Perth Oratorio Choir
Conductor: Warwick Potter
Rehearses Mondays 7.30pm at Subiaco Salvation Army Citadel
Joining Requirements: By audition, song of your choice, plus opening bars of 'Since By Man Came Death' (Handel's Messiah)
Contact: Reg Atkins , phone: 9349 3588, email: reggieatkins (at) dodo.com.au
Postal Address: PO Box 1336, Subiaco WA 6904
Librarian: Ilsa Smith 9447 6389
website: http://www.perthoratoriochoir.asn.au
Upcoming Concerts:Please note: The following list includes confirmed and planned concerts. | May |May 2008: "Nelson" Mass, by Josef Haydn Solo works for Voice & Organ
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 18 May 2008, 2.30pm
Christchurch Grammar School Chapel
conducted by Warwick Potter
Soloists: Sop; Sky Ingram,Alto, Ngaire Greenwood Tenor; Thomas Woods, bass; Mark Alderson
Tickets: $28/$25, phone:9349 3588
Information: Valerie Brown, email: brown.val (at) optusnet.com.au
Status: confirmed (last update: 31/3/2008)
Last update: 20/4/2008
Past Concerts:
2000: | Apr | Sep | Dec
2001: | May | Oct | Dec
2002: | May | Sep | Dec
2003: | May | Oct | Dec
2004: | Jun | Sep | Dec
2005: | May | Sep
2006: | Apr | Aug | Dec
2007: | Dec |April 2000: Sacred Music for Good Friday Liszt's Via Crucis
Maunder's Olivet to Calvary
Perth Oratorio Choir
Friday 21 April 2000, 7.30pm (Good Friday)
St Mary's Cathedral, Victoria Ave Perth
conducted by Robert Braham
with organist Dominic Perissinotto
Soloists: Cornelius de Munck, Robert Hofmann, Narrator: Peter Holland
September 2000: Israel in Egypt The University of Western Australia Choral Society Inc and Perth Oratorio Choir
Saturday 2 September 2000, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Robert Braham
with The New Philharmonia Orchestra
Soloists: Christina Gronborg
Caitlin Hulcup
Justin Friend
Mark Alderson
Luke Gabbedy
Programme:
Handel's Israel in Egypt
December 2000: Handel Messiah Perth Oratorio Choir
Sat 2, Sun 3 Dec 2000, 7pm
Perth Zoo
conducted by Dr Robert Braham
with The New Philharmonia Orchestra
Soloists: Elisa Wilson, Fiona Campbell, Justin Friend, Cornelius De Munck
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May 2001: Schubert Mass in G and Haydn Nelson Mass Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 20 May 2001, 2.30pm
St Mary's Cathedral, Victoria Square, Perth
conducted by Robert Braham
with Organ: Dominic Perissinotto The New Philharmonia Orchestra
Soloists: Vicki Wyn-Davies, soprano; Tania Ferris, alto; Justin Friend, tenor; Mark Alderson, bass
October 2001: Silver Jubilee Celebration Concert Perth Oratorio Choir
Saturday 13 October 2001, 7.30pm
Winthrop Hall, UWA
conducted by Robert Braham
with Chamber organs: Dominic Perissinotto and Jangoo Chapkhana
Soloists: Vicki Wyn-Davies, s1, Katja Webb, s2, Megan Sutton, a, Andrew Sutherland, t and Mark Alderson, b
Programme:
Bach Magnificat in D, Vivaldi Dixit Dominus RV 594, Britten Jubilate Deo and Soler Concerto in G for two organs
Schubert Mass in G and Haydn Nelson Mass Perth Oratorio Choir
Saturday 20 October 2001
Holy Family Church, Martin Rd, Albany
conducted by Robert Braham
with Patrick Elms, organ; orchestra led by concertmaster Robert Cooper.
