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    • Australian National Academy of Music: ELISION Ensemble

    Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
    ANAM and ELISION Ensemble come together for a bold exploration of contemporary classical music. Following on from collaborations between ELISION and ANAM in 2024, this 2025 residency features some extraordinary works that challenge and redefine the boundaries of sound. "The opportunity to present rare classics of modern composition that shape how people explore…
    Editor's Choice Aphrodite

    Sydney Chamber Opera: Aphrodite

    Carriageworks Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Sydney’s contemporary opera powerhouse teams up with Omega Ensemble to present the world premiere of Nico Muhly’s Aphrodite. The American composer and Australian playwright Laura Lethlean take a look at the beauty industry and how it has been influenced by the Greek goddess of love and fertility. If to be…
    Life on Land’s Edge

    Bowerbird Collective: Life on Land’s Edge

    Scottsdale Mechanics' Institute Hall 11 King Street, Scottsdale, TAS, Australia
    Life on Land's Edge is a magnificent concert tribute to migratory birds by the Bowerbird Collective. From the creators of Where Song Began (***** Limelight Magazine) & Songs of Disappearance (#2 on the ARIA Charts), this performance will take you on an epic journey alongside migratory birds as they connect…
    Editor's Choice Aphrodite

    Sydney Chamber Opera: Aphrodite

    Carriageworks Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Sydney’s contemporary opera powerhouse teams up with Omega Ensemble to present the world premiere of Nico Muhly’s Aphrodite. The American composer and Australian playwright Laura Lethlean take a look at the beauty industry and how it has been influenced by the Greek goddess of love and fertility. If to be…
    Mozart’s Salzburg and Linz

    Australian Haydn Ensemble: Mozart’s Salzburg and Linz

    Bowral Memorial Hall 16-24 Bendooley St,, Bowral, NSW
    The ensemble’s dear friend Erin Helyard returns to lead this beautiful all-Mozart program. As composer and performer, Wolfgang was shaped by two Austrian cities: his birthplace, Salzburg, with which he had a love-hate relationship, and his chosen home of Vienna. Between the two, the picturesque town (now city) of Linz…
    La Fête de la Musique

    Arafura Music Collective: La Fête de la Musique

    Gray Community Hall Corner of Essington Avenue and Victoria Drive, Gray, NT, Australia
    An evening of French elegance with internationally renowned harpist Marshall McGuire at Browns Mart. Join Arafura Music Collective in collaboration with Alliance Française de Darwin for a celebration of French music. Step into a world of shimmering harmonies and graceful melodies as we celebrate La Fête de la Musique with…

    Concerts for All: 16th Young Maestros Community Concert

    Master Music Studio Unit 6, 80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe, NSW, Australia
    Featuring outstanding young musicians (ages 6-14) performing on various instruments. Join Concerts for All for another enchanting hour of classical music! Outstanding young musicians will perform an engaging program of classical masterpieces on piano and cello. This community concert is designed to welcome classical newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike, with…

    The Joan: Richard Bonynge Ensemble – A Night at the Theatre

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
    Experience cinematic and theatrical magic as you’ve never heard before! A Night at the Theatre will take you on a journey through some of the most iconic and beloved melodies from film and stage. From the epic scores of John Williams, Hans Zimmer to the captivating musicals of Andrew Lloyd…
    Life on Land’s Edge

    Bowerbird Collective: Life on Land’s Edge

    Earl Arts Centre 10 Earl Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
    Life on Land's Edge is a magnificent concert tribute to migratory birds by the Bowerbird Collective. From the creators of Where Song Began (***** Limelight Magazine) & Songs of Disappearance (#2 on the ARIA Charts), this performance will take you on an epic journey alongside migratory birds as they connect…
    Editor's Choice ACO Unleashed

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Unleashed

    Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
    ACO Unleashed is an exhilarating celebration of the ACO at 50 – bold, virtuosic and utterly electrifying. Curated by Richard Tognetti to showcase the extraordinary talent within the ACO, this program highlights the individual artistry of ACO principals Helena Rathbone, Satu Vänskä and Timo-Veikko Valve, alongside our newest member, violinist Anna…
    Echoes

    Steel City Strings: Echoes

    Wollongong Art Gallery 46 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
    Join us to explore the rich tapestry of Australian music infused with the vibrant influences of Asian culture. East meets west in music by Anne Boyd, Andrián Pertout and Brendan Collins. Acclaimed clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff joins us for a concerto by Australian composer Julian Yu. The concert includes works…
    ‘Refractions’ – An Afternoon of Intimate Conversations

    Ensemble Trivium: ‘Refractions’ – An Afternoon of Intimate Conversations

    Elm House 1956 Mount Glorious Rd, Mount Glorious, QLD, Australia
    Step into a kaleidoscope of sound where every musical exchange offers a new perspective. Refractions invites you to experience chamber music in its most personal and multifaceted form—where melodies shift and shimmer like light through glass, revealing hidden colours and unique connections. This concert becomes a series of private conversations.…

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