What’s On 2

After years of throwing her heart and soul into accompanying Melbourne’s top Certificate and University students, Edith Ellis has transferred all this passion into the highly collaborative and democratic Yarra Arts Trio. Joined by Anna Daniel and Shelley Heath, two outstanding teachers and musicians, this ensemble has wowed audiences with their unique style and presentation ... Read more

Cellist Yelian He and pianist Yasmin Rowe present an evening of enchanting works for cello and piano. Y Squared has been the winning formula for Yelian He and Yasmin Rowe since 2008, a collaboration and discipline that allows them to explore the depth of communication between two artists on stage. A delightful evening championing the finest ... Read more

The unparalleled classical string quartet repertoire of Invictus String Quartet, will resonate as you listen to its tunes for this years festival. From what started as a university elective, these artists connect us with contemporary composers to R&B and neo-soul music producers. A mix to be heard and or seen to be believed. Program: Joseph ... Read more

Listen to Elyane Laussade, Luke Severn and Louise Turnbull for this wonderful evening of music. More info and bookings

The ELISION Ensemble is a chamber ensemble specialising in contemporary classical music, concentrating on the creation and presentation of new works. The ensemble comprises a core of around 20 virtuoso musicians from Australia and around the world. For this concert the ensemble includes trombone, trumpet, harp, percussion, flute, double bass and recorder. More info and ... Read more

The Muses' Delight presens a program of intimate and challenging works that showcase a true musical dialogue between the flute and harpsichord. Towards the end of the Baroque period, many composers started to write obbligato sonatas. Obbligato sonatas are an exploration of the various styles of Baroque music and the emotional resonances of genres from ... Read more

"Life Cycle" Trio Anima Mundi celebrates its fifteenth year with their continued Piano Trio Archaeology mission of presenting rarely-heard works from the piano trio repertoire. In 2023 they will rediscover Belgian composer Joseph Jongen's passionate Op.10 Trio, reimagine Carl Maria von Weber's Invitation to the Dance for three players, and continue their mammoth The Reissiger Project, ... Read more

MOTIFS Quartz present enthralling works for the string quartet by Haydn and Ravel. Avidly regarded as the ‘Grandfather’ of the string quartet, Haydn was in his autumn years when he composed his final group of quartets. By this time, whilst drawing on his impressive catalogue of chamber works, Haydn was broadening his creative horizons. A ... Read more

The Consort of Melbourne are joined by viola player Aaron Wyatt in an unusual and intriguing combination of musical forces. Experience surpassingly beautiful choral works encompassing themes of loss, nostalgia, and joy, many of them by Australian composers. More info and bookings

This concert presents major works from J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, C.P.E. Bach and Princess Anna Amalia. Reinventing their virtuosity and lyricism, Duo Eclettico present the world premiere of these arrangements for saxophone and piano. The daughter of Frederick William I, Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia was a superb composer and writer and was Carl Philipp ... Read more

A CROWN OF DREAMS Songmakers Australia present passionate works from Wagner and Berg. Love is the greatest inspiration for poetry and songs. ‘To the Angel who has lifted me so high’ – with those words Wagner dedicated his only song cycle to his muse, poetess and paramour, Mathilde Wesendonk. Berg’s Seven Early Songs were also inspired by ... Read more

These two string quintets by Mendelssohn and Brahms are every string player’s dream to play. The richness and warmth of the two-viola quintet medium is fully exploited by both of these masters and to have some of Australia’s most sought-after chamber musicians – who also happen to be great friends -coming together to play these ... Read more

These two string quintets by Mendelssohn and Brahms are every string player’s dream to play. The richness and warmth of the two-viola quintet medium is fully exploited by both of these masters and to have some of Australia’s most sought-after chamber musicians – who also happen to be great friends -coming together to play these ... Read more

Before music became a practice in the homes of connoisseurs and skilled amateurs during the 18th century, it occupied a more exclusive domain. In the Renaissance and Baroque, sounds of beauty, elevation and piety were created at enlightened courts and churches. The ANAM musicians armoured with modern instruments and awareness of all the music created ever since, explore places such as Elizabethan England ... Read more

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

Echoes and Orbits is a playful program featuring upbeat and eclectic works for percussion and cello. Spanning the latest decade – a period where pop culture and classical music have converged more than ever – the pieces reflect the energetic time in which we live, but also gives us space to be still More info ... Read more