Join us for Mozart's Grand Mass in C Minor

Dear Victoria Chorale Members,

We return to St Paul's Cathedral on Saturday 16 May for our first concert for 2026 - Mozart's Grand Mass in C Minor. A powerful expression of Mozart's genius and his engagement with the works of Bach and Handel, the Mass is a significant departure from his earlier church music.

Described as ‘Great’ because of its sheer size, the Mass represents Mozart at his most daring and innovative. Soaring above the conventions of his time, he crafted a work of breathtaking scope that rivals Bach's B minor Mass in its architectural grandeur and Handel's Messiah in its dramatic power. Considered his most personal sacred work, it was composed not out of economic necessity but out of a deeply-held conviction: a promise to his new wife Constanze, who herself sang in an early performance. It will be a challenging and thrilling work to learn and perform!

The concert will be on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 5pm, St Paul's Cathedral Cnr Flnders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne (Warm-up call time TBA).

Rehearsals are at Christ Church, 2 Denham Street, Hawthorn. Parking is available in Denham Street and Wood Street.

First rehearsal is Tuesday 3rd February 2026.  

• Tuesday nights : 7.30 pm rehearsal start; 9.30 pm finish

• Sat mornings (if we have Saturday rehearsals) 10.30 am rehearsal start; 12.30pm finish

• Friday 15 May rehearsal: 7pm - 10 pm (at St Paul's Cathedral -  exact times TBC)

Rehearsal fees need to be paid prior to attending rehearsals.  Because of Covid considerations it is essential that we know the numbers singing in advance. 

Your 2026 annual membership fee also needs to be paid, as this is the first rehearsal period for 2026.

We hope you will be able to sing in this concert!

Location

Christ Church Hawthorn
2 Denham Street, Hawthorn Vic 3122

Contact Details

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