The Old Stables
Megalong Road - opposite the Tea Rooms, Megalong Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Immerse yourself in the tranquil and ever-changing beauty of the natural world with Still Waters, Shifting Skies, featuring Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Principal Harpist, Emily Granger. This program explores the serenity of dawn, rhythm of rain, shimmer of rivers, and the hush of snowfall through music inspired by nature’s many moods. Featuring works by Elena Kats-Chernin, Deborah […]
Megalong Creek Estate Winery
217 Aspinall Road, Megalong Valley, New South Wales, Australia
This wonderful duo will take us on a tour of Argentina, featuring the iconic tangos of Gardel and Piazzolla alongside lesser-known styles of Argentinian música folklórica found in the country’s regions: zambas, cuecas, tonadas and more. Andrew will also be performing solo guitar works from Argentina. The duo will have recently returned from a 25-concert […]
Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church, Annandale
Collins St, Annandale, NSW, Australia
Ironbark present's their latest musical offering - Timeless Voices. A program of music from across the ages either reimagined or written for the reed quintet. Program: Chaconne from Partita II for Violin - J.S Bach Die Hebriden - Felix Mendelssohn Children's Corner - Claude Debussy Warp & Weft - Paul Dooley Six Bagatelles - György […]
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mentone
10 Rogers Street, Mentone, Victoria, Australia
In honour of Palestrina's 500th birthday, join us for an afternoon of his lush and intricate sacred Italian madrigals, including excerpts of Petrach’s Marian devotional cycle, Le Vergine. We will also perform a selection of his lesser-known motets, such as the striking Vexilla Regis. Join us for an afternoon that uncover the depth and diversity […]
FourthWall Arts
Suite 4, 540 Queen St, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Show #2 in the 2025 Brisbane Music Festival Saturday November 15th | 6-7pm $30 (general admission), incl. complimentary wine ARTISTS Kate Neal | A Novel Instrument Mary Bellamy | Liquid air (World Premiere) James Tenney | To Weave (a meditation) (Aus Premiere) Chaya Czernowin | fardanceCLOSE (Aus Premiere) Caroline Shaw | Gustave Le Gray Rishin […]
The Old Stables
Megalong Road - opposite the Tea Rooms, Megalong Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Back in the Megalong Valley by very popular demand, Scottish-born James Crabb is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading ambassadors of the classical accordion. Performed with the lush strings of the Bowerbird Collective, this recital will be an extraordinary musical journey from the Scottish Isle to Argentina. James Crabb - classical accordion | […]
St Alban's Hall, Epping
3 Pembroke St, Epping, NSW, Australia
Vivaldi Purcell Nachez Enjoy the baroque brilliance of Vivaldi and Purcell through to the 19th century flair of Tivadar Nachez and beyond in a celebration of the changing seasons from Spring to Christmas. Dubbed musically combustible for their vibrant performances (Criticks UK), the Camerata's Baroque Reborn features* the vibrant Vivaldi Four Seasons: Spring and L’estro […]
Snow Concert Hall
40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill, 2603, Canberra, ACT, Australia
The Australian flautist and Artistic Director of the Snow Concert Hall, closes our season with ‘My Paris’ – a concert whose accompanying album was Amazon Number 1 Best Seller world wide. Hailed as ‘one of the most outstanding artists of our time’ by the Berlin Morning Post, the Australian flautist and Artistic Director of the […]
Snow Pines
18 Ridge Rd, Kallista, Victoria, Australia
From the quirky and whimsical to the sublime and tender, Splendid showcases Art Songs drawn from over five hundred years of partnership between Voice and Guitar. Composers include Benjamin Britten, Henry Purcell, John Dowland, Elena Kats-Chernin, Annette Krusibrink and Christopher Sainsbury. Join Meredith Connie and Christelise de Graaf (duo de Graaf Connie), as they perform […]
The Neilson, ACO Pier 2/3
13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Compiled in 1721, and presented to the Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt in Berlin, the six Brandenburg Concertos were written for a diverse, demanding and sometimes daring combination of instruments and represent some of the most jubilant and joyful music of the 18th century. Not discovered until 100 years after Bach’s death, the works are now widely […]
