Northern Lights

Musica Viva Australia: Northern Lights

Regal Theatre 474 Hay St, Subiaco, WA, 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…

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Mozart’s Piano

Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
The pinnacle of refinement: dine in three delights of the classical era. Mozart adored composing piano concertos, and his Piano Concerto No.27 is his final work of this form. Having written 26 others before it, the maturity and artistry of this concerto is, unsurprisingly, astounding. Australian pianist Daniel de Borah…
Classical Music Club

Hermit Arts: Classical Music Club

Leederville Town Hall 84 Cambridge St, West Leederville, WA
A morning concert series featuring local classical musicians perform a beautiful one hour long recital. Each performance features famous classical tunes that are well known and easy to listen to. Classical Music Club concerts are at the Leederville Town Hall from 10-11am on the third Friday of each month in…

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…

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