The Camberwell Chorale is celebrating its 80th Anniversary with a concert conducted by Douglas Heywood OAM who celebrates 50 years as their Music Director.

The 100-voice Camberwell Chorale is joined by 8 soloists who are well known to Melbourne audiences: 

• Sopranos, Lee Abrahmsen and Lauren Oldham
• Mezzo-Soprano, Kerrie Bolton
• Countertenor, Hamish Gould
• Tenors, Christopher Busietta and Michael Lapina
• Basses, Jerzy Kozlowski and Manfred Pohlenz.

The accompaniment will be provided by the 50-piece Camerata Orchestra with Leader Mary Johnston.

This special Anniversary Concert program includes a sampling from past performances of choral masterpieces by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Tippett, Ethel Smyth, Vivaldi and more.

2024 marks 80 years of uninterrupted music-making by the Camberwell Chorale, a wonderful achievement that’s a tribute to the commitment of its choristers past and present, and to the talent and energy of two remarkable men who have guided the Chorale’s fortunes since its inception in 1944. Dr Herman Schildberger founded and led the Chorale for 30 years and Douglas Heywood OAM notches up 50 years as the Music Director this year.

This Anniversary Concert celebrating a remarkable achievement in Melbourne’s music community should not be missed.

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Other Concerts in 2024:

• Saturday 30th November, Handel Messiah, Williamstown Town Hall
• Sunday 1st December, Handel Messiah, Hawthorn Arts Centre
• Tuesday 10th December, Nine Lesson Carol Service. Camberwell Baptist Church