2022 EVENTS
Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
26th January 2021 at 9am, Melbourne Town Hall
Hosted by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Sally Capp, the ceremony will feature musical performances by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, Andrew Bainbridge (organ), conducted by Andrew Wailes
Box Hill Anzac Concert
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
Sunday 24 April 2022 at 2:00pm -3:30pm
1010 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill
Catafalque party by the Camberwell Grammar School Cadets. Auspiced by the Box Hill RSL. Box Hill Chorale, Box Hill Salvation Army Band (conducted by Andrew Wailes and Graham Roper)
http://salvationarmy.org.au/boxhill/anzac
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Fri 22 April 8pm at Scots' Church, Melbourne
Sat 23 April at 7pm, St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat
Sat 30 April at 7pm, Hawthorn Arts Centre
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky celebrates the music of Ola Gjeilo. A combination of his best-loved choral, chamber, and solo piano works Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, Peter De Jager (piano), Luke Carbon (Saxophone), Gjeilo String Quartet, conducted by Andrew Wailes
https://rmp.org.au/concert/across-the-vast-eternal-sky-the-music-of-ola-gjeilo/
Corporate Event MCEC
Mefistofele in Concert (Opera Australia)
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Friday 29 April 10am
Plenary, MCEC
Performing at Toyota's International launch at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre with Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir
Royal Children's Hospital 150th Gala
Mefistofele in Concert (Opera Australia)
Mefistofele in Concert (Opera Australia)
Thursday 26 May at 7pm
Melbourne Town Hall
In the opulent surrounding of the Melbourne Town Hall, this special evening celebrated the Royal Children's Hospital, its rich heritage, and its bright future while acknowledging the important role of philanthropy in providing world leading paediatric care at the RCH. Created in partnership with Peter Jones Special Events, the event raised over 5.7 million dollars. It featured a performance by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and sensational young soloist Akeira, conducted by Andrew Wailes.
Mefistofele in Concert (Opera Australia)
Mefistofele in Concert (Opera Australia)
Mefistofele in Concert (Opera Australia)
25 & 27 May 2022 at 7pm
State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne
Italian bass Ferruccio Furlanetto incarnates the devil, Mefistofele. Leah Crocetto soars as the beautiful Margherita and tenor Diego Torre gives us Faust at his most disillusioned. Natalie Aroyan sings the role of Elena. Hear the Orchestra Victoria in all its glory celebrating both the sacred and profane, and the magnificent sound of the Opera Australia Chorus (prepared by Paul Fitzsimon) and OA Children's Chorus (prepared by Andrew Wailes) on stage in this rare concert performance of Boito’s work. Conducted by Andrea Battistoni
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
Pink Floyd Symphonic Spectacular
RMP Aria and Rutter's Requiem
Saturday 30 July at 7pm
Melbourne Town Hall
Tchaikovsky ‘Moscow’ Coronation Cantata' and 'Festive Coronation March', Act 1 of Sean Ross' Opera "Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music". Also a special tribute to Ukraine including the State Anthem of Ukraine. Andrew Wailes and Sean Ross (co-conductors), and soloists including Sally-Anne Russell (mezzo sop), Christopher Hillier (bar), Michael Petruccelli (ten), Andrew Jones (bar), Lee Abrahmsen (sop), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra
BOOKINGS:
RMP Aria and Rutter's Requiem
Pink Floyd Symphonic Spectacular
RMP Aria and Rutter's Requiem
Sunday 14 August at 3pm and 7pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Now firmly established as one of Australia’s most prestigious singing events, the RMP Aria is Australia’s pre-eminent competition for oratorio soloists. Hear 8 of Australia’s finest oratorio soloists perform spectacular Arias and Recitatives from the world of oratorio, accompanied by pianist Stefan Cassomenos. Also includes a full-scale performance of John Rutter's Requiem. With RMP Oratorio Festival Choir, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra,
conducted by Andrew Wailes.
BOOKINGS:
https://rmp.org.au/concert/2022-rmp-aria-and-rutters-requiem/
Pink Floyd Symphonic Spectacular
Pink Floyd Symphonic Spectacular
Pink Floyd Symphonic Spectacular
Saturday 15 October 2022 at 8pm
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
An unforgettable symphonic celebration featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra.
Further details TBA
BOOKINGS:
Symphony of Angels
Carols in the Cathedral
Pink Floyd Symphonic Spectacular
Saturday 19 November 2022 at 8pm
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
Australian rock stalwarts The Angels acclaimed show Symphony of Angels is a 20-song extravaganza that will take you through The Angels’ greatest works. Featuring Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir (Directed by Andrew Wailes) and Symphony Orchestra (Directed by Rob John) who will join original members of the legendary Australian band live on stage for an unforgettable symphonic celebration.
