Pinchgut Opera presents Membra Jesu Nostri
Saturday 01 April 2023 to Sunday 02 April 2023
Overview
A cycle of seven cantatas by German composer Dieterich Buxtehude "sung with the most humble devotion of the whole heart" presented with all the intimacy, emotion and power that inspired its creation over 300 years ago.
Pinchgut's presentation of this astonishing work brings together a stellar chorus of soloists, including Alexandra Oomens and Lauren Lodge-Campbell, who both return to Australia after performances throughout Europe with some of the world's eminent Baroque ensembles, along with the sublime sounds of Andrew O'Connor, Hannah Fraser and Louis Hurley.
Composed in 1680, Membra Jesu Nostri Patientis Sanctissima translates to "The most holy limbs of our Jesus in his suffering" with each cantata contemplating the different parts of Christ's body on the cross. The music is loving: pure, balanced and deeply expressive, demonstrating an extraordinary attention to unity of conception.
Accessibility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have a hearing loop
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
Have handrails on all your stairways
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