Soloists: Vicki Wyn-Davies, Julie Durant, James Malcolm and Mark Alderson
December 2001: Handel Messiah Perth Oratorio Choir
Sat 1, Sun 2 December 2001, 7pm
Perth Zoo
conducted by Robert Braham
May 2002: Haydn's 'The Seasons' Haydn's last oratorio, pastoral in nature
Perth Oratorio Choir and The University of Western Australia Choral Society Inc
Saturday 25 May 2002, 7.30pm
Winthrop Hall, UWA
conducted by John Beaverstock
with orchestra
Soloists: Gillian Ramm, soprano, Benjamin Rasheed, tenor (by
courtesy of WA Opera Studio), Mark Alderson, bass
September 2002: MAGNIFICAT PLUS! Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 22 September 2002, 2pm
St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle
conducted by Robert Braham
with Allegri Chamber Orchestra (Musical Director Jacek Slawomirski)
Presbyterian Ladies’ College Chorale (Musical Director Maribeth Williamson)
Rebecca Bird (soprano) and Dominic Perissinotto (organ)
Concertmaster Jacek Slawomirski
Programme:
John Rutter Magnificat
Andrew Carter Benedicite (FIRST PERFORMANCE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA)
Edward Elgar Serenade for Strings
December 2002: Handel Messiah (open-air) Audience may bring rugs or chairs and a byo picnic.
Parking for Perth Zoo in Labouchere Rd park and also in Windsor Park, Mill Pt Rd.
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 8 December 2002, 7pm (gates open 6pm)
Perth Zoo
conducted by Robert Braham
with POC Concert Orchestra, concertmaster Graham Wood
Soloists: Vicki Wyn-Davies, soprano, Fiona Campbell, alto, Robert Hofmann, tenor, and Luke Gabbedy, bass
Handel Messiah (open-air) Parking for Central Park, Joondalup at the Council Offices, Boas Ave, or come by train and walk a few minutes from the train station across the road.
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 15 December 2002, 6pm (gates open 5pm)
Perth Zoo
conducted by Robert Braham
with POC Concert Orchestra, concertmaster Graham Wood
Soloists: Vicki Wyn-Davies, soprano, Fiona Campbell, alto, Robert Hofmann, tenor, and Luke Gabbedy, bass
May 2003: Coronation Music Mozart's Coronation Mass, Handel's "Zadok the Priest" and music from the Queen's coronation, arranged for choir, organ and brass
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 25 May 2003, 2pm
St Mary's Cathedral, Victoria Square, Perth
conducted by Robert Braham
with POC Concert Orchestra, concertmaster Graham Wood OAM, organist Dominic Perissinotto
Soloists: Gillian Ramm, soprano; Fiona Campbell, alto; Justin Freind, tenor; Mark Alderson, bass
Programme:
Mozart Coronation Mass
Handel Zadok the Priest
Walton Te Deum
Parry I was glad
arr Vaughan Williams The Old Hundredth
arr Gordon Jacob God Save the Queen
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October 2003: Italian Baroque Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 12 October 2003, 2:30pm
St Patrick's Basilica, Adelaide St, Fremantle
conducted by Robert Braham
with Allegri Chamber Orchestra (Artistic Director Jacek Slawomirski); Domenic Perissinotto, organ
Soloists: Penelope Reynolds and Rebecca Bird, sopranos ; Fiona Campbell, alto; Alexander Platts, tenor
Programme:
Pergolesi Stabat Mater ( soprano and alto, 4-part mixed choir)
Vivaldi Beatus Vir RV 597 (2 sopranos, tenor, double choir and orchestra)
Corelli Concerto Grosso in C minor, Op 6 no 3 (Allegri Chamber Orchestra)
December 2003: Messiah Handel's glorious timeless masterpiece sung in wonderful surroundings. Bring a rug or chair and a byo picnic and yield to beauty in a summer twilight.