https://palaistheatre.com.au/whats-on/angels-symphony-angels
Handel's Messiah
Carols in the Cathedral
Carols in the Cathedral
Sunday 4 December 2022 at 5pm
Melbourne Town Hall
A complete performance of Handel's oratorio Messiah. With four outstanding soloists,
Stefan Cassomenos (harsichord and chamber organ) Andrew Bainbridge, (chamber organ and grand organ)
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Andrew Wailes
BOOKINGS: www.rmp.org.au
Carols in the Cathedral
Carols in the Cathedral
Carols in the Cathedral
16th December 2022 at 8.30 pm
17th December at 2pm & 7.30pm,
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Soloists TBA
Stefan Cassomenos, pianoforte Sam Hartley, pianoforte
Andrew Bainbridge, organ
Roland Rocchiccioli reader Julie Houghton reader
National Boys Choir of Australia
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir,
Melbourne University Choral Society,
Box Hill Chorale RMP Orchestra soloists,
RMP Brass and Percussion Consort,
conducted by Andrew Wailes
BOOKINGS:https://rmp.org.au/concert/carols-in-the-cathedral-2022/
Andrea Bocelli Australian Tour
Further Concert Announcements pending
Further Concert Announcements pending
I am thrilled to announce that the internationally-acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli will be supported by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir on his Australian East Coast Tour, for which I will have the pleasure of booking and managing the orchestra and chorus, as well as assisting Maestro Stephen Mercurio.
Further Concert Announcements pending
Further Concert Announcements pending
Further Concert Announcements pending
Stay tuned for the imminent announcement regarding many other exciting concerts and projects in 2022
2021 Events
Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
Mozart Requiem / Gjeilo Sunrise Mass
Mozart Requiem / Gjeilo Sunrise Mass
26th January 2021 at 9am,
Melbourne Town Hall
Hosted by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Sally Capp, the ceremony will feature musical performances by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir,
Stefan Cassomenos (piano),
conducted by Andrew Wailes
Mozart Requiem / Gjeilo Sunrise Mass
Mozart Requiem / Gjeilo Sunrise Mass
Mozart Requiem / Gjeilo Sunrise Mass
16th May 2021 at 1 pm
St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, Queensland
Mozart: Requiem in D minor and Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass Featuring The Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir , with the Sinfonia of St Andrew's, with outstanding soloists, Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke (sop), Anne Fulton (alto), Philip Prendergast (ten), and Shaun Brown(bass),
conducted by Andrew Wailes
Mozart Requiem / Gjeilo Sunrise Mass
Mozart Requiem / Gjeilo Sunrise Mass
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
15th May 2021 at 7 pm The Events Centre Caloundra
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Mozart: Requiem in D minor and Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass
Featuring The Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir , with the Sinfonia of St Andrew's, with outstanding soloists, Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke (sop), Anne Fulton (alto), Philip Prendergast (ten), and Shaun Brown(bass),
conducted by Andrew Wailes
http://theeventscentre.com.au/product/oriana-choir-mozart-requiem/
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
Various concerts throughout June and July
Melbourne, Bendigo
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky celebrates the music of Ola Gjeilo. A combination of his best-loved choral, chamber, and solo piano works Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, Peter De Jager and Stefan Cassomenos (piano),
Luke Carbon (Saxophones), Gjeilo String Quartet
conducted by Andrew Wailes
POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 DUE TO COVID
2021 Boroondara Eisteddfod
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
2021 Boroondara Eisteddfod
Monday 5 July 2021
Adjudicating the Choral Sections of the 2021 Boroondara Eisteddfod. Celebrating its 30th year, the prestigious Boroondara Eisteddfod spans ten weeks of thrilling competitions and events, bringing together talented musicians of all ages to showcase their skills and share in the joy of performing. Choral divisions include: Primary School Choir – Years K-6, Primary School Choir (Non-Competitive) – Years K-6, Secondary School Choir – Years 7-9, Secondary School Choir – Years 7-12, Secondary Vocal Ensemble – Years 7-12, Choir/Vocal Ensemble (with accompaniment) – Open, Choir/Vocal Ensemble (a capella) – Open
ADJUDICATED ONLINE
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
Across the Vast, Eternal Sky - The music of Ola Gjeilo
2021 Boroondara Eisteddfod
24th July 2021 3:00
Melbourne Recital Centre
Tchaikovsky ‘Moscow’ Coronation Cantata', Act 1 of Sean Ross' Opera Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music. Andrew Wailes and Sean Ross (co-conductors), and soloists including Sally-Anne Russell (mezzo sop), Christopher Hillier (bar), Robert Macfarlane (ten), Andrew Jones (bar), Lee Abrahmsen (sop), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra .
POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 DUE TO COVID
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
10th Prime Ministers Olympic Dinner
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
24th July 2021 8:00 PM
Melbourne Recital Centre
Tchaikovsky ‘Moscow’ Coronation Cantata', Act 1 of Sean Ross' Opera Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music. Andrew Wailes and Sean Ross (co-conductors), and soloists including Sally-Anne Russell (mezzo sop), Christopher Hillier (bar), Robert Macfarlane (ten), Andrew Jones (bar), Lee Abrahmsen (sop), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra
POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 DUE TO COVID
SMS and BGS Masters Recital
10th Prime Ministers Olympic Dinner
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
26th July 2021 at 7 pm, St Margarets and Berwick Grammar School, Berwick
Adjudicating the 2019 Masters Recital at St Margarets and Berwick Grammar School, Berwick. An evening of high level musicianship, and musical excellence from the SMS and BGS senior Music students.
