Theremin & Beyond

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach to the Beach Boys and Beyond

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
The theremin is utterly unique. It’s a sound you’ve definitely heard, even if you’ve never heard of it. Following the success of our sold-out tour of A Clockwork Orange & Beyond comes this series showcasing the range and power of the world’s first electronic instrument. Richard Tognetti directs an eclectic…

Melbourne Recital Centre: Daniel Lozakovich

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Daniel Lozakovich is renowned for possessing ‘perfect mastery’ (Le Figaro) of his instrument. Born in Stockholm in 2001, he began playing the violin at age seven and made his solo debut two years later with the Moscow Virtuosi. Signed by Deutsche Grammophon at just 15, Lozakovich has quickly established himself as a…

Omega Ensemble: Distant World

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
One of the most celebrated composers of the past century, Arvo Pärt’s Spiegel im Spiegel is a meditative and deeply moving masterwork, with each meticulously measured note inviting performer and listener to interpret its profound emotional depth. This delicate work leads a performance of reflection and emotional gravitas, including Latvian composer…
Editor's Choice Manon

The Australian Ballet: Manon

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece makes a welcome return after more than a decade. Originally created for The Royal Ballet in 1974, it came to our shores 20 years later, thrilling audiences with its sumptuous retelling of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel. Prepare to be moved by Manon’s doomed love affair with…
fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival

fortyfivedownstairs: Opera Closets

fortyfivedownstairs 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Step into a world where every outfit tells a story, and every story soars with song. In Opera Closets, multi-award-winning Australian mezzo-soprano Dimity Shepherd weaves an original theatrical cabaret that celebrates resilience, transformation, and the unexpected twists of life, revealing how dressing up and singing became her solace and salvation. Accompanied…
Theremin & Beyond

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach to the Beach Boys and Beyond

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
The theremin is utterly unique. It’s a sound you’ve definitely heard, even if you’ve never heard of it. Following the success of our sold-out tour of A Clockwork Orange & Beyond comes this series showcasing the range and power of the world’s first electronic instrument. Richard Tognetti directs an eclectic…
Editor's Choice Manon

The Australian Ballet: Manon

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece makes a welcome return after more than a decade. Originally created for The Royal Ballet in 1974, it came to our shores 20 years later, thrilling audiences with its sumptuous retelling of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel. Prepare to be moved by Manon’s doomed love affair with…

Australian National Academy of Music: Sara Macliver with ANAM Pianos

The Good Shepherd Chapel 1 St Heliers St,, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
“It has always been an absolute joy for me to perform alongside the brilliant young musicians at ANAM. I have no doubt this collaboration will be an exciting and memorable journey.” – Sara Macliver Sara Macliver is one of Australia’s most popular and versatile artists, and is regarded as one…
Theremin & Beyond

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach to the Beach Boys and Beyond

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
The theremin is utterly unique. It’s a sound you’ve definitely heard, even if you’ve never heard of it. Following the success of our sold-out tour of A Clockwork Orange & Beyond comes this series showcasing the range and power of the world’s first electronic instrument. Richard Tognetti directs an eclectic…

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