• Canberra Choral Society: The Armed Man: a concert for peace and harmony

    Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
    The Canberra Choral Society and National Capital Orchestra are presenting a concert of two very special works for chorus and orchestra, 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' by British composer Sir Karl Jenkins, and 'Human Waves' by Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin AO. 'The Armed Man' is a powerful and…

    Lumina Vocal Ensemble: She Speaks – Women Composers Through the Ages

    Aldinga Institute Hall 23 Old Coach Road, Aldinga, South Australia, Australia
    For thousand of years, women have been creating beautiful music. Join LuminaVocal for an exploration of rare and wonderful music from composers including Hildegard of Bingen, Vittoria Aleotti, Barbara Strozzi, Clara Schumann, Mel Bonis and showcasing several contemporary Australian composers. Hear us in two fabulous locations in Aldinga and Adelaide.…

    Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival: Dances of Light and Shadow

    Forest Street Uniting Church, Bendigo Bendigo, VIC, Australia
    Bendigo’s Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival is so called as the festival not only features keyboard instruments at every concert, but also features the rich heritage of glorious buildings, grand public spaces and elegant streetscapes all made possible through the discovery of gold in 1851. Inspired by the vision…
    St James’ International Organ Festival

    St James’ King Street: Jeremiah Stephenson & David Elton

    St James Church, Sydney 173 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Described as one of the most virtuosic young organists of his generation, Jeremiah Stephenson (St Paul's Cathedral, London) has captivated audiences around the world with his dazzling technique and expressive interpretations. Critics have praised his performances for their "astonishing accuracy and brilliant virtuosity" and creating a "real warmth of feeling...due…

    North Adelaide Baroque Hall: Tchaikovsky, Smetana, more

    North Adelaide Baroque Hall 104 Tynte St, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Torrens Quartet: Elinor Warwick, violin Ebony Kitson, violin Bridget McCullough, viola Clara Gillam Grant, cello Programme: Tchaikovsky - String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11 Iain Grandage - After Silence Smetana - String Quartet No. 1 in E minor

    Sydney Eisteddfod: Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Doctors Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship | Final

    Sydney Conservatorium of Music 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Experience a showcase of talented young instrumentalists playing iconic music at the Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Doctors Orchestra Instrumental Scholarships. The scholarship attracts the finest talent from Australia and since it began in 2006, just under 350 aspiring instrumentalists have performed. The Scholarship offers a Senior and a Junior Award with…
    Mythic

    Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Mythic

    Adelaide Town Hall 128 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Elena Kats-Chernin conjures the atmosphere of a mystical cave in Mythic, where shadowy strings and twinkling winds reflect the faint glimmer of light in a cavernous realm. Stravinsky reveals the spark of another fairytale in Petrushka, his zippy ballet score that brings to life some seriously mischievous puppets. The concert reaches its…
    Mozart and the Mendelssohns

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Mozart and the Mendelssohns

    Ulumbarra Theatre Bendigo, VIC, Australia
    Chief Conductor Jaime Martín presents a joyful program of classical and early romantic treasures. Join us for an evening of pure musical bliss, beginning with Fanny Mendelssohn’s delightful Overture and concluding with her brother Felix’s romp through Italy in the Fourth Symphony. In between, Principal Players of the MSO wind…
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    Festival of Voices: Verdi Requiem

    Hobart City Hall 57-63 Macquarie Street,, Hobart, TAS, Australia
    This year, the Festival of Voices celebrates its 20th anniversary with what it calls its "biggest program yet": as its centrepiece, Verdi's Requiem will see its first Tasmanian performance in 40 years under the baton of UK  conductor David Lawrence. Other festival highlights include ensembles The Australian Voices, Germany's Sjaella,…
    Mozart and the Mendelssohns

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Mozart and the Mendelssohns

    Ulumbarra Theatre Bendigo, VIC, Australia
    Chief Conductor Jaime Martín presents a joyful program of classical and early romantic treasures. Join us for an evening of pure musical bliss, beginning with Fanny Mendelssohn’s delightful Overture and concluding with her brother Felix’s romp through Italy in the Fourth Symphony. In between, Principal Players of the MSO wind…

    Tempo Rubato: Joshua Hyde

    Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Joshua Hyde, saxophone PROGRAM Cat HOPE Signals Directorate (2014) for saxophone & playback (premiere of saxophone version) Kirsten MILENKO Ruin (2024) for soprano saxophone & pedals (world premiere) Sarah NEMTSOV Implicated Amplification (2014) for baritone saxophone & pedals (premiere of saxophone version) Charlie SDRAULIG fall away (2024) for alto saxophone…
    Arabella Steinbacher performs Prokofiev

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Arabella Steinbacher performs Prokofiev

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Arabella Steinbacher’s mastery of Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto is clear from the first touch of her bow. Moments after the lights go down, her unaccompanied violin deftly sketches a potent and mysterious melody before the orchestra joins her. The New York Times describes Steinbacher as having ‘balanced lyricism and fire…

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