Regional NSW
Coffs Music Society | Simon Tedeschi & George Washingmachine
St John Paul College Theatre 421 Hogbin Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW, AustraliaExtraordinary concert pianist, Simon Tedeschi, is one of Australia's best-loved classical musicians, performing everything from Mozart and Chopin to Debussy and Prokofiev for orchestras, festivals, and venues around the world, from Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall. With a long-harboured love of jazz, and three celebrated albums of Gershwin’s music to his name, Tedeschi teams […]
Emerging Concert Artists | Baroque Tales and Improvisations
St Judes Church Bowral 38 Bendooley St, Bowral, NSW, AustraliaEmerging Concert Artists Alexei Caulfield, recorder | Liam Green, harpsichord | Klara Decker-Stewart, violin Emerging Concert Artists Celebrate 2 years of monthly performances! Goulburn-born recorder player Alexei Caulfield has assembled a baroque trio with Pinchgut Opera 2024, Continuo Fellow Liam Green on organ and harpsichord and Klara Decker Stewart on violin. This will be a […]
Emerging Concert Artists | ORIGINS: Baroque Tales and Improvisations
Wollongong Art Gallery 46 Burelli St, Wollongong, NSW, AustraliaEmerging Concert Artists Alexei Caulfield, recorder | Liam Green, harpsichord | Klara Decker-Stewart, violin present ORIGINS: Baroque Tales & Improvisation Emerging Concert Artists Celebrate 2 years of monthly performances at Music and Tea at Wollongong Art Gallery. This event shares the artistic excellence of our next generation of musicians with the community. Goulburn-born recorder player […]
Newcastle Music Festival | Song of the Earth
Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown 228 Brunker Road, Adamstown, NSW, AustraliaMahler’s extraordinary music “Song of the Earth” is perhaps the greatest song cycle of the 20th century. It captures the essence of the very human struggle that unites us, and ultimately, the quiet ecstasy of acceptance bringing inner peace. Performed by Opera Australia artists Iain Henderson and Genevieve Dickson, with Jonathan Wilson playing Mahler’s original […]
Newcastle Music Festival | Fanfare – Organ and Trumpet
Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle 52 Church Street, Newcastle, NSW, AustraliaOrganist David Drury and trumpeter Andy Fiddes perform together in this lunchtime celebration at Newcastle's Christ Church Cathedral. Performing Artists David Drury | Andy Fiddes Program WALTHER – Concerto del Tomasi Albinoni (allegro, adagio, allegro) J.S. BACH – Fugue on the Magnificat HOVHANESS – Prayer of St Gregory MESSIAEN – Vocalese/etude opus 151 DRURY – Improvisation PEETERS – Aria Jazz standard arr. FIDDES SAINT-SAENS– […]
Newcastle Music Festival | Opera Cocktails
Stanley Park 77 Fullerton Cove Road Fullerton Cove, NSW, AustraliaThe beautiful Stanley Park on the shores of Fullerton Cove is host every year to Opera Cocktails. In 2024 we are joined by soprano Eden Shifroni, baritone Benjamin Caukwell and mezzo soprano Angela Hogan, with pianist Claire Howard Race, for an evening of operatic favourites, canapes and fine wine. This year we will be located […]
Calvin Abdiel piano & Cedar Newman violin | Schubert and Strauss
Wollongong City Art Gallery, Wollongong Cnr Kembla & Burelli Street, Wollongong, NSW, AustraliaSchubert’s Grand Duo and the Strauss Violin Sonata are rich with beautiful melodies and high drama—perfect for a winter’s night. A Haydn solo sonata for piano shares a musical language with Schubert, while a Ysaÿe solo sonata for violin moves the music into the twentieth century with echoes of Bach and the Baroque. Franz Liszt considered Schubert ' […]
Newcastle Music Festival | A Saxophone in Paris
Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle cnr Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle, NSW, AustraliaThe outstanding Nexas Quartet present “A Saxophone in Paris”. Nexas Quartet stands as a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Comprising saxophonists Michael Duke, Andrew Smith, Nathan Henshaw, and Jay Byrnes, the quartet has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional musicianship and unique artistic approach. PROGRAM Claude Debussy – Clair […]
Newcastle Music Festival | Ben Mingay and Friends
Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle cnr Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle, NSW, AustraliaStar of screen and stage Ben Mingay joins musicians and vocalists Sue Carson and Heather Price, with celebrated associate artist Bev Kennedy, in an evening of great entertainment and musical variety, showcasing the diverse talents of these four brilliant performers. Brilliant locals & inspiring guests | 8 - 18 August 2024 | Festival Encore 23 August
Newcastle Music Festival | Gershwin and More
Adamstown Uniting Church, Adamstown 228 Brunker Road, Adamstown, NSW, AustraliaThe great Simon Tedeschi needs no introduction to Australian audiences, as he has graced our concert stages on piano for most of his life. Joined by George Washingmachine on violin, Simon and George display their musical versatility in an evening of jazz. Image credit: Keith Saunders Brilliant locals & inspiring guests | 8 – 18 […]
Newcastle Music Festival | Consolation and Exultation
Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle cnr Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle, NSW, AustraliaThe superb Festival Chamber Choir performs a capella choral works under the baton of Christopher Allan. Music by Byrd, Lotti, Vittoria, Butterly, Whitacre and others. PROGRAM to be advised Brilliant locals & inspiring guests | 8 – 18 August 2024 | Festival Encore 23 August
Newcastle Music Festival | Kaleidoscope
Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle cnr Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle, NSW, AustraliaThe exceptionally talented violinist Cedar Rose Newman performs with brilliant pianist Simon Tedeschi in a concert spanning several styles and periods of music: a veritable musical kaleidoscope. These dynamic performers are not to be missed. Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828) Sonata for violin and piano in A major D.574 "Grand Duo" (1817) Allegro moderato, […]