10th Prime Ministers Olympic Dinner
10th Prime Ministers Olympic Dinner
10th Prime Ministers Olympic Dinner
31st July 2021 at 6.30 pm
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The highlight of fundraising efforts for the Australian Olympic Team. Hosted by the Victorian Olympic Council. A star-studded cast including
the RMP Choir, Spirit of the Games Orchestra,
Chong Lim AM ( Music Director & co-conductor),
Andrew Wailes (co-conductor)
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
15th RMP Aria Final
Royal Children's Hospital 150th Gala
10th Prime Ministers Olympic Dinner
22nd August 2021 at 7 pm Deakin Edge
Federation Square, Melbourne
The 15th RMP Aria Final
Featuring a performance by Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, RMP Oratorio Festival Choir,
and RMP Orchestra, Andrew Wailes (cond.)
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this will now be
presented as an online event.
POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 2022
DUE TO COVID
Royal Children's Hospital 150th Gala
Royal Children's Hospital 150th Gala
Royal Children's Hospital 150th Gala
2nd September 2021 at 7 pm
Melbourne Town Hall
In the opulent surrounding of the Melbourne Town Hall, this special evening celebrates the Royal Children's Hospital, its rich heritage, and its bright future while acknowledging the important role of philanthropy in providing world leading paediatric care at the RCH. Created in partnership with Peter Jones Special Events
POSTPONED UNTIL THURS 26 MAY 2022
DUE TO COVID
The Angels: Symphony of Angels
Royal Children's Hospital 150th Gala
Royal Children's Hospital 150th Gala
Saturday 13 November 2021, 7 pm
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
Australian rock stalwarts The Angels acclaimed show Symphony of Angels is a 20-song extravaganza that will take you through The Angels’ greatest works. Featuring Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir (Directed by Andrew Wailes) and Symphony Orchestra (Directed by Rob John) who will join original members of the legendary Australian band live on stage for an unforgettable symphonic celebration.
POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2022
DUE TO COVID
2021 Melbourne Cup
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
2021 Melbourne Cup
2nd November 2021 at 3.30 pm
Flemington Racecourse
Pre-race entertainment and National Anthem
for the international Telecast of the
2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Des Flanagan, soloist
Delta Goodrem, soloist
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Andrew Wailes
Handel's Messiah
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
2021 Melbourne Cup
5th December 2021 at 5 pm Melbourne Town Hall
A complete performance of Handel's oratorio Messiah.
Jacqueline Porter, soprano
Dimity Shepherd, mezzo-soprano
Richard Butler, tenor
Christopher Hillier, baritone
Stefan Cassomenos, harsichord and chamber organ
Andrew Bainbridge, chamber organ and grand organ
Christopher Grace, trumpet
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Andrew Wailes
BOOKINGS: www.rmp.org.au
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
15th December 2021 at 5 pm,
Melbourne Town Hall
Hosted by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Sally Capp, the ceremony will feature musical performances by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir,
Stefan Cassomenos (piano),
conducted by Andrew Wailes
Carols in the Cathedral
Midnight Mass for Christmas
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
17th December 2021 at 8.30 pm,
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Greta Bradman, soprano
Vanessa McKeand concert harp
Stefan Cassomenos, pianoforte
Sam Hartley, pianoforte
Roland Rocchiccioli reader
Julie Houghton reader
Melbourne University Choral Society,
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir,
Box Hill Chorale
RMP Orchestra soloists,
RMP Brass and Percussion Consort,
and other exciting guest soloists and ensembles
conducted by Andrew Wailes.
BOOKINGS: www.rmp.org.au
Carols in the Cathedral
Midnight Mass for Christmas
Midnight Mass for Christmas
18th December 2021 at 2.30 pm, 5.30pm & 8.30pm,
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Greta Bradman, soprano
Vanessa McKeand concert harp
Stefan Cassomenos, pianoforte
Sam Hartley, pianoforte
Roland Rocchiccioli reader
Julie Houghton reader
Melbourne University Choral Society,
Melbourne Philharmonic Choir,
Box Hill Chorale
RMP Orchestra soloists,
RMP Brass and Percussion Consort,
and other exciting guest soloists and ensembles
conducted by Andrew Wailes
BOOKINGS: www.rmp.org.au
Midnight Mass for Christmas
Midnight Mass for Christmas
Midnight Mass for Christmas
24th December 2021 at 11 pm
St John 's Anglican Church, Toorak
The Reverend Dr Peter French, Vicar
Christopher Cook (Organist and DOM)
Melbourne University Choral Society,
Majestic Brass Ensemble
conducted by Andrew Wailes
Information: www.saintjohnstoorak.org
2020 Events
Cathedral Lunchtime Concert
High Mass and midday Recital
Cathedral Lunchtime Concert
9th January 2020 at 12 pm,
Cathedral of Our Lady, (Frauenkirche),
Munich, Germany
Short lunch-time recital of sacred choral works by Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes. Music by Purcell, Bruckner, Palestrina, Rheinberger, Custer, Whitacre, Clausen, Faure,
Milliken and Willcock.