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 7 December 2003, 7 pm (gates open 6 pm)
Perth Zoo
conducted by Robert Braham
with POC Concert Orchestra
Soloists: Wyn-Davies, soprano; Fiona Campbell alto; Stuart Haycock tenor; Mark Alderson bass
Messiah Handel's glorious timeless masterpiece sung in wonderful surroundings. Bring a rug or chair and a byo picnic and yield to beauty in a summer twilight.
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 14 December 2003, 7 pm
Central Park, Joondalup
conducted by Robert Braham
with POC Concert Orchestra
Soloists: Wyn-Davies, soprano; Fiona Campbell alto; Stuart Haycock tenor; Mark Alderson bass
June 2004: Mendelssohn's Elijah A dramatic oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn, describing the life of the prophet Elijah; a large-scale performance with about 270 voices.
Perth Oratorio Choir and The University of Western Australia Choral Society Inc
Saturday 5 June 2004, 7:30pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Robert Braham
with Perth Undergraduate Choral Society (PUCS), University Orchestra (Musical Director Peter Moore); John Beaverstock, organ
Soloists: Mark Alderson, bass, as Elijah; Fiona Campbell, alto; Penelope Reynolds and Katja Webb, sopranos; Stuart Haycock and Paul O’Neill, tenors
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September 2004: Fauré Requiem and chamber music Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 19th September 2004, 2.30pm
St Patrick's Basilica, Fremantle
conducted by St Patrick's Basilica, Adelaide St, Fremantle
with Allegri Chamber Orchestra and friends
Soloists: Katja Webb and David Dockery
Programme:
Pergolesi Concerto Grosso in G
Holst St Paul's Suite
Fauré Requiem
December 2004: Messiah Open air picnic performance
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 5th December 2004, 7pm
Perth Zoo
conducted by Robert Braham
Soloists: Penelope Reynolds, Fiona Campbell, Stuart Haycock, Mark Alderson
May 2005: Dvorak, Haydn & Faure Dvorak - Mass in D, Haydn - Insanae et vanae curae, Faure - Cantique de Jean Racine
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 22 May 2005, 2:30 pm
St. Andrew's Church, St. George's Terrace, cnr. Pier St, Perth
conducted by Warwick Potter
with Domenic Perissinotto, Organ
Soloists: Katja Webb, Soprano; Ngaire Greenwood, Alto; Stuart Haycock, tenor; Mark Alderson, Bass
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September 2005: Crooks, Valves, Vocals & Bocals Mixed programme of choral works and music for wind ensemble
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 4 September 2005, 2.30pm
Penrhos College, 6 Morrison St, COMO
conducted by Warwick Potter
Programme:
BORODIN - Polovtsian Dances (arr. Warwick Potter)
BRUCKNER - Mass in E Minor
STRAUSS - Wind Serenade Opus 7, performed by WA Youth Wind Ensemb
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April 2006: J H Maunder, Olivet to Calvary - A Sacred Cantata and Franz Liszt, Via Crucis
J H Maunder, Olivet to Calvary - A Sacred Cantata and Franz Liszt, Via Crucis
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 9 April 2006, 2.00pm
St. Andrew's Uniting Church,
cnr St. George's Terrace & Pier Street, Perth
conducted by Warwick Potter
Soloists: Justin Freind, tenor and Mark Alderson, bass, and narrator is Rev. Geoff Blyth.
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August 2006: Requiem and Magnificat by John Rutter Perth Oratorio Choir
Sat 12 & Sun 13 August 2006
Sat 12: York, Sun 13: Perth
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December 2006: Christmas is Coming Carols and Messiah choruses
Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 3 December 2006, 2.30pm
St Andrews Uniting Church, Cnr Pier St & St Georges Tce Perth
conducted by Warwick Potter
Soloists: Organist Stewart Smith
December 2007: Messiah Perth Oratorio Choir
Sunday 9th December 2007, 7pm
Houghton's Winery
148 Dale Road, Middle Swan
conducted by Warwick Potter
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Last update: 20/4/2008 |