Royal Melbourne Philharmonic perform Handel's Messiah in December 2020, conducted by Andrew Wailes

A special, socially distanced performance of Handel's immortal oratorio, conducted by Andrew Wailes. Featuring the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and RMP Chamber Orchestra, and four superb soloists: Amelia Jones, Sally-Anne Russell, Christopher Watson and Andrew O'Connor. Sumptuously filmed in the magnificent setting of historic All Saints Anglican Church, East St Kilda, this performance (especially filmed with no live audience present) features the magnificent artwork, stained glass windows and architectural beauty of this beautiful church to reinforce the powerful spiritual message of Handel's masterpiece. This performance presented to a global audience via the internet marks the 37th Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Concert, and the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic's 241st performance since 1853, regarded as a world record of unbroken annual performances. Andrew Wailes, conductor Amelia Jones, soprano Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano Christopher Watson, tenor Andrew O'Connor, bass-baritone Stefan Cassomenos, harpsichord Calvin Bowman, chamber organ Christopher Grace, trumpet Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Filmed without an audience present 7-10 December 2020, at All Saints Anglican Church, East St Kilda (Victoria, Australia) following the easing of Covid-19 Restrictions.