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Kammerklang: From the Deep

The Motley Bauhaus 118 Elgin St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
From the Deep is curated and performed by Melbourne double bassist Miranda Hill. Featuring aquatic adventures, the rich legacy and impact of her teachers, and the depth of the double bass (pun intended), this one-hour solo instrumental cabaret promises intimate connection, hilarious anecdotes, and incredible local music. Miranda Hill performs…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Estudiantina of Melbourne

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Estudiantina of Melbourne - translates to students of Melbourne. Originating from Melbourne, this ensemble effortlessly intertwines the rich tapestry of Greece, Turkish, Jewish, and Armenian influences, weaving each performance into a captivating musical journey. With a masterful combination of instruments including the oud, bouzouki, violin, kanun, Accordion and guitar, their…

Australian National Academy of Music: Yoram Levy & David Elton

The Good Shepherd Chapel 1 St Heliers St,, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
Yoram Levy, ANAM’s Head of Brass and Trumpet, brings decades of global experience to this program. Joined by fellow trumpet Faculty David Elton they will lead our brass and percussion  in a wonderful program from the Baroque to current styles.

Duo Aki: before/now/after

Mission to Seafarers, Docklands 717 Flinders St, Docklands VIC, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Fresh from their international debut at the Osaka World Expo, Duo Aki presents before/now/after in an exclusive evening concert at the Mission to the Seafarers. Traversing the two artists' experiences living in Japan, the program empowers the voices of emerging and established Australian female composers alongside expressions of Japanese folk…
The Class of ‘85

Bach Akademie Australia: The Class of ‘85

St James Church, Sydney 173 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Following their critically acclaimed debut national tour, Bach Akademie Australia presents The Class of ’85, a celebration of three titans of the Baroque featuring two of Australia’s finest home-grown artists, mezzo-soprano Hannah Fraser and soprano Susannah Lawergren. In a special performance at St James’ Church King Street (May 30th), Australia’s…

Queensland University Musical Society: Queensland University Musical Society present “Home: a memoir in movements”

University of Queensland St Lucia, QLD, Australia
QUMS is proud to present our Semester 1, 2025 Concert, Home - a memoir in movements, conducted by Guillaume Lemay-Yates and accompanied by Jerica Lau, performing a selection of music representing feelings of home, love and obscure sorrows. The concert features the world premiere of Ravens by Evangelynne Ennis and…
ACO Weekend

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Brahms’ String Sextet

Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
The Australian Chamber Orchestra and Artistic Director Richard Tognetti return to UKARIA with a three-program weekend, featuring a combination of much-loved masterworks and important contemporary voices that showcase the ACO’s world-renowned energy and spirit. The weekend concludes with celebrations of rhythm and vitality alongside some of the most exquisite music…
The Class of ‘85

Bach Akademie Australia: The Class of ‘85

Our Lady of Dolours Church, Chatswood 94 Archer Street, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Following their critically acclaimed debut national tour, Bach Akademie Australia presents The Class of ’85, a celebration of three titans of the Baroque featuring two of Australia’s finest home-grown artists, mezzo-soprano Hannah Fraser and soprano Susannah Lawergren. In a special performance at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church, Chatswood (May…
ACO Weekend

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Leaves of an Unwritten Diary

Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
The Australian Chamber Orchestra and Artistic Director Richard Tognetti return to UKARIA with a three-program weekend, featuring a combination of much-loved masterworks and important contemporary voices that showcase the ACO’s world-renowned energy and spirit. In the opening concert, Erwin Schulhoff’s Five Pieces take us back to the popular dances of early-twentieth-century Europe,…
ACO Weekend

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Brahms’ Violin Concerto

Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
The Australian Chamber Orchestra and Artistic Director Richard Tognetti return to UKARIA with a three-program weekend, featuring a combination of much-loved masterworks and important contemporary voices that showcase the ACO’s world-renowned energy and spirit. The second concert features contemporary works including Osvaldo Golijov’s gripping tango duel and Gabriella Smith’s wild quartet. Enough to…

Tempo Rubato: Imaginista Quartet with Craig Hill

Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
Bringing together four of this country's most sought-after chamber string players, Imaginista Quartet is an ensemble built upon a collective wealth of experience. They play on gut strings at A430. In this, the second concert in their series at Tempo Rubato, they welcome Craig Hill, who has been a member…

Living Room Theatre: The Great Piano Recital

Scout Hall Dulwich Hill 31 Lewisham St, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203, Australia, Dulwich Hill, NSW
An evening of masterful improvisation, breathtaking composition, and sonic storytelling featuring compelling pianists in contemporary jazz and improvised music. A night of sonic storytelling. From the poetic minimalism of Monica Brooks to the expansive improvisations of Alister Spence, this recital offers musical depth, emotional texture, and breathtaking performance, part of…

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