The Messiah is Nigh
A sacred music concert with scripture and prayer
Friday 28 November 2025 · 7pm · St Peter’s Catholic Church, 561 Toorak Road, Toorak
Join us in the beautiful setting of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church for a sacred music concert to mark the eve of Advent. The Messiah is Nigh is a contemplative concert offering space for prayer and reflection as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Drawing on the words of Isaiah foretelling Christ’s birth and enriched by the choral beauty of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio (Op. 12).
(Please note, this is an applause free program)
“A season of anticipation, reflection and hope, inviting you to enter into its spirit through music inspired by prophecy and promise.”
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The Company
Director of Music and Organist:
Conrad Helfrich
Soloists:
Soprano – Larissa Cairns
Soprano – Eliza Bennetts O’Connor
Alto – Lucy Hood
Tenor – Jack Jordan
Tenor – Ben Glover
Bass – Kristian Gregory
Ensemble:
Soprano – Pamela Wainwright & Yoan Godjali
Alto – Natalie Lezhenko & Emma Warburton
Tenor – Will Boult
Bass – Ben Owen
The concert will be held in the church, followed by refreshments in the parish centre.
🎟 Entry: Admission by donation — all are welcome
The ‘Encountering Beauty’ Series is part of St John Paul II Parish’s Sacred Music Program.