The Primacy of St. Peter
A profound musical experience, performed by an esteemed 25-voice vocal ensemble, featuring some of Melbourne’s best singers, including members of Chorus Ecclesiae.
Aria award winner Conrad Helfrich, composer and Director of Music at St Peter’s Church, Toorak, presents The Primacy of St Peter – Part One, an original a cappella choral composition sung in English.
This is the first in a three-part series that brings scripture to life through sacred music, highlighting St Peter’s journey from his calling to the Last Supper. Entry by donation. Bookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1372067
Good Friday 2025
Gradual: Christus Factus Est (Anerio)
Adoration of the Cross Motet 1: O Crux Ave (Palestrina)
Adoration of the Cross Chant : Improperia (Chant)
Adoration of the Cross Motet 2: O Vos Omnes (Victoria)
Adoration of the Cross Hymn: At Her Cross Her Vigil Keeping (Stabat Mater)
Communion Motet: Miserere Mei (Allegri)
Communion Hymn: O Sacred Head Surrounded
Lessons and Carols
We will be singing at the Lessons and Carols service in Sacred Heart Church in Kew on Friday the 13th of December at 7:30pm. It’s a $15 entry fee at the door, we hope to see you there!
Missa Presulem Ephebeatum - BENDIGO
Chorus Ecclesiae is pleased to have received special permission from the National Library of Czech to perform as an Australian premiere their published transcription of Heinrich Isaac’s recently discovered Missa Presulem Ephebeatum.
Performed will also be other motets for St. Martin and the Blessed Virgin Mary, featuring composers such as Fawknyer, Marenzio, de Monte, and Phillips.
With the generous support of the Robert Saltzer Foundation, we are excited to bring this wonderful concert with some of Melbourne’s finest talent to the stunning Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bendigo.
Missa Presulem Ephebeatum - BALLARAT
Chorus Ecclesiae is pleased to have received special permission from the National Library of Czech to perform as an Australian premiere their published transcription of Heinrich Isaac’s recently discovered Missa Presulem Ephebeatum.
Performed will also be other motets for St. Martin and the Blessed Virgin Mary, featuring composers such as Fawknyer, Marenzio, de Monte, and Phillips.
With the generous support of the Robert Saltzer Foundation, we are excited to bring this wonderful concert with some of Melbourne’s finest talent to the lovely St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Ballarat.
Missa Presulem Ephebeatum - ASCOT VALE
Chorus Ecclesiae is pleased to have received special permission from the National Library of Czech to perform as an Australian premiere their published transcription of Heinrich Isaac’s recently discovered Missa Presulem Ephebeatum.
Performed will also be other motets for St. Martin and the Blessed Virgin Mary, featuring composers such as Fawknyer, Marenzio, de Monte, and Phillips.
With the generous support of the Robert Saltzer Foundation, we are excited to bring this wonderful concert with some of Melbourne’s finest talent to the beautiful St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ascot Vale.
Feast of Corpus Christi
Mass: Mass VIII - Missa de Angelis (Chant)
Introit : Cibavit Eos (Byrd)
Sequence (Short Form): Ecce Panis Angelorum (Chant)
Offertory: Sacerdotes Domini
Communion Proper: Quotiescunque manducabitis (Byrd)
Communion Motet: O Sacrum Convivium (Byrd)
Feast of the Ascension
Mass: Mass for Four Voices (William Byrd)
Introit : Viri Galilaei (Chant)
Offertory: Ascendit Deus (Chant)
Communion: Signa Eos (Chant)
Communion Motet : Regina Caeli (Victoria)
Artwork: The Acension of Christ, ca. 1461 - Andrea Mantegna (1431 - 1506)
Good Friday 2024
Adoration of the Cross Motet 1: O Crux Ave (Dubra)
Adoration of the Cross Chant : Improperia (Chant)
Adoration of the Cross Motet 2: O Vos Omnes (Victoria)
Adoration of the Cross Hymn: At Her Cross Her Vigil Keeping (Stabat Mater)
Communion Motet 1: Improperium (Palestrina)
Communion Motet: Christus Factus Est (Anerio)
Communion Hymn: O Sacred Head Surrounded
Artwork: The Cruxifixtion, ca. 1420-23 - Fra Angelico (Guido do Pietro)
The First Sunday of Advent
Repertoire: Coming Soon
Artwork: The Parable of the Ten Virgins, - Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852 - 1936)
Feast of St. Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas)
Mass: Missa Aeterna Christi Munera (G. P. Palestrina)
Introit: Benedicite Dominium (Chant)
Offertory: Stetit Angelus (Chant)
Communion: Benedicite Omnes (Chant)
Motet: Tibi Christe Splendor Patris (Victoria)
Final Hymn: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Artwork: Archangel Michael Trampling the Devil Underfoot, 1676 - Simon Ushakov (1626 - 1686)
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass: Missa Super Dixit Maria (Hans Leo Hassler)
Introit: Signum Magnum(Chant)
Offertory: Assumpta est (Chant)
Communion: Beata me Dicent (Chant)
Motet: Salve Regina (Francis Poulenc)
Final Hymn: Salve Regina (Chant)
Artwork: Maria Assumpta, 1935 - Basoeki Abdullah (1915 - 1993)
Feast of the Transfiguration
Mass: Missa Brevis (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)
Introit: Tibi Dixit (Chant)
Offertory: Gloria et honore (Chant)
Communion: Visionem (Chant)
Motet: O Nata Lux (Thomas Tallis)
Artwork: Transfiguration of Jesus, 1872 - Carl Bloch (1834 - 1890)
Byrd: Gradualia - The Four-Part Motets
BYRD: GRADUALIA - THE FOUR-PART MOTETS
In honour of William Byrd’s 400th death anniversary this year and his significant contributions to liturgical music, Chorus Ecclesiae proudly presents a performance of a selection of four-part motets from his Gradualia.
William Byrd’s Gradualia (1605/07) is one of the most elaborate musical works of the English Renaissance period. His Gradualia is rarely performed as it consists mostly of the Liturgical Propers for for each of the principal feasts of the Roman Church year as well as for the votive Masses of the Blessed Virgin and the Holy Sacrament.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Holy Thursday
Mass: Missa Brevis (Palestrina)
Introit: Nos Austen Gloriari (Chant)
Washing of the Feet: Mandatum Antiphons (Chant)
Offertory: Ubi Caritas (Ola Gjeilo)
Communion antiphon: Hoc Corpus (Chant)
Communion Motet: O Sacrum Convivium (Byrd)
Procession to the Alter of Repose: Pange Lingua (Chant)
Artwork: Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet, 1852-6 - Ford Madox Brown (1821–1893)
Feast of the Annunciation
Guest Conductor: Andrew Raiskums
Artwork: The Annunciation, 1898 - Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859–1937)