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Sinclair + Rae: Rodrigo

Melba Hall, Parkville Gate 12, Royal Parade, Parkville, Vic

Classical guitarist Nathan Sinclair presents a program of exclusively works by the Spanish composer, Joaquin Rodrigo. These works are the focus of the performance-led research undertaken by Nathan at the Conservatorium as well as being the subject of a new book by eminent Rodrigo scholars, Javier Suarez-Pajares and Walter Aaron-Clarke. The culmination of Nathan’s 30 … Read more

Free

Soo: Beethoven

Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, Vic

David Soo presents a collection of Beethoven’s piano sonatas. Beethoven was arguably one of the most influential composers during the classical period. His innovative approach towards form, textures, harmonies and surprises embodies a new spirit of individualism that dominated pianism and musicianship in the romantic period. Opening with the grand and dramatic ‘Pathétique’ sonata, Soo … Read more

$20 – $25

Fidelio Quartet: Beethoven

St John’s Anglican Church, Camberwell 552 Burke Road, Camberwell, Vic

THE DEATH OF BEETHOVEN After the completion of arguably Beethoven’s most famous work, the 9th Symphony, the great composer embarked on a set of string quartets which would prove to be his final musical testament. Join John Baldock and the Fidelio Quartet for a part theatre, part concert event, as they explore the tumult and … Read more

$25 – $50

Gesualdo Six: Tallis, Byrd, Sheryngham, des Prez, Brumel, Tomkins, Marenzio, Gesualdo and more

Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, Vic

Gesualdo Six present a wide-ranging selection of inspiring vocal consort works from Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Josquin des Prez, Judith Weir, Eleanor Daley and more. The first half of the program explores sacred music from the Renaissance in Europe, written at a time of great change and fuelled by religious division. Works by Byrd and … Read more

$59 – $79

Australian Wind Quintet: Ligeti, Paul Dean & Nielsen

Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre 43 Sturt Street, Southbank, Vic

Founded in 2022, the Australian Wind Quintet is a Melbourne-based group specialising in presenting twenty-first century Australian compositions by composers such as Elliott Gyger, Elizabeth Younan, Cathy Likhuta and Paul Dean alongside standard canonic repertoire. The program opens with Ligeti’s explosive Six Bagatelles, exploiting the extreme dynamics and expressively lyrical qualities of both the whole … Read more

Free

Lewis + Tumarkin: Music, She Wrote Concert 1

ALPHA60 Chapter House l2/195 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Vic

MUSIC, SHE WROTE CONCERT 1: TURNING IN This is the third set of events in the 3MBS “Made in Melbourne” program. Georgina Lewis Pianist Georgina Lewis completed her Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the Victorian College of the Arts, studying Repertoire Keyboard with Donna Coleman. She performs with some of Melbourne’s most respected musicians and … Read more

$25 – $80

ANAM musicians: Gabrieli, Schütz, Sweelinck & Scheidt

Good Shepherd Chapel, Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, Vic

RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE STORIES 1: MASTERS OF VENICE During the Renaissance and Baroque music was gradually liberated from solely servicing the church into a force of its own. The awakening of instrumental music and the amazing originality of the musicians creating it provided fuel for the next four centuries of musical development. In this program … Read more

$20 – $30

Gesualdo Six: “Fading”

Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Vic

FADING An evening both sacred and sublime can be expected from these award-winning British consort singers. More info and bookings

$75 – $105

Orchestra Victoria chamber: Abbott, Nielsen, Copland & Stravinsky

Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre 43 Sturt Street, Southbank, Vic

AT THE TURNING POINT In the opening concert of our 2023 Chamber Music Series, join the world-class musicians of Orchestra Victoria as we dive into exploring the moments in time that changed everything – from careers, to cultural shifts, and beyond. In an experience that only Victoria’s foremost pit orchestra can offer, our 2023 Chamber … Read more

$30 – $35

Rubiks Collective: Music, She Wrote Concert 2

ALPHA60 Chapter House l2/195 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Vic

MUSIC, SHE WROTE CONCERT 1: BREAKING STEP This is the third set of events in the 3MBS “Made in Melbourne” program. Rubiks Collective is one of Melbourne’s most dynamic contemporary art music ensembles, bringing together Australia’s most exciting and versatile young performers. Since debuting in 2015, the ensemble has been hailed as “a formidable contribution … Read more

