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Sinclair + Rae: Rodrigo
Melba Hall, Parkville Gate 12, Royal Parade, Parkville, VicClassical 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
Soo: Beethoven
Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, VicDavid 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
Fidelio Quartet: Beethoven
St John’s Anglican Church, Camberwell 552 Burke Road, Camberwell, VicTHE 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
Gesualdo Six: Tallis, Byrd, Sheryngham, des Prez, Brumel, Tomkins, Marenzio, Gesualdo and more
Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, VicGesualdo 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
Australian Wind Quintet: Ligeti, Paul Dean & Nielsen
Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre 43 Sturt Street, Southbank, VicFounded 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
Lewis + Tumarkin: Music, She Wrote Concert 1
ALPHA60 Chapter House l2/195 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VicMUSIC, 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
ANAM musicians: Gabrieli, Schütz, Sweelinck & Scheidt
Good Shepherd Chapel, Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VicRENAISSANCE 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
Gesualdo Six: “Fading”
Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, VicFADING An evening both sacred and sublime can be expected from these award-winning British consort singers. More info and bookings
Orchestra Victoria chamber: Abbott, Nielsen, Copland & Stravinsky
Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre 43 Sturt Street, Southbank, VicAT 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
Rubiks Collective: Music, She Wrote Concert 2
ALPHA60 Chapter House l2/195 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VicMUSIC, 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
Rowell: Bach, Biber, Yu & more
Buda Historic House 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine, VicSOPHIE 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
MCO Chamber: Haydn, Shaw & Beethoven
Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, VicINSPIRATIONS 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
Krstevska + Harrold: Edwards, Maconchy, Saariaho, Hyde, Ran & Coleman
David Li Sound Gallery, Monash 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton, VicAward-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
Croissants & Whiskey + McCooey: Music, She Wrote Concert 3
ALPHA60 Chapter House l2/195 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VicMUSIC, 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
Hooke: tba
Tempo Rubato 34 Breese Street, Brunswick, VicOriginally 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
Chindamo + Black: tba
Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VicIndividually, 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
Australian String Quartet + Farrands + Valve: Dunkeld Festival
Sterling Place 14 Sterling Street, Dunkeld, VicThe 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
Henbest, Black + ANAM musicians
Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, VicMOSTLY 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
Free Music at Primrose Potter Salon
Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, VicMelbourne 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
Ensemble Liaison: Weber, Schumann, Bruch & Young
The Edge, Fed Square Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, VicEnsemble 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
ANAM Musicians: Holdsworth, Frankel, Altmann, Mills, Eötvös & Kerry
Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, VicSTRING 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
ANAM Musicians: Broadstock, Friedman, Tempany, Batterham, Murphy & Pateras
Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, VicBRAVURA 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
ANAM Musicians: Broadstock, Friedman, Tempany, Batterham, Murphy & Pateras
Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, VicBRAVURA 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
ANAM Musicians: Cawrse, Wolf, Whitney, Dargaville, Edwards & Kats-Chernin
Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, VicWINDS 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
ANAM Musicians: Cawrse, Wolf, Whitney, Dargaville, Edwards & Kats-Chernin
Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, VicWINDS 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
ANAM Musicians: Holdsworth, Frankel, Altmann, Mills, Eötvös & Kerry
Castlemaine Town Hall 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, VicSTRING 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
Keller + Turner: Marais, Dubuisson, Saint-Colombe & Rameau
Tempo Rubato 34 Breese Street, Brunswick, VicTHE FRENCH VIOLE French Baroque music for one or two viola da gambas. More info and bookings
Melbourne Bach Chamber Choir: Bach
Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, VicST 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
Beesley: Bach & Biber
Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, VicSONATA, 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, VicHANDEL’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
Peninsula Chamber Musicians + OA singers: Gluck, Mozart, Britten, Verdi, Offenbach, Lloyd Webber
Beleura, Mornington Mornington, VicOpera 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
Ensemble 642 + Lawrence: Frescobaldi, Caccini, Girolamo, Castaldi, de Rore, Kapsberger, Mayone, Cozzolani & Usper
Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, VicBETWEEN 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
Halloran + Schubert + Schubert: Mozart, Beethoven, Hindemith & Bruch
Tempo Rubato 34 Breese Street, Brunswick, VicGabby Halloran, viola Akemi Schubert, piano Robert Schubert, clarinet More info and bookings
Watts + Imison + Newcomb: Blaze
Melba Hall, Parkville Gate 12, Royal Parade, Parkville, VicTHE 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
Murray + Marcheff + De Vries + Rudd: Carrilho, Ravel, Goss & Murray
Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre 43 Sturt Street, Southbank, VicSuites 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
ANAM musicians: Mills, Frankel, Batterham, Friedman, Eötvös & Kats-Chernin
Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, VicTHE 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
Omega Ensemble: Penderecki, Shaw, CPE Bach & Gorecki
Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, VicCONTINUO 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
Lacey, McGrath, Go, Robinson + ANAM strings: Thorvaldsdottir, Adès, Dunstable, Davies, Dillon, Byrd, Robinson & Illean
Melbourne Recital Centre – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, VicFINDING 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
Omega Ensemble: Penderecki, Shaw, CPE Bach & Gorecki
Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, VicCONTINUO 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
Omega Ensemble: Penderecki, Shaw, CPE Bach & Gorecki
Primrose Potter Salon Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne, VicCONTINUO 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
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