• Northern Lights

    Musica Viva Australia: Northern Lights

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Fearless Norwegian violin virtuoso Johan Dalene makes his Australian debut with much-loved pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith, playing Ravel, Grieg, Rautavaara and a new commission from dynamic young composer Jack Frerer. Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene grabbed the world’s attention when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019, and he…

    Australian National Academy of Music: ANAM with Pride

    Victorian Pride Centre 79/81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, VIC, Australia
    “We are thrilled to continue this partnership and present a concert at the Victorian Pride Centre in 2025, as their mission represents so much of what is good and necessary in our society today. At ANAM we want to be making music in a way that reflects everyone’s needs and beliefs…
    Northern Lights

    Musica Viva Australia: Northern Lights

    Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
    Fearless Norwegian violin virtuoso Johan Dalene makes his Australian debut with much-loved pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith, playing Ravel, Grieg, Rautavaara and a new commission from dynamic young composer Jack Frerer. Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene grabbed the world’s attention when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019, and he…

    Elder Conservatorium: Autumn Grace

    Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Acclaimed Scots/Australian fiddler Catherine Fraser is a vibrant and passionate exponent of the music of her heritage, and was the Director of the Southern Hemisphere International School of Scottish Fiddle for eleven years. Steeped in the Scottish fiddle tradition, the Catherine Fraser Trio perform repertoire from the wealth of Scottish…
    From Harbour to Harbour 2

    Impressive Event: From Harbour to Harbour 2

    Octagon Theatre, University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA, Australia
    Once again, we come together to experience a captivating fusion of cultures with Mohsen Sharifian, master of the Ney-anbān, and his beloved daughter, Liana. Alongside the energetic and impactful Lian Band, they bring the soulful sounds of southern Iran, Bushehr, to life. This powerful performance blends the rich traditions of Iranian folk music…
    Hidden Curiosities

    Kammerklang: At First Light

    Church Street Studios, Camperdown 62-68 Church St,, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
    At First Light is curated and performed by Sydney violist James Wannan. Featuring emerging and established voices from Australians local and abroad, this one-hour solo concert showcases the expressive potential of the viola. James Wannan performs At First Light at Church Street Studios in Sydney featuring music by Pedro Alvarez,…
    Hidden Curiosities

    Kammerklang: Out of the Shadows

    Church Street Studios, Camperdown 62-68 Church St,, Camperdown, NSW, 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 Church Street Studios…
    Northern Lights

    Musica Viva Australia: Northern Lights

    Newcastle City Hall Newcastle, NSW, Australia
    Fearless Norwegian violin virtuoso Johan Dalene makes his Australian debut with much-loved pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith, playing Ravel, Grieg, Rautavaara and a new commission from dynamic young composer Jack Frerer. Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene grabbed the world’s attention when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019, and he…

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Family Day

    The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
    Here at the ACO, we love nothing more than welcoming music lovers of all ages to our amazing home at ACO On The Pier, at Pier 2/3, in Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. ACO Family Days include a 30-minute concert, introducing young listeners to different musical instruments and styles, followed by…

    Tempo Rubato: Echoes of Us

    Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Rio Xiang on piano and Cedar Newman on violin perform sonatas by Beethoven and Franck at Tempo Rubato’s 'Sunday Mattutino'. Rio and Cedar share a musical heritage that brings them joy in performing sonata repertoire together. Rio has been a long-term student of Natalia Ricci, while Cedar studied piano with…

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Family Day

    The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
    Here at the ACO, we love nothing more than welcoming music lovers of all ages to our amazing home at ACO On The Pier, at Pier 2/3, in Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. ACO Family Days include a 30-minute concert, introducing young listeners to different musical instruments and styles, followed by…

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Family Day

    The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
    Here at the ACO, we love nothing more than welcoming music lovers of all ages to our amazing home at ACO On The Pier, at Pier 2/3, in Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. ACO Family Days include a 30-minute concert, introducing young listeners to different musical instruments and styles, followed by…

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