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SUMMARY:Jane Austen's Music
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Jane Austen aficionados and classical music lovers\, travel back in time to rural England in the 18th and 19th centuries and relive the romance\, drama and music of the era.\nIt is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is a literary luminary. Austen’s razor-sharp social commentary\, astute character studies and sparkling dialogue resonate across generations. \nThere is no charm equal to the world that Jane Austen has created through her words\, where timeless tales of love and society’s intricacies collide with melodies that transcend centuries. Austen’s words have left an indelible mark on literature\, and her influence extends beyond the pages of her books\, shaping films\, television adaptations\, art and of course\, music. \nJust as Caroline Bingley exclaims in Pride and Prejudice ‘there is no enjoyment like reading!’\, here at Melbourne Recital Centre we feel the same about music. That is why we have curated a glittering selection of music from some of the greatest films of Jane Austen’s works\, music from the Austen era\, and music she refers to and reflects on in her writings. \nDress as your favourite Jane Austen character and immerse yourself in gorgeous music from Jane Austen’s world including Pride and Prejudice\, Emma\, Sense and Sensibility\, plus delightful works by Mozart\, Beethoven and Purcell. \nAnd as Anne remarks to Mr. Elliot in Persuasion\, Austen’s sixth and last completed novel\, ‘my idea of good company … is the company of clever\, well-informed people\, who have a great deal of conversation…’ be sure to join us after the concert for a talk delving into the music\, writing and times of the iconic Austen era. Whether you prefer to converse or listen\, all are welcome. \nPost-Concert Talk\nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Rachael Beesley and Aura Go join Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming\, Marshall McGuire\, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about the music. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \n\nSaturday 4 May 2024 3pm & 7pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 10 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $79; A reserve $65; B reserve $50; C reserve $35
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/jane-austens-music/2024-05-04/1/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Quartz – Schubert's Cello Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Soaring tunes and rollicking energy.\nAcclaimed Melbourne string quartet Quartz unites violinists Kathryn Taylor and Philippa West\, violist Merewyn Bramble\, and cellist Zoe Wallace in refreshing concerts featuring classical and contemporary repertoire. Collaborating with sought-after Australian artists\, Quartz’s performances are a confluence of Australian musical talent and world-class technique. Their exciting yet sensitive interpretations of great masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire are a delight to hear and much loved by audiences. \nPerforming Schubert’s String Quintet in C\, D.956\, this masterpiece stands as one of the pinnacles in the chamber music repertoire and is regarded as one of the composer’s finest works. Written just two months before his death\, Schubert’s final chamber work takes listeners on a journey filled with beautiful soaring tunes and rollicking energy\, perfectly highlighting the technical prowess of all five musicians. Joined by guest cellist Rachael Tobin\, (Associate Principal Cello\, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)\, Tobin adds depth and richness to the ensemble\, amplifying the quintet’s potency at the bass end. \n\nuesday 23 April 2024 6pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $50 ($40 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/quartz-schuberts-cello-quintet/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Andrea Lam – Sad Piano
DESCRIPTION:A soul-restoring evening of sublime piano.\nHailed as a ‘real talent’ by the Wall Street Journal\, Australian pianist Andrea Lam makes a stunning return to the stage following two decades in New York. Having performed with leading orchestras including the Hong Kong Philharmonic and San Francisco Ballet Orchestra\, Andrea’s pianism is a hypnotic blend of flawless technique\, spirited eloquence\, and sensitivity. \nThe term ‘sad piano’ ranks among the most searched keywords on streaming platforms for solo piano music. Performing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and Chopin’s Nocturne in C sharp minor\, Op. Posth.\, Andrea breathes new life into what is considered the foundational works of the repertoire. Melancholic\, yet simultaneously comforting and uplifting\, these masterpieces resonate deeply within one’s soul–solidifying their status as enduring classics. \nJoined by one of Australia’s leading contemporary composers\, Matthew Hindson’s meditative ‘Sad Piano Pieces\,’ is a beautiful and moving antidote to the frustrations\, fleeting moods\, and unexpected joy of everyday life. In the skilful hands of Andrea Lam\, experience a soul-restoring hour of sublime piano in this intimate Salon experience. \n\nThursday 18 April 2024 7pm; MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $40 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/andrea-lam-sad-piano/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:JACK Quartet – Up Late