Evening Mass and Recital
High Mass and midday Recital
Cathedral Lunchtime Concert
11th January 2020 at 7 pm,
St Michael's Basilica, Mondsee
Vocklabruck District, Austria
Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ) performed the evening Mass, followed by a concert of sacred choral works by composers including Mozart, Gjeilo, Saint-Seans, Bruckner, Palestrina, Purcell, Rheinberger, Custer, Whitacre, Clausen, Faure, Milliken, and Willcock.
High Mass and midday Recital
High Mass and midday Recital
High Mass and midday Recital
12th January 2020 at 10 am,
Salzburg Catherdral (Salzburger Dom)
Salzburg, Austria
Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ) performed the evening Mass, followed by a concert of sacred choral works by composers including Mozart, Gjeilo, Saint-Seans, Bruckner, Palestrina, Purcell, Rheinberger, Custer, Whitacre, Clausen, Faure, Milliken, Willcock
and Mendelssohn.
Evening Mass and Concert
Concert with Coro Francesco Tomassini
High Mass and midday Recital
14th January 2020 at 7 pm,
Church of Sant' Elena
(Cathedral Santa Maria Matricolare), Verona, Italy
Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ) performed the evening Mass, followed by a concert of sacred choral works by composers including Mozart, Gjeilo, Saint-Seans, Bruckner, Palestrina, Purcell, Rheinberger, Custer, Whitacre, Clausen, Faure, Milliken, and Willcock.
Evening Mass and Concert
Concert with Coro Francesco Tomassini
Concert with Coro Francesco Tomassini
17th January 2020 at 7 pm,
Saint Petronius' Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)
Bologna, Italy
Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ) performed the evening Mass, followed by a concert of sacred choral works by composers including Mozart, Gjeilo, Saint-Seans, Bruckner, Purcell, Rheinberger, Custer, Whitacre, Clausen, Faure, Milliken, Willcock, and Palestrina.
Concert with Coro Francesco Tomassini
Concert with Coro Francesco Tomassini
Concert with Coro Francesco Tomassini
19th January 2020 at 4 pm,
Chiesa di San Michele, Serra de' Conti,
Marche, Italy
Coro Francesco Tomassini, in concert with Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ) performed the evening Mass, followed by a concert of sacred choral works by composers including Mozart, Gjeilo, Saint-Seans, Bruckner, Purcell, Rheinberger, Custer, Whitacre, Clausen, Faure, Milliken, Willcock, Palestrina and Handel.
Evening Mass at St Peter's in the Vatican
Evening Mass at St Peter's in the Vatican
Evening Mass at St Peter's in the Vatican
21st January 2020 at 5 pm,
Papal Basilica of St Peter in the Vatican
Vatican City
Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ) performed the evening Mass in St Pater's, Including sacred choral works including Milliken Missa Picolla, Willcock's Give Me a Pure Heart, Mozart Ave Verum Corpus, Saint-Seans Tollite Hostias, Purcell Alleluia, Palestrina Sicut Cervus, Faure Tu es Petrus.
Concert with Coro San Giovanni Battista
Evening Mass at St Peter's in the Vatican
Evening Mass at St Peter's in the Vatican
22nd January 2020 at 4 pm,
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista Citta di Cassino
Montecassino, Italy
Coro San Giovanni Battista Citta di Cassino, in concert
with Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ) performed an evening concert to raise funds for the local community. The choirs combined to perform Rheinberger's Abendlied and Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Before the Mayor presented Andrew Wailes with a ceremonial plaque to mark the occasion.
Concert with Coro Sesto Fiorentina
Evening Mass at St Peter's in the Vatican
Concert with Coro Sesto Fiorentina
25th January 2020 at 4 pm,
Chiesa dei Santa Maria e Bartolomeo a Padule
Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
Coro Sesto Fiorentina, in concert with Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ and piano) performed a concert of choral works by composers including Purcell, Mozart, Gjeilo, Saint-Seans, Rutter, Custer, Whitacre, Clausen, Faure, Willcock, Palestrina and Handel.
Private Recital in Neustift Abbey
Private Recital in Neustift Abbey
Concert with Coro Sesto Fiorentina
28th January 2020 at 12 pm,
Abbazia di Novacella / Kloster Nuestuift
Neustift Abbey Basilica, Trentino-Alto Adige Region - Italy
Melbourne University Choral Society, conducted by Andrew Wailes and accompanied by David Macfarlane (organ) performed a private recital of choral works in the
magnificent Abbey Basilica.
Guest cantor at Bürgersaalkirche
Private Recital in Neustift Abbey
Guest cantor at Bürgersaalkirche
30th January 2020 at 5 pm,
Bürgersaalkirche, Munich, Germany
Andrew Wailes was invited to sing as Guest Cantor at a service of the Bürgersaalkirche (Marianische Männerkongregation Mariä Verkündigung am Bürgersaal zu München).
