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Melbourne Recital Centre: Brooklyn Rider – Citizenship Notes

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Brooklyn Rider is far from your classic string quartet. This fearless, boundary-pushing ensemble from New York operates at the intersection of tradition and reinvention, proving time and again that the string quartet is a living, breathing force of musical exploration. Whether you're drawn to the classical greats or thrive on…

Melbourne Recital Centre: Badieh – Songs from Greater Khorasan

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Experience the power and beauty of traditional music from the borderlands of Iran and Afghanistan as Badieh brings to life the rich and rarely heard folk music traditions of Greater Khorasan. This deeply immersive and transportive experience combines traditional instruments with centuries-old melodies, creating a sonic journey that's both meditative…

Melbourne Recital Centre: An Evening with Ben Elton

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
To celebrate the release of What Have I Done?, Ben Elton will be interviewed live on stage by HG Nelson, to share stories from his extraordinary life and career. From The Young Ones and Blackadder to We Will Rock You and Upstart Crow, Ben has helped shape the cultural landscape for…
Affinity Quartet – Incantation

Melbourne Recital Centre: Affinity Quartet – Incantation

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Considered a groundbreaking work from the moment it premiered in 1893, Debussy’s only string quartet, with its shimmering textures and innovative harmonies, transports audiences to an impressionistic world. A defining moment in chamber music, Debussy left an undeniable mark on future composers including French-born Héloïse Werner. Described as ‘a composer…
Affinity Quartet – Incantation

Melbourne Recital Centre: Affinity Quartet – Incantation

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Considered a groundbreaking work from the moment it premiered in 1893, Debussy’s only string quartet, with its shimmering textures and innovative harmonies, transports audiences to an impressionistic world. A defining moment in chamber music, Debussy left an undeniable mark on future composers including French-born Héloïse Werner. Described as ‘a composer…

Melbourne Recital Centre: Josh Pyke

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Over the past two decades, cherished Australian songwriter Josh Pyke has carved out a remarkable career defined by introspective lyricism, unforgettable melodies, and masterful storytelling. With seven studio albums all debuting in the ARIA Top 10, four ARIA Awards, and countless nominations, his songs have become part of the Australian musical…
The Voice of the Viola: Fiona Sargeant

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Voice of the Viola: Fiona Sargeant

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
The sonorous sounds of the viola anchor both works in this program featuring MSO musician Fiona Sargeant. Hindemith’s concerto—based on German folk song— portrays a travelling medieval musician. Brahms’ Second Serenade—having no violins in the orchestration—brings out the rich sounds of the lower voices of the orchestra in an intimate…
Imagine

Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Imagine – Concert 1

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
IMAGINE Concert 1 includes the following ensemble performances: Melbourne Youth Junior Strings, Alexandra Cameron Strings, and Melbourne Camerata Strings.
Imagine

Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Imagine – Concert 2

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
IMAGINE Concert 2 includes the following ensemble performances: Melbourne Youth Strings, Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings, and Melbourne Youth Sinfonia.

Australian National Academy of Music: Mostly Mozart: Mozart & Marsellaise

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Opening with a delightful rarity, Mozart’s sonatas for four-hands were originally written to be performed with his sister Nannerl, and are the ultimate depiction of playful competition, now living on as intimate conversations between instrumentalists. The four-hands approach to music-making continues in ANAM Head of Piano Timothy Young’s arrangement of La…

BOHM Presents: Reggie Watts

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Reggie Watts is finally returning to Australia and New Zealand for a highly anticipated tour that will showcase his unique blend of comedy and music across multiple cities. Following the release of his new VEEPS special Never Mind, this tour marks an exciting opportunity for fans to experience Watts' innovative style…