DESCRIPTION:Join JACK Quartet on the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage for an unmissable up-late performance.\nFollowing their Melbourne Recital Centre debut\, JACK Quartet return to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall almost immediately; this time inviting audiences to join them on stage for an intimate\, up late concert experience. \nIn this 70-minute encore\, the cutting-edge Quartet present works by their American contemporaries including Caleb Burhans’ Contritus – a JACK Quartet staple that was featured in the New York Times article 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love 21st-Century Composers. \nExperience the magic of being up close and personal with the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage and watch as JACK Quartet delivers ‘…ferociously contemporary repertoire with their impeccable precision’ (San Francisco Classical Voice). \n\nWednesday 10 April 2024 9.30pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/jack-quartet-up-late/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre 1\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria \, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:JACK Quartet – String Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Australian premiere of a new Liza Lim work\, performed by one of the planet’s top quartets.\nChampions of 20th and 21st-century string quartet music\, JACK Quartet has been described by its home-city publication as being the ‘expert in the most ferociously difficult modern scores’ (The New Yorker)\, and for good reason. \nSince first joining forces almost 20 years ago\, JACK Quartet’s reputation for being one of the most respected experimental string quartets has continued to build. Known as contemporary music celebrities\, JACK Quartet explored their untapped skills as magicians and escape artists during workshops with Liza Lim for String Creatures. Co-commissioned by Melbourne Recital Centre\, the struggling echoes of being trapped felt in the first movement were directly inspired by John Richards – the Quartet’s violist – attempting to free his hands after being tied to the neck of his instrument during an early workshop. \nThe fascination with string and rope continued throughout the creative process for one of Australia’s most successful contemporary composers: ‘There’s something magical about string … A string retains every twist and turn that it encounters’ (Liza Lim). \nRuth Crawford Seeger’s time capsule String Quartet 1931 precedes the Australian premiere of String Creatures. Written in Germany but often described as an active dismissal of the latest in European musical trends\, String Quartet 1931 cemented her among the most daring and accomplished American avant-garde composers. Similarly\, Elliott Carter was determined to shatter the status quo when he wrote his inaugural String Quartet\, proclaiming that he wanted to break free from his ‘professional and social responsibility to write interesting\, direct\, easily understood music.’ A desire that can be felt and heard throughout\, even in the moments of heart and soul hidden deep within the notes. \n\nWednesday 10 April 2024 7pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A reserve $55. B reserve $45 \nBuy & Save with an Exquisite Classical Experiences Season Package; Flexible 5+ Concert Package
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/jack-quartet-string-creatures/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Víkingur Ólafsson and Consortium
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s most exciting and must-see pianists of the moment.\nIcelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is internationally lauded as ‘a pianist of rare technical brilliance and interpretive depth’ (The New York Times). He epitomises both virtuoso and storyteller with a magnetism that enraptures audiences across the world. \nReceiving a five-star review for his recent concert at Royal Festival Hall London playing the Goldberg Variations\, Ólafsson ‘was a hypnotic presence at the keyboard\, a rangy giant whose head bent so low at times his nose nearly brushed the keys. His poetic body language wasn’t just engaging to watch\, it carved up time\, placing each variation within a dramatic framework’ (The Guardian UK). \nUnder Ólafsson’s distinctive musicality and interpretations\, the piano becomes a portal\, where each keystroke weaves intricate musical narratives that meld classical tradition with contemporary innovation and exploration. Whether he is playing Bach\, Debussy\, or Philip Glass\, Ólafsson enters an insightful state of immersion\, connecting deeply with every note\, emotion\, and nuance in a must-see visceral concert experience. \nFrom the ethereal landscapes of Iceland to the grandeur of Carnegie Hall\, Ólafsson’s intrepid artistry transcends borders