# Event Details

- **Event Name**: THE 20th RMP ARIA FINAL AND FAURÉ'S REQUIEM 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Hear some of the nation’s finest young singers battle it out in the final of Australia’s most prestigious oratorio soloists award, the 20th RMP ARIA accompanied on piano by outstanding Australian pianist Stefan Cassomenos, as well as a spectacular choral orchestral performance of Gabriel Fauré's sublime “Requiem", featuring the 150-vouce RMP Oratorio Festival Choir, the RMP Orchestra and outstanding solousts, conducted by Andrew Wailes. 

Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D minor, Op. 48, composed between 1887 and 1900, is one of the world's most beloved choral works. Known for its serene, comforting tone, lyrical melodies and lush harmonies, Fauré famously described it as a "lullaby of death". Unlike Verdi's or Mozart's Requiems, Fauré omitted the terrifying Dies irae, viewing death instead as a "happy deliverance".  As a result, the Fauré Requiem is often regarded as one of the most uplifting choral settings of the ancient text.

Featuring :
The RMP Oratorio Festival Choir (comprising singers from 
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, Melbourne University Choral Society, Box Hill Chorale)
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra 
Stefan Cassomenos piano (official accompanist)
Andrew Bainbridge, organ
Soloists (TBA)
Andrew Wailes, conductor



TWO CONCERTS:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm -  Afternoon one hour concert performance including Fauré’s Requiem and works by Ola Gjeilo, Elaine Hagenberg and Eric Whitacre

7:00 pm - 9.45 pm   - Evening Aria Final and evening performance of Fauré’s Requiem 

BOOKINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION: www.rmp.org.au 

TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/DNPWM
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/the-20th-rmp-aria-final-and-faurÉs-requiem-2026/200030417730306
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 106

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Edge, Fed Square
- **lat**: -37.817894469905
- **long**: 144.96960806067
- **full address**: The Edge, Fed Square, Fed Square, Melbourne,Melbourne,VIC,Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is THE 20th RMP ARIA FINAL AND FAURE'S REQUIEM 2026 being held?
  - **A:** THE 20th RMP ARIA FINAL AND FAURE'S REQUIEM 2026 takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Edge, Fed Square, Fed Square, Melbourne,Melbourne,VIC,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing THE 20th RMP ARIA FINAL AND FAURE'S REQUIEM 2026?
  - **A:** THE 20th RMP ARIA FINAL AND FAURE'S REQUIEM 2026 is organized by Royal Melbourne Philharmonic.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** THE 20th RMP ARIA FINAL AND FAURE'S REQUIEM 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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