UKARIA Cultural Centre
119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
Grace Barbé is a force of nature. A creative musician of the highest order who brings joy and energy to audiences across the globe. Born in the Seychelles, her music draws on the rich Kreol tradions of those Indian Ocean islands, driven by her polyrhythmic bass lines and extraordinary voice. She’s played Festivals in Africa, […]
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head? When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle. This […]
He’s hailed as “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” (Guitar World) – a virtuosic talent who’s captivated fans across the globe, earning hundreds of millions of streams and fans in the process. MG Live and Frontier Touring are pleased to announce the Australian headline shows by Marcin, bringing his jaw-dropping talents down […]
He’s hailed as “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” (Guitar World) – a virtuosic talent who’s captivated fans across the globe, earning hundreds of millions of streams and fans in the process. MG Live and Frontier Touring are pleased to announce the Australian headline shows by Marcin, bringing his jaw-dropping talents down […]
Reflecting on their identity as an Australian chamber music ensemble, Flinders Quartet’s 25th anniversary season closes with a concert program of works by Dvorak, as well as Australian composers Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, and Bryony Marks. PROGRAM DEBORAH CHEETHAM FRAILLON “Bungaree” * BRYONY MARKS “Australia Fair? Volume I: The Australian Dream” ANTONIN DVORAK String Quartet No.14 […]
A CLASSIC MEETS HIS IMMORTAL BELOVED Ah, those summer nights in Eastern Europe, 1812. A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes, tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - […]
Elysian Fields, Australia’s only electric viola da gamba band, return to Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival (SIWJF) to celebrate the release of Swirling Flame, their third album. Led by intrepid viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson, the album is a bold fusion of jazz, baroque, contemporary classical and folk influences—anchored by the haunting resonance of the rarely-heard […]
Celebrate the haunting beauty of Frédéric Chopin’s music through the lens of exile, identity, and artistic longing. Internationally renowned pianist Emmanuel Despax takes centre stage in this richly evocative program tracing Chopin’s emotional and musical journey as an émigré in 19th century Paris. Though he found fame and fortune in the City of Light, Chopin remained a […]
A CLASSIC MEETS HIS IMMORTAL BELOVED Ah, those summer nights in Eastern Europe, 1812. A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes, tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - […]
"Unbound" defies artistic boundaries, presenting a night of profound personal expression. Witness Ria Andriani's soul-stirring vocals performing Molly Joyce's compositions, followed by Melanie Eden's experimental fusion of vocals and accordion, where spiritual depth meets powerful social advocacy. Sonnet Curé, drawing from their "Headliners" experience, unveils a new experimental work, channeling their lived experience of deafness. […]
Following sold-out concerts throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria, 12 of Australia's premiere cellists are returning to the stage of the iconic Meat Market for an unmissable night of new arrangements, mash-ups and unique pieces for cello ensemble! This program will include works by Mahler, Jimi Hendrix, Philip Glass, Elgar, The Rolling Stones, Sollima and more. […]
Warm greetings from your Brooklyn Rider friends. We had a deeply memorable visit in February of 2024, inspired by the beauty of this land, the incredible shrine to music which is UKARIA, and the absolutely lovely audiences. So, we were delighted to be asked to curate Chamberfest 25! This platform of five concerts is especially exciting […]
Daniel Kowalik, Karol Kowalik and Alex Raineri perform piano trios by Schubert and Mendelssohn at Brisbane's 'FourthWall Arts'. $35 (general admission), including complimentary wine.
