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Editor's Choice Event Series Canberra International Music Festival

Canberra International Music Festival: Larry and Luigi

Albert Hall, Yarralumla 100 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT, Australia
In his final year as Artistic Director, Roland Peelman has chosen to open the festival with William Barton, Persian tar player Hamed Sadeghi and Belgian jazz pianist Bram De Looze, as well as Lior and Nigel Westlake’s Compassion. Guitar virtuoso Pavel Ralev, violist Florian Peelman, France’s Trio Karénine and Dudok Quartet…

Elder Conservatorium: Lunchtime Concert | A Majestic Affair

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Brahms drew clear inspiration from Schubert in this four-movement work which is particularly famous for being one of the longest piano quartets ever written. Rather more poised and lyrical than the more commonly played first quartet, it is laid out on a grand symphonic scale with seemingly effortless lyricism. The…
Editor's Choice Event Series Canberra International Music Festival

Canberra International Music Festival: High Stakes

High Court of Australia Parkes Place, Canberra, ACT, Australia
In his final year as Artistic Director, Roland Peelman has chosen to open the festival with William Barton, Persian tar player Hamed Sadeghi and Belgian jazz pianist Bram De Looze, as well as Lior and Nigel Westlake’s Compassion. Guitar virtuoso Pavel Ralev, violist Florian Peelman, France’s Trio Karénine and Dudok Quartet…
Editor's Choice Event Series Baroque Kaleidoscope

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Baroque Kaleidoscope

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Headlined by Vivaldi, Telemann and Handel, this Baroque celebration sees the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra return to its musical roots. Showcasing the talents of the orchestra’s principal musicians including Concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen, Principal Second Baroque Violin Ben Dollman and Principal Baroque Flute Melissa Farrow, the program includes The Arrival of the Queen…
Event Series Heroic

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Heroic

Adelaide Town Hall 128 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Hold your head high when you listen to the proud opening notes of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture. Simple but stirring, this heroic piece underpins a great battle for freedom inspired by poetry. Then Beethoven’s uplifting concerto will highlight the precision of our radiant soloist, whose glorious melodies spark a cheerful dialogue…

Salut! Baroque: The Influencers

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest (Wesley Music Centre) 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
Expectations were high for salaried composers during the Baroque period. Constant demands for new repertoire required inspiration and creativity as well as talent. Influence ebbed and flowed between composers, nations, styles and beliefs. Bach was inspired by his devoutness and his vast collection of other composers’ works; Handel reinvented himself…
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra: My Homeland

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Smetana’s love letter to Bohemia, Má vlast, begins at the Vyšehrad citadel, where Libuše foresaw the glory of Prague. After following the Vltava from its source to the Czech capital, we head across the countryside to the Hussite stronghold of Tábor and then onto Blaník Mountain, where the sleeping army of…
Event Series Beethoven 9

West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 9

Perth Concert Hall 5 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
To listen to a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 is to enjoy a profound musical experience. One of the greatest of all symphonies, it continues to inspire with its uplifting message of hope and unity. Join WASO, conductor Alpesh Chauhan, a stellar lineup of soloists, and the WASO Chorus as…
Event Series Esmé Quartet

Musica Viva Tasmania: Esmé Quartet

Hobart Town Hall 50 Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Eloquent. Spellbinding. Monumental. Exquisite. How else can we describe the Esmé Quartet? Based in Germany, this ensemble launched its international career by winning first prize at the 2018 International String Quartet Competition at London’s Wigmore Hall. The ensemble then embarked on a whirlwind year of concerts in North America, Hong…
Editor's Choice Event Series Canberra International Music Festival

Canberra International Music Festival: Beethoven’s Legacy

Snow Concert Hall 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill, ACT, Australia
In his final year as Artistic Director, Roland Peelman has chosen to open the festival with William Barton, Persian tar player Hamed Sadeghi and Belgian jazz pianist Bram De Looze, as well as Lior and Nigel Westlake’s Compassion. Guitar virtuoso Pavel Ralev, violist Florian Peelman, France’s Trio Karénine and Dudok Quartet…
Editor's Choice Event Series Canberra International Music Festival

Canberra International Music Festival: Duet with Tamara-Anna Cislowska

Smith's Alternative 76 Aliinga Street, Canberra, ACT
In his final year as Artistic Director, Roland Peelman has chosen to open the festival with William Barton, Persian tar player Hamed Sadeghi and Belgian jazz pianist Bram De Looze, as well as Lior and Nigel Westlake’s Compassion. Guitar virtuoso Pavel Ralev, violist Florian Peelman, France’s Trio Karénine and Dudok Quartet…
Editor's Choice Event Series Baroque Kaleidoscope

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Baroque Kaleidoscope

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Headlined by Vivaldi, Telemann and Handel, this Baroque celebration sees the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra return to its musical roots. Showcasing the talents of the orchestra’s principal musicians including Concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen, Principal Second Baroque Violin Ben Dollman and Principal Baroque Flute Melissa Farrow, the program includes The Arrival of the Queen…

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