• Editor's Choice Piotr Anderszewski

    Musica Viva Australia: Piotr Anderszewski

    Queensland Conservatorium 140 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Fresh from his triumphant performances at the Edinburgh Festival, pianist Piotr Anderszewski brings his intelligence, restless curiosity and joy to Brahms’ 12 pieces from Opp. 116– 119, selections from JS Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 2 and Beethoven’s Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major. Known for his uncompromising standards – he famously walked out…
    Editor's Choice Cocteau’s Circle

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: Cocteau’s Circle

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Richard Tognetti and the ACO close their 50th- anniversary season in style, stepping into the surreal world of 1920s Paris. Directed by Circa’s Yaron Lifschitz, this concert-cum-cabaret features soprano Chloe Lankshear with drag artist and baritone Le Gateau Chocolat as maître d’. Inspired by Jean Cocteau’s avant-garde circle and the…
    Editor's Choice Carmen

    Opera Australia: Carmen

    Regent Theatre 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Anne-Louise Sarks is at the helm for a new production of Carmen that brings Bizet’s classic bang up to date. An intriguing lineup of talent is headed by Danielle de Niese as Carmen, alternating with Sian Sharp. Mexican-Spanish tenor Abraham Bretón shares the role of Don José with Diego Torre,…

    Phoenix Central Park: FORMA ENSEMBLE – Michael Gordon’s Timber

    Phoenix Central Park NSW
    FORMA ENSEMBLE is an Australian percussion collective creating, performing, and collaborating on new and experimental music. Founded and directed by Rebecca Lloyd-Jones, former Artistic Director of Synergy Percussion, FORMA is dedicated to celebrating contemporary music through the medium of percussion. The collective focuses on commissioning new works that push the…
    Editor's Choice Piotr Anderszewski

    Musica Viva Australia: Piotr Anderszewski

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Fresh from his triumphant performances at the Edinburgh Festival, pianist Piotr Anderszewski brings his intelligence, restless curiosity and joy to Brahms’ 12 pieces from Opp. 116– 119, selections from JS Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 2 and Beethoven’s Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major. Known for his uncompromising standards – he famously walked out…
    Editor's Choice Cocteau’s Circle

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: Cocteau’s Circle

    Adelaide Town Hall off Pirie St, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    Richard Tognetti and the ACO close their 50th- anniversary season in style, stepping into the surreal world of 1920s Paris. Directed by Circa’s Yaron Lifschitz, this concert-cum-cabaret features soprano Chloe Lankshear with drag artist and baritone Le Gateau Chocolat as maître d’. Inspired by Jean Cocteau’s avant-garde circle and the…
    Editor's Choice Carmen

    Opera Australia: Carmen

    Regent Theatre 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Anne-Louise Sarks is at the helm for a new production of Carmen that brings Bizet’s classic bang up to date. An intriguing lineup of talent is headed by Danielle de Niese as Carmen, alternating with Sian Sharp. Mexican-Spanish tenor Abraham Bretón shares the role of Don José with Diego Torre,…

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Masterclass with Joyce DiDonato

    Iwaki Auditorium 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Join superstar soprano Joyce DiDonato for an illuminating masterclass featuring artists from Melba Opera Trust. This is a unique opportunity for young singers to learn from Joyce, an artist celebrated for her magical voice and commanding stage presence. The masterclass will make compelling viewing for both aspiring singers and music…

    Brisbane Music Festival: Something New

    FourthWall Arts Suite 4, 540 Queen St, Brisbane City, QLD, Australia
    Neve Randall | Love ... Mother Love (World Premiere) Joshua Jones | Collaborative New Work (World Premiere) Neve Randall | Flute Joshua Jones | Cello Alex Raineri | Piano
    Seckou Keita

    Bowerbird Collective: Seckou Keita

    Albert Hall, Yarralumla 100 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT, Australia
    Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', with a discography boasting 15 critically-acclaimed…
    Editor's Choice Carmen

    Opera Australia: Carmen

    Regent Theatre 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Anne-Louise Sarks is at the helm for a new production of Carmen that brings Bizet’s classic bang up to date. An intriguing lineup of talent is headed by Danielle de Niese as Carmen, alternating with Sian Sharp. Mexican-Spanish tenor Abraham Bretón shares the role of Don José with Diego Torre,…