12/08/2026
Following a highly successful European concert tour, the acclaimed Victoria Chorale returns home to join forces with the Ballarat Wind Orchestra for an afternoon of inspiring music in Coming Home.
This special collaborative concert celebrates the power of music to connect us with places, memories, and one another. Audiences will experience a rich and diverse program featuring music performed by the Victoria Chorale on its recent international tour, alongside exciting new works and celebrated repertoire for choir and wind orchestra.
A highlight of the concert will be two Australian premieres. The Victoria Chorale will present The Two Trees by William Schmidt, while the Ballarat Wind Orchestra will perform The Nordic Suite by William Hinde, featuring soprano saxophone soloist in a vibrant and evocative musical journey inspired by Scandinavian landscapes and culture.
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 4pm Sunday 30 August bgram.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/166922
Collingwood Town Hall 5pm Saturday 29 August trybooking.com/events/landing/1586736
The concert also welcomes one of Australia's most distinguished vocal artists, Sally-Anne Russell, whose extraordinary career has taken her to concert halls and opera stages in more than twenty-five countries. Her appearance alongside the combined ensembles promises to be a memorable highlight of the afternoon.
Under the direction of Dr Mario Dobernig, the Ballarat Wind Orchestra and Victoria Chorale continue a long-standing artistic partnership that has delighted audiences across Victoria and beyond.
Founded in 2009, the Ballarat Wind Orchestra has established itself as western Victoria's premier wind ensemble. Through regular performances, international tours, and a commitment to promoting Australian music, the orchestra has built a reputation for musical excellence and innovation.
Together, these outstanding ensembles invite audiences to share in a concert that celebrates journeys, reunions, and the joy of coming home.
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