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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…

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra: Baroque & Roll

Federation Concert Hall Hobart, TAS, Australia
Rebel wrote Les Élémens about the explosive creation of life on Earth, and the chaos of nature’s wildest elements. Luckily, your favourite presenter Will Newbery will be there to guide you through the fire and water – then he’ll take his seat to play viola with his fabulous TSO team.…
Art of the Score – The Music of John Williams

Canberra Symphony Orchestra: Art of the Score – The Music of John Williams

Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
A guided tour through the career and creative brilliance of John Williams, one of cinema’s most iconic composers. From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Harry Potter to E.T, and Indiana Jones to Superman, no composer has shaped the sound of cinema quite like John Williams. In this special event, Art of the Score podcasters Andrew Pogson, Dan Golding and conductor Nicholas Buc host a guided journey through the Academy Award-winning…
Art of the Score – The Music of John Williams

Canberra Symphony Orchestra: Art of the Score – The Music of John Williams

Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
A guided tour through the career and creative brilliance of John Williams, one of cinema’s most iconic composers. From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Harry Potter to E.T, and Indiana Jones to Superman, no composer has shaped the sound of cinema quite like John Williams. In this special event, Art of the Score podcasters Andrew Pogson, Dan Golding and conductor Nicholas Buc host a guided journey through the Academy Award-winning…

Orchestra Victoria: Meet @ The Market

Meat Market 54 Courtney St, North Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Step into Orchestra Victoria’s new home at the iconic Meat Market in North Melbourne and experience classical music in a fresh, modern context that breaks with tradition. Perfect for curious minds eager to connect over great music, a drink in one hand and a bite in the other. Meet is…
Editor's Choice The Royal Organist

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: The Royal Organist

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
British organist James O'Donnell returns to Australia for a tour that begins at Adelaide’s Pilgrim Uniting Church as part of the International Organist Series. He then joins the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony and Joseph Jongen’s Symphonie concertante, before making his organ debut at the Sydney Opera House…
Southbank Series

Orchestra Victoria: Prismatic Echoes

Hanson Dyer Hall, University of Melbourne 33-43 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC
These performances will take place at The University of Melbourne’s prestigious Hanson Dyer Hall, renowned for its superb acoustics. This series offers a rare opportunity to hear our orchestra members take centre-stage—a departure from their usual work partnering in ballet and opera. Featuring a dynamic mix of beloved core orchestral…
Editor's Choice The Royal Organist

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: The Royal Organist

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
British organist James O'Donnell returns to Australia for a tour that begins at Adelaide’s Pilgrim Uniting Church as part of the International Organist Series. He then joins the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony and Joseph Jongen’s Symphonie concertante, before making his organ debut at the Sydney Opera House…

Willoughby Symphony Choir: Bach’s St John Passion

Powerful, dramatic and fast-paced, the St John Passion depicts the sorrow and triumph of Jesus’ trial, crucifixion and death. With Willoughby Symphony Choir, Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and soloists, Bach’s masterpiece is not to be missed.

Queensland Baroque: Cornucopia

City Baptist Tabernacle Church, Spring Hill 163 Wickham Tce, Spring Hill, QLD, Australia
Queensland Baroque Orchestra presents Cornucopia. A beautiful feast of baroque works for the baroque horn and orchestra. Queensland Baroque Orchestra Artistic Director | John Foster Guest Soloist | Carla Blackwood (Baroque Horn) Ravind Sangha, Joshua Cass | Baroque Recorder

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…

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