Flourish and Flair! A title truly spoken for the ever-popular combination of Trumpet and Organ!
The historic splendour of St Kilian’s Church, Bendigo – including the internationally-significant 1871 German-built pipe organ – will take on new meaning in the world-premiere of a newly-commissioned work by Australian composer Gordon Kerry: a piece honouring not only Henry Backhaus, the first Catholic priest on the Bendigo goldfields whose legacy (both musical and financial) lives on to this day (literally, as Backhaus ordered and paid for the St Kilian’s organ in 1871), but also the remarkable life of the greatly-loved Monsignor Frank Marriott OAM, to whom the work is dedicated.
And for the rest of the program, packed with the most popular trumpet and organ music, both virtuoso trumpeter Louisa Trewartha and Thomas Heywood will dazzle and inspire in a feast for the ears (and eyes!).
Keys of Gold is back in 2026!
Following a spectacular debut in 2025, Keys of Gold returns for its second year, once again celebrating Bendigo’s remarkable collection of instruments and venues. Presented by Bendigo Fine Music, the festival will unfold across twelve stunning spaces, featuring thirty-two incredible instruments and one hundred and seventy-five world-class performers.
Across four weekends in July, audiences will be treated to sixteen unforgettable concerts that bring to life the beauty, history and artistry of Bendigo’s musical heritage. From historic churches to intimate settings, every performance promises a rich and immersive experience.