Beethoven Mass in C Major
Private Recital in Neustift Abbey
Guest cantor at Bürgersaalkirche
23rd February 2020 at 10 am,
Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre
(Live Radio Broadcast)
The opening concert of the 2020 Beethoven 250
Music Marathon, presented by 3MBS-FM.
Andrew Wailes conducted Beethoven's Mass in C Op.86. Featuring soloists Zara Barrett (sop), Shakira Dugan
(mezzo sop), Henry Choo (ten), Nicholas Dinopoulos
(bass-bar), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir
3MBS Symphony Orchestra
2020 Events
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
18th March 2020 at 5 pm
Melbourne Town Hall
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Music performed by Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, accompanied by Calvin Bowman (piano)
Sydney Olympic Gala
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
21st March 2020 at 6.30 pm
International Convention Centre, Sydney
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Sydney “Spirit of the Games, Gala Dinner, featuring
some of Australia's leading artists, with Chong Lim AM (Music Director & co-cond), Andrew Wailes (co-cond), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, and the
Spirit of the Games Orchestra
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
9th May 2020 8:00 PM
Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
POSTPONED to JUNE 2021
Tchaikovsky ‘Moscow’ Coronation Cantata', Act 1 of Sean Ross' Opera Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music. Andrew Wailes and Sean Ross (co-conductors), Sam Roberts-Smith (bar), Sally-Anne Russell (mezzo sop), Robert Macfarlane (ten),
Andrew Jones (bar), Lee Abrahmsen (sop),
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
Melbourne Festival of Choirs
Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
10th May 2020 at 5.00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall POSTPONED to JUNE 2021
Tchaikovsky ‘Moscow’ Coronation Cantata', Act 1 of Sean Ross' Opera Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music. Andrew Wailes and Sean Ross (co-conductors), Sam Roberts-Smith (bar), Sally-Anne Russell (mezzo sop), Robert Macfarlane (ten), Andrew Jones (bar), Lee Abrahmsen (sop), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra
and Opera: Tchaikovsky, Angel of Music
Beethoven and Brahms
Melbourne Festival of Choirs
Melbourne Festival of Choirs
16th May 2020 at 8 pm
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Melbourne University Choral Society, Box Hill Chorale and Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Wailes perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 7
and Mass in C Major Op.86, as well as Brahms'
profoundly moving Schicksalslied (Song of Fate).
Melbourne Festival of Choirs
Melbourne Festival of Choirs
Melbourne Festival of Choirs
17th June 2020 at 8.30 pm
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Guest Ensemble: Whim’n Rhythm (Yale University, USA)
Also featuring: Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, Melbourne University Choral Society, The Australian Children’s Choir and Box Hill Chorale,
conducted by Andrew Wailes
Prime Minister's 10th Olympic Dinner
Prime Minister's 10th Olympic Dinner
Prime Minister's 10th Olympic Dinner
27th June 2020 at 6.30 pm
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
The highlight of fundraising efforts for the Australian Olympic Team. Hosted by the Victorian Olympic Council. A star-studded cast including the RMP Choir,
Spirit of the Games Orchestra, Chong Lim AM( Music Director & co-conductor), Andrew Wailes (co-conductor)
14th RMP Aria and Rutter's Requiem
Prime Minister's 10th Olympic Dinner
Prime Minister's 10th Olympic Dinner
23rd August 2020 at 7 pm
Deakin Edge Federation Square, Melbourne
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
The 14th RMP Aria Final will now be broadcast online on Sat. 14 Nov. at 7pm and again at 2pm and 5pm on Sunday 15 Nov.
Featuring a previously filmed performance of
Rutter's Gloria, Andrew Wailes (cond.) , RMP Oratorio Festival Choir, and members of the RMP Orchestra
BOOK NOW: http://rmp.org.au/concert/enter-the-2020-rmp-aria-competition/
Mahler's 8th Symphony
Prime Minister's 10th Olympic Dinner
Handel's Messiah Telecast
24thOctober 2020 at 7.30 pm
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Sir Andrew Davis cond, Mathilda Edge sop,Erin Wall sop, Siobhan Stagg sop, Lauren Decker mezzo-sop, Nicky Spence ten, Shenyang bass, Warren Trevelyan-Jones chorus master, Andrew Wailes asst chorus master,
Lyn Williams AM children’s chorus master,
MSO Chorus, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir,
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Melbourne University Choral Society, WASO Chorus, Box Hill Chorale, National Youth Choir of Australia, Choir of St James’ King Street Sydney, Gondwana Choirs, Sydney Children’s Choir, National Boys Choir of Australia,
Australian Boys Choir
Handel's Messiah Telecast
Handel's Messiah Telecast
Handel's Messiah Telecast
6th December 2020 at 5 pm
Melbourne Town Hall
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
Amelia Jones, Sally-Anne Russell,
Christopher Watson, Andrew O'Connor
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, Stefan Cassomenos (hpchd), Calvin Bowman (ch. org)
conducted by Andrew Wailes.
