The Choir of Christ Church St Laurence directed by Dr Neil McEwan presents its annual Lenten concert which includes as its major work, Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri. Joining the choir will be solo sopranos Josie Ryan and Michelle Ryan, also Nyssa Milligan, tenor Owen Elsley, bass David Russell and the Muffat Collective.
Also on the programme will be smaller works by Guerrero and Lassus.
Tickets $30/$25
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