Joyeux Anniversaire

Selby & Friends: Joyeux Anniversaire

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
The 2025 Season begins in tribute to the great French composer Ravel for the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2025 with his atmospheric piano trio along with two famous trios of subtle maturity and soaring passion by two vastly different Austrian masters in the Classical Mozart and the Romantic…
Joyeux Anniversaire

Selby & Friends: Joyeux Anniversaire

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
The 2025 Season begins in tribute to the great French composer Ravel for the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2025 with his atmospheric piano trio along with two famous trios of subtle maturity and soaring passion by two vastly different Austrian masters in the Classical Mozart and the Romantic…
Editor's Choice Abel Selaocoe

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Abel Selaocoe

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Making his Australian debut, South African cellist Abel Selaocoe directs the world premiere of Nigel Westlake’s Ascension, commissioned by the ACO, and the Australian premiere of Giovanni Sollima’s When We Were Trees, for which he is joined by Timo-Veikko Valve. The program also includes Platti’s Cello Concerto in D major,…

The Concourse: Paris Mon Amour – Live at Lunch

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Jane Rutter joins fabulous French-Australian siblings Emma and Tom Hamilton, with a guest appearance by guitarist Giuseppe Zangari. Sit back and savour the enticing blend of French and jazz inspired music brought to you by Jane Rutter’s “classical-to-cabaret” French flute, Emma Hamilton’s vocals and accordion with Tom Hamilton’s piano. This…

Van Diemen’s Band: Where Water Meets

Princess Theatre, Launceston (Theatre North) 55/57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Multi-talented instrumentalist Yyan Ng (guitar, shakuhachi) and experimental violinist and composer Emily Sheppard play original duos in their unique signature style.  

Elder Conservatorium: Honours Jazz Ensemble | Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Join us for an afternoon of jazz brilliance as the Elder Conservatorium’s jazz honours students bring the music of the legendary Billy Strayhorn to life. Strayhorn is well known for his collaborations with Duke Ellington and leaving an indelible mark on the jazz world. His compositions – rich with sophisticated…
Editor's Choice Abel Selaocoe

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Abel Selaocoe

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Making his Australian debut, South African cellist Abel Selaocoe directs the world premiere of Nigel Westlake’s Ascension, commissioned by the ACO, and the Australian premiere of Giovanni Sollima’s When We Were Trees, for which he is joined by Timo-Veikko Valve. The program also includes Platti’s Cello Concerto in D major,…

Piano+: Piers Lane Plays Chopin Nocturnes

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Piano Plus Australia and the Sydney International Piano Competition are delighted to announce this special upcoming concert featuring our brilliant Artistic Director Piers Lane playing Chopin in the Sydney Opera House Utzon Room in April. This promises to be an enchanting evening of Chopin’s best loved Nocturnes played by Australia’s…
Joyeux Anniversaire

Selby & Friends: Joyeux Anniversaire

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
The 2025 Season begins in tribute to the great French composer Ravel for the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2025 with his atmospheric piano trio along with two famous trios of subtle maturity and soaring passion by two vastly different Austrian masters in the Classical Mozart and the Romantic…
Boulez Rules!

Australian National Academy of Music: Boulez Rules!

Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
Boulez’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of the traditional concert experience and his fierce advocacy for the avant-garde marked him as a pivotal figure in the 20th-century music scene. He was never content with the status quo, always seeking to explore new territory, and in doing so, he left an indelible mark on music…

The Parish Church of St James’ King Street: Johann Vexo and Damien Rivière

St James Church, Sydney 173 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Join us for an unforgettable evening of organ music with renowned organist Johann Vexo (formerly of Notre Dame de Paris), joined by the brilliant tenor Damien Rivière. Don't miss this rare collaboration, which promises to be an inspiring night for music lovers.
Joyeux Anniversaire

Selby & Friends: Joyeux Anniversaire

The Chapel, Charles Sturt University 15 Blackall St, Barton, ACT
The 2025 Season begins in tribute to the great French composer Ravel for the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2025 with his atmospheric piano trio along with two famous trios of subtle maturity and soaring passion by two vastly different Austrian masters in the Classical Mozart and the Romantic…

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