Match Made in Heaven

11 stunning venues, 27 incredible instruments, 45 world-class performers.

History, fine music and world-class talent

A once-in-a-lifetime program of unique concerts, exploring the region's historically significant churches and the keyboard instruments hidden within them.

Our acclaimed musicians bring to life spectacular pipe organs, Steinway concert grand pianos and more, complemented by supporting instruments and voices.

16 concerts over four weekends in July 2025
Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maldon and Inglewood.

Tickets and information: www.bendigofinemusic.com 🎟️

🎼 PROGRAM

MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
The Trumpet Shall Sound from the Oratorio Messiah, HWV 56

Antonio Diana (1815-1876), trans. William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
Sonata (in one movement) in D minor, Organ solo

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
‘Largo’ [Aria: “Ombra mai fu”] from the Opera ‘Xerxes’

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), transcribed by Thomas Heywood (b.1974)
Ouverture [Larghetto] from Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351, Organ solo

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Concerto for Two Trumpets in C major, RV 537
i. Allegro
ii. Largo
iii. Allegro

Felix-Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
Andante [2nd mvt] from Sonata No. 4 in D minor, Op. 61, Organ solo

Gordon Young (1919-1998)
Contempora Suite

Alfred Hollins (1865-1942)
Spring Song, Organ solo

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Sound the Trumpet from Come, ye sons of art

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826), trans. William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
March from the Piano Duets, Op. 3 No. 5, Book 1, Organ solo

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704)
Prelude (Marche en rondeau) from Te Deum in D major, H.146
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