A CLASSIC MEETS HIS IMMORTAL BELOVED Ah, those summer nights in Eastern Europe, 1812. A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes, tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - […]
Two Sydney-based pianists and composers, Diego Duarte and Byron Mark will present an exciting evening of original music with their trios. Diego and Byron have years of experience performing in various genres with different artists, and this depth of knowledge has inspired them to create unique music with their ensembles. DIEGO IDARRAGA DUARTE: Diego is a […]
Warm greetings from your Brooklyn Rider friends. We had a deeply memorable visit in February of 2024, inspired by the beauty of this land, the incredible shrine to music which is UKARIA, and the absolutely lovely audiences. So, we were delighted to be asked to curate Chamberfest 25! This platform of five concerts is especially exciting […]
Beyond haircuts and beard trims, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro! Almaviva is wealthy, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! Enter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp […]
Warm greetings from your Brooklyn Rider friends. We had a deeply memorable visit in February of 2024, inspired by the beauty of this land, the incredible shrine to music which is UKARIA, and the absolutely lovely audiences. So, we were delighted to be asked to curate Chamberfest 25! This platform of five concerts is especially exciting […]
Austral Harmony perform at the Art Gallery of South Australia for Chamber Music Adelaide’s On the Terrace. Instrumental music from Handel’s pastoral Acis & Galatea to accompany the Metamorphosis Collection. 15-minute performances take place @ 11.40am 1pm 3.20pm Gallery 16, Melrose Wing, Art Gallery of South Australia FREE ARTISTS Austral Harmony - promoting historical instruments Elinor Warwick […]
Sonata of 2025… as presented by internationally acclaimed/ multi award winning pianist/ composer, Warren Wills is a bravura suite of inspirational freedom anthems, classic material and new compositions with Chinese traditional flautist, Stephanie Chen. The show heralds the summer and aims to unite communities amidst the background of deeply uncertain times. The concert will be happening […]
Baroque Music Meets Shakespeare Sonnets! Sonnets have historically been associated with love and desire, but what inspires a person to write over 150 sonnets? Surely not 150 different loves? Join Apeiron and our special guest, Duncan Driver, as we pair Shakespeare Sonnets with our Baroque Music! With special guest artists: Duncan Driver (Presenter), Rylee de Salis (Soprano) Apeiron […]
Warm greetings from your Brooklyn Rider friends. We had a deeply memorable visit in February of 2024, inspired by the beauty of this land, the incredible shrine to music which is UKARIA, and the absolutely lovely audiences. So, we were delighted to be asked to curate Chamberfest 25! This platform of five concerts is especially exciting […]
A Musical Milestone for the Sunshine Coast’s Beloved Choral Ensemble. The Sunshine Coast’s acclaimed vocal ensemble, Oriana Choir, proudly announces its 20th Anniversary Gala Concert, to be held on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm at Venue 114, Bokarina. Marking two decades of musical excellence and community spirit, this special event brings together Oriana singers past […]
A CLASSIC MEETS HIS IMMORTAL BELOVED Ah, those summer nights in Eastern Europe, 1812. A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes, tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - […]
Beyond haircuts and beard trims, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro! Almaviva is wealthy, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! Enter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp […]
Streeton Trio has claimed its place as one of Australia’s leading chamber ensembles; ...giving highly acclaimed performances at home and away. Now based in Sydney, it brings together three of Australia's respected chamber musicians: founder and violinist Emma Jardine, international competition winning cellist Rachel Siu and renowned concert pianist Bernadette Harvey. Performing regularly for the […]
Beyond haircuts and beard trims, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro! Almaviva is wealthy, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! Enter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp […]
On the first Wednesday of every month, the historic St Jude's Church in Bowral comes alive with music performed by dedicated and passionate young artists. Given the freedom to curate a program of their choice, many young performers highlight lesser-known composers, premiere new works, and weave the music around a central theme. Attracting some of […]
