Melbourne Recital Centre: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Led by dynamic musical director Gottfried von der Goltz, this first of two performances opens with Bach’s spirited Symphony in G minor, setting the stage with its vibrant energy. Immediately following, the Orchestra present a masterful mix of Mozart works; all fan-favourites from the great composer’s cannon. Witness internationally celebrated…
Editor's Choice Matthias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Schubert’s Winterreise: Trifonov & Goerne in Recital

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
In what promises to be a highlight of this year’s concert calendar, German baritone and Lieder expert Matthias Goerne embarks on a national tour with Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov (see our interview with Goerne on page 46). Witness their unparalleled artistry as they perform Schubert’s Schwanengesang, Winterreise and Die schöne Müllerin. Trifonov…

Dots + Loops: Figures + Fixtures

University of Queensland St Lucia, QLD, Australia
Dots+Loops presents Swiss duo iipm project, the creation of Phoebe Bognár (AUS) and Mikołaj Rytowski (PL). Taking everything you know about flute and percussion and turning it on its head, iipm project dives headlong into Uncanny Valley for unbounded performative, post-instrumental exploration. iipm project presents the Australian premiere of Figures…

Bowral Autumn Music Festival: Vatche Jambazian and David Greco

St Jude's Church, Bowral 38 Bendooley St, Bowral, NSW, Australia
BAMF Artistic Director, Vatche Jambazian, and the superb baritone, David Greco, will perform the entirety of Schubert's exquisite Winterreise, D.911. Join us to experience this extraordinary work in the historic church of St. Simon and St. Jude in Bowral amidst the gorgeous colours of the emerging Autumn. Duration is approximately…
La Musica Notturna

Omega Ensemble: La Musica Notturna

Newcastle City Hall Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Celebrated cellist and conductor Umberto Clerici guest directs a musical exposé of the cello that vibrates across style, tradition and time. A cellist and composer of extraordinary technical skill, Luigi Boccherini's "La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid" transports you to the lively streets of Madrid at night, filled with…

Elder Conservatorium: Veiled Disclosures

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Elegant, wistful and deeply expressive, Bridge’s eight-minute Lament was one of two duos performed by the composer and his teacher in 1912, and is today recognised as one of the most haunting musical dialogues ever written. Contrasting cheerful exuberance and a darker, veiled beauty of its own, Brahms’s second String…

Bowral Autumn Music Festival: Alessandro Pittorino

St Jude's Church, Bowral 38 Bendooley St, Bowral, NSW, Australia
The renowned organist Alessandro Pittorino presents a program of diverse and entertaining works showcasing the amazing capabilities of the restored and extended organ at St.Judes. Works include Strauss' Die Fledermaus Overture, Bach's Prelude and Fugue in G BWV541, Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre, Widor's Symphony no. 6 Mvt 1, improvisation on Brahms'…

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra is widely considered one of the leading period instrument ensembles in the world. We are thrilled to present them in two concerts in their ACO On The Pier debut, directed by their musical director Gottfried von der Gotz and featuring ACO friend and collaborator, pianist Kristian…
Sirens

Van Diemen’s Band: Sirens

Burnie Arts and Function Centre 77-79 Wilmot Street,, Burnie, TAS, Australia
Mythological shapeshifters, the figure of the Siren has been present in seemingly unrelated cultures for millennia. Appearing as half-birds, or with fish-like tails and often gender fluid, Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their doom with the irresistible beauty of their song. Their ominous presence is…

Bowral Autumn Music Festival: Kristian Winther

St. Judes Church, Bowral 38 Bendooley St, Bowral, NSW, Australia
The extraordinary violinist, Kristian Winther, presents an intimate solo recital of his favourite works in the beautifully atmospheric and historic St.Jude's Church in Bowral. The program includes Reger's Chaconne, Bach's C Major Sonata, Lachen Verlernt by Slonen and a wonderful Solo Sonata by Bartók. Experience the beauty of Autumn in…

Grigoryan Brothers: Amistad

Four Winds Barragga Bay, NSW, Australia
Regarded as Australia’s finest guitar duo performing much of the instrument’s standard classical repertoire, the Grigoryan Brothers’ passion is to expand their horizons through new arrangements, their own compositions and commissions. This ambition can be heard as the brothers take the guitar into genres such as jazz, folk and contemporary…

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is beloved by audiences and arguably one of the greatest clarinet works ever written. Composed only a few weeks before Mozart’s death, this is music of sublime beauty and depth. Made famous by its use in the film Out of Africa, audiences will hear it anew performed by…

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