and genres. He takes the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage as part of his highly anticipated world tour\, marking the release of his latest recording\, Bach’s Goldberg Variations. The Goldberg Variations hold a profound place in classical music history\, revered for its unparalleled complexity and elegance. Composed in the early 18th century\, this masterpiece weaves a tapestry of intricate variations around a simple aria\, showcasing Bach’s incomparable craftsmanship. The technical brilliance and emotional depth of the work affirm its timelessness\, and under the hands of Víkingur Ólafsson\, is certain to transport both seasoned classical connoisseurs and newcomers alike. \n\nMonday 25 March 2024 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours 15 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $129; A reserve $119 ($102 Concession); B reserve $102 ($87 Concession); C reserve $77
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/vikingur-olafsson-and-consortium/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS
DESCRIPTION:The definitive swan song of a beloved maestro in a one-of-a-kind musical and cinematic experience.\nLegendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto lived many musical lives in his 71 years. On March 28\, 2023\, Sakamoto sadly passed away from cancer. In the final stages of his life\, with touring and solo shows now impossible due to his health\, he yearned to perform for the world one last time and leave us with one final unforgettable performance – featuring just him\, his piano and a small film crew. \nDirected by Sakamoto’s son Neo Sora\, and produced by Sakamoto’s wife and manager Norika Sora\, the film was shot in monochrome at an empty NHK recording studio in one of the finest audio dynamics in Japan. Sakamoto curated a heartfelt selection of 21 compositions from across his storied career for the final time\, captured with breathtaking intimacy and emotion. \n\nFriday 22 March 2024 7.30pm & Saturday 23 March 2024 4.30pm\, 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $45 ($35 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ryuichi-sakamoto-opus/2024-03-23/2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS
DESCRIPTION:The definitive swan song of a beloved maestro in a one-of-a-kind musical and cinematic experience.\nLegendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto lived many musical lives in his 71 years. On March 28\, 2023\, Sakamoto sadly passed away from cancer. In the final stages of his life\, with touring and solo shows now impossible due to his health\, he yearned to perform for the world one last time and leave us with one final unforgettable performance – featuring just him\, his piano and a small film crew. \nDirected by Sakamoto’s son Neo Sora\, and produced by Sakamoto’s wife and manager Norika Sora\, the film was shot in monochrome at an empty NHK recording studio in one of the finest audio dynamics in Japan. Sakamoto curated a heartfelt selection of 21 compositions from across his storied career for the final time\, captured with breathtaking intimacy and emotion. \n\nFriday 22 March 2024 7.30pm & Saturday 23 March 2024 4.30pm\, 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $45 ($35 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ryuichi-sakamoto-opus/2024-03-23/1/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS
DESCRIPTION:The definitive swan song of a beloved maestro in a one-of-a-kind musical and cinematic experience.\nLegendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto lived many musical lives in his 71 years. On March 28\, 2023\, Sakamoto sadly passed away from cancer. In the final stages of his life\, with touring and solo shows now impossible due to his health\, he yearned to perform for the world one last time and leave us with one final unforgettable performance – featuring just him\, his piano and a small film crew. \nDirected by Sakamoto’s son Neo Sora\, and produced by Sakamoto’s wife and manager Norika Sora\, the film was shot in monochrome at an empty NHK recording studio in one of the finest audio dynamics in Japan. Sakamoto curated a heartfelt selection of 21 compositions from across his storied career for the final time\, captured with breathtaking intimacy and emotion. \n\nFriday 22 March 2024 7.30pm & Saturday 23 March 2024 4.30pm\, 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $45 ($35 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ryuichi-sakamoto-opus/2024-03-22/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Lydia Lunch and Joseph Keckler – Tales of Lust and Madness
DESCRIPTION:Direct from New York\, experience dynamic spoken word\, musical histrionics\, and provocative musical poetry.\nWitness two of New York’s most notorious and daring performers as acclaimed artists and artful provocateurs Lydia Lunch & Joseph Keckler perform Tales of Lust and Madness in an Australian debut. Combining the dynamic spoken word of Lydia Lunch and the musical histrionics of Joseph Keckler\, experience a one-of-a-kind evening in the intimate Primrose Potter Salon. \n\nFriday 15 March 2024 6pm\, 9pm & Saturday 16 March 2024 8pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $60 ($50 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/lydia-lunch-and-joseph-keckler-tales-of-lust-and-madness/2024-03-16/2/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Lydia Lunch and Joseph Keckler – Tales of Lust and Madness
