Messiah Project 2025-2026

 

 

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Stage 1+2 - Messiah Prelude and Messiah-Interlude: go to Past Performances

 

Click on the flyer images below to get to the registration form. 

 

 

 

 

Few masterworks of Baroque music can rival Handel’s Messiah for its eternal popularity with his greatest oratorio being structured in three parts and following the liturgical year. Regardless of one's religious beliefs, it is hard not to be moved by this visual and aural spectacle, inspiring joy and wonder from both first-time listeners and those who've heard it many times before. 

 

Cleveland Chorale

 

Siobhan Patrick, soprano

Deborah Rogers, alto

Connor Willmore, tenor (OQ)

Jia-Peng Yeung, bass (OQ)

 

Conductor: Volker Hedtfeld (Berlin, Germany)


Stage 3 - Choral Winter School and Performance (Main Event)

🎶 Call for Singers!

Choir singers of all voice types (SATB) are warmly invited to take part in an exciting opportunity to study Handel’s Messiah under the direction of Volker Heldtfeld (Berlin), a specialist in historically informed performance practice.

Join us for our Choral Winter School, culminating in a full performance of this timeless masterpiece in collaboration with GBRO and Opera Queensland.

📍 Location: St Patrick’s College, Townsville
📅 Dates: Monday, 6 July – Sunday, 12 July
🎼 Performance: Saturday, 11 July at 3:00 pm

 

Don’t miss the chance to deepen your choral skills, work with an internationally experienced conductor, and perform one of the greatest works in the choral repertoire!

Entry Conditions for Choir Participation

  • Be well-prepared in your vocal part (rehearsal tracks are available for individual practice).
  • Be available for all scheduled rehearsals and the final performance during the Winter School:
    • Monday, 6 July (3:00 pm start)
    • Tuesday–Friday: intensive morning and afternoon rehearsals (10am-1pm / 4pm -7pm)
    • Saturday, 11 July (3:00 pm): concert performance
  • Bring your own vocal score of Handel’s Messiah (black cover required).
  • Wear concert attire: all black.

 

Register here


Participation Fees

  • Adults: $100
  • School students: $75
  • School students, accompanied by a participating adult: $50

 

Singers traveling from out of town may request assistance with accommodation via the registration form.