This concert will now be filmed for online broadcast on 24, 25 and 26 December.
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Carols in the Cathedral
Handel's Messiah Telecast
Carols in the Cathedral
18th December 2020 at 9pm
St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
A special Covid-19 safe, one-hour presentation of traditional Christmas Carols and Readings.
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir,
RMP Brass and Percussion Consort,
Andrew Wailes conductor,
Guest Soloists TBC
Carols in the Cathedral
Handel's Messiah Telecast
Carols in the Cathedral
19th December 2020 at 3 pm, 5.30pm and 8.30pm
St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
A special Covid-19 safe, one-hour presentation of traditional Christmas Carols and Readings.
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir,
RMP Brass and Percussion Consort,
Andrew Wailes conductor,
Guest Soloists TBC
2019 events
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
29th Dec, 2018
Yantai Grand Theatre, Yantai, China
Presented by Hear Music Management Co,. Ltd, and China Poly Group Corporation. Featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra performing symphonic works by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, J. Strauss, Lu Qiming, Chen Gang Zhanhao, and Li Huanzhi.
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
31st Dec, 2018 at 2pm
Shenyang Shengjing Grand Theatre, Shenyang, China Presented by Hear Music Management Co,. Ltd, and China Poly Group Corporation. Featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra performing symphonic works by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, J. Strauss, Lu Qiming, Chen Gang Zhanhao, and Li Huanzhi.
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Day Orchestral Concert
31st Dec, 2018 at 8pm
Shenyang Shengjing Grand Theatre, Shenyang, China Presented by Hear Music Management Co,. Ltd, and China Poly Group Corporation. Featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra performing symphonic works by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, J. Strauss, Lu Qiming, Chen Gang Zhanhao, and Li Huanzhi. .
New Year's Day Orchestral Concert
New Year's Day Orchestral Concert
New Year's Day Orchestral Concert
1st Jan, 2019 at 8pm, Grand Theatre of Dalian
International Conference Centre, Dalian, China
Presented by Hear Music Management Co,. Ltd, and China Poly Group Corporation. Featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra performing symphonic works by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, J. Strauss, Lu Qiming, Chen Gang Zhanhao, and Li Huanzhi.
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Day Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
3rd Jan, 2019 at 8pm, Concert Hall of the Hainan Centre for the Performing Arts, Haikou, China
Presented by Hear Music Management Co,. Ltd, and China Poly Group Corporation. Featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra performing symphonic works by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, J. Strauss, Lu Qiming, Chen Gang Zhanhao, and Li Huanzhi.
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Day Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
4th Jan, 2019 at 5pm, Concert Hall of the Hainan Centre for the Performing Arts, Haikou
Presented by Hear Music Management Co,. Ltd, and China Poly Group Corporation. Featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra performing symphonic works by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, J. Strauss, Lu Qiming, Chen Gang Zhanhao, and Li Huanzhi.
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
6th Jan 2019 at 8 pm,
Longchang Lianfeng Grand Theatre, Longchang
Presented by Hear Music Management Co,. Ltd, and China Poly Group Corporation. Featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra performing symphonic works by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, J. Strauss, Lu Qiming, Chen Gang Zhanhao, and Li Huanzhi.
Dvorak Stabat Mater
New Year's Orchestral Concert
New Year's Orchestral Concert
24th Feb 2019 at 10am, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre (live radio broadcast)
Presented by 3MBS Fine Music, as the opening of the 2019 Music Marathon. Dvořák: Stabat Mater, Op.58
Andrew Wailes (cond), Merlyn Quaife AM (sop), Emily Bauer-Jones (cont), Michael Lapiña (ten),
Markus Matheis (bar), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, 3MBS SymphonyOrchestra
Symphony of Angels
New Year's Orchestral Concert
2019 Deakin Community Awards
6th Apr 8 pm, Hamer Hall,
Arts Centre Melbourne
Legendary rock band The Angels, along with a full orchestra and the acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, traverse 20 of the band’s biggest hits, from ‘Take A Long Line’, ‘Marseilles’, ‘After The Rain’, ‘Be With You’, ‘No Secrets’ and ‘Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’ to name a few.
2019 Deakin Community Awards
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
2019 Deakin Community Awards
11th April 2019 at 7.30 pm,
Norwood Secondary College, Ringwood
Hosted by Federal Member for Deakin, Mr. Michael Sukkar MP, Federal Member for Deakin. Andrew Wailes was honored with a 2019 Deakin Community Award, presented by Susan Alberti AC
North Queensland Eisteddfod
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
19 - 21 April 2019
Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns
93rd North Queensland Eisteddfod, conducted under the auspices of the Eisteddfod Association of North Queensland Inc. 2019 Adjudicator: Andrew Wailes
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
8th May 2019 at 5.30pm, Swanston Hall
Melbourne Town Hall
Hosted by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor
Sally Capp, the ceremony featured musical performances by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, accompanied by Calvin Bowman, conducted by Andrew Wailes
2019 events
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Mendelssohn's Elijah
18th May 2019 at 7pm,
Caloundra Events Centre, Caloundra, Queensland Presented by Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir. Andrew Wailes conducts Mendelssohn's masterpiece "Elijah". Featuring the Oriana Choir, the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, and soloists Daniel Smerdon, Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke, Anne Fulton, and Phillip Prendergast. Presented as part of the Events Centre’s re-opening celebrations in 2019.
