Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Ravel & Debussy

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Turina fell in love with the Impressionists, and his music combines the sophistication of Paris with the folk melodies and rhythms of his native Spain, as you can hear in this piece evocatively titled La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer). Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro was commissioned by a harp manufacturer…
Mozart’s Salzburg and Linz

Australian Haydn Ensemble: Mozart’s Salzburg and Linz

Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia 30 Parkes Pl E, Parkes, ACT, Australia
The ensemble’s dear friend Erin Helyard returns to lead this beautiful all-Mozart program. As composer and performer, Wolfgang was shaped by two Austrian cities: his birthplace, Salzburg, with which he had a love-hate relationship, and his chosen home of Vienna. Between the two, the picturesque town (now city) of Linz…
Editor's Choice Baroque Unleashed

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Baroque Unleashed

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Promising an “adrenaline-charged ride”, this program features thrilling new takes on Baroque hits and hidden gems by the ABO’s period musicians. Concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen delivers a fiery reading of Locatelli, Robert Nairn tackles Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto on violone, Baroque oboist Adam Masters interprets Albinoni and Artistic Director Paul Dyer bends…

Australian National Academy of Music: ELISION Ensemble

Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia
ANAM and ELISION Ensemble come together for a bold exploration of contemporary classical music. Following on from collaborations between ELISION and ANAM in 2024, this 2025 residency features some extraordinary works that challenge and redefine the boundaries of sound. "The opportunity to present rare classics of modern composition that shape how people explore…
Life on Land’s Edge

Bowerbird Collective: Life on Land’s Edge

Scottsdale Mechanics' Institute Hall 11 King Street, Scottsdale, TAS, Australia
Life on Land's Edge is a magnificent concert tribute to migratory birds by the Bowerbird Collective. From the creators of Where Song Began (***** Limelight Magazine) & Songs of Disappearance (#2 on the ARIA Charts), this performance will take you on an epic journey alongside migratory birds as they connect…
Mesmerise

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Mesmerise

Adelaide Town Hall 128 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Beethoven’s Coriolan ignites the stage with its fierce drama, leaving you on the edge of your seat as the fate of its Roman hero unfolds. This tension gives way to the vibrancy of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.2 with its joyous dialogue between piano and orchestra. Explore new musical realms with a World…
Classic 100 in Concert

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Classic 100 in Concert

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Every year for over two decades, ABC Classic has asked music lovers to nominate their favourite pieces on a particular theme, counting down the results across an exciting weekend in June. Join us for the third edition of this popular live event featuring highlights from the countdown!
Glorious Nights

West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Glorious Nights

Winthrop Hall Perth, WA, Australia
  Acclaimed Dutch conductor Otto Tausk reunites with WASO to lead this enthralling concert. One of his most celebrated and enduring works, Poulenc’s Gloria expresses the sacred through a captivating mixture of lush harmonies, deep solemnity and a playful spirit. Debussy’s Nocturnes enchants with its dreamlike soundscapes and serene, shifting…
Editor's Choice Baroque Unleashed

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Baroque Unleashed

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Promising an “adrenaline-charged ride”, this program features thrilling new takes on Baroque hits and hidden gems by the ABO’s period musicians. Concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen delivers a fiery reading of Locatelli, Robert Nairn tackles Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto on violone, Baroque oboist Adam Masters interprets Albinoni and Artistic Director Paul Dyer bends…
Classic 100 in Concert

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Classic 100 in Concert

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Every year for over two decades, ABC Classic has asked music lovers to nominate their favourite pieces on a particular theme, counting down the results across an exciting weekend in June. Join us for the third edition of this popular live event featuring highlights from the countdown!
Mozart’s Salzburg and Linz

Australian Haydn Ensemble: Mozart’s Salzburg and Linz

Bowral Memorial Hall 16-24 Bendooley St,, Bowral, NSW
The ensemble’s dear friend Erin Helyard returns to lead this beautiful all-Mozart program. As composer and performer, Wolfgang was shaped by two Austrian cities: his birthplace, Salzburg, with which he had a love-hate relationship, and his chosen home of Vienna. Between the two, the picturesque town (now city) of Linz…
La Fête de la Musique

Arafura Music Collective: La Fête de la Musique

Gray Community Hall Corner of Essington Avenue and Victoria Drive, Gray, NT, Australia
An evening of French elegance with internationally renowned harpist Marshall McGuire at Browns Mart. Join Arafura Music Collective in collaboration with Alliance Française de Darwin for a celebration of French music. Step into a world of shimmering harmonies and graceful melodies as we celebrate La Fête de la Musique with…

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