Brisbane Powerhouse and Australian Vocal Ensemble present Vocal Spectrum at MELT Festival Australian Vocal Ensemble - AVÉ - brings the power and intimacy of the voice to the forefront in this premiere celebration of queer identity and creativity. Vocal Spectrum features new vocal chamber works by leading Queensland composers, each set to poetry by LGBTQIA+ poets from […]
Beyond haircuts and beard trims, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro! Almaviva is wealthy, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! Enter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp […]
A CLASSIC MEETS HIS IMMORTAL BELOVED Ah, those summer nights in Eastern Europe, 1812. A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes, tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - […]
Music and Tea at Wollongong Art Gallery is a morning of musical wonder, showcasing dedicated and passionate young artists who share the joy of music with the community. Given the freedom to curate a program, many young performers highlight lesser-known composers, premiere new works, and weave their music around a central theme. Attracting some of […]
An evening of classical vocal and instrumental music with a focus on Australian and Ukrainian composers. Profits from the concert will go to not-for-profit association Harmony Bridge: Ukraine-Australia, whose purpose is to advance, safeguard and promote Ukrainian music and arts in Australia to assist with their fundraising for a concert of orchestral Ukrainian music. The […]
14 concerts 4 venues 1 pass It is with enormous pleasure that this author presents gifts for the forthcoming season of the Albury Chamber Music Festival which is appropriately themed SUPERLATIVE TIMES. Embark with us on a journey to an era of opulence, beauty, wonder, and magnificence. You shall find yourself surrounded by elegant ballrooms, […]
A CLASSIC MEETS HIS IMMORTAL BELOVED Ah, those summer nights in Eastern Europe, 1812. A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes, tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - […]
For modern concert-goers, the term Requiem conjures up works by Mozart, Berlioz, Verdi and Britten, all of whom used considerable orchestral and choral resources to depict heaven, hell and the last judgement. The Missa pro defunctis, composed by Tomás Luis Victoria is a requiem of a very different kind. This work succeeds in portraying the gamut of […]
The last concert for Music@11 so be there to celebrate with what promises to be a stunning recital. Music by Schubert, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, Zhang Zhao Pianist Wynona Wang has captured the attention of audiences around the world with a string of impressive competition successes. Critics comment that “… Wang’s arresting left-hand prominence and concentrated intensity are […]
The Sydney Guitar Collective presents Dream Walking, their fifth concert together. This program celebrates the breadth of music the guitar ensemble can bring to life, from the energy of South American works, to Elena Kats-Chernin’s much-loved Dance of the Paper Umbrellas, to fresh new Australian compositions and arrangements. At its heart is the world premiere […]
A hymnal to the country under our feet. A living songbook more than four years in the making, Andrew Ford’s hymnal brings together the words of sixteen contemporary Australian writers – poets, essayists, and folksingers. Born in a time of fire and darkness, grief, and loss, and then fragile, tender hope, Red Dirt Hymns are songs of awe and praise, […]
Messiah continues to be one of the best-known and popular choral pieces, dramatic and spiritual. A large-scale oratorio, it celebrates three concepts: the story of Christ's nativity and its prophecy; the crucifixion and redemption of mankind; and a commentary on the Christian soul and its victory over death. the choir is the heart of the […]
Wyvern Music Forestville is delighted to present an afternoon of evocative chamber music featuring the acclaimed Chanterelle String Quartet and special guest Ben Jacks - French horn. The program offers a compelling blend of classical refinement and contemporary vitality, opening with Mozart’s delightful String Quartet K168 in F Major followed by Mozart’s Rondo from the Concerto in E-flat for Horn […]
Uplifting music by Composers past and present: John Taverner, Benjamin Britten, Anna Lapwood, Tomas Luis de Victoria, Ola Gjeilo, Claudio Monteverdi, Dan Forrest, Morten Lauridsen, Joseph Rheinberger, Maschwitz & Sherwin. Guest conductor Rebecca Hilliard, Pianist Bradley Gilchrist.
Help-mate, singer, wife, mother. The Notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach, a gift from her husband, gives a glimpse into the life of Bach’s second wife. A world away and Debussy is inspired to put to music the poetry of his friend Pierre Louys. Bilitis is a figment of one man’s imagination. She’s exotic, Lesbian, sensual, […]