DESCRIPTION:Direct from New York\, experience dynamic spoken word\, musical histrionics\, and provocative musical poetry.\nWitness two of New York’s most notorious and daring performers as acclaimed artists and artful provocateurs Lydia Lunch & Joseph Keckler perform Tales of Lust and Madness in an Australian debut. Combining the dynamic spoken word of Lydia Lunch and the musical histrionics of Joseph Keckler\, experience a one-of-a-kind evening in the intimate Primrose Potter Salon. \n\nFriday 15 March 2024 6pm\, 9pm & Saturday 16 March 2024 8pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $60 ($50 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/lydia-lunch-and-joseph-keckler-tales-of-lust-and-madness/2024-03-16/1/
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SUMMARY:Lydia Lunch and Joseph Keckler – Tales of Lust and Madness
DESCRIPTION:Direct from New York\, experience dynamic spoken word\, musical histrionics\, and provocative musical poetry.\nWitness two of New York’s most notorious and daring performers as acclaimed artists and artful provocateurs Lydia Lunch & Joseph Keckler perform Tales of Lust and Madness in an Australian debut. Combining the dynamic spoken word of Lydia Lunch and the musical histrionics of Joseph Keckler\, experience a one-of-a-kind evening in the intimate Primrose Potter Salon. \n\nFriday 15 March 2024 6pm\, 9pm & Saturday 16 March 2024 8pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $60 ($50 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/lydia-lunch-and-joseph-keckler-tales-of-lust-and-madness/2024-03-15/
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SUMMARY:Genesis Baroque – Holding Court with J.S. Bach
DESCRIPTION:Genesis Baroque make its Melbourne Recital Centre debut with an exploration of J.S. Bach’s humanity and charisma.\nDescribed as a ‘unique and polished – and importantly\, welcome – voice in the Melbourne music scene’ (Cut Common)\, Genesis Baroque first stepped onto the stage in 2017. The ensemble has since cemented itself a master of the vibrant repertoire from the 17th and 18th centuries. \nAs Melbourne’s dynamic period ensemble\, Genesis Baroque’s debut at Melbourne Recital Centre sees the ensemble travel to an era of opulence and explore works from J.S. Bach’s later years. With its intimate acoustics\, the rich tapestries of Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.2 come to life in the Primrose Potter Salon – a perfect venue to mimic the Courts and cafes Bach’s compositions were originally crafted for. \nDescribed as producing ‘a rich\, sonorous sound’ (Sydney Morning Herald)\, Genesis Baroque showcases its precision and passion during Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.5. This three-movement musical triumph featuring harpsichord\, violin\, and flute is one that can only be fully appreciated in a live concert setting. \n\nThursday 14 March 2024 6pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $50 (Concession $40) \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/genesis-baroque-holding-court-with-j-s-bach/
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SUMMARY:Melba Masterclass with Caitlin Hulcup
DESCRIPTION:Share the intimate experience of a vocal Masterclass with internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Caitlin Hulcup.\nGuiding the Melba Artists over this two hour session\, join us for rare insights and wonderful teaching moments. \nOne of Australia’s great vocalists\, Caitlin Hulcup is renowned for her captivating stage presence\, luminous voice and expressive power. With an illustrious career throughout Europe\, Hulcup’s stunning sonority has resonated throughout the world’s leading stages such as the Wiener Staatsoper\, Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Bolshoi Theatre. \n\nWednesday 28 February 2024 6pm;  MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $10
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melba-masterclass-with-caitlin-hulcup/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Rider – The Four Elements
DESCRIPTION:Experience one of New York’s most celebrated contemporary string quartets creating music for change.