Event listing: A Classical Christmas | Arts Centre Melbourne: Hamer Hall | 2026 Nov 26, 28 mat

Dates/times in Melbourne time zone

Thursday 26 November 2026	19:30
Saturday 28 November 2026	14:00

Programme

MacMillan, Sir James (b. 1959)	Christmas Oratorio (selection)
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)	Christmas Oratorio, BWV248 (selection)
MacMillan, Sir James (b. 1959)	The Strathclyde Motets: O Radiant Dawn
Respighi, Ottorino (1879-1936)	Trittico botticelliano 'Three Botticelli Pictures'
Berlioz, Hector (1803-1869)	L'Enfance du Christ, Op.25: Farewell of the shepherds
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759)	Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah Chorus

Performers

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sir James MacMillan	Conductor
Choir of Trinity College Melbourne

Jane Shuttleworth, 2nd December

In his Christmas Oratorio, Johann Sebastian Bach brings the familiar Christmas story vividly to life.

Danny Riley, 19th February

We explore 10 of the best works by Johann Sebastian Bach.

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