Set amongst the cultural landmarks and culinary offerings of regional NSW, Orange Chamber Music Festival will draw together leading Australian musicians for 11 performances over four days, bringing a program ranging from the Baroque to the contemporary to the picturesque countryside of the Wiradjuri Nation.

Emily Granger, Jay Byrnes and Rachel Kwa for Orange Chamber Music Festival. Photo supplied.

“We are delighted to present our audience with the full Orange experience,” said Festival Director Carmen Nieves. “The highest quality in performances covering a diverse range from baroque to contemporary Australian music, paired with the very best of our local produce, hospitality and cultural assets.”

The Festival Gala engages Camerata, Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra with the Brisbane-based Orava Quartet for an opening celebration launching the world premiere of Nicholas Russoniello’s Saxophone Concerto, with Jay Byrnes on baritone. Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, Robert Davidson’s Elegy and Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro for Strings lay the...