Through Forest and Flame: Lieder and Love
Experience a nineteenth-century world of musical fantasy in the historic ambience of the German Lutheran Church. In this first recital of the Team of Pianists’ 2026 series, tenor Michael Petruccelli, mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russel, and pianist Darryl Coote perform two stunning song cycles; Schumann’s Liederkreis (for tenor and piano), composed in 1840, set to nine poems by Heinrich Heine, and Wagner’s Wesendock Lieder (mezzo-soprano and piano), an historical cycle created during Wagner’s exile in Zurich, at the time of his affair with Mathilde Wesendonck. These monuments of 19th century Lieder will be complemented by the world premiere of New Zealand composer Andrew Perkins‘ duet for mezzo-soprano and tenor Pax Vobiscum (composed specially for Sally-Anne Russell), as well as Darryl Coote’s performance of Schumann’s Arabesque for piano Op 18, composed in Vienna in 1838. Enjoy three of Australia’s most experienced Lieder interpreters in this intimate setting.
Programme
Sally-Anne Russell – mezzo-soprano, Michael Petruccelli – tenor, Darryl Coote – piano
Schumann – Liederkreis Op. 24 for tenor & piano
Wagner – Wesendonck Lieder for mezzo-soprano & piano
Andrew Perkins – Pax Vobiscum, duet for tenor & mezzo-soprano (world premiere)
Schumann – Arabesque Op 18 for piano solo
Interval Refreshments
Join other audience members for interval refreshments hosted by the Friends of the Team of Pianists. This takes place directly after the recital first half, from approximately 7.20pm to 7.45pm.
Do join us as we return to this beloved venue in East Melbourne!
Sunday May 3, 2026 at 6.30pm
German Lutheran Church (Deutsche Evangelische Dreifaltigkeitskirche)
22 Parliament Place, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002
TICKETS: $35 – $55
Email: info@teamofpianists.com.au
Tel: 0433 851 540