• The Sacrifice of Farinelli

    Subverse Theatre: The Sacrifice of Farinelli

    Bluestone Church Arts Space 8A Hyde St, Footscray, VIC, Australia
    Created with the support of the Maribyrnong City Council through their Artist in Residence program, this winter Subverse Theatre proudly present the premiere season of The Sacrifice of Farinelli. An original Australian work, this compelling production is a fictional interpretation of history inspired by real figures from the 1700s, Riccardo…

    The Anglican Parish of Parkside: Something Old, Something New

    St Oswald's Anglican Church 5 St Anns Pl,, Parkside, SA, Australia
    Discover how composers have drawn inspiration from the past. Benjamin Britten's exhilarating Lachrymae takes inspiration from John Dowland, while Shostakovich's powerful final work, the Viola Sonata Op. 147, contains echoes of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. The program also features Caroline Shaw's In manas tuas, inspired by Thomas Tallis, and Rebecca Clarke's…

    The Anglican Parish of Parkside: Something Old, Something New

    St Oswald's Anglican Church 5 St Anns Pl,, Parkside, SA, Australia
    Discover how composers have drawn inspiration from the past. Benjamin Britten's exhilarating Lachrymae takes inspiration from John Dowland, while Shostakovich's powerful final work, the Viola Sonata Op. 147, contains echoes of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. The program also features Caroline Shaw's In manas tuas, inspired by Thomas Tallis, and Rebecca Clarke's…
    Bush, Borscht & Bonn

    Selby & Friends: Bush, Borscht & Bonn

    Turramurra Uniting Church 10 Turramurra Ave, Turramurra, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Listening to Beethoven’s own wonderful piano trio arrangement of his famous Septet, one gets a real sense of what it must have been like to desperately want to play something at home you had only heard played by many artists publicly. This tradition of changing the forces to accommodate everyday…
    All-Star Circus

    Sydney Fringe Festival: All-Star Circus

    Fools Paradise Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Victoria Square, Adelaide, Kaurna, Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
    Back by popular demand, All-Star Circus is the big-feats showcase that kids and parents will love. Get ready to be amazed by towering human pyramids, massive spinning wheels and acrobatic moves that will have your whole family in a spin. Brought to you by cast of award-winning acrobats and comedians…

    Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra: Spirited Away Movie and Gaming Music

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    A highly anticipated “Spirited Away” concert by Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra. ‘Spirited Away’, the animated film from 2001 was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli and the music scored by Joe Hisaishi. The movie was a landmark in animated cinema with a story about a 10-yr old girl,…

    The Opera Room: Salut Printemps

    St Peter's Catholic Church 235 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
    Join us for an afternoon of French art-song to welcome spring! This performance will take place outdoors, in the ambient St Peter's Parish courtyard, in Surry Hills. Bring a picnic rug and relax in the fading afternoon light whilst enjoying a program of French songs that celebrate all-things-Spring. Songs by…

    Camerata Academica of the Antipodes: Haydn, Vivaldi & Handel

    St Alban's Anglican Church, Epping 3 Pembroke St, Epping, NSW, Australia
    Dubbed ‘musically combustible’ by Criticks UK, the Camerata brings to life the finest music from the 1500s to today. Enjoy the stunning Haydn Cello Concerto with talented young cellist and past Ryde Eisteddfod winner Justin Shenouda, alongside Vivaldi Four Seasons: Summer with Camerata core soloists Dr Taliesin Coward & Christopher…

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Lucas & Arthur Jussen in Recital

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    It’s not often you get to hear music written for two pianos – or rarer still, four hands playing the same piano. You need two musicians totally in synch, so deeply connected that they know each other’s every thought and gesture. Lucas and Arthur Jussen literally have that connection in…
  • Van Diemen’s Band: THOMAS DUNFORD

    Hobart Town Hall 50 Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS, Australia
    Dubbed “the Eric Clapton of the lute” (BBC Music Magazine), dynamic young French virtuoso Thomas Dunford is the leading lutenist of his generation. His stellar international career has seen him perform with many acclaimed ensembles, including Les Arts Florissants, The English Consort, La Serenissima and Les Siècles.

    Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Jubilation

    Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    When Felix Mendelssohn was writing his Violin Concerto, he told a friend he couldn’t get the music out of his head – and you’ll hear why when Tianyou Ma plays the dramatic and vigorous opening notes. Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No.3 boldly follows, a richly textured piece that tells the story…

    Willoughby City Council: Live at Lunch – Birdsong, Sky and Flutes

    The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
    Jane Rutter, John Martin, Pacific Opera Soloists Jane Rutter, Pacific Opera Studio Soloists, pianist John Martin and special surprise guest in a radiant celebration of avian-inspired music, exploring the timeless harmony between nature and art. The program soars through exquisite arias, refined songs, and luminous instrumental works that capture the…