Encountering Beauty, Sacred Music Concerts
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OUR NEXT CONCERT: '‘Celebrating the Nativity of St John the Baptist’' • Friday, 26 JuneA profound musical experience, performed by leading Melbourne vocalists and instrumentalists. Held within the beautiful setting of St Peter’s Catholic Church, Toorak, these evenings invite contemplation and stillness.
To celebrate the anniversary of the birth of John the Baptist we will present J.S. Bach’s cantatas "Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe" ("You people, glorify God's love") (BWV 167) and “Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam" ("Christ our Lord Came to the Jordan") (BWV 7) and a bonus offering of the opening movement from BWV 30 "Freue dich, erlöste Schar" ("Rejoice, Redeemed Flock").
Featuring Larissa Cairns, Talia Garrett-Benson, Ben Glover and Kristian Gregory as soloists beautifully supported by string quartet and flute.
This concert forms part of our 2026 concert series, which draws from the Church’s rich musical tradition. Across the series, audiences encounter original compositions and arrangements by Director of Music, Conrad Helfrich, alongside choral works, Gregorian chant, ancient polyphony, organ repertoire, and timeless classical pieces, often enriched by strings, harp, and chamber orchestra.
Light refreshments will be served during the evening.
🎟 Entry: Admission by donation — the evening’s music is offered through our Encountering Beauty series, with donations on entry supporting our work to make beauty and prayer accessible to all through our sacred music programme.
Parking is available on the street outside the church, or in the parish underground carpark at 585 Toorak Road, Toorak.
If you are having issues with booking, please contact the St Peter's Parish Office on 03 9068 8600, armadale.toorak@cam.org.au
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OUR FULL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2026:
'Lenten Reflections'
Friday, 27 February 2026 • 7pm
'The Primacy of St. Peter'
Friday, 20 March 2026 • 7pm
'The Wonder of Pentecost'
Friday, 22 May 2026 • 7pm
'Celebrating the Nativity of St. John the Baptist'
Friday, 26 June 2026 • 7pm
'Honouring Mary Magdalene and St. James the Greater'
Friday, 24 July 2026 • 7pm
'The Messiah is Nigh'
Friday, 28 August 2026 • 7pm
'Light from Darkness'
Friday, 25 September 2026 • 7pm
'The Seven "O" Antiphons of Advent'
Friday, 27 November 2026 • 7pm
For more information, see our website: armadaletoorak.org.au/sacred-music-program
Dates
Friday 26 June 2026 - Friday 27 November 2026 (UTC+10)Location
St Peter's Catholic Church, Toorak
581 Toorak Rd, Toorak VIC 3142
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