What we’re about
Welcome to the Brisbane Classical and Chamber Music Meetup Group, dedicated to connecting classical music enthusiasts in Brisbane. Our focus is smaller concerts at venues around the city, supporting local artists and meeting people who love music. We will generally meet after a concert and go to a cafe or restaurant to socialise. Join us to discover new artists, expand your musical knowledge, and meet people.
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Pro Musica Singers present Benjamin Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols'
Nazareth Church, 12 Hawthorne Street, Woolloongabba, AUMonday 8 December, 7.00 pm
Nazareth Church, Woolloongabba
'A Ceremony of Carols' - with the Pro Musica Singers (directed by Joshua Blake), Sharon Matheson (harp) & Jacob Fowler (organ) - will include . . .
Britten arr Harrison A Ceremony of Carols
Bach Christians be joyful from Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Mendelssohn There shall a star from Jacob come forth from Christus, Op 97
Monday 8 December, 7.00 pm
Tickets: Pro Musica Singers present Benjamin Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols'
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Nazareth Church
12 Hawthorne Street
WOOLLOONGABBA3 attendees
Handel's Messiah (Arr. Mozart)
Old Museum, cnr Gregory Terrace & Bowen Bridge Road, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, AU## Presented by Bach Society of Qld Inc
Tickets: Handels Messiah
The Bach Society of Queensland has a long tradition of performing George Frideric Handel's wonderful oratorio recounting the narrative of the life, death and resurrection of Christ, Messiah. This year’s performance is a particularly special one for the Bach Society, marking the 50th annual performance of this work.
For this landmark performance, the Bach Society will be presenting the Mozart arrangement of Handel’s work. The Mozart arrangement was first performed in 1789. Reworking Handel’s characteristically baroque orchestration (deploying a small orchestra consisting of oboes, strings, and a basso continuo of harpsichord, cello, violin and bassoon), Mozart’s adaptation substantially increases the size of the orchestra and makes use of the instrumentation of the symphonic orchestra of his day, including, for example, parts for clarinet, French horn, trombone and flute.
Those who are familiar with Handel’s Messiah will immediately notice the fuller texture and the greater variety in tonal colour that this later orchestration by Mozart brings, along with some notable differences in the distribution of parts of the work between the different soloists and between soloists and choir. For those who are new to the work, the pathos of this re-telling of the story of stories – from joy to anguish, from consolation to despair – offers the possibility of an extraordinary new musical journey.
The annual performances of Messiah are a highlight of the year for the Bach Choir and they look forward to sharing this very special 50th anniversary performance.4 attendees
As the Year Turns - St John's Cathedral Choirs
St John's Cathedral, 373 Ann St, Brisbane, AU## A delightful concert of Seasonal Music from the Choirs of St John's Anglican Cathedral (and orchestra), Brisbane. Program includes Bach Cantata Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (BWV 61) and Charpentier's Messe de minuet de Noel.
## Date
Monday 15 December 2025 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
## Location
St John's Anglican Cathedral
Ann Street, Brisbane Queensland 4000
Tickets: As The Year Turns Tickets, St John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane | TryBooking Australia
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