• Clocked Out: Peak Plastique – Clocked Out

    Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Ordinary plastic objects transformed into extraordinary soundscapes through 11 exquisite musical compositions accompanied by evocative animations, that explore our complex relationship with plastics. Drawing on decades of sonic curiosity across the fields of classical, jazz and experimental music traditions, pianist Erik Griswold, violinist Anna McMichael, percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson and video…

    Clocked Out: Peak Plastique – Clocked Out

    Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Ordinary plastic objects transformed into extraordinary soundscapes through 11 exquisite musical compositions accompanied by evocative animations, that explore our complex relationship with plastics. Drawing on decades of sonic curiosity across the fields of classical, jazz and experimental music traditions, pianist Erik Griswold, violinist Anna McMichael, percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson and video…
  • Boroondara Arts: Noriko at Kew Court House Live

    Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
    Noriko is an award-winning, virtuoso of the Japanese shamisen and traditional Japanese vocalist, who has performed internationally. Her ability and drive to cross over between traditional and modern, has seen her perform with renowned musicians as well as traditional Japanese artists.    

    Chau Chak Wing Museum: Chaos Collective x New Resource

    Chau Chak Wing Museum University Place, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Chaos Collective and New Resource have joined forces to present an immersive performance of improvised, ambient and electronic material at the Chau Chak Wing museum. Both ensembles have a fascination with the tactile nature of common objects that create sound - uncovering their hidden potential like 'sonic archaeologists'. This concert will include longform…

    Tempo Rubato: Professor Good Trip

    Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Featuring existing works and a major new World Premiere, 'Professor Good Trip’ is a new collaborative project featuring pianist Alex Raineri with compositions and live electronics by Samantha Wolf. Wolf’s music has been extensively performed throughout Australia, Europe, UK, New Zealand, and the USA (where she is currently on the…

    The Concourse: Merci Charles

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    World class, Armenian singer, Hayk Petrosyan, also known and recognised in France, has truly captured the artistry of the phenomenon that is Charles Aznavour. Having performed numerous times for the legend himself, Hayk has earnt Aznavour’s praise and admiration. “Merci Charles” the World Tour, was formed by Hayk and his…

    Boroondara Arts: The Kismet Project at Kew Court House Live

    Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
    Transport yourself and cross borders with The Kismet Project. Ms Onur Kurt returns with her soulful voice and music that reflect her Turkish roots and Western influences. She founded The Kismet Project in 2019 performing a range of Turkish Classical Music, Anatolian Folk & Psychedelic as well as Romani gypsy.…
    Avant Gardens – Double Symmetry

    Ensemble Offspring: Avant Gardens – Double Symmetry

    Private Home in Glebe Glebe, NSW, Australia
    In this intimate salon concert, Véronique Serret and Blair Harris show how a violin and a cello can create the richness and power of a string quartet – synergy and symmetry in action. Their program of duets and solos is a microcosm of human emotion, playing on dramatic contrasts: light…

    Kammerklang: Out of the Shadows

    The Motley Bauhaus 118 Elgin St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
    Out of the Shadows is curated and performed by Melbourne violist Phoebe Green. Featuring diverse musical voices from across Australia, this one-hour solo concert invites the audience in for deep listening and contemplation of the unknown, unseen, and unheard. Phoebe Green performs Out of the Shadows at the Motley Bauhaus…
    Avant Gardens – Double Symmetry

    Ensemble Offspring: Avant Gardens – Double Symmetry

    Private Home in Alexandria Alexandria, NSW, Australia
    In this intimate salon concert, Véronique Serret and Blair Harris show how a violin and a cello can create the richness and power of a string quartet – synergy and symmetry in action. Their program of duets and solos is a microcosm of human emotion, playing on dramatic contrasts: light…
    Avant Gardens – Double Symmetry

    Ensemble Offspring: Avant Gardens – Double Symmetry

    Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    In this intimate salon concert, Véronique Serret and Blair Harris show how a violin and a cello can create the richness and power of a string quartet – synergy and symmetry in action. Their program of duets and solos is a microcosm of human emotion, playing on dramatic contrasts: light…
    A Hidden Curiosity

    Kammerklang: From the Deep

    The Motley Bauhaus 118 Elgin St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
    A Hidden Curiosity is a new Kammerklang series championing existing, under-performed, Australian repertoire drawn from an open call for scores. Two performers pour over this collection of treasures to build their own personal dream program showcasing not just the talent of Australian composers, but their own taste, talents and stories. From…

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