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Concert Series 1

Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra: Concert Series 1

Bowral Memorial Hall 16-24 Bendooley St,, Bowral, NSW
Giuseppe VERDI Overture to The Force of Destiny Max BRUCH Kol Nidrei  William Howard – cello Frederick DELIUS The Walk to the Paradise Garden Emmanuel CHABRIER España Alfred HILL  Australia Symphony 
Night and Now

Canberra Symphony Orchestra: Night and Now

Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
To be human is to dance with mystery: the thrill of the unknown, the intrigue of a clever crime novel, or the wonder of a mystical experience. This program draws us deeper into imagination and curiosity with three enigmatic orchestral works. In The Unanswered Question, Charles Ives tackles nothing less than what he called ‘the perennial question of…
Night and Now

Canberra Symphony Orchestra: Night and Now

Llewellyn Hall Building 100, William Herbert Pl, Canberra, ACT, Australia
To be human is to dance with mystery: the thrill of the unknown, the intrigue of a clever crime novel, or the wonder of a mystical experience. This program draws us deeper into imagination and curiosity with three enigmatic orchestral works. In The Unanswered Question, Charles Ives tackles nothing less than what he called ‘the perennial question of…
Editor's Choice Bach’s Orchestral Suites

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Bach’s Orchestral Suites

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
JS Bach’s four orchestral suites are rarely played together in a single concert, but Artistic Director Paul Dyer has curated just such a program, promising the grandest performance of the season. Each suite begins with a French overture in the style of Lully, followed by a variety of dances – among…
Meet @ The Market

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 Matthias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Daniil Trifonov performs Rachmaninov

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
In what promises to be a highlight of this year’s concert calendar, German baritone and Lieder expert Matthias Goerne embarks on a national tour with Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov (see our interview with Goerne on page 46). Witness their unparalleled artistry as they perform Schubert’s Schwanengesang, Winterreise and Die schöne Müllerin. Trifonov…
Seasons

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Seasons

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons evocatively depicts birdsong, violent thunderstorms, and crackling winter fires, with plenty of fireworks along the way. Led by James Ehnes, this evergreen showpiece for violin and orchestra is matched with works for string ensemble to explore the First Nations perspective on the passing of the year curated…
Editor's Choice Bach’s Orchestral Suites

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Bach’s Orchestral Suites

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
JS Bach’s four orchestral suites are rarely played together in a single concert, but Artistic Director Paul Dyer has curated just such a program, promising the grandest performance of the season. Each suite begins with a French overture in the style of Lully, followed by a variety of dances – among…
Editor's Choice Bach’s Orchestral Suites

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Bach’s Orchestral Suites

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
JS Bach’s four orchestral suites are rarely played together in a single concert, but Artistic Director Paul Dyer has curated just such a program, promising the grandest performance of the season. Each suite begins with a French overture in the style of Lully, followed by a variety of dances – among…

Snow Concert Hall: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra & Kristian Bezuidenhout

Snow Concert Hall 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill, ACT, Australia
For more than three decades, Germany’s Freiburg Baroque Orchestra have been one of the leading period ensembles in the world. Performing over 100 concerts a year they come to Canberra for the very first time, presenting Mozart’s most popular works. For more than three decades, Germany’s Freiburg Baroque Orchestra have…
Southbank Series

Orchestra Victoria: Lyric Refractions

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…
Seasons

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Seasons

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons evocatively depicts birdsong, violent thunderstorms, and crackling winter fires, with plenty of fireworks along the way. Led by James Ehnes, this evergreen showpiece for violin and orchestra is matched with works for string ensemble to explore the First Nations perspective on the passing of the year curated…

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