Music at the Basilica: Agatha in Vivaldi’s Venice

Basilica of St Mary of the Angels Yarra Street, Geelong, VIC, Australia
Agatha, born without the fingers of her left hand, was abandoned to the Venetian orphanage known as the Ospedale della Pietà, where Vivaldi was working to establish an incomparable music education program. In 2022 the ACC premiered Agatha’s Cantata, newly completed after three centuries of silence. In 2024, they will…
Editor's Choice Event Series Blackheath Chamber Music Festival 2024

Blackheath Chamber Music Festival: Goldner String Quartet and Orava Quartet

Phillips Hall, Blackheath Blackheath, NSW, Australia
Now in its fourth year, the Blackheath Chamber Music Festival returns with a rich program including Ensemble Offspring and Eliza Shephard’s world premiere performance of a newly commissioned quartet by Harry Sdraulig; the NSW premiere of Elena Kats-Chernin’s For Theodora by Orava Quartet; harpist Louise Johnson’s journey through the history of music;…

Bill & Libby McIntyre: Duo Evocaciones

17 Astelia Place Rivett, ACT, Australia
Presenting a vibrant musical duo from Italy: Duo Evocaciones. “Evocaciones” refers to the desire to evoke something loved or held close. The duo is comprised of cellist Martina Biondi, whois one of Italy's most promising young cellists and Pietro Locatto, first italian winner of the Adelaide guitar competition in 2020. The pair have put together a program…

Quartz: Schubert’s Cello Quintet

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Acclaimed Melbourne string quartet Quartz unites violinists Kathryn Taylor and Philippa West, violist Merewyn Bramble, and cellist Zoe Wallace in refreshing concerts featuring classical and contemporary repertoire. Collaborating with sought-after Australian artists, Quartz’s performances are a confluence of Australian musical talent and world-class technique. Their exciting yet sensitive interpretations of…

RAZ Music: Lior – A Preview of The Blue Parade

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
In an exclusive performance, witness Lior up close and personal as he previews a selection of songs from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, The Blue Parade. In an exclusive performance, witness Lior up close and personal as he previews a selection of songs from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, The…

Music in the Regions: Acacia Quartet and International Guests

St Alban's Cathedral Griffith 107 Binya St,, Griffith, NSW
Australia’s finest string ensemble, Acacia Quartet, paired with phenomenal international guests, Emile Cantor and Laurentiu Sbarcea, form an incomparable string sextet touring the Riverina and South-West NSW this April. Performing two of the most beautiful and well-loved string sextets, Dvorak’s Op. 48 and Brahms’ Op. 36, this tour also includes the world…

Music in the Regions: Acacia Quartet and International Guests

Leeton Museum and Art Gallery 27 Chelmsford Pl,, Leeton, NSW
Australia’s finest string ensemble, Acacia Quartet, paired with phenomenal international guests, Emile Cantor and Laurentiu Sbarcea, form an incomparable string sextet touring the Riverina and South-West NSW this April. Performing two of the most beautiful and well-loved string sextets, Dvorak’s Op. 48 and Brahms’ Op. 36, this tour also includes the world…

North Adelaide Baroque Hall: Bach, Telemann & Bellinzani

North Adelaide Baroque Hall 104 Tynte St, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
Jane Downer, Baroque oboe & recorder Kim Worley, Cello Programme: Bach - Partitas Telemann - Fantasias Bellinzani - Variations on La Folia

Ensemble Offspring: Avant Gardens I

Private Home in Glebe Glebe, NSW, Australia
Read the Limelight review. Back by popular demand, Avant Gardens presents living music in living spaces. The series pairs genre-bending classics with Australian premieres in stunning ‘house concerts’ throughout Sydney. Enjoy chamber music as intended: up close, in a relaxed atmosphere, and surrounded by friendly faces – your safe space to…

Music in the Regions: Acacia Quartet and International Guests

Tarcutta Memorial Hall 26 Sydney St, Tarcutta, NSW
Australia’s finest string ensemble, Acacia Quartet, paired with phenomenal international guests, Emile Cantor and Laurentiu Sbarcea, form an incomparable string sextet touring the Riverina and South-West NSW this April. Performing two of the most beautiful and well-loved string sextets, Dvorak’s Op. 48 and Brahms’ Op. 36, this tour also includes the world…
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Chamber Players 1

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Studio Cnr Grey and Russell Streets, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Astor Piazzolla himself would have been pleasantly surprised to hear his Tango Suite performed not on guitar – but on four bassoons! This fascinating and unusual quartet offers a new spin on his Argentinian classic. Our musicians will also play you a couple of string duos from Haydn (a delightful…

Ensemble Offspring: Avant Gardens I

Private Home in Alexandria Alexandria, NSW, Australia
Read the Limelight review. Back by popular demand, Avant Gardens presents living music in living spaces. The series pairs genre-bending classics with Australian premieres in stunning ‘house concerts’ throughout Sydney. Enjoy chamber music as intended: up close, in a relaxed atmosphere, and surrounded by friendly faces – your safe space to…

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