Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival: Dances of Light and Shadow

Forest Street Uniting Church, Bendigo Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Bendigo’s Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival is so called as the festival not only features keyboard instruments at every concert, but also features the rich heritage of glorious buildings, grand public spaces and elegant streetscapes all made possible through the discovery of gold in 1851. Inspired by the vision…
St James’ International Organ Festival

St James’ King Street: Jeremiah Stephenson & David Elton

St James Church, Sydney 173 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Described as one of the most virtuosic young organists of his generation, Jeremiah Stephenson (St Paul's Cathedral, London) has captivated audiences around the world with his dazzling technique and expressive interpretations. Critics have praised his performances for their "astonishing accuracy and brilliant virtuosity" and creating a "real warmth of feeling...due…

North Adelaide Baroque Hall: Tchaikovsky, Smetana, more

North Adelaide Baroque Hall 104 Tynte St, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
Torrens Quartet: Elinor Warwick, violin Ebony Kitson, violin Bridget McCullough, viola Clara Gillam Grant, cello Programme: Tchaikovsky - String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11 Iain Grandage - After Silence Smetana - String Quartet No. 1 in E minor
The Others

UKARIA: The Others

Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
Prepare for an extraordinary musical experience as composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky, legendary trumpeter James Morrison, Spiderbait’s iconic drummer Kram, and yidaki virtuoso and vocalist William Barton come together for a completely improvised performance. Showcasing their ‘idiosyncratic personalities, massive musical experience and evident respect for each other’ (The Advertiser), The Others returns…

Apeiron Baroque: Children’s Concert: Something, Something

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest (Wesley Music Centre) 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
30 minutes of music, and instrumental show and tell in a relaxed and informal setting. Perfect for young ones who are curious about music but might not have the attention to sit through the full main concert! With special guest artists: Matt Greco (Violin), Pippa MacMillan (Violone), Alex Monro (Viola)

Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival: Grand Organ Gala

Forest Street Uniting Church, Bendigo Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Bendigo’s Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival is so called as the festival not only features keyboard instruments at every concert, but also features the rich heritage of glorious buildings, grand public spaces and elegant streetscapes all made possible through the discovery of gold in 1851. Inspired by the vision…

Apeiron Baroque: Something Old, Something New

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest (Wesley Music Centre) 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
At some point, old music was new music! But there is something special about baroque music that inspires composers from the future. Is it the harmonic craftsmanship, the unique sound world, the pure emotions and characters, or the rhetorical forms common to all languages? Join Apeiron and our inter/nationally recognised…

Musica Viva Australia: Jess Hitchcock & Penny Quartet

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Fresh from transformative performances that captivated audiences in Adelaide and Perth Festivals, Musica Viva Australia and Melbourne Recital Centre proudly present Jess Hitchcock and Penny Quartet as part of NAIDOC week – an experience designed to connect us to something deeper. Jess Hitchcock is a Melbourne-based Indigenous singer-songwriter, opera and…
Pastorale

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Pastorale

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Highlighting the warmth and beauty of the MCO sound. One of the most iconic works, Barber’s Adagio for Strings lifts the lid on this musical jewellery box brimming with treasures. A true hidden gem, Doreen Carwithen’s lush and lyrical Concerto for Piano and Strings was written in 1948, then sadly…

Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival: Perfect Match

St Andrew's Uniting Church, Bendigo 26 Myers St,, Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Bendigo’s Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival is so called as the festival not only features keyboard instruments at every concert, but also features the rich heritage of glorious buildings, grand public spaces and elegant streetscapes all made possible through the discovery of gold in 1851. Inspired by the vision…

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