• The Class of ‘85

    Bach Akademie Australia: The Class of ‘85

    St James Church, Sydney 173 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Following their critically acclaimed debut national tour, Bach Akademie Australia presents The Class of ’85, a celebration of three titans of the Baroque featuring two of Australia’s finest home-grown artists, mezzo-soprano Hannah Fraser and soprano Susannah Lawergren. In a special performance at St James’ Church King Street (May 30th), Australia’s…
    Jams for Juniors: Mozart’s Symphony No.40

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Jams for Juniors: Mozart’s Symphony No.40

    Iwaki Auditorium 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music! Children aged 0-5 and their adults can explore, play and join in at these popular 30-minute musical workshops. Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mozart's Symphony No.40, led by presenter…
    Jams for Juniors: Mozart’s Symphony No.40

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Jams for Juniors: Mozart’s Symphony No.40

    Iwaki Auditorium 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music! Children aged 0-5 and their adults can explore, play and join in at these popular 30-minute musical workshops. Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mozart's Symphony No.40, led by presenter…
    Jams for Juniors: Mozart’s Symphony No.40

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Jams for Juniors: Mozart’s Symphony No.40

    Iwaki Auditorium 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music! Children aged 0-5 and their adults can explore, play and join in at these popular 30-minute musical workshops. Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mozart's Symphony No.40, led by presenter…
    Jams for Juniors: Mozart’s Symphony No.40

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Jams for Juniors: Mozart’s Symphony No.40

    Iwaki Auditorium 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music! Children aged 0-5 and their adults can explore, play and join in at these popular 30-minute musical workshops. Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mozart's Symphony No.40, led by presenter…
    Grieg’s Piano Concerto

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Grieg’s Piano Concerto

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Every note in Grieg’s Piano Concerto is a delight, from the iconic opening to the gorgeous lyricism of the slow movement. Electrifying pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk brings stunning virtuosity to this performance of a perennial audience favourite. Highly sought-after conductor Elim Chan makes her MSO debut leading this program that also…

    Noosa Chorale: Karl Jenkins ‘The Armed Man’ – A Mass for Peace

    The J Noosa 60 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
    Kim Kirkman conducts choir and orchestra performing the Mass for Peace and other works. Noosa Chorale and orchestra, under the baton of conductor Kim Kirkman, present a concert performance filled with hopes for peace in our time. "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" by Karl Jenkins, one of the…
    ACO Weekend

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: Brahms’ String Sextet

    Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
    The Australian Chamber Orchestra and Artistic Director Richard Tognetti return to UKARIA with a three-program weekend, featuring a combination of much-loved masterworks and important contemporary voices that showcase the ACO’s world-renowned energy and spirit. The weekend concludes with celebrations of rhythm and vitality alongside some of the most exquisite music…
    The Class of ‘85

    Bach Akademie Australia: The Class of ‘85

    Our Lady of Dolours Church, Chatswood 94 Archer Street, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    Following their critically acclaimed debut national tour, Bach Akademie Australia presents The Class of ’85, a celebration of three titans of the Baroque featuring two of Australia’s finest home-grown artists, mezzo-soprano Hannah Fraser and soprano Susannah Lawergren. In a special performance at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church, Chatswood (May…
    ACO Weekend

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: Leaves of an Unwritten Diary

    Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
    The Australian Chamber Orchestra and Artistic Director Richard Tognetti return to UKARIA with a three-program weekend, featuring a combination of much-loved masterworks and important contemporary voices that showcase the ACO’s world-renowned energy and spirit. In the opening concert, Erwin Schulhoff’s Five Pieces take us back to the popular dances of early-twentieth-century Europe,…

    Master Piano Institute: An Evening of Chopin with Elen Rapoport

    Master Music Studio Unit 6, 80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe, NSW, Australia
    Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the timeless music of Frédéric Chopin at Master Music Studio. Acclaimed Russian-born pianist Elen Rapoport, a graduate of the prestigious Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, brings her exceptional artistry to this intimate recital. The evening will feature special guest performances from two of Elen's students.…
    ACO Weekend

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: Brahms’ Violin Concerto

    Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
    The Australian Chamber Orchestra and Artistic Director Richard Tognetti return to UKARIA with a three-program weekend, featuring a combination of much-loved masterworks and important contemporary voices that showcase the ACO’s world-renowned energy and spirit. The second concert features contemporary works including Osvaldo Golijov’s gripping tango duel and Gabriella Smith’s wild quartet. Enough to…

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