Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Sunday Retrospective

St James' Cathedral, Townsville 36 Cleveland Terrace,, Townsville, QLD, Australia
Join us for the Festival's Annual Governor's Gala concert, featuring a stellar line-up of world-class musicians led by Artistic Director Jack Liebeck. Prepare to be transported by a program of celestial beauty and sublime melodies.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Bohemian Rhapsodies

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Join us for a special Sunday night concert celebrating the spirit of the old Bohemia through the music of Dvořák, Martinů, and Janáček. This evening offers a rich exploration of their distinct voices.
AFCM Concert Conversations

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Concert Conversations 2

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
AFCM Concert Conversations offer an engaging start to the day, beginning with Artistic Director Jack Liebeck in conversation with visiting Festival musicians, exploring various personal and professional aspects of their lives. This is followed by a 45-minute performance, with tea and coffee served beforehand.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: International Public Masterclass 1

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Experience the journey of Australia’s finest young chamber musicians as they refine their craft under the guidance of world-class mentors. These public masterclasses are FREE, offering a unique opportunity to watch Festival Artists tutor, guide, and inspire the next generation of talent.
AFCM Illuminates

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Serialists

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
AFCM Illuminates combines insightful lectures and live performance, offering a unique fusion of knowledge and sound. Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Serialists? marks the passing of the alarm these composers once threw out. Andrew Ford presents a lecture on serialism alongside performances of Berg and Webern. Experience the journey of…
Ray Golding Sunset Series

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Baroque Sunset

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Named in honour of the Festival’s founder, the AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series offers an excellent introduction for newcomers and a chance for familiar audiences to enjoy beloved favourites and discover new musical gems. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Baroque era.​

Nevr Music: Spotlight

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
The NEVR Spotlight Concert at Melbourne Recital Centre showcases the outstanding talent of secondary school ensembles and soloists from Department of Education schools across the North Eastern Victorian Region. This inspiring event celebrates musical variety and performance excellence, highlighting the depth and diversity of music programs within government schools. Students…

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Final Words

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
The jewel in the crown each day of the Festival are these full-length Evening Concerts, presenting a wonderful range of repertoire, from classic favourites to lesser-known works and exciting new commissions. Tonight’s poignant program features Chausson’s last completed work, Nicole Murphy’s response to the impact of COVID in 2020, Andrew…
AFCM Concert Conversations

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Concert Conversations 3

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
AFCM Concert Conversations offer an engaging start to the day, beginning with Artistic Director Jack Liebeck in conversation with visiting Festival musicians, exploring various personal and professional aspects of their lives. This is followed by a 45-minute performance, with tea and coffee served beforehand.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: International Public Masterclass 2

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Experience the journey of Australia’s finest young chamber musicians as they refine their craft under the guidance of world-class mentors. These public masterclasses are FREE, offering a unique opportunity to watch Festival Artists tutor, guide, and inspire the next generation of talent.

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