The AHE commence their season with two wonderful quartets that morph effortlessly from the lofty to the lowbrow. Then Fanny Mendelssohn’s quartet, apparently the first ever composed by a woman, offers an elegant, if far from ladylike, riposte. Beethoven never set Shakespeare, even in translation, but his instrumental works often…

Indulge in a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of chamber music and in particular, the septet formation, blending timeless classics with contemporary innovation. Beginning with Antonín Dvořák’s Bagatelles, arranged by Trish Dean for septet, which transforms the composer’s folk-inspired miniatures into a vibrant ensemble showcase. Ernő Dohnányi’s Serenade for…

A new series exploring the origins of the string quartet. From Alessandro Scarlatti’s Sonate a quattro (published in 1725), specifically marked senza cembalo (without harpsichord), arguably the first ‘string quartet’, we go back and forwards in time to trace the development and maturity of the form. For over 40 years…

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Concertmaster Yamen Saadi, with his priceless Stradivari that once belonged to Fritz Kreisler will be playing masterworks by Kreisler and Grieg's romantic Sonata No.3 with his duo partner, beloved Australian concert pianist Simon Tedeschi. As a soloist, Saadi has performed with orchestras such as the Staatskapelle Berlin,…

\We open with a new commission from Alice Chance, whose music embraces play and inclusivity. Chance’s radically melodic style welcomes us into a dynamic program of story and song. Composed in memory of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, Spectre by Jane Sheldon weaves together electroacoustics, flute and subtle elements of spoken word. This beguiling piece explores the elusiveness of memory and offers…

A morning concert series featuring local classical musicians perform a beautiful one hour long recital. Each performance features famous classical tunes that are well known and easy to listen to. Classical Music Club concerts are at the Leederville Town Hall from 10-11am on the third Friday of each month in…

Hayes Street Studio co-director and pianist Lee Dionne presents a virtuosic, eclectic program that evades and captivates. Our composers appear at their most chameleon-esque, a masquerade of fanciful homage. From Bernstein to Bach and with several Sydney premieres, this all-rounder program both entertains and delights. About the Artist: Described as…

Returning to Naarm/Melbourne for the first time since 2022, experience Dots+Loops 3X3 — a night of post-genre sounds that complement/contrast/contradict. Not your standard three-course meal, this tasty triple-triptych pairs together three acts who know no bounds, each presenting three works that span the breadth of their artistic practices. Featuring flute/percussion…