Stefan and Stephen We revel in the monumental sound of two spellbinding pianos and their master conjurers, in an exquisite all-French program invoking the spiritual, the enchanted, the mythical, and the delirious. Past and present Festival directors Stephen and Stefan pool their pianistic talents in this celebration of poetic power.…

Recorder revolution Trailblazing Melbourne-based quartet The Recorder Co-op are recognised as national leaders in the envisioning of future directions for the recorder in Australia — its instruments and its music — championing Renaissance and contemporary repertoire, including newly commissioned Australian work, which they perform on a matched set of consort…

Come along and watch Festival artists present masterclasses throughout the weekend. South West Victorian music students are invited to sign up for this opportunity to work closely with renowned musicians in a relaxed and friendly setting. Festival Friends and visitors welcome. Presented with the generous support of Moyne Shire, and…

High-octane album launch Grace Kenny, also known as GK or Greatness Known, is a spoken word poet, hip hop artist and performer from South West Victoria. Sharing her stories through song from before she could talk, Grace finds inspiration in emotion. There’s an undeniable magnetism that draws audiences to GK…

Aunty Delmae & William Barton William Barton is Australia’s leading virtuoso didgeridoo player — a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer acclaimed for his signature fusion of First Nations music with newer music traditions from around the world. He collaborates with major orchestras internationally, and represents Australia at historic events. His music,…

A breath of fresh air Join us on Fiddler’s Green for a free concert presented by South West Victoria’s very own open recorder consort — The Blow-Ins. Founded in 2023, this flourishing Warrnambool-based ensemble welcomes musicians of all ages and all stages of development as recorder players. Guided by their…

Walker premieres Tognetti Internationally renowned flautist Sally Walker is a multiple-prize-winning soloist and orchestral musician, with an extensive repertoire ranging from early music to works composed especially for her. In between concerto appearances nationally and around the world, she has toured and recorded with the Berlin Philharmonic and Leipzig Gewandhaus…

Multi-tracked mastery Award-winning composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Ade Vincent draws on classical, pop, and electronic traditions, blending genres with intricate, detailed production. His album A.WAKE, written and recorded over two years for release in 2027, was shaped by an upright piano passed from Vincent’s grandfather to his father, and…

Visions of eternity The acclaimed Darlington Quartet join forces with Festival Co-Director Stefan Cassomenos in a quest to the borderless reaches of time and space. The journey begins with Beethoven’s world-changing Sonata in C-sharp minor, subtitled “Quasi una fantasia” — almost a fantasy — now universally revered as his Moonlight…

A Jukebox Opera The exuberant T-Shirt Opera return with their brand new production Swipe Right: A Jukebox Opera, featuring a stellar line-up of Melbourne’s up-and-coming opera performers. Set against the bustling backdrop of modern-day Melbourne is a funny, heartfelt, and gloriously dramatic new opera about love in the age of…

Stars of the South West “Music will save the world – you are a musician, and you must use your art to bring peace and understanding to the world.” — Pablo Casals Experience the brightest and best young performers of the South West as they break the sound barrier in…