The libretto is based on Biblical story of Judith (7-15). Judith, a beautiful widow is upset with her Israelite countrymen for not trusting in God to deliver their home, Bethulia, from their Assyrian conquerors. She goes with her loyal maid, Abra, to the Assyrian camp and promises the enemy general, Holofernes, information on the Israelites.

When she gains his trust, she is invited to a banquet in Holofernes’ tent where drinks himself into a stupor. When Judith gets him alone, she decapitates him. She takes his head back to Bethulia and her fearful countrymen. When the invading Assyrian army realizes they have lost their leader, they retreat.

The performance will be presented by the Choir and Soloists of St Peter’s, Surry Hills. and will be conducted by Eugene F. Raggio.

The St Peter’s community invite music lovers to an afternoon of good music and cheer.

St Peters Catholic Church is located at 235 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills. Entry is  via a private road off Marlborough St.

Tickets – $20 adults and $15 concession- can  be purchased at the door.

All ticket sales will go to raising money for a new Pipe Organ which is to be installed in 2018.

DATE FOR THE DIARY :-

18 June 2017 at 3 pm

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