St George’s Cathedral in Perth has announced the details of its 2022 concert series. Curated by its Artistic Director, and one of the world’s most celebrated organists, Dr Joseph Nolan, next year will see two of Handel’s masterworks performed, starring world-class Australian vocalists alongside the renowned vocal ensemble St George’s Cathedral Consort. In addition to those extravaganzas, there will be smaller-scale (though no less impactful) recitals from Mark Coughlan on piano and Thomas Wilson on organ.

Dr Joseph Nolan, Artistic Director of St George’s Cathedral. Image supplied.

Nolan has made it a focus of his directorship to bring to Perth works that have never been performed there at a professional level. Following successful premieres of Handel’s Solomon and Bach’s Easter Oratorio in recent years, December 2022 will see Handel’s Samson performed professionally for the first time. This production will feature a superb cast of soloists, including Perth’s own Sara Macliver as Delilah, plus Paul McMahon as Samson, Fiona Campbell and David Greco. St...