Baroque Music for Lent at Christ Church St Laurence

For its annual Lenten commemoration, the Choir of Christ Church St Laurence this year presents a programme of German and English Baroque works.

Featured composers include J. S. Bach, Praetorius, Schein, Blow and Purcell. Conducted by Director of Music at Christ Church St Laurence, Dr Neil McEwan, the performance will be accompanied by a small period-instrument ensemble.

Tickets: $40 (full) and $30 (concession); accessible entry available.

Click here  to book. Tickets are also available at the door. Seating is unreserved.

For details of CCSL’s other musical offerings over the Easter season, please click here  (The Triduum) and here (Easter Sunday).

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