\nWith a gripping performance style and an unquenchable appetite for musical adventure\, Brooklyn Rider make their Australian debut as part of Melbourne Recital Centre’s 15th birthday celebration. With multiple GRAMMY®-nominations and international acclaim\, this multitalented quartet is celebrated for creating music that spans the musical spectrum. \nHaving cemented themselves as unafraid musical explorers over their almost-20 years together\, the string quartet have been described as ‘four classical musicians performing with the energy of young rock stars jamming on their guitars’ (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). \nAbout the concert\nFor their introduction to Melbourne\, Brooklyn Rider present The Four Elements\, a program anchored by works symbolising earth\, air\, water and fire as a musical metaphor for both the inner workings of a quartet and the inter-related effects of climate change on our planet. This project\, developed by the ensemble in 2022\, uses compositions from within the last century of accelerated and unprecedented planetary change and presents them alongside commissions. \nGenerously supported by the Robert Salzer Foundation. \nPost-Concert Talk\nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Brooklyn Rider joins Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming\, Marshall McGuire\, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about their artistry\, careers and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \n\nTuesday 27 February 2024 7pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A reserve $55; B reserve $45
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/brooklyn-rider-the-four-elements/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240217T200000
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SUMMARY:La Compañia – The Baroque of Venice
DESCRIPTION:Witness the sumptuous music of Italian masters brought to life with virtuosity and flair.\nLa Compañia unfailingly embodies repertoire with precision\, flexibility\, and vibrant musicality. The celebrated Renaissance band unearths some of the most beautiful and fascinating music of the 16th and early 17th centuries with virtuosity and flair. Directed by Danny Lucin\, the celebrated ensemble is recognised as Australia’s preeminent period instrument ensemble specialising in music of the Renaissance and early Baroque. \nImmerse yourself in the sumptuous and breathtaking music of the Italian masters as La Compañia takes listeners on a captivating journey to the Italian north. Performing the lavish music of Claudio Monteverdi along with the refined gems of his contemporaries\, experience virtuosic songs with florid and expressive melodies dynamically woven with the new Baroque style. Joyfully adorned with masterful improvisations through their splendid period instruments\, don’t miss La Compañia as they create the lush soundscape of an era that redefined musical artistry. \n\nSaturday 17 February 2024 7pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $55 ($45 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/la-compania-the-baroque-of-venice/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231209T190000
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SUMMARY:KIAZMA Piano Duo – Christmas Trees
DESCRIPTION:Usher in the festive season with a rare performance of Liszt’s enchanting Christmas Trees.\nLet the magic of classical music transport you to a realm of musical wonder. Join KIAZMA Piano Duo for a feast of magical piano duet music across two family concerts. These concerts are the perfect introduction to the world of classical music for young children\, and an opportunity to delve deeper into the delightful repertoire for seasoned listeners. Musical fun and entertainment for the whole family\, there will be opportunities to get up close and personal with the piano\, the musicians\, and the music in these immersive musical experiences. \nAbout the concert\nOffering two delightful concert experiences on one day\, this second concert\, Christmas Trees ushers in the festive season with a musical celebration of trees and a rare performance of Liszt’s Christmas Trees (Weinachtsbaum). Dedicated to his first grandchild Daniela\, this show’s centrepiece is Liszt at his simplest and most enchanting. \nAs one of Australia’s most dynamic ensembles\, KIAZMA is dedicated to creating concert experiences that explore new ways of listening to and engaging with music. Described as ‘masterful’ and ‘profoundly moving’\, begin the holiday season with KIAZMA and their specially curated programs for music-lovers of ages six and up. \n\nSaturday 9 December 2023 6pm;     MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/kiazma-piano-duo-christmas-trees/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Accelerando Recital 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Accelerando program provides an opportunity for exceptional young artists to take their music to the next level.\nA year-long journey\, Accelerando participants undertake industry workshops\, instrumental lessons\, and mentoring sessions. Join us for the end-of-year recital that will showcase and celebrate the work of these young musicians. \nSupported by the Peggy and Leslie Cranbourne Foundation. \n\nSaturday 2 December 6.30pm 2023     MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, however\, tickets are required for entry. Currently sold out.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/accelerando-recital-2023/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231130T190000
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SUMMARY:Syzygy Ensemble – Joy Ride
