European tour June 2026

Under the leadership of Mario Dobernig, a large group of Victoria Chorale choristers flew out in June for a concert tour in France and Italy. With performances by Victoria Chorale, a variety of musical experiences, meetings with other choral groups and, of course, savouring the sights, food and wines, the tour benefitted from Mario's extensive networks across Europe.

The weather was challengingly hot, leading some to quip that "they'd been to cities that never cool down " (with apologies to Peter Allen).

Accompanied by Sally-Anne Russell Mezzo Soprano and William Schmidt Composer and Pianist, venues we performed in included:

• La Coulee Verte St Aubin de Luigne vineyards Loire Valley

• Cathedral Notre-Dame Amiens

• Centre Sir John Monash Villers-Bretonneux

• Eglise Saint Sulpice Paris

• Cathedrale Saint Jean Baptiste Lyon

• Basilica dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro Turin

• Fiera di San Pietro festival Mezzolombardo