Experience an evening of music that spans centuries and genres in the stunning acoustics of St George’s Cathedral. “Baroque to Broadway” promises a journey from the timeless elegance of Baroque masterpieces to the dazzling charm of Broadway showstoppers. Featuring two of Australia’s most popular vocalists, Sarah Macliver and Bonnie de…

John Granger Fisher has established himself as one of Australia’s foremost concert pianists. A winner of international, Australian, British and American piano competitions and musical awards, John has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including Wigmore Hall, London and Carnegie Hall, New York. John was unanimously awarded the Royal…

This program, featuring our new staff ensemble, Lumen, delves into the interplay of sound and emotion, showcasing how composers use chamber music to express a spectrum of colours and textures. We begin with Nadia Boulanger’s Trois Pièces, a trio of lyrical vignettes that reflect the refined charm of early 20th-century…

Music by Turlough O’Carolan, Francesco Geminiani, Matthew Dubourgh, William Byrd, Nicola Matteis, John Playford, George Frideric Handel, John Eccles, & Francesco Maria Veracini. This program celebrates cultural exchange through music, highlighting composers who crossed borders and enriched new musical landscapes. Nicola Matteis brought his vibrant Neapolitan style to London, influencing…

Trio Anima Mundi makes its Woodend Winter Arts Festival debut with an exploration of Trio Phantasies. Acclaimed internationally for its Piano Trio Archaeology – unearthing and rediscovering ‘forgotten’ works of yesteryear – the group offers a captivating program which juxtaposes two youthful ‘fantasies’ alongside a timeless classic from the piano…

Performed more than 100 times in sold out halls across Australia and internationally, Where Song Began is a celebration of songbirds. Described as "spectacular" by Limelight Magazine in a 5-star review, the 50-minute program includes music spanning 300 years, from Johann Heinrich Schmelzer and J.S. Bach to Arvo Pärt and…

Hear new sounds and exciting world premiere performances! Laura Chislett, flute, joins Alice Giles in first performances of duo works by Edward Cowie and Gerard Brophy; the premiere of Harlequin Dances for solo harp by Edward Cowie; other contemporary works for solo harp including Harp Body Her Body by Mary Doumany…