DESCRIPTION:Don’t we all just want to be happy?\nIn their second series installment Syzygy invites listeners to strap in for an exhilarating road trip featuring musical fusion from around the globe. Joy Ride is a thrilling hedonistic romp. Fast rides. Loud machines. Shiny things. Instant satisfaction. High-level distraction. Tomorrow be damned\, let’s have some fun. \nGuillaume Connesson Techno Parade for Flute\, Clarinet and Piano; Daniel Schnyder Impetus \nHolly Harrison Slipstream; Svante Henryson Suite Off Pist; Su Min Chasing Shadows \nThursday 30 November 2023 6pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/syzygy-ensemble-joy-ride/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Tristan Lee – Between Heart & Head
DESCRIPTION:Conflicts of human nature unleashed through captivating Romantic piano masterpieces.\nEmbark on a captivating journey as acclaimed pianist Tristan Lee\, delves into the profound conflicts of human nature through three transcendent Romantic piano masterpieces. The opening bars of Beethoven’s late Piano Sonata Op.90 serve as a gateway to this exploration\, with its two movements embodying what Beethoven’s biographer\, Schindler\, describes as a relentless ‘struggle between the heart and the head\, and a conversation with the beloved’. As the program surges forward in Chopin’s fiercely ironic Scherzo No.3 Op.39\, in C minor\, be immersed in a world of ferocious octave passages set against moments of sublime beauty and poetic lyricism. \nLee’s command over these compositions is enriched by his profound familiarity with Liszt\, a composer who revered and regularly performed the works featured in this program. Liszt’s monumental one-movement Sonata\, often associated with the Faustian legend and its moral dilemmas bears the imprint of the preceding masterpieces\, displaying their unmistakable influence. \nLudwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No.27 in E minor\, Op.90 \nFrédéric Chopin Scherzo No.3 in C-sharp minor\, Op.39 \nFranz Liszt Sonata in B Minor S. 178\, S. 178 \n\nTuesday 28 November 2023 6pm; MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/tristan-lee-between-heart-head/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231116T121500
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SUMMARY:Mostly Mozart – Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Beloved works from Mozart and Schumann.\nThe Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) is dedicated to training exceptional young musicians\, creating alumni that work around the world \nAnthony Marwood performs with and directs musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) in a program of revered Mozart and enchanting Schumann as part of our Mostly Mozart series. \nJupiter is arguably Mozart’s most revered symphony and is often used as the example when describing the heights his compositional skills reached. The final movement’s theme epitomizes the divine in Mozart’s sounding output\, an embryo which eventually grows a sublime bliss. \nSchumann was another kind of talent\, a later bloomer compared to Mozart\, but definitely someone who could understand and feel Mozart’s talent. A testimony of his reverence for Mozart was shown as the musical journey Schumann started\, Neue Zeitschrift für Musik\, was launched with a Mozart biography as its front page item. \nMorning tea returns to Mostly Mozart in 2023. Join us for coffee plus sweet and savory treats from 10am in the ground floor foyer. \n\nThursday 16 November 2023 11am;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall  Duration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $49 ($42 Concession) \nExperience this concert online with Australian Digital Concert Hall Click here for live stream tickets
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mostly-mozart-legacy/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231108T193000
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SUMMARY:Accademia Arcadia – J.S. Bach's Musical Offering
DESCRIPTION:Experience the sounds of the 18th century like never before with the only copy of a Cristofori Piano in the Southern Hemisphere.\nStep back in time to the world of 1700\, and witness the origins of a revolutionary classical approach and the invention of a new keyboard instrument that could shape and shade dynamics. Accademia Arcadia\, an Aria-nominated chamber ensemble formed by Jacqueline Ogeil\, takes audiences on a journey through baroque and early classical chamber music\, including the trio-sonata\, cantata\, early opera\, and grand liturgical genres. \nWith a timbre closer to a harpsichord\, a Cristofori piano (c.1730) features a range of 54 keys rather than the standard 88. Differing greatly to what we know as the modern piano today\, its harder hammers and thinner strings allowed pianists the ability to wonderfully express feeling and colour for the first time. \nAbout the concert\nExperience the sounds of the 18th century like never before with the only copy of a Cristofori piano in the Southern Hemisphere\, commissioned by Ogeil and supported by the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Directed by internationally acclaimed Bach expert John O’Donnell\, this incredible instrument allows the performers to present a new interpretative approach to J.S. Bach’s Musical Offering. Allow Accademia Arcadia to transport you to a time of musical innovation and beauty. \n\nWednesday 8 November 2023 6pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $25 ($20 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/accademia-arcadia-j-s-bachs-musical-offering/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Liaison and The Australian Wind Quintet