Experience the splendour of live music at free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court. At each concert, musicians from the Sydney Youth Orchestras, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and other talented organisations and groups will play a selection of pieces ranging from classical through to contemporary movements. You are invited to join us at NSW […]
The festival opens with a stunning program for string quartet and guitar, featuring award winning Australian guitarist Andrew Blanch, recently returned from a sold out concert tour of the USA. Two evocative Australian guitar quintets, Anne Cawrse's 'Imperfect Fourth' and Iain Grandage’s ‘Black Dogs’, frame this program that beautifully combines bowed and plucked strings. Including […]
Paris-based British-Australian vocalist Hetty Kate returns to Sydney this November with the debut volume of her ambitious new project, Jazz in Four Seasons. The series follows the changing seasons through four albums recorded in different cities around the world, each a collaboration with local musicians. Moving beyond traditional jazz hotspots, Hetty explores how this quintessentially […]
Compiled in 1721, and presented to the Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt in Berlin, the six Brandenburg Concertos were written for a diverse, demanding and sometimes daring combination of instruments and represent some of the most jubilant and joyful music of the 18th century. Not discovered until 100 years after Bach’s death, the works are now widely […]
A hymnal to the country under our feet. A living songbook more than four years in the making, Andrew Ford’s hymnal brings together the words of sixteen contemporary Australian writers – poets, essayists, and folksingers. Born in a time of fire and darkness, grief, and loss, and then fragile, tender hope, Red Dirt Hymns are songs of awe and praise, […]
Show #1 in the 2025 Brisbane Music Festival. Friday November 14th | 7:30-8:30pm $30 (general admission), incl. complimentary wine Revenge, disguise, love, trickery, a wedding … everything you’d find in a modern-day soap opera. In a delightful new reimagining, Bethany Simons plays every single character of ’The Marriage of Figaro’, interspersed with musical moments of […]
Vivaldi Purcell Nachez Enjoy the baroque brilliance of Vivaldi and Purcell through to the 19th century flair of Tivadar Nachez and beyond in a celebration of the changing seasons from Spring to Christmas. Dubbed musically combustible for their vibrant performances (Criticks UK), the Camerata's Baroque Reborn features* the vibrant Vivaldi Four Seasons: Spring and L’estro […]
Compiled in 1721, and presented to the Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt in Berlin, the six Brandenburg Concertos were written for a diverse, demanding and sometimes daring combination of instruments and represent some of the most jubilant and joyful music of the 18th century. Not discovered until 100 years after Bach’s death, the works are now widely […]
Immerse yourself in the tranquil and ever-changing beauty of the natural world with Still Waters, Shifting Skies, featuring Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Principal Harpist, Emily Granger. This program explores the serenity of dawn, rhythm of rain, shimmer of rivers, and the hush of snowfall through music inspired by nature’s many moods. Featuring works by Elena Kats-Chernin, Deborah […]
Ironbark present's their latest musical offering - Timeless Voices. A program of music from across the ages either reimagined or written for the reed quintet. Program: Chaconne from Partita II for Violin - J.S Bach Die Hebriden - Felix Mendelssohn Children's Corner - Claude Debussy Warp & Weft - Paul Dooley Six Bagatelles - György […]
This wonderful duo will take us on a tour of Argentina, featuring the iconic tangos of Gardel and Piazzolla alongside lesser-known styles of Argentinian música folklórica found in the country’s regions: zambas, cuecas, tonadas and more. Andrew will also be performing solo guitar works from Argentina. The duo will have recently returned from a 25-concert […]
Compiled in 1721, and presented to the Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt in Berlin, the six Brandenburg Concertos were written for a diverse, demanding and sometimes daring combination of instruments and represent some of the most jubilant and joyful music of the 18th century. Not discovered until 100 years after Bach’s death, the works are now widely […]
The KPO presents an afternoon of celebration and exuberance. From the folk-like main theme of the first movement to the whirling excitement of the finale, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 is propelled by rhythmic energy, inspiring Wagner’s description of it as “the apotheosis of the dance”. Under the direction of Monica Buckland, the concert opens with […]
