Curators Monica Curro and Stefan Cassomenos have set out to examine our heritage and bloodlines, and to rejoice in “the miracle of how millions of notes in the hands of master musicians are crafted into stunning sonic stories,” all the while paying homage to the Ancient Greek mosaic and the inspiration of the Muses. Over three days, master musicians and ensembles – including The Consort of Melbourne, Vox Plexus and the PFSMF Children’s Chorus – will bring these stories to life.

Limelight Editor’s Choice

Peter Rose – celebrated poet, playwright, actor, biographer and editor of Australian Book Review for 24 years – is also well known as one of Melbourne’s most prolific and erudite music critics.

He joins Festival Co-Director Monica Curro in conversation about music, his extensive body of creative work, his fascinating life’s journey (beginning with being the son of Collingwood champion Bob Rose) and his seventh and latest collection of poetry, Attention, Please!