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Nocturne returns to Barangaroo with free winter music series

A Musica Viva Australia-curated program opens with a collaboration between cellist Freya Schack-Arnott, singer-songwriter Bonnie Stewart and bassist Ben Ward.

June 26, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
news

2026 Strike A Chord finalists revealed

Musica Viva Australia announces the 12 emerging ensembles set to compete in its National Finals in August.

June 24, 2026
Classical Music, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Theatre
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in July 2026

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

June 22, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van’t Hoff (Musica Viva Australia)

A superb concert of exceptional music-making opens Musica Viva’s latest tour. 

June 17, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Beethoven’s Ghost (Musica Viva Australia)

Australia’s dream-team, one-off trio knocks it out of the park.

May 8, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
features

World Premiere: Regnare

Melody Eötvös's new piano trio, commissioned by Musica Viva Australia, is a meditation on rulership inspired by her love of trees.

April 20, 2026
Classical Music, News
news

Rising star quartet joins AFCM program

Fresh from winning Musica Viva's Strike A Chord competition, The IncrediBows land a place in the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program.

March 26, 2026
Classical Music
news

Musica Viva Australia walks away from Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition

The competition will be handed off in the wake of Creative Victoria's decision not to renew Musica Viva Australia's funding.

March 6, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: A Winter’s Journey (Musica Viva Australia)

Visually exciting and musically impeccable, this production is a wonderful way to experience Schubert's Die Winterreise.

February 18, 2026
Classical Music
news

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra unveils 2026 season

Historically informed performance, bold programming and new recordings shape the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra's 2026 season.

January 27, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Strike A Chord 2026 thrown a funding lifeline

The Hansen Little Foundation has ensured the Musica Viva program will continue in 2026 after its Creative Victoria funding was discontinued.

January 21, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Season Preview 2026: Small to Medium Ensembles

What do our small to medium ensembles have on offer in the year ahead?

December 19, 2025
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
features

On Stage: the events you need to see in January/February 2026

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

December 19, 2025

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