A 2013 program studded with global living treasures has Camerata of St John’s 18-piece ensemble high on the musical rise and less of a great Brisbane secret. In tribute, Camerata offers Dendy Club Members the chance to win a double pass to its collaborative performance with Opera Queensland of JS Bach’s St Matthew Passion. This is an express competition, entries close today at 3 pm.
Simply email development@camerata.net.au with the word ‘SMP’ in the subject line by 3pm on Thursday 21st March to go in the draw to win an A Reserve double pass. The Passion, re-telling of the suffering of Christ, has had monumental human implications throughout modern history. Christians and non-Christians alike consider JS Bach's St Matthew Passion the greatest work of its kind ever written, attaining truly sublime musical expressiveness. A moving combination of joy and grief, this powerful music drama shifts between chronicle and contemporary commentary, guided by the evangelist St Matthew.
Opera Queensland and Camerata of St John's, led by Brendan Joyce, will join forces under the musical leadership of renowned conductor Graham Abbott. In a staging first created by Artistic Director Lindy Hume for Perth International Arts Festival, international and Australian soloists, chorus and musicians form an onstage community to play out scenes from this heartbreaking story of betrayal and forbearance.
Brisbane Friday 22nd March, 7pm
QPAC Concert Hall, Southbank, Brisbane
6pm Ticket Collection at the Box Office
Australian Competitions Club
