Melbourne Recital Centre: Atmosphere

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Concert two features giants of the Russian repertoire to make your spirits soar high into the sky. Glinka’s lightening-fast overture opens this programme and is then joined by Kristian Chong for Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2. Finally, Fabian Russell opens the heavens with a thunderous performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4.  
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Sydney Concert Orchestra: Tales from the Homeland

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
After a sold-out tour of Indonesia, the Sydney Concert Orchestra joins forces with the Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Australia. Under Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Omid Moheb-Zadeh, the SCO has come to specialise in Slavic repertoire, and this program pairs Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, which quotes In the Field a…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Sigur Rós performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
There are few bands that cut through the noise and distractions of the world to bring you a pure elemental truth or feeling like Sigur Rós. It seems only fitting that now they will return to Melbourne to perform with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 41-piece ensemble and their most intimate…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Sigur Rós performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
There are few bands that cut through the noise and distractions of the world to bring you a pure elemental truth or feeling like Sigur Rós. It seems only fitting that now they will return to Melbourne to perform with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 41-piece ensemble and their most intimate…
Don Quixote

West Australian Ballet: Don Quixote

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Choreographed by renowned Australian Prima Ballerina, Dame Lucette Aldous AC (after Marius Petipa’s original), Don Quixote celebrates the best that classical ballet has to offer. From fiery romance to laugh-out-loud humour, this production pushes the dancers to their limits with demanding choreography.
Brahms – The Symphonies

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Brahms – The Symphonies: Concert 1

Adelaide Town Hall 128 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
In 2025, the ASO’s annual immersive concert series celebrates the four symphonies of Johannes Brahms conducted by Chief Conductor, Mark Wigglesworth. Full of drama, romance, poetry, and passion, these works are a pinnacle of western civilisation and the chance to hear them all together is as special as it is…
Don Quixote

West Australian Ballet: Don Quixote

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Choreographed by renowned Australian Prima Ballerina, Dame Lucette Aldous AC (after Marius Petipa’s original), Don Quixote celebrates the best that classical ballet has to offer. From fiery romance to laugh-out-loud humour, this production pushes the dancers to their limits with demanding choreography.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Experience the magic of the latest Star Wars trilogy as The Force Awakens comes to the concert hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Witness John Williams’ epic score performed live while you watch the thrilling story unfold on the big screen. Thirty years after the destruction of the second Death Star, the sinister First…
Don Quixote

West Australian Ballet: Don Quixote

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Choreographed by renowned Australian Prima Ballerina, Dame Lucette Aldous AC (after Marius Petipa’s original), Don Quixote celebrates the best that classical ballet has to offer. From fiery romance to laugh-out-loud humour, this production pushes the dancers to their limits with demanding choreography.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Experience the magic of the latest Star Wars trilogy as The Force Awakens comes to the concert hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Witness John Williams’ epic score performed live while you watch the thrilling story unfold on the big screen. Thirty years after the destruction of the second Death Star, the sinister First…

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