• Life on Land’s Edge

    Bowerbird Collective: Life on Land’s Edge

    Ian Potter Recital Hall 19-27 Campbell St, Hobart, 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…

    North Adelaide Baroque Hall: Corelli, Telemann & More

    North Adelaide Baroque Hall 104 Tynte St, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Elinor Warwick, baroque violin Isabelle Watson, baroque violin Thomas Marlin, baroque cello TBC, harpsichord Programme: Uccellini - Op. 4 Sonata XVIII Corelli - Sonata in D major, Op. 5 No. 1 Telemann - Fantasia No. 1 Leclair - Duo for 2 violins Op. 12 No. 6 in B-flat major Matteis…
    Editor's Choice Baroque Unleashed

    Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Baroque Unleashed

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Promising an “adrenaline-charged ride”, this program features thrilling new takes on Baroque hits and hidden gems by the ABO’s period musicians. Concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen delivers a fiery reading of Locatelli, Robert Nairn tackles Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto on violone, Baroque oboist Adam Masters interprets Albinoni and Artistic Director Paul Dyer bends…
    Editor's Choice ACO Unleashed

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Unleashed

    City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Following the withdrawal of Patricia Kopatchinskaja due to injury, Artistic Director Richard Tognetti has come up with a brand-new program showcasing the ACO’s wealth of talent. Jointly directed by Satu Vänskä, who performs Ravel’s explosive Tzigane, and Helena Rathbone, who joins her and ACO newcomer Anna da Silva Chen in JS Bach’s Triple…
    Editor's Choice ACO Unleashed

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Unleashed

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Following the withdrawal of Patricia Kopatchinskaja due to injury, Artistic Director Richard Tognetti has come up with a brand-new program showcasing the ACO’s wealth of talent. Jointly directed by Satu Vänskä, who performs Ravel’s explosive Tzigane, and Helena Rathbone, who joins her and ACO newcomer Anna da Silva Chen in JS Bach’s Triple…
    The Schumann Connection

    Trio Anima Mundi: The Schumann Connection

    Keith Humble Auditorium, The Geelong College 85 Aphrasia St, Newtown, VIC, Australia
    The Schumann Connection - presents works by Schumann and Mendelssohn, who shared a close personal and profesisonal friendship. They showed mutual admiration and support for each other's works throughout their careers. Added to this program is a rare outing for the Phantasie by English composer Alice Verne-Bredt. Her sisters Mathilde…

    Wesley Music Centre: Lucas Krupinski in Recital

    Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest (Wesley Music Centre) 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
    Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music as internationally acclaimed pianist Lucas Krupiński graces Canberra with a stunning recital this June. Renowned for his expressive artistry and masterful technique, Krupiński—winner of multiple prestigious piano competitions—will perform a captivating program of classical masterpieces. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of…

    Backstage Music: Mirage

    The Church, Alexandria 9 Mitchell Road, Alexandria, NSW, Australia
    Prepare to be drawn into "Mirage," a hallucinatory experience where the natural world's desecration unfolds through spectral sound and symbolist verse. Performers Jack Symonds, Jane Sheldon and Blair Harris present music by Saariaho, Faure, Dusapin, Sheldon and Symonds. Their spectral sounds creating a mesmerizing, dreamlike experience, a shimmering, unsettling illusion.
    Life on Land’s Edge

    Bowerbird Collective: Life on Land’s Edge

    Adventure Bay Community Hall 5 Kellaway Road, Adventure Bay, Tasmania, 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 Baroque Unleashed

    Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Baroque Unleashed

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Promising an “adrenaline-charged ride”, this program features thrilling new takes on Baroque hits and hidden gems by the ABO’s period musicians. Concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen delivers a fiery reading of Locatelli, Robert Nairn tackles Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto on violone, Baroque oboist Adam Masters interprets Albinoni and Artistic Director Paul Dyer bends…
    Editor's Choice ACO Unleashed

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Unleashed

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    Following the withdrawal of Patricia Kopatchinskaja due to injury, Artistic Director Richard Tognetti has come up with a brand-new program showcasing the ACO’s wealth of talent. Jointly directed by Satu Vänskä, who performs Ravel’s explosive Tzigane, and Helena Rathbone, who joins her and ACO newcomer Anna da Silva Chen in JS Bach’s Triple…
  • Richard Tognetti x Konstantin Shamray

    Live At Yours: Richard Tognetti x Konstantin Shamray

    The Great Synagogue 187 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    "It’s our job to bring the listener in through our portal. A numinous moment when, hopefully, we can make time stand still." - Richard Tognetti Violinist Richard Tognetti AO and pianist Konstantin Shamray unite for a thrilling recital that promises to captivate audiences. Featuring works by Bach, Schubert, Brahms, and…

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