A hymnal to the country under our feet. A living songbook more than four years in the making, Andrew Ford’s hymnal brings together the words of sixteen contemporary Australian writers – poets, essayists, and folksingers. Born in a time of fire and darkness, grief, and loss, and then fragile, tender hope, Red Dirt Hymns are songs of awe and praise, […]
Magic Sky is an enchanting and otherworldly program, featuring new works from Australian female composers for marimba and harp performed by two of Australia’s leading performers, Claire Edwardes and Emily Granger. A Hush Foundation project, Magic Sky speaks to the innate healing powers of music, reviewed as “expertly and vividly presented, occupying a rarified and alchemistic quality”. Program: […]
Show #3 in the 2025 Brisbane Music Festival $30 (general admission), incl. complimentary wine PROGRAM George Palmer | Figures from an Urban Landscape Lori Laitman | Men with Small Heads (Aus Premiere) Peter Sculthorpe | Between Five Bells Ralph Vaughan Williams | Songs of Travel ARTISTS Jeremy Kleeman | Baritone Alex Raineri | Piano
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head? When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle. This […]
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head? When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle. This […]
Show #5 in the 2025 Brisbane Music Festival $30 (general admission), incl. complimentary wine PROGRAM Neve Randall | Love ... Mother Love (World Premiere) Joshua Jones | Collaborative New Work (World Premiere) ARTISTS Neve Randall | Flute Joshua Jones | Cello Alex Raineri | Piano
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head? When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle. This […]
Strings and choir unite! In an otherworldly collaboration with one of Australia’s newest choirs, expect to be uplifted with this achingly beautiful music, both old and new. This otherworldly collaboration sees strings and choir unite with one of Australia’s newest choirs, based right here in Brisbane! One Equal Music joins Camerata for this ethereal, spine-tingling […]
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head? When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle. This […]
A blockbuster program of big piano quartets filled to the brim with the most gorgeous melodies and boasting two of Selby & Friends' most beloved chamber musicians in Liz Layton and Julian Smiles with an introduction to another brilliant young Australian artist, violist Isabella Bignasca, currently living in the US. With the piano quartet taking […]
"There's a certain Slant of light, Winter Afternoons – That oppresses, like the Heft Of Cathedral Tunes –" Emily Dickinson spent most of her life in a single room, but her imagination has reached far beyond 19th century Amherst. In her solitude, she penned nearly 1,800 poems—fleeting, enigmatic, and profound—capturing the textures of grief, wonder, […]
Show #6 in the 2025 Brisbane Music Festival Free entry, incl. complimentary wine Homegrown is a poetic meditation on themes of belonging, motherhood and deep spiritual connection to place. Cassidy and Raineri perform album highlights, celebrating their impending release with MOVE Records. PROGRAM Deborah Cheetham Fraillon | Crepe Myrtle Sky Melody Eötvös | By Train (World […]
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head? When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle. This […]
This Sydney Opera House showcase celebrates the best of a new generation of musical creators, nurtured within Ensemble Offspring’s acclaimed Hatched Academy program of composer intensives and artist mentorship. Discover the Future Classics of new Australian art music in a program featuring exciting young pianist Ronan Apcar, our 2025 Hatched Emerging Performer, alongside our virtuosic […]
Phillip Gearing performs a beautiful programme of works by J S BACH commemorating 275 years since the death of J S Bach and the 150th anniversary of organist & Bach scholar Albert Schweitzer. The impressive Ronald Sharp organ with its casework of Western Australian Jarrah is superbly tailored for Canberra's oldest church. Austral Harmony promoting […]
Celebrating 300 years of Bach with instrumental Trios arranged from music composed in Leipzig in 1725 exploring the theme of spring. Comprising Bach's inimitably expressive obbligato lines and the mellow pastoral tones of baroque violin, oboe d'amore and oboe da caccia. Meet the musicians for light refreshment after the concert. Austral Harmony promoting historical instruments Margaret […]
Balmain Baroque are a 5 piece ensemble, led by soprano Amanda Muir, with baroque flute, recorder and strings. Our program includes pieces by Telemann, Handel, Lully and Frescobaldi ARTISTS Amanda Muir: Soprano, baroque flute Tony Eyers: recorder Lidia Bara: violin Alex Boyling: cello Donn Mendoza: harpsichord We have our own harpsichord, essentially the 6th member […]