DESCRIPTION:A program of fabulously inventive\, exuberant perfection.\nEnsemble Liaison is internationally acclaimed for its spell-binding performances\, innovative programs and brilliant collaborations with leading artists. Ensemble Liaison & Friends is a unique concert series renowned for imaginative and innovative programming\, setting the trend for brilliant collaborations with leading artists. \nCombining some of Australia’s leading wind players\, the Australian Wind Quintet made their debut at the 2022 Adelaide Festival receiving critical praise for their precision\, nuanced sensitive phrasing and captivating performance. \nAbout the concert\nTheir performance in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall features Ligeti’s fabulously inventive Bagatelles\, extracted from his Musica Ricercata\, alongside some of the most well-known music written for wind and piano including Poulenc’s exuberant Piano Sextet and Francaix’s witty\, L’Heure Du Berger\, a tour de force of frivolous perfection! Svetlana Bogosavljevic will feature in the Concerto for Cello and Winds by Australian clarinetist and composer Paul Dean. \n\nThursday 2 November 2023 7pm;  MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $55 ($45 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ensemble-liaison-and-the-australian-wind-quintet/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231031T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231031T190000
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SUMMARY:Duo Eclettico: Magic
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the magical\, the ethereal\, the demonic and the ‘other’.\nDuo Eclettico’s performance in the Primrose Potter Salon celebrates the magical\, the ethereal\, the demonic\, and the ‘other’\, with works from South Africa and Australia. Hendrik Hofmeyr\, arguably South Africa’s most celebrated living composer\, is represented with Necromancer\, a virtuosic yet beautifully colourful work evoking the magic of a necromancer\, in Hofmeyr’s writing a symbol for LGBTIQ+ sexuality and attempted repression of this by traditional conservative forces. \nPaired with Ross Edwards’ Full Moon Dances\, in a stunning arrangement for saxophone\, piano and percussion by Peter Neville. Edwards depicts the universal Moon Goddess incarnate\, source of plant life and protector of the environment\, performing a series of ritual healing ceremonies. \nThe recital culminates in the world premiere of Caerwen Martin’s major new work for soprano saxophone and piano\, The Witch of Kings Cross\, about a fascinating real-life figure – Rosaleen Norton – a poet\, writer\, artist\, philosopher and ‘witch’\, one of the most unique artists in Australia from the 1940s and 50s\, whose work was banned and prohibited by the Australian government for its overt sexuality and focus on non-traditional beliefs. A revolutionary figure\, Norton was arrested multiple times\, her books and artwork publicly burned. She became known as ‘The Witch of Kings Cross’ and is a potent example of an artist whose individuality of spirit was consistently repressed by traditional forces in the conservative Australia of the 1940s and 50s. \nCaerwen Martin’s new work\, specifically composed for Duo Eclettico and this concert\, is in several parts. One section acts as a descriptive musical depiction of Norton’s life and work. The other acts as a healing ‘spell’ for Norton\, but also invites the audience to be immersed in this ritual and hopefully find aspects that can be healing for each listener themselves. \n\nTuesday 31 October 2023\, 6pm;    MRC\,  Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/duo-eclettico-magic/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell
DESCRIPTION:The world’s finest chamber orchestra returns\, led by Music Director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell.\nThe Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras\, renowned for fresh\, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians\, the ASMF gave its first performance in its namesake church in November 1959. \nThrough unrivaled live performances and a vast recording output – highlights of which include the 1969 bestseller Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and the soundtrack to the Oscar-winning film Amadeus – the orchestra has gained an enviable international reputation for its distinctive\, polished\, and refined sound. With over 500 releases in a much-vaunted discography and a comprehensive international touring program\, the name and sound of the ASMF is known and loved by classical audiences throughout the world. \nToday the orchestra is led by Music Director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell\, retaining the collegiate spirit and flexibility of the original small\, conductor-less ensemble which is an ASMF hallmark. Under Bell’s direction\, and with the support of Leader/Director Tomo Keller\, ASMF continues to push the boundaries of player-directed performance to new heights\, presenting symphonic repertoire and chamber music on a grand scale at prestigious venues around the globe. \nProgram for Wednesday 4 October\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro K.492 \nLudwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto in D\, Op.61 \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor\, K.550 \nProgram for Thursday 5 October\nSergei Prokofiev Symphony No.1 in D\, Op.25 ‘Classical Symphony’ \nFelix Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor\, Op.64; Symphony No.3 in A minor\, Op.56 ‘Scottish’ \n\nWednesday 4 & Thursday 5 October 2023 7.30pm;   Melbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: $199 – $89
