Excelsis joined with Chime Choir to present the Australian première of Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’
Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Clayton
30 August 2025

The Yarra Philharmonic Orchestra takes to the stage for ‘Finlandia’ (Jean Sibelius)
– Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

The Yarra Philharmonic Orchestra performs ‘Finlandia’ (Jean Sibelius) – Robert
Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

Master of Ceremonies, Kit Millais (3MBS FM) introduces our programme – Robert
Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

Jenny Mathers directs Excelsis and Chime Choir, with Rosa Hwang at the piano –
Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

Excelsis and Chime Choir sing to a full house at Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash
University, 30 August 2025

Excelsis, Chime Choir, the Yarra Philharmonic Orchestra, Rachael Joyce
(Soprano), Bailey Montgomerie (Baritone), John Dupuche (Spoken Word) and
Tom Buchanan OAM (Conductor), take to the stage for the Australian première of
Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August
2025

The Australian première of Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood Hall,
Monash University, 30 August 2025

Musical Director, Tom Buchanan OAM, conducts Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ –
Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

Excelsis and Chime Choir singing Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood
Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

Rachael Joyce (Soprano) and Bailey Montgomerie (Baritone) sing for Dan
Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

Musical Director, Tom Buchanan OAM, conducts Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ –
Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

The Australian première of Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood Hall,
Monash University, 30 August 2025

Yarra Philharmonic Orchestra play Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood
Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

Rachael Joyce (Soprano) sings Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood Hall,
Monash University, 30 August 2025

Rachael Joyce (Soprano) sings Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood Hall,
Monash University, 30 August 2025

John Dupuche reads G.K. Chesterton and John Muir’s poetry for Dan Forrest’s
‘Creation’ – Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025

A night to remember. The Australian première of Dan Forrest’s ‘Creation’ – Robert
Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 30 August 2025
Photographs: Chris Cohen



