Upcoming concert
Handel’s Messiah 2026
Sunday 6 December 2026, 5:00pm
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah for the world record 247th time since 1853. The RMP’s annual performance of this masterpiece is a much-anticipated highlight of Melbourne’s concert calendar. Don’t miss being part of this wonderful musical tradition, presented in Melbourne by Australia's oldest surviving performing arts organization. Featuring a superb cast of outstanding Australian soloists, conducted by RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes.
Andrew Wailes, conductor
Amanda Hargreaves, soprano
Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo soprano
Michael Petruccelli, tenor
Jeremy Kleeman, baritone
Stefan Cassomenos, harpsichord and chamber organ
Andrew Bainbridge chamber and grand organ
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra
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