Date: 11th April 2025 | Time: 7:30pm | Venue: St Brigid's Church, Red Hill (78 Musgrave Rd)
Witness the birth of Brisbane’s most promising new ensemble as the OEM Foundation—a choir nurturing emerging professional voices—takes the stage for its debut performance. This reflective program journeys through centuries of choral mastery, exploring themes of loss, solace, and luminous hope.
Lotti’s Crucifixus — A Baroque gem of profound intensity.
Byrd’s Ne Irascaris & Civitas Sancti Tui — Renaissance polyphony at its most stirring.
Tavener’s Song for Athene — The iconic, ethereal tribute made famous at Princess Diana’s funeral.
Whitacre’s Sleep — Contemporary harmonies that shimmer like starlight.
Holst’s Nunc Dimittis — A serene meditation on peace and departure.
…plus works by Victoria, Lobo, Bennett, and Holownia, weaving a tapestry of timeless beauty.
Discover rising stars — Experience the future of choral music through Brisbane’s brightest emerging talents.
A journey of the soul — From haunting lamentations to transcendent resolutions, this program will move and uplift.
Rarely heard masterpieces — Including Lobo’s Versa Est in Luctum and Bennett’s A Good-Night.
Be part of history as the OEM Foundation makes its mark with a concert designed to inspire, heal, and connect. The intimate setting ensures every chord and whispered harmony resonates deeply.
Ideal for lovers of classical music, choral enthusiasts, and anyone seeking solace in art’s transformative power.
Tag a friend who cherishes meaningful music.
Stay post-concert to meet the singers and celebrate the dawn of a new choral legacy.
Presented by OEM Foundation
Where raw talent meets timeless artistry.
Let voices of tomorrow move you today.
Soprano:
Kate Joy Stuart
Kate O’Donohue
Esther Nucifora
Shanna Goh
Alto:
Kathryn George
Laura James
Abigail Lui
Tenor:
Ronan King-Rose
Ranil Cabraal
Ambrose Adeney
Bass:
Sam Catchpoole
Mac Johnson
Fabian Hoey