A blockbuster program of big piano quartets filled to the brim with the most gorgeous melodies and boasting two of Selby & Friends' most beloved chamber musicians in Liz Layton and Julian Smiles with an introduction to another brilliant young Australian artist, violist Isabella Bignasca, currently living in the US. With the piano quartet taking […]
"There's a certain Slant of light, Winter Afternoons – That oppresses, like the Heft Of Cathedral Tunes –" Emily Dickinson spent most of her life in a single room, but her imagination has reached far beyond 19th century Amherst. In her solitude, she penned nearly 1,800 poems—fleeting, enigmatic, and profound—capturing the textures of grief, wonder, […]
An in-depth exploration of J S Bach’s unique & unsurpassed obbligato writing Open to all ages and standards and players on modern (A440) or baroque (A415) instruments. Workshop Participants $20 cash @ the door, free to observers Includes REFRESHMENTS TUTORS: Margaret Caley - baroque violin Jane Downer - baroque oboes & recorder Phillip Gearing - […]
BACH OBBLIGATO concludes Austral Harmony's 9th REMEMBER BACHfest in Canberra. Featuring Bach's unique obbligato writing for harpsichord, performed by Phillip Gearing on a Goble instrument, and including movements from BWV 1019 with baroque violin, from BWV 1030 with baroque oboe, and arrangement of a celebrated Organ Trio ARTISTS: Margaret Caley - baroque violin Jane Downer […]
A blockbuster program of big piano quartets filled to the brim with the most gorgeous melodies and boasting two of Selby & Friends' most beloved chamber musicians in Liz Layton and Julian Smiles with an introduction to another brilliant young Australian artist, violist Isabella Bignasca, currently living in the US. With the piano quartet taking […]
A tribute to Swedish/Australian lutenist, Tommie Andersson This truly special event celebrates the wonderful career of Swedish/Australian lutenist and guitarist and Marais Project member, Tommie Andersson, and the fantastical life of the great Swedish naturalist, Daniel Solander. Solander was the first university trained scientist - and the first Swede - to visit Australia, arriving on […]
A highlight of this year’s choral calendar Misa Criolla is a ground-breaking folk-mass. First performed in 1965, it became a global sensation with its setting of the traditional Latin mass to familiar Argentinian song and dance forms. Navidad Nuestra is a folk drama of the nativity of Jesus Christ in the rhythms and traditions of […]
A blockbuster program of big piano quartets filled to the brim with the most gorgeous melodies and boasting two of Selby & Friends' most beloved chamber musicians in Liz Layton and Julian Smiles with an introduction to another brilliant young Australian artist, violist Isabella Bignasca, currently living in the US. With the piano quartet taking […]
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head? When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle. This […]
Macquarie Singers presents Pulse, a dynamic choral performance that brings together vibrant, rhythm-driven music with a strong pulse. This concert will feature dance-inspired compositions and diverse sounds from across the globe. Interwoven with some more reflective work, the concert will ring with lively energy.
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head? When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle. This […]
A blockbuster program of big piano quartets filled to the brim with the most gorgeous melodies and boasting two of Selby & Friends' most beloved chamber musicians in Liz Layton and Julian Smiles with an introduction to another brilliant young Australian artist, violist Isabella Bignasca, currently living in the US. With the piano quartet taking […]
A blockbuster program of big piano quartets filled to the brim with the most gorgeous melodies and boasting two of Selby & Friends' most beloved chamber musicians in Liz Layton and Julian Smiles with an introduction to another brilliant young Australian artist, violist Isabella Bignasca, currently living in the US. With the piano quartet taking […]
Show #10 in the 2025 Brisbane Music Festival $30 (general admission), incl. complimentary wine PROGRAM Karol Szymanowski | Mythes Amy Beach | Sonata for Violin and Piano ARTISTS Sophie Rowell | Violin Alex Raineri | Piano
Harmonies Du Soir welcomes you to explore the refined soundscape of French music, with Ravel’s artistry at the core. This chamber music festival, marking the close of the year, is a thoughtful nod to the intricate interplay of tradition and modernity. Expect whispers of elegant, fleeting melodies alongside daring, avant-garde gestures — an journey through […]
Voice and Guitar Duo Christelise de Graaf and Meredith Connie present a Performance and Public talk on collaboration, passion projects, and forging your own path. Includes repertoire by Benjamin Britten, Elena Kats-Chernin, Meredith Connie and others.
