Now firmly established as one of Australia’s most prestigious singing events, the RMP Aria is Australia’s pre-eminent competition for oratorio soloists. Previous winners now rank amongst the nation’s most successful concert artists, with many having gone on to spectacular international careers. Hear some Australia’s finest oratorio soloists perform spectacular Arias and Recitatives from the world of oratorio, accompanied on piano by outstanding pianist Peter De Jager who will be this year’s official accompanist.

Following the Final, RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes will direct a performance by the RMP Oratorio Festival Choir, consisting of singers from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, Melbourne University Choral Society and Box Hill Chorale, along with a chamber ensemble of players from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra, in a performance of composer John Rutter’s much-loved Requiem.