DISPLACED BODIES Journey into unknown sonic territory with Richard Barrett’s mesmerising opus, ‘EARTH,’ a gritty and ritualistic masterpiece. Experience Annie Hsieh’s ‘Quietude’ as it emerges ... Read more
LIONHEART Shostakovich’s profound Piano Quintet represents a period of writing where the young composer, who was then 34, was his most purely musical. The resulting ... Read more
LIONHEART Shostakovich’s profound Piano Quintet represents a period of writing where the young composer, who was then 34, was his most purely musical. The resulting ... Read more
LONE HEMISPHERES Representing the latest generation of Australian composers, Huw Belling, Jane Sheldon, Holly Harrison, and Lachlan Skipworth worked closely with Ensemble Offspring’s soloists to ... Read more
MOTHER GOOSE Offering two delightful concert experiences on one day, the first concert, Mother Goose features the beloved works of the French repertoire, from Gabriel ... Read more
CHRISTMAS TREES Offering two delightful concert experiences on one day, this second concert, Christmas Trees ushers in the festive season with a musical celebration of ... Read more
INNOVATORS Join Affinity Quartet as they perform a program of innovative treasures for string quartet by Haydn and Bartók. Opening with Haydn’s String Quartet Op.76, ... Read more
SPIRITS Featuring the world premiere of a major new work by Kym Dillon, Spirits is a playful and irreverent work about these entities, inviting listeners ... Read more
SUITE MÁGICA Emily Granger and Andrew Blanch pair the extraordinary combination of guitar and harp with a selection of works that display the energy, versatility ... Read more
HOLDING COURT WITH J S BACH As Melbourne’s dynamic period ensemble, Genesis Baroque’s debut at Melbourne Recital Centre sees the ensemble travel to an era ... Read more
GOLDEN BLUES The 2024 Season opens with a brilliant program of variety, virtuosity and soulful melody. Bringing together again the dynamic duo of Alexandra Osborne ... Read more
GOLDEN BLUES The 2024 Season opens with a brilliant program of variety, virtuosity and soulful melody. Bringing together again the dynamic duo of Alexandra Osborne ... Read more
LEGACY “Why do some string quartets become favourites? I know that I love Mozart’s Dissonance Quartet for its daring harmony that broke all the rules, ... Read more
THE LUTE IN EUROPE c 1600 In this one-night-only exploration of the lute at the dawn of 17th-century Europe, Lindberg presents music from across Italy, ... Read more
LUMINARIES Artistic Director/pianist Kathryn Selby Is joined by Australia’s illustrious Goldner String Quartet, in their farewell season, in a program rich with meaning – extraordinary ... Read more
LUMINARIES Artistic Director/pianist Kathryn Selby Is joined by Australia’s illustrious Goldner String Quartet, in their farewell season, in a program rich with meaning – extraordinary ... Read more
NORDIC MASTERY Often considered the successor to Jean Sibelius, this performance commences with Aulis Sallinen’s haunting Cadenza for Solo Violin before embarking into the mind ... Read more
NORDIC MASTERY Often considered the successor to Jean Sibelius, this performance commences with Aulis Sallinen’s haunting Cadenza for Solo Violin before embarking into the mind ... Read more
JEWELS IN THE CROWN A Selby & Friends favourite, violinist Natalie Chee returns in 2024 for a brilliant and unusual program featuring Beethoven’s mighty ‘Kreutzer’ ... Read more
JEWELS IN THE CROWN A Selby & Friends favourite, violinist Natalie Chee returns in 2024 for a brilliant and unusual program featuring Beethoven’s mighty ‘Kreutzer’ ... Read more
BLUEPRINT “The more I play Beethoven, especially his symphonies and string quartets, the affinity as a teenager I felt for him as the unruly rebel ... Read more
Commencing with Haydn’s Piano Trio No.44 in E, immerse yourself in the lively and spirited composition that embodies the classical elegance and exuberance for which ... Read more
Commencing with Haydn’s Piano Trio No.44 in E, immerse yourself in the lively and spirited composition that embodies the classical elegance and exuberance for which ... Read more
TRIPLE TREAT Beethoven once again features prominently in this incredibly diverse program featuring two of our favourite guest artists – Susie Park and Timo-Veikko Valve. ... Read more
TRIPLE TREAT Beethoven once again features prominently in this incredibly diverse program featuring two of our favourite guest artists – Susie Park and Timo-Veikko Valve. ... Read more
THE MENDELSSOHNS “Ever since we performed Fanny Mendelssohn’s string quartet in 2021 and learned of her letters to her brother, Felix, we knew there was ... Read more
ENCOUNTER For their final Melbourne performance and farewell, The Goldners have hand-picked a program that holds great meaning and significance for the ensemble. Carl Vine’s ... Read more
ENCOUNTER For their final Melbourne performance and farewell, The Goldners have hand-picked a program that holds great meaning and significance for the ensemble. Carl Vine’s ... Read more
LONELY ANGEL Selby & Friends 2024 Season closes with a stunning and fascinating program of contrasting elements – from Spain to France, Latvia to Germany, ... Read more
LONELY ANGEL Selby & Friends 2024 Season closes with a stunning and fascinating program of contrasting elements – from Spain to France, Latvia to Germany, ... Read more