A Chopin piano recital is an opportunity to enter and remain within a special world. Chopin wrote music of tremendous power and depth, almost exclusively for the piano. He was and remains the poet of the piano. There is incredible variety in the style of works that Chopin wrote. In…

Composer and performer Benjamin Skepper returns to Fitzroy Town Hall for a rare, large-scale solo concert, following a series of sold-out performances at Melbourne Recital Centre and Sydney Festival. Known for his genre-defying practice at the intersection of modern classical music, spatial audio, and performance art, Skepper will present a…

The devil played the violin for Tartini in a dream. The music was charismatic, electrifying, fiendishly difficult and utterly transfixing. Tartini awoke and transcribed the melody, penning the Devil’s Trill sonata. It can only be played by someone astounding. Ilya Gringolts is that player, returning with his dazzling virtuosity and commanding stage presence for…

Slava, Leonard, Vladimir and Andrew are renowned nationally and internationally as leading soloists and passionate advocates for  their distinctive instrument. They are also recognised for their formidable and diverse repertoire. For UKARIA, they present a  beautifully balanced program showcasing intimate delicacy and extravagant flair. The concert opens with Bach’s sixth Brandenburg  Concerto, here arranged by…

This program brings together three masterpieces that capture the essence of the aerial world, from the delicate flutter of a single bird to the monumental power of a shifting atmosphere. Joined by violinist, Courtenay Cleary the orchestra will perform Vaughan Williams' stunning work "The Lark Ascending". Inspired by the poetry…