For the opening concert of 2026, the Ensemble has decided to bypass Autumn and Winter and let you bathe in sublime sunshine. To set the tone, the concert opens with […]
Written in exile in Switzerland, The Soldier’s Tale is Stravinsky’s musical farewell to Russia. To be ‘read, played and danced,’ a kaleidoscope of chorales, military marches and popular Western dance music (like ragtime), tells the story of the young soldier who sells his soul to the devil. The ensemble’s production of the piece is offset by a […]
PROGRAM Jessica Wells - Emu in the Sky J.S. Bach - Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042, first movement Soloist: Ari Kim (Rising Stars at the Con) Samuel Barber - Violin Concerto, Op. 14 Soloist: Sienna Kim (Rising Stars at the Con) Dmitri D. Shostakovich - Symphony no. 9, Op. 70 Balmain Sinfonia is […]
Few works command such instant recognition as Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. From the powerful opening ‘O Fortuna’ to moments of shimmering tenderness, this choral masterpiece celebrates the passions, fortunes and […]
As a regular recitalist at London’s Wigmore Hall and as a soloist with the London and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras, French pianist Cédric Tiberghien is noted for his sensitive, versatile musicality as well […]
This program is as eclectic as it is rewarding. For Flinders Quartet violinist Wilma Smith, Beethoven’s Op.18 No.4 marks a personal premiere after a lifetime of quartet playing, its fiery […]
Pianist Konstantin Shamray burst onto the international music scene at the Sydney International Piano Competition in 2008 and has gone on to enjoy critical acclaim for performances around the world, […]
David Elton is no stranger to either Australian or international audiences. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Principal Trumpet, virtuosic soloist and esteemed chamber musician brings an engaging program that highlights the range and […]
“Music and dance are all you need.” Molière: Le bourgeois gentilhomme (1670) Dance and diplomacy were inseparable at Louis XIV’s opulent palace in Versailles. Every aspect of the palace was designed to reinforce the King’s absolute authority, and Louis protected his political power through pageantry. In appointing the Italian-born musician, composer and dancer Jean-Baptiste Lully as Master of […]
‘It is not only the Leonkoro Quartet’s insight into the longings and distortions of human desire, but also their outstanding ability to shape these insights into sound that leaves us stunned.’ […]
‘This quartet is already one of the finest: perfectly unanimous, colourful and original.’ – Alfred Brendel In their second offering for UKARIA, the Leonkoro Quartet presents a unique selection of Austro-German […]
Australian pianist and storyteller Aura Go has worked with Finnish/Australian-based cellist Timo-Veikko (Tipi) Valve for many years, performing nationally and internationally as a duo. She’s also toured extensively with virtuoso Australian violinist Kristian Winther. Now Musica Viva Australia presents Aura Go, Timo-Veikko Valve and Kristian Winther performing all together. Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D, the […]