$25 – $80

Rowell: Bach, Biber, Yu & more

Buda Historic House 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine, Vic

SOPHIE ROWELL AT BUDA Could things get more special than intimate performances from some of this Festival’s biggest draws, set among gorgeous gardens? The historic house of Buda plays host to these indoor Salon sessions. It’s an immaculately preserved villa of the gold-rush era and has an aviary, tennis pavilion and grape pergola on its … Read more

$125

MCO Chamber: Haydn, Shaw & Beethoven

Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Vic

INSPIRATIONS Three inspiring string quartets, inspired by the Classical tradition. Beethoven was surely inspired by Haydn, but could Haydn have been inspired by Beethoven? By the time Haydn wrote his Op 77, Beethoven was establishing himself as the formidable voice of his generation, not least as Haydn’s worthy successor in the field of string quartet … Read more

$60 – $90

Krstevska + Harrold: Edwards, Maconchy, Saariaho, Hyde, Ran & Coleman

David Li Sound Gallery, Monash 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton, Vic

Award-winning instrumentalist Magdalenna Krstevska will perform hidden gems of the clarinet repertoire by composers from all over the world; Australia, Finland, America, Israel and England. From Ross Edward’s Binyang, inspired by melodic Australian birdsong, to Miriam Hyde’s romantic Sonata for clarinet and piano, and Shulamit Ran’s dramatic Monologue, expect a program of works that demonstrate the … Read more

$10 – $35

Croissants & Whiskey + McCooey: Music, She Wrote Concert 3

ALPHA60 Chapter House l2/195 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Vic

MUSIC, SHE WROTE CONCERT 3: NEW BEGINNINGS This is the third set of events in the 3MBS “Made in Melbourne” program. Ceridwen McCooey Ceridwen is a cellist and composer based in Naarm(Melbourne). She writes music that draws on the clarity of contemporary classical music and combines it with the freedom of improvisation. Her solo practice … Read more

$25 – $80

Hooke: tba

Tempo Rubato 34 Breese Street, Brunswick, Vic

Originally from country Victoria, pianist Joshua Hooke is currently completing a PhD in Music Performance at the University of Melbourne, under the guidance of Professors Ian Holtham and Paul Kildea. Previously, Joshua was invited to undertake periods of intensive private study in Vienna with Paul Badura-Skoda, and was among his last students. He also studies … Read more

$22

Chindamo + Black: tba

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, Vic

Individually, Violinist Zoë Black and Pianist/Composer Joe Chindamo have built exceptional careers. Together they are formidable. Multi-award winning Joe Chindamo has forged an international career as a brilliant jazz pianist, producing 23 albums, and Zoë Black is a violinist’s violinist, performing throughout the world as a soloist, chamber musician and member of the Australian Chamber … Read more

$24 – $30

Australian String Quartet + Farrands + Valve: Dunkeld Festival

Sterling Place 14 Sterling Street, Dunkeld, Vic

The stunning surroundings of Victoria’s Southern Grampians set a magical scene for the exploration and celebration of the intimate world of chamber music. In 2023 we are joined by incredible guest artists Stefanie Farrands (viola) and Timo-Veikko Valve (cello), as we illuminate some of the greatest music of today and the past. With intimate concerts in the charming Mt … Read more

$950

Henbest, Black + ANAM musicians

Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, Vic

MOSTLY MOZART: BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS ANAM Faculty Caroline Henbest and Zoë Black perform with and direct ANAM musicians in a dynamic program of Brahms and Mozart, as part of our Mostly Mozart series. Commencing with one of Brahms’ most celebrated works, String Quintet no. 2 showcases a mastery of Romantic writing, coupled with motific gesture and technical … Read more

$42 – $49

Free Music at Primrose Potter Salon

Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, Vic

Melbourne Recital Centre opens the doors of its intimate Primrose Potter Salon on one day each month from March to December for FREE open rehearsals featuring the very best of Melbourne’s chamber musicians. On each selected day the artists will use this opportunity to rehearse new works, new programs and try out new ideas for you, in … Read more

