Step into the vibrant musical world of early eighteenth-century London, where a remarkable group of expatriate composers found fame and opportunity in the city’s thriving theatre scene. Drawn to the energy and ambition of London around 1720, these gifted musicians brought with them a rich continental style that helped shape…

”I can’t say whether one should laugh or cry. Perhaps both at the same time”, Debussy wrote in a letter about his Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp. This major work was written in the later stages of his life, while he was struggling with terminal cancer during World War…

A luminous afternoon of song tracing the passion, poetry and power of the late romantic masters, Puccini, Strauss, Grainger and Wagner. Geelong soprano Lee Abrahmsen and pianist Kevin Tamanini bring these masterpieces to life at the Keith Humble Centre Auditorium, Geelong College.

A program built around Maurice Ravel’s Tombeau de Couperin, this program explores how music has so often been composed as a direct reflection of the state of the world the composers found themselves in. From tragedy to reflection, music was often centered around a strong need to comment on society.

Journey through the rich musical traditions of Scotland and Italy in a vibrant program that celebrates folk melody, Baroque brilliance and youthful artistry. Scottish tunes are transformed into elegant chamber works in music by James Oswald, while the splendour of Venice shines through masterpieces by Gabrieli and Vivaldi. A particular…