Classical Workshop: Rossini

Classical Choral Workshop: Rossini

Wed 28 June - Sun 2 July 2023 | 5-day workshop

Graham Abbott returns to conduct Rossini’s Petite Messe solennelle

Graham Abbott has been Conductor-in-Residence at the Elder Conservatorium of Music Adelaide, Musical Director of Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus, Associate Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Musical Director of Melbourne Chorale, and in 1997 was Guest Chorus Master of the Chorus of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He has worked with all of Australia’s major orchestras, choirs and opera companies.

Graham conducted Cherubini’s C minor Requiem at the 2019 Festival and Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems in 2022.

“I am delighted to have been invited to return to the Festival of Voices in 2023 to conduct one of my favourite works, Rossini’s Petite Messe solennelle. Even though the composer later orchestrated it, we’ll be presenting the original version, scored for choir and soloists with two pianos and harmonium. This extended setting of the Mass is one of Rossini’s last works, written decades after he’d retired from opera, but still full of his charm, wit and endless gift for melody.

Rossini called it “the last sin of my old age”, and while its title is ironic (it’s neither little, nor particularly solemn), it still contains music of enormous power and depth. The great fugues show an unexpected gift for complex counterpoint, while the concluding Agnus Dei is heartbreakingly beautiful. Audiences will be swept away!” – Graham Abbott

Graham Abbott

Graham conducted Cherubini's C minor Requiem at the 2019 Festival and Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems in 2022.

Registration Fees

Full Price – $375

Individual ANCA Members – $340
You will be contacted to provide your ANCA membership number prior to the event

Concession – $340
Full time secondary and tertiary students, Pension concession card holders, Senior card holders, Companion card holders, Veteran Affairs, TPI and health care card holders, children under 12

*A Booking Fee of $3.00 applies, plus a 2.2% Basket Fee which will be calculated at check-out.

DURATION

Wed 28 June – Sun 2 July
5 – Day Workshop

VENUE: Hobart Town Hall

Getting to the venue

The Hobart Town Hall is at 50 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000
A car park behind the Hobart Town Hall is available for drop offs, accessible from Elizabeth Street. Please see entryway to this carpark here.
2 accessible parking spaces are available in the Hobart Town Hall carpark, accessible from Elizabeth Street. Please see entryway to this carpark here.
Please follow this link for a virtual tour of the Hobart Town Hall.

Accessibility

Assistive Listening

A Hearing Loop is available at this venue. The technology requires the listener to wear a receiver on a lanyard and to insert an earpiece. Please contact the festival if you require the use of one of these devices, as availability is limited.

Guide Dog/Registered Assistance Animals welcome

Water bowls will be available at this event upon request.

Wheelchair accessibility

For wheelchair bookings, please contact the festival with specifications and dimensions of the wheelchair and any additional user requirements.
The Hobart Town Hall Ballroom on level 1 is accessible to wheelchair users via a lift on the ground floor, located to the right of the staircase. The lift is also accessible via the rear car park and requires interaction with an intercom to gain access. This car park is accessible from Elizabeth Street. Please see the entryway to this car park here.
Accessible bathrooms are available on the ground floor of the Hobart Town Hall only.

VENUE: Federation Concert Hall

Getting to the venue

Federation Concert Hall is within Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, 1 Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000
A drop-off zone is located at the front of Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, accessible from the far-right lane of Davey Street, just after Evans Street.
Accessible parking spaces are available in the Hotel Grand Chancellor car park. To access this space, please drive into the drop-off zone and request valet park the car for you. More accessible parking can be found along Davey Street by turning into Dunn Place Carpark, on the right past Campbell Street, or turning into the Mures car park, on the left past Campbell Street.
Please follow this link for a virtual tour of the Federation Concert Hall Auditorium (titled Federation Plenary Hall). Please note that lighting designs will not be as featured in this tour at Festival of Voices events.

Accessibility

Guide Dogs/Registered Assistance Animals welcome

Wheelchair accessibility

For wheelchair bookings, please contact the festival with specifications and dimensions of the wheelchair and any additional user requirements.
The Federation Concert Hall stalls are accessible from ground level and the dress circle is accessible for wheelchair users via the lift at reception.
Accessible bathrooms are available at this venue.

Who should register?

This workshop will be popular with many individuals and small groups, choral society members, church choirs and anyone who enjoys a welcoming inclusive environment. Bring a choral friend and come along to the fulfilling, feel-good rehearsals.

Workshop Fee

This fee will cover the cost of your vocal score (valued at $50 – non-refundable), festival accreditation, light refreshments, opportunities to network with like-minded choristers and specially negotiated accommodation rates. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of Australia’s leading choral conductors and perform with guest soloists.

*A Booking Fee of $3.00 applies, plus a 2.2% Basket Fee which will be calculated at check-out. All bookings are non-refundable. You can find the full Conditions of Sale here.

Workshop Schedule

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