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Australia Ensemble: Concert 1

Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW 9 High St, Kensington, NSW, Australia
In 1941, on a freezing winter night in Stalag VIIIA, Olivier Messiaen presented his Quartet for the End of Time. The audience and musicians were prisoners of war, their instruments in disrepair, but Messiaen’s meditation on the songs of birds and angels, the overwhelming sounds and colours of the apocalypse, and the…
Concert Series 1

Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra: Concert Series 1

Bowral Memorial Hall 16-24 Bendooley St,, Bowral, NSW
Giuseppe VERDI Overture to The Force of Destiny Max BRUCH Kol Nidrei  William Howard – cello Frederick DELIUS The Walk to the Paradise Garden Emmanuel CHABRIER España Alfred HILL  Australia Symphony 

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Heart of the Violin: James Ehnes

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
James Ehnes leads this all-strings program bridging the old and new world with works ranging from classical to contemporary. Journey into the heart of the violin with one of today’s most masterful soloists.

Darwin Symphony Orchestra: Romance and Revolution

AANT Centre Darwin, NT, Australia
Hear John Adams’ lively The Chairman Dances, a delightful work pulsing with energy and vibrance. Often described as a ‘foxtrot for orchestra,’ this spirited music was originally written as an outtake from his stunning opera Nixon in China. Experience Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite, one of the most celebrated interpretations…
Concert Series 1

Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra: Concert Series 1

Bowral Memorial Hall 16-24 Bendooley St,, Bowral, NSW
Giuseppe VERDI Overture to The Force of Destiny Max BRUCH Kol Nidrei  William Howard – cello Frederick DELIUS The Walk to the Paradise Garden Emmanuel CHABRIER España Alfred HILL  Australia Symphony 

Apeiron Baroque: Children’s Concert – Pluckers and Scratchers

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest (Wesley Music Centre) 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
Pre-concert concert catering for young children and families. 30 minutes of music, and instrumental show and tell in a relaxed and informal setting. Perfect for young ones who are curious about music but might not have the attention to sit through the full main concert! NOTE: Due to the tight…
Sirens

Van Diemen’s Band: Sirens

Theatre Royal, Hobart 29 Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Mythological shapeshifters, the figure of the Siren has been present in seemingly unrelated cultures for millennia. Appearing as half-birds, or with fish-like tails and often gender fluid, Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their doom with the irresistible beauty of their song. Their ominous presence is…

Apeiron Baroque: Pluckers and Scratchers

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest (Wesley Music Centre) 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
Apeiron’s 2025 season kicks off with two of our colleagues from the south, Hannah Lane and Laura Vaughan, showcasing the unusual sound world of Violin/d’amore, Gamba, Harp, and Harpsichord. Discover compositions from the Early Baroque period by Buxtehude, Becker, Lawes, Jenkins, Jarzebski, Lawes, Jones, and more! With guest artists: Laura…
Sirens

Van Diemen’s Band: Sirens

Theatre Royal, Hobart 29 Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Mythological shapeshifters, the figure of the Siren has been present in seemingly unrelated cultures for millennia. Appearing as half-birds, or with fish-like tails and often gender fluid, Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their doom with the irresistible beauty of their song. Their ominous presence is…
La Musica Notturna

Omega Ensemble: La Musica Notturna

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Celebrated cellist and conductor Umberto Clerici guest directs a musical exposé of the cello that vibrates across style, tradition and time. A cellist and composer of extraordinary technical skill, Luigi Boccherini's "La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid" transports you to the lively streets of Madrid at night, filled with…
La Musica Notturna

Omega Ensemble: La Musica Notturna

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Celebrated cellist and conductor Umberto Clerici guest directs a musical exposé of the cello that vibrates across style, tradition and time. A cellist and composer of extraordinary technical skill, Luigi Boccherini's "La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid" transports you to the lively streets of Madrid at night, filled with…

Melbourne Recital Centre: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Led by dynamic musical director Gottfried von der Goltz, this first of two performances opens with Bach’s spirited Symphony in G minor, setting the stage with its vibrant energy. Immediately following, the Orchestra present a masterful mix of Mozart works; all fan-favourites from the great composer’s cannon. Witness internationally celebrated…

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