• Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Benjamin Beilman performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto doesn’t leave you waiting, with the soloist launching dramatically into its lyrical story from the start. Intimate and beautiful, the work captures all the sparkle of the Classical era while setting the tone for the expressive Romanticism of later masterpieces. It’s thrilling to hear live, and provides…
    The Descent of Orpheus by Charpentier

    Springboard Opera: The Descent of Orpheus by Charpentier

    The Grand on Ann 311 Ann St, Brisbane City, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    His lover lost and a journey into darkness. Orpheus risks everything for Eurydice - what would you risk for love? This July, we invite you to immerse yourself in the cool waters of the river Styx and descend into the Underworld, in Springboard Opera's Queensland premiere of Charpentier's The Descent…

    Anna Fraser, Claire Burrell-McDonald and Giulio Biddau: Muse and Musings – The Chopin-Viardot Mazurka Dialogues

    Wesley Music Centre 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
    Muse and Musings invite audiences into the creative partnership between Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) and Pauline Viardot-García (1821–1910), where piano miniatures are transformed into vivid vocal works. Developed during their time together at Nohant, Viardot’s adaptations of Chopin’s mazurkas weave Polish dance rhythms with expressive texts, ornamentation, and improvisatory nuance, revealing…
    Editor's Choice Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek

    Musica Viva Australia: Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek

    Regal Theatre 474 Hay St, Subiaco, WA, Australia
    American-Canadian violinist Leila Josefowicz and pianist John Novacek present a program spanning early Modernism to the present day, including Debussy’s Violin Sonata, Szymanowski’s Mythes and Stravinsky’s Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss. The program also features the Australian premiere of Charlotte Bray’s Mriya, commissioned by Musica Viva Australia and Wigmore Hall. Limelight…

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Vera Blue and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Vera Blue and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unite for a one-night collision of intimacy and scale, where electronic pulse meets full symphonic force, and song expands into something cinematic and elemental. Reimagined in orchestral form, Vera Blue’s catalogue opens into new dimension, shaped and elevated by the sweep of strings,…

    Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Under the Canopy

    Wyndham Cultural Centre 177 Watton Street,, Werribee, VIC, Australia
    Experience the incredible James Crabb in a program that showcases the possibilities of the classical accordion. Renowned for his electrifying stage presence and interpretive depth, Crabb brings his unique flair to works by leading composers. From the ornate beauty of Rameau and the bold invention of CPE Bach, to Gubitsch’s…
    Editor's Choice The Merry Widow

    Opera Australia: The Merry Widow

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Graeme Murphy’s production of Lehár’s evergreen operetta receives a welcome revival. As Pontevedro teeters on the brink of bankruptcy, its ambassador will do whatever it takes to prevent the wealthy widow Hanna Glavari from marrying a foreigner. When her old flame Count Danilo refuses to marry for money, the result is…

    Malvern East Chamber Music Festival: Matinee with Orix Duo

    St John's Anglican Church, Malvern 5-7 Finch St, Malvern East, VIC, Australia
    The haunting, elegiac textures of Bridge's wartime masterpiece find their perfect counterpoint in the radiant, heroic spirit of Beethoven's A major Sonata. From the profound introspection of the early 20th century to the sunlit architectural perfection of the high-Classical era, this program showcases the cello and piano as true equals.

    UKARIA: Joshua Batty and Friends

    Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit, SA, Australia
    Perfect Imperfections is a bold reimagining of the flute as an instrument of power, soul, and raw humanity. This journey takes us into the emotional landscapes of each listener, inviting us to find beauty within imperfection, connection through vulnerability, and uplift through music. Internationally-renowned flautist Joshua Batty pushes boundaries with…

    Queensland Baroque: Ballet and the Baroque

    City Baptist Tabernacle Church, Spring Hill 163 Wickham Tce, Spring Hill, QLD, Australia
    Come and join us for a sublime meeting of music and movement, as Queensland Baroque joins forces with the exquisite dancers of the Brisbane Ballet. This remarkable performance will be a celebration for your senses as the dancers of the Brisbane Ballet bring to life the work of acclaimed choreographer,…

    Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: Faire is the Heaven

    St Andrew's Cathedral Crn George and Bathurst Streets, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Brett Weymark and 150 voices of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs present an inspiring program of hymns and stirring anthems they are taking ‘home’ to England’s great cathedrals and the Three Choirs Festival in July. On the bill is Parry’s I Was Glad and Gardiner’s Evening Hymn, transcendent works written for coronations,…

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Open Rehearsal with Tabita Berglund

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Take a peek behind the scenes at an open rehearsal with conductor Tabita Berglund. Join us for an hour in some of the best seats in the house as Tabita and the musicians of the MSO rehearse their program. You'll be able to eavesdrop on the dialogue between conductor and…