



A GLIMPSE OF THE SUBLIME
Join The Latvian Radio Choir and Genevieve Lacey as they look to the skies for dancing planets and soaring birds in the music of Pēteris Vasks. Get lost in the sheer beauty of Arvo Pärt’s Magnificat and listen to the world’s first singers in Hollis Taylor’s Bird on Byrd. Then experience an uplifting new commission from iconic Latvian composer, Ēriks Ešenvalds, setting the words of multi-award-winning Australian author and poet, Alexis Wright.
7th November, 2026
7th November, 2026
Lift access is available to all foyer levels of the building and all backstage areas (except the Orchestra Pit). Escalator access is also available between Ground Level and foyer Level 1. The hearing loop is available in stalls only.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM:
Arts Precinct, Sturt St, Stop 17 is on the Route 1 service and is conveniently located at the Centre’s doorstep. This is a platform tram stop providing level access to low floor trams, passenger shelter and protection from traffic. Alternatively you can alight at Stop 16, in front of the National Gallery of Victoria. Melbourne Recital Centre is a short walk down Southbank Boulevard (approximately 200 metres). This stop is serviced by routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72.
BY TRAIN:
The nearest station is Flinders Street, located approximately 10 minutes walk from the Centre.
BY BUS:
The route 605 bus operates along Southbank Boulevard. Disembark at Victorian College of the Arts/Southbank Boulevard. Services towards City (Queen St) stop directly outside of Melbourne Recital Centre.
BY CAR:
Limited on-street parking is available around Southbank or you can choose from a variety of conveniently located car parks when attending events at the Centre.
'(Lacey plays with) wit, sensuality, and mind-boggling flamboyance.’ — Guardian
‘This chorus’s expertise in music pushes voices to extremes, from ethereal high tones to uncannily sustained bass drone.’ — New York Times
ARTISTS:
Latvian Radio Choir
Artistic Director: Kaspars Putniņš
Recorders: Genevieve Lacey
PROGRAM:
Caroline SHAW And the Swallow
VAN EYCK Engels Nachtegaeltje
PÄRT Magnificat and Nunc dimittis
MENDELSSOHN Psalm XXII ‘Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen’
Hollis TAYLOR and Jon ROSE Bird on Byrd*
PALESTRINA Diminutions on Pulchra es anima mea
VASKS Our Mothers' Names
Ēriks EŠENVALDS Ceremony of Swans*
*Commissioned by Musica Viva Australia. World premiere performances.
Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey presented by Musica Viva Australia | Melbourne is at Melbourne's Elisabeth Murdoch Hall | Melbourne Recital Centre, which is located at 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, Melbourne, 3006.
Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey presented by Musica Viva Australia | Melbourne tickets start at $85.
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