• ANAM Recitals

    Australian National Academy of Music: ANAM Recital – Max Wung

    Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
    Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? How does their art help them understand the world better? Hear what the next generation of virtuosi have to say, and how, in…
    ANAM Recitals

    Australian National Academy of Music: ANAM Recital – Olivia Kowalik

    Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
    As a musician’s instrumental proficiency develops, so too does their artistic taste and temperament. Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? Hear what the…
    Editor's Choice Gershwin & Shostakovich

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: Gershwin & Shostakovich

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    Celebrating the indomitable voice of the individual, Ukrainian-born pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk makes his ACO debut performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1, in which he is joined by trumpeter David Elton. Both composers affirm the right to self-expression – Gershwin through exuberant freedom, Shostakovich in defiance of…
    Takács Quartet & Angie Milliken

    Musica Viva Australia: Takács Quartet & Angie Milliken

    City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Formed in 1975 by four students of the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, the much-loved Takács Quartet has remade itself artistically, geographically and personally across five decades on the classical stage. Now, in its 50th year, the Quartet returns to Australia with undimmed brilliance to present a major new work…
    ANAM Recitals

    Australian National Academy of Music: ANAM Recital – William Hanna

    Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
    Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? Hear what the next generation of virtuosi have to say, and how, in the 2025 ANAM Recital…
    ANAM Recitals

    Australian National Academy of Music: ANAM Recital – Stephen Mosa’ati

    Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
    As a musician’s instrumental proficiency develops, so too does their artistic taste and temperament. Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? How does their…
    Free Creative Music Workshops with Topology

    Topology: Free Creative Music Workshops with Topology

    Yeronga Community Centre 62 Park Rd, Yeronga, QLD, Australia
    Guitarists of Brisbane — this is your moment! Join us and help shape a once-in-a-lifetime immersive sound experience that celebrates creativity, connection and the electric power of community. Whether you're a seasoned player, a passionate hobbyist or even those who have never picked up a guitar, we are looking for…
    ANAM Recitals

    Australian National Academy of Music: ANAM Recital – Theonie Wang

    Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
    As a musician’s instrumental proficiency develops, so too does their artistic taste and temperament. Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? How does their…

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

    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…
    Elevator Music

    Omega Ensemble: Elevator Music

    City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Legendary UK clarinettist Michael Collins mixes the classics with the common man in this side-winding and heart-racing performance. Celebrated as a “composer of uncommon gifts and unusual methods” (The New York Times), Grammy-nominated composer Anna Clyne's Stride takes fragments of Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata, refracting the work's adored lyricism in a captivating…

    Sydney Mozart Society: Timo-Veikko Valve and Aura Go

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    Timo-Veikko Valve and Aura Go are highly sought after in Australia and overseas as soloists and chamber musicians. Combining Aura’s warm hearted and insightful playing with Tippi’s creative and generous musicianship, their musical partnership is formidable. They will perform exquisite pieces and unfinished works by Mozart and Beethoven completed and…
    ANAM Recitals

    Australian National Academy of Music: ANAM Recital – Olivia Bartlett

    Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
    As a musician’s instrumental proficiency develops, so too does their artistic taste and temperament. Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? How does their…

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