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The metal pipes of the grand organ at St Michael's church.
3 – 17 Dec

Joyful Tidings: Recitals for the Season of Advent

  • Free
  • Music

Step into St Michael’s for a moment of Christmas cheer to enjoy their free lunchtime recital series in December.

Three festive Christmas recitals that evoke the joyful spirit of Christmas through a combination of song, trumpet and the grand pipe organ.

Each week features a well-known guest artist performing with St Michael’s organist, Rhys Boak.

3 Dec: Dr Joel Brennan trumpet and Rhys Boak.
10 Dec: Georgia Wilkinson soprano and Rhys Boak.
17 Dec: Greta Bradman AM soprano and Rhys Boak.

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Date Times
Thu 3 Dec
  • 1pm - 1.30pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Thu 10 Dec
  • 1pm - 1.30pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Thu 17 Dec
  • 1pm - 1.30pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Location

St Michael's Uniting Church
120 Collins St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9654 5120
  • email address: office@stmichaels.org.au
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