, wide community engagement and high artistic standards, the Australian Boys Choir and its affiliate groups have much to celebrate..." - Limelight Magazine
“The Vocal Consort sang superbly…a rich, seamless blend” - The New York Times
"Dinopoulos shaped a precise, perfectly balanced and totally committed performance...” - The Courier
www.thegesualdosix.co.uk
www.australianboyschoir.com.au
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St Andrews Brighton, 228 New Street ,Melbourne,VIC,Australia

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