Originally conceived as part of a larger operatic score, the Polovtsian Dances present an exhilarating spectacle for orchestra, followed by the soaring Romanticism of Khachaturian. Lara Dowdeswell appears as soloist in Saint-Saëns mellifluous and virtuosic violin showpiece, the Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso dazzles with its technical acrobatics and lyricism in…

IMAGINE Concert 1 includes the following ensemble performances: Melbourne Youth Junior Strings, Alexandra Cameron Strings, and Melbourne Camerata Strings.

Messiah continues to be one of the best-known and popular choral pieces, dramatic and spiritual.  A large-scale oratorio, it celebrates three concepts:  the story of Christ's nativity and its prophecy;  the crucifixion and redemption of mankind;  and a commentary on the Christian soul and its victory over death.  the choir…

Be transported through the centuries as the WASO Chorus performs an exquisite selection of sacred choral works from the height of the Renaissance to the modern day. The majestic power of two organs will fill St Mary’s Cathedral and ethereal voices will soar, showcasing the beauty and power of choral…

Ever wondered what Jane Austen’s stories would sound like with a live orchestra? This unique concert brings her world to life with beautiful music and live acting. You’ll hear pieces from the time Austen lived - like the dramatic Pride and Prejudice Suite and the powerful Reformation Symphony - while…

IMAGINE Concert 2 includes the following ensemble performances: Melbourne Youth Strings, Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings, and Melbourne Youth Sinfonia.

IMAGINE Concert 3 includes the following ensemble performances: Melbourne Youth Big Band & Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Vaughan Williams’ The Wasps: Overture opens in a whir before woodwinds spring into folklike melodies, and strings swarm through their lofty adventure theme. Following this vibrant start, savour Ruth Gipps’ captivating Oboe Concerto, which evokes the serene woodlands of England. This energising matinée concludes with Felix Mendelssohn’s youthfully optimistic First Symphony.

Vaughan Williams’ The Wasps: Overture opens in a whir before woodwinds spring into folklike melodies, and strings swarm through their lofty adventure theme. Following this vibrant start, savour Ruth Gipps’ captivating Oboe Concerto, which evokes the serene woodlands of England. This energising matinée concludes with Felix Mendelssohn’s youthfully optimistic First…