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    Canberra International Music Festival: Schubert & Syrah

    Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia 30 Parkes Pl E, Parkes, ACT, Australia
    Artistic Director Eugene Ughetti’s 2026 program is deeply rooted in place, from site-specific bell works at Parliament House and the National Carillon to chamber and choral premieres. Anna-Louise Cole sings Wagner Lieder and Strauss’s Four Last Songs, the Australian String Quartet surveys British music from Purcell to Britten and Rebecca…

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Cinema –The Planets

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    More than a visual accompaniment to music, this is a deeply felt journey that expands the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall into a shared space of wonder and reflection. Van Woerkum performs as a cinema soloist, matching his film in real time to the Orchestra’s performance; as Holst’s celestial masterpiece…

    Frankston Arts Centre: MSO: Beethoven, Mozart, Bach & More!

    Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, Australia
    How about a crash course in the history of Western music? Maybe you’ve never heard an orchestra, and you’re after a jam-packed program to show you what it’s all about. Or perhaps you’re a masterful listener, and your ears are your instruments. No matter where you’re coming from, the Melbourne…

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Spirit of the Violin: Toowoomba

    The Empire Theatres, Toowoomba 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
    Beauty, brilliance, and music that dances Led by conductor Jessica Gethin and featuring Principal First Violin Johnny van Gend, this concert is a celebration of elegance and remarkable virtuosity. Waxman’s Carmen Fantasie and Tchaikovsky’s sparkling Valse-Scherzo offer thrilling moments for solo violin, before Glazunov’s Scènes de ballet closes the concert…

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven, Mozart & more!

    Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, Australia
    Are you ready for a whirlwind voyage through the history of Western music? Maybe you’ve never heard an orchestra, and you’re after a jam-packed program to show you what it’s all about. Or perhaps you’re a masterful listener, and your ears are your instruments. No matter where you’re coming from,…
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    Canberra International Music Festival: Folk & Tango

    Manning Clarke Hall, Kambri at ANU 154 University Ave, Acgton, ACT, Australia
    Artistic Director Eugene Ughetti’s 2026 program is deeply rooted in place, from site-specific bell works at Parliament House and the National Carillon to chamber and choral premieres. Anna-Louise Cole sings Wagner Lieder and Strauss’s Four Last Songs, the Australian String Quartet surveys British music from Purcell to Britten and Rebecca…
    Ready, Set, Listen! Symphonic Dances

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Ready, Set, Listen! Symphonic Dances

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances combine irresistible rhythms with big, catchy tunes – a perfect introduction to classical music! Designed to engage children aged 0–5 in active live music listening, these 30-minute interactive performances feature the extraordinary musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing music arranged for a small ensemble by composer…
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    Canberra International Music Festival: MOSSO: music in motion

    National Film and Sound Archive Acton, ACT, Australia
    Artistic Director Eugene Ughetti’s 2026 program is deeply rooted in place, from site-specific bell works at Parliament House and the National Carillon to chamber and choral premieres. Anna-Louise Cole sings Wagner Lieder and Strauss’s Four Last Songs, the Australian String Quartet surveys British music from Purcell to Britten and Rebecca…
    Ready, Set, Listen! Symphonic Dances

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Ready, Set, Listen! Symphonic Dances

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances combine irresistible rhythms with big, catchy tunes – a perfect introduction to classical music! Designed to engage children aged 0–5 in active live music listening, these 30-minute interactive performances feature the extraordinary musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing music arranged for a small ensemble by composer…
    Ready, Set, Listen! Symphonic Dances

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Ready, Set, Listen! Symphonic Dances

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances combine irresistible rhythms with big, catchy tunes – a perfect introduction to classical music! Designed to engage children aged 0–5 in active live music listening, these 30-minute interactive performances feature the extraordinary musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing music arranged for a small ensemble by composer…

    Austral Harmony: 10th Remember Bachfest

    New England Conservatorium of Music Faulkner St, Armidale, NSW, Australia
    Austral Harmony host a Diversity of the Dance in-depth music workshop exploring the individual character and expression of popular C18th dances of different nationalities and styles. Tutors offer guidance on how to perform the music for various dance types, treating melody, rhythm, movement and metre from an historically inspired perspective.