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Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah
7 December 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm AEDT

Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra presents Handel’s iconic Messiah for the world record 246th time since 1853. The world’s most-loved oratorio, Messiah is famous for its sparkling arias, powerful choruses, and surging climaxes (including the magnificent Hallelujah! Chorus and the equally thrilling Amen! Chorus which concludes the work).
Featuring over 120 talented musicians from the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, the grand Town Hall organ, and a magnificent cast of outstanding Australian and International soloists (Sara Macliver, Fiona Campbell, Kyle Stegall, David Greco), this concert promises to thrill as ever under the direction of conductor Andrew Wailes – widely regarded as one of Australia’s foremost exponents of this great work.
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