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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: First Voices Showcase

Iwaki Auditorium 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
As part of the MSO First Voices Composer Program, participants receive paid commissions and mentoring by guest composers, as well as the opportunity to workshop their compositions with members of the orchestra. Since 2023, the program’s participants have included James Henry, Vonda Last, Adam Manning and Leon Rodgers. This showcase,…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ in Concert

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Relive the magic of the film in high-definition while hearing the MSO perform John Williams’ unforgettable score live. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft…
Mozart & Mendelssohn – Matinee

West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & Mendelssohn – Matinee

Heath Ledger Theatre 174 William St, Perth, WA, Australia
Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, completed only months before his death, is one of the most sublime works ever written for this beautifully expressive instrument. Performed by WASO's Associate Principal Clarinet Som Howie, its buoyant joy and soulful warmth will delight. Inspired by his travels through the country, Mendelssohn’s Fourth Symphony captures…

The Concourse: Baroque, Brazil and Beyond

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Australia’s premier musical couple, Slava and Sharon Grigoryan join flautist Jane Rutter to perform an intimate nod to Baroque, South American and contemporary music that spans cultures, generations and genres. Sharon, Slava and Jane synergise their performances to connect deeply with their audience, and the grand, energetic musical prose of…

Australian National Academy of Music: In Sibelius’s Shadow

Beleura House & Garden PO Box 1198, Mornington, VIC, Australia
Beleura House and Garden, a stunning 19th-century house on the Mornington Peninsula, is renowned for its breathtaking gardens and custom-built performance space. Here, ANAM brings you an exceptional chamber music experience, featuring both ANAM musicians and faculty members. Anchoring the program is Voces Intimae, Sibelius’s String Quartet in D minor recognised…

More than Opera: BrunnhAilde – A Wagnerian Concert

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
The Power of Love versus the Love of Power – an adaptation of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Traditionally spanning four days, Wagner’s epic is now condensed into one evening, thanks to the vision of Dr. David Kram AM. The performance features a presentation on AI-assisted animation techniques by Swinburne University’s James…

Riverina Conservatorium of Music: Sharon & Slava Grigoryan

Riverina Conservatorium of Music No 1 Simmons Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
The success of any collaboration relies on a combination of factors, both obvious and more subtle. Sharon and Slava Grigoryan exemplify this synergy, creating music that resonates deeply with listeners. Their professional and personal partnership seems to provide the intangible element that fuels their passionate and sensitive performances. You are…

St George’s Cathedral: Baroque and Beyond

St George's Cathedral, Perth 38 Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
Experience an evening of music that spans centuries and genres in the stunning acoustics of St George’s Cathedral. “Baroque to Broadway” promises a journey from the timeless elegance of Baroque masterpieces to the dazzling charm of Broadway showstoppers. Featuring two of Australia’s most popular vocalists, Sarah Macliver and Bonnie de…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ in Concert

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Relive the magic of the film in high-definition while hearing the MSO perform John Williams’ unforgettable score live. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft…

Empire Theatre: John Granger Fisher with special guest Warwick Adeney

The Empire Theatres, Toowoomba 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
John Granger Fisher has established himself as one of Australia’s foremost concert pianists. A winner of international, Australian, British and American piano competitions and musical awards, John has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including Wigmore Hall, London and Carnegie Hall, New York. John was unanimously awarded the Royal…

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