An inspiring lecture concert exploring pop, jazz and Latin styles through Riwa Komine’s masterful performances, rhythm games, and trivia. Take home a detailed handout and listening guide to keep learning after the show. Step into the colourful world of rhythm! From pop to jazz to Latin — discover how different beats shape the way we […]
Harmonies Du Soir welcomes you to explore the refined soundscape of French music, with Ravel’s artistry at the core. This chamber music festival, marking the close of the year, is a thoughtful nod to the intricate interplay of tradition and modernity. Expect whispers of elegant, fleeting melodies alongside daring, avant-garde gestures — an journey through […]
Works inspired by Beethoven, the titan of string quartet composition, are featured in the final program of the year. Japanese composer Karen Tanaka pays tribute to his influence in her thoughtful work ‘At the Grave of Beethoven’, referencing material from Beethoven’s String Quartet no 3 in particular. Czech composer Janáček’s impassioned quartet also has its […]
Harmonies Du Soir welcomes you to explore the refined soundscape of French music, with Ravel’s artistry at the core. This chamber music festival, marking the close of the year, is a thoughtful nod to the intricate interplay of tradition and modernity. Expect whispers of elegant, fleeting melodies alongside daring, avant-garde gestures — an journey through […]
Harmonies Du Soir welcomes you to explore the refined soundscape of French music, with Ravel’s artistry at the core. This chamber music festival, marking the close of the year, is a thoughtful nod to the intricate interplay of tradition and modernity. Expect whispers of elegant, fleeting melodies alongside daring, avant-garde gestures — an journey through […]
Show #11 in the 2025 Brisbane Music Festival $30 (general admission), incl. complimentary wine Expanding on the diversity of his creative practice, Alex Raineri moves beyond being a 'piano player'. Featured works expand the notion of 'instrument' to the voice, body and non-musical objects by incorporating; spoken word, song, body-percussion, water, whistles, a sandwich, and […]
Celebrated operatic couple Cheryl Barker AO and Peter Coleman-Wright AO play out the perfect marriage in Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti but behind the glossy veneer of American suburbia lurks their loneliness and longings. Bernstein penned the stinging words and vibrant score during his own honeymoon in 1952. Trouble in Tahiti leads a high-energy Endangered […]
The Metropolitan Orchestra is proud to present a brand-new Christmas show to be premiered at the end of November at Balmain Town Hall! This wonderful world premiere performance follows Rudolph through amazing musical lands in search of his missing red nose in a performance that will entertain and educate while showcasing amazing Christmas music from […]
The Metropolitan Orchestra is proud to present a brand-new Christmas show to be premiered at the end of November at Balmain Town Hall! This wonderful world premiere performance follows Rudolph through amazing musical lands in search of his missing red nose in a performance that will entertain and educate while showcasing amazing Christmas music from […]
Works inspired by Beethoven, the titan of string quartet composition, are featured in the final program of the year. Japanese composer Karen Tanaka pays tribute to his influence in her thoughtful work ‘At the Grave of Beethoven’, referencing material from Beethoven’s String Quartet no 3 in particular. Czech composer Janáček’s impassioned quartet also has its […]
A fixture on the Christmas calendar, this ever-changing program, now in its seventh incarnation, is testament to the fact that throughout history, composers have produced some of their liveliest and most engaging work for the Christmas season. CONCERT DATES Terang - Saturday 29 November, 3pm, Thomson Memorial Presbyterian Church Macedon - Saturday 6 December, 3pm, […]
Renowned for championing emerging, mid-career, established and celebrated Australian composers, Flinders Quartet’s 2025 EMERGE concert celebrates the next generation of Australian talent, featuring the world premieres of works by Naomi Dodd, Ben Hoadley, Jessie Leov, and Callum O’Reilly - culminating a year-long process of mentorship and collaboration. As part of this year’s program, the four […]
The Metropolitan Orchestra is proud to present a brand-new Christmas show to be premiered at the end of November at Balmain Town Hall! This wonderful world premiere performance follows Rudolph through amazing musical lands in search of his missing red nose in a performance that will entertain and educate while showcasing amazing Christmas music from […]
Works inspired by Beethoven, the titan of string quartet composition, are featured in the final program of the year. Japanese composer Karen Tanaka pays tribute to his influence in her thoughtful work ‘At the Grave of Beethoven’, referencing material from Beethoven’s String Quartet no 3 in particular. Czech composer Janáček’s impassioned quartet also has its […]
A blockbuster program of big piano quartets filled to the brim with the most gorgeous melodies and boasting two of Selby & Friends' most beloved chamber musicians in Liz Layton and Julian Smiles with an introduction to another brilliant young Australian artist, violist Isabella Bignasca, currently living in the US. With the piano quartet taking […]
JOIN THE JOUBERT SINGERS AS WE CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS! Come along and join in as we sing your favourite traditional and Australian Christmas carols. Conducted by Artistic Director Kurt Ison Enjoy refreshments with us after the concert! TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT THE DOOR
Australian Chamber Orchestra Principal Cello Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve directs the Australian Youth Orchestra’s Momentum Ensemble in a lush program for cello and strings that masterfully intertwines his Finnish heritage and his Australian experience. Jaako Kuusisto’s Wiima evokes the nostalgic charm of Sysmä, a Finnish town dear to Tipi’s childhood, while Crystalline, by the Australian composer Olivia Bettina Davies, […]
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