From Bach to Glass

Woodend Winter Arts Festival: From Bach to Glass

St Ambrose Church 16 Templeton St,, Woodend, VIC
Experience the mesmerising sound of eight cellos in perfect harmony at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. The concert showcases the versatility of the cello ensemble, presenting music in sextet and octet formations. The program includes a diverse range of composers, from Baroque master J.S. Bach to contemporary minimalist Phillip Glass,…

Woodend Winter Arts Festival: Brahms, Sonatas for Piano & Violin

St Ambrose Church 16 Templeton St,, Woodend, VIC
Brahms’ three sonatas for piano and violin, all composed during his mature years, are among his greatest creations. The first, opus 78 in G major, is a three-movement work written in the summers of 1878 and 1879. The second, opus 100 in A major, was composed in Switzerland during the…
From Harbour to Harbour 2

Impressive Event: From Harbour to Harbour 2

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Following the success of the 2023 tour, From Harbour to Harbour 2returns with an expanded journey, bringing for the first time William Barton to Melbourne alongside Mohsen Sharifian joined by Aunty Delmae Barton, a highly respected Aboriginal elder, singer, and storyteller. This extraordinary concert unites two ancient musical traditions, blending…

Australian Haydn Ensemble: Pre Concert 18th Century Unpacked – Mozart & Salzburg

State Library of NSW 1 Shakespeare Pl,, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Enhance your concert experience with our exclusive five-part pre-concert series, designed for anyone passionate about 18th-century music, historical performance, and period instruments. Held in conjunction with the State Library of NSW and alongside our 2025 season, this program offers you five curated pre-concert events, each including a glass of wine…

Eliza Shephard: The Melba Collective: Still Life

St Silas Anglican Church, Albert Park 99 Bridport Street, Albert Park, VIC, Australia
Proudly supported by Creative Australia and The Australian Government, The Melba Collective bring a stunning performance to the recently restored Parish of the Parks Albert Park. Comprising of Eliza Shephard (flutes), Judith Dodsworth (soprano), Briana Leaman (oboe), and Yasmin Rowe (piano), The Melba Collective are known for their diversity and…
Northern Lights

Musica Viva Australia: Northern Lights

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Fearless Norwegian violin virtuoso Johan Dalene makes his Australian debut with much-loved pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith, playing Ravel, Grieg, Rautavaara and a new commission from dynamic young composer Jack Frerer. Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene grabbed the world’s attention when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019, and he…

Australian National Academy of Music: ANAM with Pride

Victorian Pride Centre 79/81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, VIC, Australia
“We are thrilled to continue this partnership and present a concert at the Victorian Pride Centre in 2025, as their mission represents so much of what is good and necessary in our society today. At ANAM we want to be making music in a way that reflects everyone’s needs and beliefs…
Northern Lights

Musica Viva Australia: Northern Lights

Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Fearless Norwegian violin virtuoso Johan Dalene makes his Australian debut with much-loved pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith, playing Ravel, Grieg, Rautavaara and a new commission from dynamic young composer Jack Frerer. Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene grabbed the world’s attention when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019, and he…

Elder Conservatorium: Autumn Grace

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Acclaimed Scots/Australian fiddler Catherine Fraser is a vibrant and passionate exponent of the music of her heritage, and was the Director of the Southern Hemisphere International School of Scottish Fiddle for eleven years. Steeped in the Scottish fiddle tradition, the Catherine Fraser Trio perform repertoire from the wealth of Scottish…
From Harbour to Harbour 2

Impressive Event: From Harbour to Harbour 2

Octagon Theatre, University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA, Australia
Once again, we come together to experience a captivating fusion of cultures with Mohsen Sharifian, master of the Ney-anbān, and his beloved daughter, Liana. Alongside the energetic and impactful Lian Band, they bring the soulful sounds of southern Iran, Bushehr, to life. This powerful performance blends the rich traditions of Iranian folk music…
Hidden Curiosities

Kammerklang: At First Light

Church Street Studios, Camperdown 62-68 Church St,, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
At First Light is curated and performed by Sydney violist James Wannan. Featuring emerging and established voices from Australians local and abroad, this one-hour solo concert showcases the expressive potential of the viola. James Wannan performs At First Light at Church Street Studios in Sydney featuring music by Pedro Alvarez,…
Hidden Curiosities

Kammerklang: Out of the Shadows

Church Street Studios, Camperdown 62-68 Church St,, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Out of the Shadows is curated and performed by Melbourne violist Phoebe Green. Featuring diverse musical voices from across Australia, this one-hour solo concert invites the audience in for deep listening and contemplation of the unknown, unseen, and unheard. Phoebe Green performs Out of the Shadows at Church Street Studios…

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