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Mendelssohn's Elijah
19 May 2019, at 1pm
St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, Queensland
Presented by Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir. Andrew Wailes conducts Mendelssohn's masterpiece "Elijah". Featuring the Oriana Choir, the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, and soloists Daniel Smerdon, Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke, Anne Fulton, and Phillip Prendergast.
Sunrise and Sunset
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
25 May 2019, at 8 pm
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Ola Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass (Melbourne premiere)
Fauré: Requiem / Hernes: Canticle of the Sun (Australian premiere). Andrew Wailes conducts Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, Melbourne University Choral Society, Kristian Winther (violin), Nicholas Jones (ten), Phoebe Paine (sop), Jeremy Kleeman (bar).
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
5th June 2019 at 5.30 pm,
Melbourne Town Hall
The City of Melbourne welcomed 300 new Australians and over 1000 guests at the largest ever citizenship ceremony in the municipality’s history. Hosted by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Sally Capp, the ceremony featured musical performances by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, accompanied by Calvin Bowman on the Grand Town Hall Organ, conducted by Andrew Wailes
Rutter's Requiem and Canticles
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Rutter's Requiem and Canticles
9th June 2019 at 3 pm,
Christ Church, South Yarra
Box Hill Chorale proudly presents John Rutter's "Requiem", his canticles, and a selection of beautiful contemporary sacred works by Ola Gjeilo, Samuel Barber, Gerald Custer and Tom Porter. Featuring Box Hill Chorale, Phoebe Paine (sop), Christopher Cook (organ and piano),
members of the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Wailes
Italian Opera Gala
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Rutter's Requiem and Canticles
15th June 2019 at 8 pm,
West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul
Highlights from Verdi’s La Traviata, Nabucco and Rigoletto, Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, and Puccini's Madame Butterfly,
La boheme, Gianni Schicchi, Tosca and Turandot. Featuring the Melbourne Opera Orchestra conducted
by Andrew Wailes and Dimity Shepherd (mezzo sop), Michael Lapina (ten), Michael Lampard (bar).
SMS and BGS Masters Recital
Cantate! Melbourne Festival of Choirs
SMS and BGS Masters Recital
17th June 2019 at 7 pm,
St Margarets and Berwick Grammar School, Berwick
Congratulations to all the performers in the 2019 Masters Recital. After an impressive showcase of performance, Adjudicators Andrew Wailes and Jayne Turner were pleased to judge the winners of the 2019 Masters Recital as Maddison Padula and Natasha Pearson. An evening of high level musicianship, and musical excellence from the SMS and BGS senior Music students.
Xavier College House Music
Cantate! Melbourne Festival of Choirs
SMS and BGS Masters Recital
21st June 2019 at 10 am,
Xavier College, Kew
The 10 Senior Campus Houses competed in the third annual Fr Christopher Willcock SJ House Chorals in a wonderful demonstration of house and community spirit.
Congratulations to Ignatius House who Guest Judge Andrew Wailes awarded the title and trophy to for the second year in a row!
Cantate! Melbourne Festival of Choirs
Cantate! Melbourne Festival of Choirs
Cantate! Melbourne Festival of Choirs
22nd July 2019 at 7 pm,
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
A celebration of the choral art, featuring uplifting performances by members of Whim‘n Rhythm (USA), Miami Children’s Chorus (USA), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, The Australian Children’s Choir,
Melbourne University Choral Society, Box Hill Chorale. Conducted by Andrew Wailes, and Timothy Sharp
Accompanied by Dean Sky Lucas and Alan Ngim.
Music from the Movies
RMP Aria & Cassomenos Dixit Dominus
Cantate! Melbourne Festival of Choirs
28th July 2019 at 2.30 pm,
Eltham Community & Reception Centre, Eltham
Songs and music from movies ranging from 'Jurassic Park' and 'Superman' to 'The Sound of Music', 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Frozen', 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring', 'Amistad', 'Les Miserables'. The Australian Children's Choir and Diamond Valley Brass band conducted by Andrew Wailes and Martyn Scrimshaw.