Free

Ensemble Liaison: Weber, Schumann, Bruch & Young

The Edge, Fed Square Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, Vic

Ensemble Liaison are local favourites, beloved for their technical brilliance and the palpable joy they emit onstage. Those qualities will be on ample display in their appearance for Viva Edge, highlights of which include Weber’s demanding showcase for clarinet and piano and Schumann’s impossibly tender Adagio and Allegro. More info and bookings

$20 – $48.50

ANAM Musicians: Holdsworth, Frankel, Altmann, Mills, Eötvös & Kerry

Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Vic

STRING SHOWCASE The ANAM Set commissioning project of 2021 was an epoch-defining event, resulting in the creation of 8 hours of new music by 67 Australian composers. Over six concerts at the Castlemaine State Festival, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) invite you to experience a cross-section of these intimate solos and duos up-close … Read more

$40 – $50

ANAM Musicians: Broadstock, Friedman, Tempany, Batterham, Murphy & Pateras

Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Vic

BRAVURA BRASS The ANAM Set commissioning project of 2021 was an epoch-defining event, resulting in the creation of 8 hours of new music by 67 Australian composers. Over six concerts at the Castlemaine State Festival, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) invite you to experience a cross-section of these intimate solos and duos up-close … Read more

$40 – $50

ANAM Musicians: Broadstock, Friedman, Tempany, Batterham, Murphy & Pateras

Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Vic

BRAVURA BRASS The ANAM Set commissioning project of 2021 was an epoch-defining event, resulting in the creation of 8 hours of new music by 67 Australian composers. Over six concerts at the Castlemaine State Festival, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) invite you to experience a cross-section of these intimate solos and duos up-close … Read more

$40 – $50

ANAM Musicians: Cawrse, Wolf, Whitney, Dargaville, Edwards & Kats-Chernin

Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Vic

WINDS OF CHANGE The ANAM Set commissioning project of 2021 was an epoch-defining event, resulting in the creation of 8 hours of new music by 67 Australian composers. Over six concerts at the Castlemaine State Festival, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) invite you to experience a cross-section of these intimate solos and duos … Read more

$40 – $50

ANAM Musicians: Cawrse, Wolf, Whitney, Dargaville, Edwards & Kats-Chernin

Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Vic

WINDS OF CHANGE The ANAM Set commissioning project of 2021 was an epoch-defining event, resulting in the creation of 8 hours of new music by 67 Australian composers. Over six concerts at the Castlemaine State Festival, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) invite you to experience a cross-section of these intimate solos and duos … Read more

$40 – $50

ANAM Musicians: Holdsworth, Frankel, Altmann, Mills, Eötvös & Kerry

Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Vic

STRING SHOWCASE The ANAM Set commissioning project of 2021 was an epoch-defining event, resulting in the creation of 8 hours of new music by 67 Australian composers. Over six concerts at the Castlemaine State Festival, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) invite you to experience a cross-section of these intimate solos and duos up-close … Read more

$40 – $50

Melbourne Bach Chamber Choir: Bach

Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, Vic

ST JOHN PASSION ON GOOD FRIDAY Following Melbourne Bach Choir’s highly successful St Matthew Passion last Easter, MBC presents Bach’s St John Passion, for the first time performed by a small choir. Melbourne Bach Chamber Choir is joined by a superb group of soloists. Andrew Goodwin’s masterful narration as the Evangelist and Christopher Hillier’s moving Jesus frame … Read more

$50 – $130

Beesley: Bach & Biber

Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, Vic

SONATA, PARTITA AND PASSACAGLIA Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for violin alone are a true exploration of what possibilities are available for this instrument. Completed by 1720 but not published until 1802, the French style dance movements of the D minor Partita Allemanda – Corrente – Sarabanda – Giga, all consist of two parts repeated to … Read more

Melbourne Bach Choir: Handel

Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, Vic

HANDEL’S MESSIAH Halleluja! Melbourne audiences will have the opportunity to experience Handel’s Messiah at Easter, the festival for which Handel conceived this masterpiece, and with which it was most associated until the 20th century. Melbourne Bach Choir and Orchestra conducted by Rick Prakhoff, with soloists Lorina Gore (soprano), Belinda Paterson (mezzo-soprano), Andrew Goodwin (tenor) and … Read more

$50 – $130

Peninsula Chamber Musicians + OA singers: Gluck, Mozart, Britten, Verdi, Offenbach, Lloyd Webber

