Welcome to the May edition of Australian Accent, Limelight’s proudly parochial monthly round-up of the Australian music being played on our concert stages and in our recital halls.

Got a premiere to puff? A piece getting a repeat performance? Submit your works via our Google Form or email editors@limelight-arts.com.au for inclusion in next month’s round-up (subject to editorial discretion).

We’ve also have a week-by-week breakdown of the works being performed on our Instagram for something a little more digestible.

Touring

Elizabeth Younan. Photo © Louie Douvie

Musica Viva Australia has put pianist Aura Go, cellist Timo-Veikko Valve and violinist Kristian Winther together for the touring program Beethoven’s Ghost. Alongside Beethoven’s ‘Ghost’ trio and another from Ravel is a new work from Australian composer Melody Eötvös. The tour begins in Newcastle on 5 May before travelling to Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Details here.

The Australian String Quartet takes its Interwoven program on a national tour from 11–21 May, starting with a concert in Perth. The concert takes its name from Elizabeth Younan’s String Quartet No. 1, Interwoven.