RMP Aria & Cassomenos Dixit Dominus
RMP Aria & Cassomenos Dixit Dominus
RMP Aria & Cassomenos Dixit Dominus
18th August 2019 at 7 pm,
Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
The 13th RMP Aria Competition Final, also
featuring the world premiere of Stefan Cassomenos’ new oratorio Dixit Dominus, specially commissioned by the RMP for this event. Featuring Stefan Cassomenos (piano), Andrew Wailes (Conductor and Co Adjudicator), Cassandra Wright (sop), Christian Smith (bar),
RMP Oratorio Festival Choir, RMP Choir, and Orchestra
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
RMP Aria & Cassomenos Dixit Dominus
RMP Aria & Cassomenos Dixit Dominus
21st August and 26th September 2019 at 5.30 pm,
Melbourne Town Hall
Hosted by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor
Sally Capp, the ceremony featured musical performances by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, accompanied by Calvin Bowman, conducted by Andrew Wailes
2019 events
Whitehorse Spring Festival
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
The Lexus Melbourne Cup 2019
20th October 2019 at 1 pm,
Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading
Hosted by The City of Whitehorse, the anual Spring Festival brings together thousands of people for a series of outdoor concerts, performances, displays and stalls. Box Hill Chorale performed a concert of light choral classics, accompanied by Sam Hartley,
conducted by Andrew Wailes
The Lexus Melbourne Cup 2019
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
The Lexus Melbourne Cup 2019
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5th November 2019 at 3.45 pm,
Flemington Racecourse (and Live TV broadcast)
Members of the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir (cond. Andrew Wailes) joined the Melbourne Symphony Orch (cond. Benjamin Northey) to perform to over 80,000 people in glorious sunshine at the Melbourne Cup. Pre-race entertainment featured a medley of the "unofficial anthems of Australia". With the support of the RMP Choir and MSO, Mahalia Barnes belted out "You’re the Voice", John Paul Young sang "Love is in the Air" and Michael Cormick gave a great rendition of
"This is the Moment"...
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Christmas with the Ballarat Symphony
6th November 2019 at 5.30 pm,
Swanston Hall, Melbourne Town Hall
Hosted by The Right Honourable Lord MayorSally Capp, the ceremony featured musical performances by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, accompanied by Calvin Bowman, conducted by Andrew Wailes
Christmas with the Ballarat Symphony
Christmas with the Ballarat Symphony
Christmas with the Ballarat Symphony
30th November 2019 at 7.30 pm,
Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, Ballarat
Box Hill Chorale performed a fun "Christmas Caramels" concert as the guests of the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra. BHC was joined by members of the Ballarat and Colac Choral Societies. The concert featured Haydn's “Cello Concerto in D” (cello Lachlan Dent), Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Carols”(baritone soloist Andrew Wailes), and BSO Conductor Gyula Cseszkó. In the second half of the concert, Andrew Wailes conducted a tribute to Ballarat born composer William G James.
Handel's Messiah
Christmas with the Ballarat Symphony
Whitehorse Carols
8th December 2019 at 5 pm
Melbourne Town Hall
The 36th Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Concert, presented by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic. Another world-record breaking performance of Handel's Messiah.
Andrew Wailes (cond), Anna Leese (sop), Dominica Matthews (mezzo sop), Richard Butler (ten), Christopher Tonkin (bar), Stefan Cassomenos (harps'd), Andrew Bainbridge (chamber and grand organ), Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra
Whitehorse Carols
Christmas with the Ballarat Symphony
Whitehorse Carols
15th December 2019 at 6.45 pm,
Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading
There were performances from iconic carols entertainers Marina Prior, David Hobson and Michael Cormick, with David Cameron on piano, as well as stirring items from the combined Churches of North Blackburn, the Box Hill City Band and of course Box Hill Chorale, accompanied by Sam Hartley and conducted by Andrew Wailes.
Carols in the Cathedral
Midnight Mass for Christmas
Carols in the Cathedral
20th December 2019 at 8.30 pm,
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Lee Abrahmsen (sop), Louis Hurley (ten),
Jacinta Dennett (harp), Stefan Cassomenos and
Dean Sky-Lucas (piano), Roland Rocchiccioli and Julie Houghton (readers), The Australian Children’s Choir, Melbourne University Choral Society, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, RMP Orchestra soloists, RMP Brass and Percussion Consort, conducted by Andrew Wailes.
Carols in the Cathedral
Midnight Mass for Christmas
Carols in the Cathedral
21st December 2019 at 3 pm and 8 pm.
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Lee Abrahmsen (sop), Louis Hurley (ten),
Jacinta Dennett (harp), Stefan Cassomenos and
Dean Sky-Lucas (piano), Roland Rocchiccioli and Julie Houghton (readers), The Australian Children’s Choir, Melbourne University Choral Society, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, RMP Orchestra soloists, RMP Brass and Percussion Consort, conducted by Andrew Wailes.
Midnight Mass for Christmas
Midnight Mass for Christmas
Midnight Mass for Christmas
24th December 2019 at 11.30 pm,
Saint John's Anglican Church, Toorak
Melbourne University Choral Society, Majestic Brass Quintet, and and Director of Music at St John's Christopher Cook (organ), conducted by Andrew Wailes. Traditional Christmas music, including'O Come All Ye Faithful, 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear', 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing' by Sir David Willcocks, as well as Handel's 'Hallelujah' Chorus and 'Joy to the World', Herbert Howells'Here is the Little Door', Trevor Manor's 'This Night My Heart Rejoices', and Sally De Ford's 'He is Born the Child Divine'. Service music by Harold Darke in F Major and responses by Michael Dudman.