Beleura, Mornington Mornington, Vic

Opera is full of ghosts and ghost stories. Join the Peninsula Chamber Musicians and singers from Opera Australia for a night of operatic hits specially curated to send a shiver down the spine. Our musicians and operatic quartet will follow Gluck’s Orfeo to The Underworld as he attempts to rescue Eurydice, join Mozart’s Don Giovanni … Read more

$45 – $50

Ensemble 642 + Lawrence: Frescobaldi, Caccini, Girolamo, Castaldi, de Rore, Kapsberger, Mayone, Cozzolani & Usper

Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, Vic

BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Ensemble 642 invite the listener to experience the emotion, virtuosity and vitality of secular and sacred vocal music of the early Italian Baroque, which, hundreds of years later, still has the power to enthrall and delight. At the turn of the 17th century, newfound approaches to musical expression exploded into every … Read more

$40 – $50

Watts + Imison + Newcomb: Blaze

Melba Hall, Parkville Gate 12, Royal Parade, Parkville, Vic

THE STRADIVARI OF THE BASSOON The Parisian bassoonist and instrument maker Jean-Nicolas Savary jeune (1786 – 1853) is a particularly interesting figure in the world of historical bassoons. His instruments became so popular that in 1891, Charles Russell Day posthumously declared Savary jeune to be the Stradivari of the bassoon, lauding the Savary bassoon’s “peculiar … Read more

Free

Murray + Marcheff + De Vries + Rudd: Carrilho, Ravel, Goss & Murray

Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre 43 Sturt Street, Southbank, Vic

Suites for Guitar showcases the beauty and vitality of guitars in concert, playing suites from Brazil, France and Australia. The arrangement of Mauricio Carrilho’s Suite for guitar and orchestra is an integral part of Max Rudd’s PhD in performance thesis. Ravel’s Danses Nobles et Sentimentales arranged by Doug de Vries is to be recorded by de Vries and Murray … Read more

Free

ANAM musicians: Mills, Frankel, Batterham, Friedman, Eötvös & Kats-Chernin

Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, Vic

THE ANAM SET (DIRECTOR’S CUT) In 2021 ANAM commenced a remarkable project – commissioning 67 new works for our 67 musicians. Each composer-musicians pairing embarked on an artistic adventure, creating works in partnership, a true coming together of creation and performance. New Music Days 2023 seeks to celebrate this epic project with a unique program specially selected by ANAM Artistic … Read more

$20 – $30

Omega Ensemble: Penderecki, Shaw, CPE Bach & Gorecki

Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, Vic

CONTINUO Baroque goes ballistic in this historically (un-)informed performance, featuring dazzling contemporary masterworks that defy expectations and break the moulds of their predecessors. Multi-Grammy Award winner and the youngest recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for music, Caroline Shaw’s inventive music represents the confluence of music past and present, with collaborations spanning the worlds leading musicians … Read more

$59 – $69

Lacey, McGrath, Go, Robinson + ANAM strings: Thorvaldsdottir, Adès, Dunstable, Davies, Dillon, Byrd, Robinson & Illean

Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, Vic

FINDING OUR VOICE Finding Our Voice is a nationwide project that invites eight Australian artists to create ambitious new musical compositions, illustrating a remarkable range of music-making. This program sets the pristine beauty of a handful of cult contemporary pieces alongside the aching clarity of renaissance music. Performed by ever-changing constellations of piano, strings and electronics, … Read more

$29 – $49

Omega Ensemble: Penderecki, Shaw, CPE Bach & Gorecki

Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, Vic

CONTINUO Baroque goes ballistic in this historically (un-)informed performance, featuring dazzling contemporary masterworks that defy expectations and break the moulds of their predecessors. Multi-Grammy Award winner and the youngest recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for music, Caroline Shaw’s inventive music represents the confluence of music past and present, with collaborations spanning the worlds leading musicians … Read more

$59 – $69

Omega Ensemble: Penderecki, Shaw, CPE Bach & Gorecki

Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, Vic

CONTINUO Baroque goes ballistic in this historically (un-)informed performance, featuring dazzling contemporary masterworks that defy expectations and break the moulds of their predecessors. Multi-Grammy Award winner and the youngest recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for music, Caroline Shaw’s inventive music represents the confluence of music past and present, with collaborations spanning the worlds leading musicians … Read more

$59 – $69

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