St Georges Cathedral has launched their 2012 Concert series and over the next twelve months you have the opportunity to hear some sensational performances by the critically acclaimed St George’s Cathedral Consort. Described as ‘elite and faultless’ by Australian media, under the expert direction of Joseph Nolan, they can now be truly called world-class’

Founded In 2008 by Nolan, the Cathedral’s Organist and Master of Choristers, the St George’s Consort is a professional choir of up to 18 singers.

The second concert in this year’s series, on Friday 27 April, is ‘Lux Aeterna’ presented in association with Heritage Perth. This anthology of choral works by Morten Lauridsen is an exceptional piece that will be conducted by Joseph Nolan and feature organist Stewart Smith.

A classic new American choral writing that premiered in Los Angeles in 1997, ‘Lux Aeterna’ is a light-filled continuum of sacred texts, old world structures and new world spirit intertwined in hope. It is a beautifully written score that evokes a generosity of spirit and reminds us to expect the unexpected.

This concert will be matchless in its presentation, providing a journey for the audience’s eyes as well as their ears. In another ‘first’ for the Cathedral, Heritage Perth will provide a visual accompaniment that will be screened with the performance of ‘Lux Aeterna’. The visual journey will follow the light, shade and darkness of the music through the City of Perth’s heritage. See buildings you may not have thought about for a while, maybe never seen, or never seen like this before.

Discover the already discovered with the St George’s Cathedral Consort ‘Lux Aeterna’ in collaboration with Heritage Perth, Friday 27 April, 7.30pm, St George’s Cathedral. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.au

For more information about St George’s Cathedral 2012 Concert Series visit www.perthcathedral.org