Encounters 2026
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT 5
Join Frank De Rosso (organ) and associate artists in a journey of music leading up to Easter.
Sundays 5.00 to 5.30pm
at the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels,136 Yarra St., Geelong.
Admission is free
Join our artists for refreshments after each presentation.
Sunday February 22
Olivier Bonnici (violin)
Sunday March 1
Maximillian Rudd (guitar)
Sunday March 8
Vicki Hallett (clarinet)
Sunday March 15
Greg Dikmans (baroque flute)
Sunday March 22
Shannon Ebeling (saxophone)
Seasons Series 2026
Sunday February 15, 2.30pm
St George the Martyr Anglican Church
crn Mercer and Hobson Sts, Queenscliff
WORDS AND MUSIC
Featuring poets - John Bartlett, Rosemary Blake, Lyn Chatham, Helen Seymour
Musicians – Julian Cornish guitar,
Prue Farnsworth flute, Gillian Turner harp,
Frank De Rosso organ
Tickets $20 from www.trybooking.com/DIITE
or at the door. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Children and school students - free
Afternoon tea provided.
All proceeds will go to the Restoration Appeal for St George the Martyr Anglican Church
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Friday March 6, 7.30pm
Basilica of St Mary of the Angels
136 Yarra Street, Geelong
NIGHTTIME
Jacinta Dennett, harp Sarah Curro, violin
Violinist Sarah Curro and harpist Jacinta Dennett present an evocative program weaving together contemporary and classic works inspired by darkness, dreams, and the quiet poetry of nocturnal hours. The evening unfolds with Saint-Saëns’ radiant "Fantaisie" for violin and harp, alongside atmospheric works by Sebastian Currier, Villa-Lobos, Salzedo, Westlake, and Crosthwaite. At its heart is At every instant, one must fly, a new work by acclaimed Australian composer Melody Eötvös, written especially for the duo and inspired by Pablo Neruda’s "Sonnet 97" from "100 Love Sonnets", inviting listeners into an intimate, reflective sound world beneath the stars.
Tickets $35 Full and Seniors; $30 Concession
available from www.trybooking.com/DIJNP
or at the door. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Children and school students – free
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Sunday March 29, 4.00pm
Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels,
136 Yarra St., Geelong
EASTER CONCERT
Vox Angelica Chamber Choir and Windfire Choir
Tom Healey – conductor
Zinaida Campion – soprano
Salvador Blasco – oboe
Olivier Bonnici – violin
Frank De Rosso – organ
A stunning program of music for women voices featuring a premier of a newly commissioned choral work by Michael Hannan, with music by Rheinberger, Schubert, Vivaldi, Dan Forrest and Albinoni.
Tickets $50 Full; $45 Seniors; $40 Concession
available from www.trybooking.com/DIJNV
or at the door. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Children and school students – free
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Advent Organ 2026
FREE ORGAN RECITALS FOR ADVENT
At the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels,
136 Yarra St., Geelong
Monday 30 November, 12.30 - 1.15pm
Monday 7 December, 12.30 - 1.15pm
Monday 14 December, 12.30 - 1.15pm
Monday 21 December, 12.30 - 1.15pm