BACH AKADEMIE AUSTRALIA WELCOMES REGINALD MOBLEY FOR A MAGNIFICENT START TO 2025 WITH THE COUNTERTENOR – BACH’S HOLY SPIRIT

This highly anticipated concert marks the ensemble’s first national tour, with performances from April 4th to 25th, in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Regional NSW. Bringing to life the transcendent beauty of J.S. Bach’s music, the tour will showcase Mobley’s extraordinary artistry alongside Australia’s premier Baroque musicians.

Reginald Mobley, celebrated for his luminous tone and expressive depth, has captivated audiences worldwide with his performances spanning from Bach’s masterpieces to contemporary works. His deep connection to Baroque repertoire and impeccable vocal technique makes him an ideal collaborator for Bach Akademie Australia’s dedication to authentic and inspiring performances.

The program will feature works by J.S Bach, J.C. Bach and Vivaldi. According to theological tradition in Lutheran Germany, the alto voice was the very symbol of the Holy Ghost. Bach felt this deeply, reserving the alto voice for the most moving and special of arias in his passions and cantatas. This concert will highlight the rich emotional depth and spiritual resonance of these works, bringing together the exquisite expressiveness of Mobley’s voice with the vibrant and historically informed playing of Bach Akademie Australia.

‘Clans’, a new composition by contemporary Biripi and Gamillaroi musician and composer Troy Russell, will be performed at the concerts in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Orange.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Madeleine Easton, the performance promises to be a stirring and inspiring beginning to the 2025 season.

Artistic Director Madeleine Easton said, “After many years of trying to bring Reginald to Australia, we are delighted that he is to make his Australian debut with Bach Akademie Australia on the occasion of our first national tour. I am sure Australian audiences will connect with him and be transported by his magical voice just as the rest of the world has”.

Reginald Mobley on his first visit to Australia added, “For as long as I can remember, Australia is a place I’ve always wanted to visit, and it’s been a goal of mine to come over and share a little of what I do and the music I make with Australia! I’ve never met an Aussie I haven’t loved, and it’s a place I’ve always admired. From the arts to the scenic wonders, I can’t wait to see how I change as a person from seeing how much I take from being in Australia for the first time.”

Touring across seven centres, the concert series will offer music lovers an opportunity to witness one of the world’s leading countertenors in intimate and resonant settings.

Alongside his performances with Bach Akademie Australia, Reginald will explore his much-feted album Because celebrating the spiritual and gospel traditions in special duo performances with pianist Paul Grabowsky in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Warragul.

Tickets for The Countertenor – Bach’s Holy Spirit, and the rest of the 2025 season are currently on sale at: https://www.bachakademieaustralia.com.au/2025-season-1