Saturday 2 January, 6pm
St Johns Anglican Church, Flinders, in the gardens
A 90 minute performance with interval.
All-weather event. Bring your own picnic and chairs. Wine available for purchase.
Bring a picnic and settle into the gardens at St John’s for an evening with baritone Christopher Hillier, recently returned from a season in the UK, and Inventi Ensemble. From the wit of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro to the longing of Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, this program brings together favourite opera arias, songs and instrumental music. Hillier’s experience on the international opera stages meets Inventi’s imaginative approach to chamber music, giving voice and instruments their moments to shine. Enjoy a glass of wine, the company of friends and wonderful music.
PROGRAM
vocal works:
W.A. MOZART: Count’s Aria
G. D’HARDELOT: Because
G. VERDI: Di Provenza from La Traviata
G. MAHLER: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
chamber works:
W.A. MOZART: Marriage of Figaro Overture
(arr. G. Davies)
W.A. MOZART: Piano Four Hands Sonata
(arr. G Davies)
O. RESPIGHI: Fountains of Rome (arr. M. Doecke)
ARTISTS Christopher Hillier, baritone, with Inventi Ensemble
Christopher Hillier is one of Australia’s finest singers, equally at home in opera and concert. He has appeared in operatic roles with Opera Australia, Melbourne Opera, Victorian Opera and West Australian Opera and in concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony and the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic.
Inventi Ensemble is one of Australia’s leading contemporary chamber music groups, celebrated for innovative performances that blend classical repertoire with new works, improvisation, multimedia, and cross-genre collaboration. Founded in 2014 by Artistic Directors Ben Opie and Melissa Doecke, the award-winning ensemble has built a reputation for dynamic performances in venues ranging from intimate spaces to major concert halls. Committed to education and community engagement, Inventi delivers workshops and programs that make classical music accessible to diverse audiences. Their acclaimed recordings include 1001 Nights (2024), which debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA Classical Charts, alongside several charting releases showcasing Australian composers.
This concert is dedicated to Chris Opie
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Saturday 2 January, 6pm
St Johns Anglican Church, Flinders, in the gardens
A 90 minute performance with interval.
All-weather event. Bring your own picnic and chairs. Wine available for purchase.
Bring a picnic and settle into the gardens at St John’s for an evening with baritone Christopher Hillier, recently returned from a season in the UK, and Inventi Ensemble. From the wit of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro to the longing of Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, this program brings together favourite opera arias, songs and instrumental music. Hillier’s experience on the international opera stages meets Inventi’s imaginative approach to chamber music, giving voice and instruments their moments to shine. Enjoy a glass of wine, the company of friends and wonderful music.
PROGRAM
vocal works:
W.A. MOZART: Count’s Aria
G. D’HARDELOT: Because
G. VERDI: Di Provenza from La Traviata
G. MAHLER: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
chamber works:
W.A. MOZART: Marriage of Figaro Overture
(arr. G. Davies)
W.A. MOZART: Piano Four Hands Sonata
(arr. G Davies)
O. RESPIGHI: Fountains of Rome (arr. M. Doecke)
ARTISTS Christopher Hillier, baritone, with Inventi Ensemble
Christopher Hillier is one of Australia’s finest singers, equally at home in opera and concert. He has appeared in operatic roles with Opera Australia, Melbourne Opera, Victorian Opera and West Australian Opera and in concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony and the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic.
Inventi Ensemble is one of Australia’s leading contemporary chamber music groups, celebrated for innovative performances that blend classical repertoire with new works, improvisation, multimedia, and cross-genre collaboration. Founded in 2014 by Artistic Directors Ben Opie and Melissa Doecke, the award-winning ensemble has built a reputation for dynamic performances in venues ranging from intimate spaces to major concert halls. Committed to education and community engagement, Inventi delivers workshops and programs that make classical music accessible to diverse audiences. Their acclaimed recordings include 1001 Nights (2024), which debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA Classical Charts, alongside several charting releases showcasing Australian composers.
This concert is dedicated to Chris Opie
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