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    • Ode on St Cecilia’s Day

    Ensemble Gombert: Ode on St Cecilia’s Day

    St Ambrose Catholic Church, Woodend 47 Urquhart St, Woodend, VIC, Australia
    In Purcell’s day, St Cecilia, patron saint of music, was celebrated in London with a new work commissioned annually. Perhaps the greatest of all these works is Purcell’s 1692 setting of poetry by Nicholas Brady commencing Hail! Bright Cecilia, and featuring the superb alto solo ’Tis Nature’s Voice, sung in the original performance…

    Adelaide Horn Jam: Encore, My Good Sir

    Scots Church Adelaide 237 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Hear the Principal Horn of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Lin Jiang, in recital with Adelaide's Stringybark Quartet (Emma Perkins, Belinda Gehlert, Linda Garrett, and Gemma Phillips), Emma Gregan (horn), and Jamie Cock (piano) - performing works by Bach, Cherubini, Beethoven, and Melbourne-based composer Thaddeus Huang.

    Woodend Winter Arts Festival: Cinderella

    St Ambrose Church 16 Templeton St,, Woodend, VIC
    Step into a magical realm where Prokofiev’s “Cinderella” dances with new life. Let Inventi Ensemble sweep you off your feet with their enchanting performance, weaving together the timeless tale with Sally Whitwell’s captivating composition. Like Cinderella’s transformation at the stroke of midnight, experience a symphonic metamorphosis that transports you through…
    From Bach to Glass

    Woodend Winter Arts Festival: From Bach to Glass

    St Ambrose Church 16 Templeton St,, Woodend, VIC
    Experience the mesmerising sound of eight cellos in perfect harmony at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. The concert showcases the versatility of the cello ensemble, presenting music in sextet and octet formations. The program includes a diverse range of composers, from Baroque master J.S. Bach to contemporary minimalist Phillip Glass,…
    From Bach to Glass

    Woodend Winter Arts Festival: From Bach to Glass

    St Ambrose Church 16 Templeton St,, Woodend, VIC
    Experience the mesmerising sound of eight cellos in perfect harmony at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. The concert showcases the versatility of the cello ensemble, presenting music in sextet and octet formations. The program includes a diverse range of composers, from Baroque master J.S. Bach to contemporary minimalist Phillip Glass,…

    Woodend Winter Arts Festival: Brahms, Sonatas for Piano & Violin

    St Ambrose Church 16 Templeton St,, Woodend, VIC
    Brahms’ three sonatas for piano and violin, all composed during his mature years, are among his greatest creations. The first, opus 78 in G major, is a three-movement work written in the summers of 1878 and 1879. The second, opus 100 in A major, was composed in Switzerland during the…
    ANAM Recitals

    Australian National Academy of Music: Jamie Willson

    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 – Mozart & Salzburg

    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…

    Eliza Shephard: The Melba Collective: Still Life

    St Silas Anglican Church, Albert Park 99 Bridport Street, Albert Park, VIC, Australia
    Proudly supported by Creative Australia and The Australian Government, The Melba Collective bring a stunning performance to the recently restored Parish of the Parks Albert Park. Comprising of Eliza Shephard (flutes), Judith Dodsworth (soprano), Briana Leaman (oboe), and Yasmin Rowe (piano), The Melba Collective are known for their diversity and…
    Northern Lights

    Musica Viva Australia: Northern Lights

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Fearless Norwegian violin virtuoso Johan Dalene makes his Australian debut with much-loved pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith, playing Ravel, Grieg, Rautavaara and a new commission from dynamic young composer Jack Frerer. Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene grabbed the world’s attention when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019, and he…
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    Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Blaze

    Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    ASO Principal Tuba Stanley McDonald (see Playing Up on page 64) plays Vaughan Williams’ Tuba Concerto, written for Philip Catelinet who helped shape the work before its premiere in 1954 as part of the London Symphony Orchestra’s 50th jubilee at the Royal Festival Hall. Here it is bookended by Miriam Hyde’s…
    The Ten Tenors

    Mellen Events: The Ten Tenors

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    Australia’s favourite tenor ensemble The TEN Tenors return to Adelaide in May 2025 for their 30th Anniversary Tour. What started as a one-off performance in 1995 has become a live concert phenomenon. The TEN Tenors are known for their iconic performances; from the best in classical opera through to some…

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