• New World

    National Capital Orchestra: New World

    Snow Concert Hall 40 Monaro Cres, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia, Canberra, ACT, Australia
    Join the NCO for an evocative afternoon of sound and storytelling at the magnificent Snow Concert Hall, under the direction of Music Director Louis Sharpe. The NEW WORLD concert features three extraordinary works, including world-class performances by local composers and soloists, alongside one of the most beloved symphonies ever written.…
    The Man From Snowy River in Concert

    Spiritworks: The Man From Snowy River in Concert

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    In this final encore season, The Man From Snowy River in Concert returns to Brisbane for one last time. The Southern Cross Symphony will perform the award-winning score by Bruce Rowland live to screen of this iconic film in concert, under the baton of Peter Morris. The Man From Snowy…
    New World

    National Capital Orchestra: New World

    Snow Concert Hall 40 Monaro Cres, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia, Canberra, ACT, Australia
    Join the NCO for an evocative afternoon of sound and storytelling at the magnificent Snow Concert Hall, under the direction of Music Director Louis Sharpe. The NEW WORLD concert features three extraordinary works, including world-class performances by local composers and soloists, alongside one of the most beloved symphonies ever written.…
  • Bruckner and Strauss

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Bruckner and Strauss

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Said to pick up where Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony left left off, Bruckner’s transcendent Seventh Symphony was a monument to his hero Wagner. Also including a selection of works for soprano and orchestra by Richard Strauss, this luxuriant program is full of rich orchestral textures creating a musical tapestry that’s guaranteed…

    The Magnificals Chamber Orchestra: A musical soiree with The Magnificals Chamber Orchestra

    St Stephen's Uniting Church 197 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Following a successful inaugural concert in April 2025, The Magnificals Chamber Orchestra proudly presents new compositions by talented composer and pianist Andrei Hadap. A recent musical enterprise, The Magnificals promotes intergenerational and intercultural collaboration between new graduates and seasoned performers, with a particular focus on supporting mother musicians' return to…
    Bruckner and Strauss

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Bruckner and Strauss

    Costa Hall, Geelong Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC, Australia
    Said to pick up where Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony left left off, Bruckner’s transcendent Seventh Symphony was a monument to his hero Wagner. Also including a selection of works for soprano and orchestra by Richard Strauss, this luxuriant program is full of rich orchestral textures creating a musical tapestry that’s guaranteed…
    Verdi Requiem

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Verdi Requiem

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    If you’re hanging out for a mammoth vocal event in 2025, this is it. Not only do we have the Brisbane Chamber Choir chorus joining us on stage – we’ve also invited four top-tier soloists to sing alongside our orchestra in this impassioned performance of Verdi’s Requiem. The Italian composer…
    Classic Adventures – Witches and Wizards

    West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Classic Adventures – Witches and Wizards

    Heath Ledger Theatre 174 William St, Perth, WA, Australia
    Get ready for a spellbinding symphonic event! Grab your capes and wands as WASO whisks you away on an enchanting journey through magical worlds. With thrilling music from Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Stravinsky’s Firebird, this concert promises an unforgettable experience filled with wizardry and…
    Verdi Requiem

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Verdi Requiem

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    If you’re hanging out for a mammoth vocal event in 2025, this is it. Not only do we have the Brisbane Chamber Choir chorus joining us on stage – we’ve also invited four top-tier soloists to sing alongside our orchestra in this impassioned performance of Verdi’s Requiem. The Italian composer…
    Bruckner and Strauss

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Bruckner and Strauss

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Said to pick up where Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony left left off, Bruckner’s transcendent Seventh Symphony was a monument to his hero Wagner. Also including a selection of works for soprano and orchestra by Richard Strauss, this luxuriant program is full of rich orchestral textures creating a musical tapestry that’s guaranteed…

    Western Sydney Philharmonic: Horizons

    Sir Ian & Nancy Turbott Auditorium University of Western Sydney, Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    A beautiful musical program marking the birth of Western Sydney’s own flagship orchestra in residence at Western Sydney University. This gala concert showcases the artistry and ambition of this new ensemble, The Western Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. Led by Artistic Director Peter Clark, outstanding young, emerging musicians will perform with their…

    Long Listen: Appalachian Spring Gala

    Palmwoods Memorial Hall 1 Main Street, Palmwoods, QLD, Australia
    The beating heart of the Long Listen Festival, the Chamber Music Gala unites three generations of musicians in a joyful celebration of collaboration, mentorship, and the timeless power of ensemble playing. At its centre is the world premiere of a new commission by Nicole Murphy, composed especially for this year’s…

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