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/academy-of-st-martin-in-the-fields-with-joshua-bell/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell
DESCRIPTION:The world’s finest chamber orchestra returns\, led by Music Director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell.\nThe Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras\, renowned for fresh\, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians\, the ASMF gave its first performance in its namesake church in November 1959. \nThrough unrivaled live performances and a vast recording output – highlights of which include the 1969 bestseller Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and the soundtrack to the Oscar-winning film Amadeus – the orchestra has gained an enviable international reputation for its distinctive\, polished\, and refined sound. With over 500 releases in a much-vaunted discography and a comprehensive international touring program\, the name and sound of the ASMF is known and loved by classical audiences throughout the world. \nToday the orchestra is led by Music Director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell\, retaining the collegiate spirit and flexibility of the original small\, conductor-less ensemble which is an ASMF hallmark. Under Bell’s direction\, and with the support of Leader/Director Tomo Keller\, ASMF continues to push the boundaries of player-directed performance to new heights\, presenting symphonic repertoire and chamber music on a grand scale at prestigious venues around the globe. \nProgram for Wednesday 4 October\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro K.492 \nLudwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto in D\, Op.61 \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor\, K.550 \nProgram for Thursday 5 October\nSergei Prokofiev Symphony No.1 in D\, Op.25 ‘Classical Symphony’ \nFelix Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor\, Op.64; Symphony No.3 in A minor\, Op.56 ‘Scottish’ \n\nWednesday 4 & Thursday 5 October 2023 7.30pm;   Melbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: $199 – $89
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/academy-of-st-martin-in-the-fields-with-joshua-bell/2023-10-04/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Latitude 37: Meditations
DESCRIPTION:Latitude 37 transforms Baroque music to vivid 21st century life.\nThis program will take you from intricate ornamentations over slowly shifting harmonies by Rognoni\, Bassano\, and Selma y Salaverde\, to works of transcendent loveliness by Cavalli and Erlebach. Nico Muhly’s ‘Slow Twitchy Organs’ brings these special baroque instruments into the 21st century\, alongside a calmly contemplative work specially commissioned for Latitude 37 by Australian composer and pianist\, Luke Howard. \nLaura Vaughan viola da gamba\nJulia Fredersdorff baroque violin\nDonald Nicolson harpsichord and organ \n\nTuesday 3 October 2023 6pm\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/latitude-37-meditations/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:La Compañia: Renaissance Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:From a spicy tarantella to a stately pavane\, a vivacious galliard or a joyous chacona.\nLa Compañia unfailingly embodies repertoire with precision\, flexibility and joyful musicality. The celebrated Renaissance band unearths some of the most beautiful and fascinating music of the 16th and early 17th centuries with virtuosity and flair. \nDirected by Danny Lucin the celebrated ensemble La Compañia is recognised as Australia’s preeminent period instrument ensemble specialising in music of the Renaissance and early Baroque. \nTheir performance in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall explores a lively repertoire celebrating dance\, movement and vigour. From a spicy tarantella to a stately pavane\, a vivacious galliard or a joyous chacona. La Compañia glides past Mediterranean shores to visit aristocratic parlours\, boisterous taverns\, town squares and royal courts discovering the highly fashionable dances that transfixed society. So rich in variety these alluring tunes and soulful poetic songs weave a rich tapestry of the Renaissance sweet life. \n\nSaturday 30 September 2023 7pm     MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $55 ($45 Concession) \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/la-compania-renaissance-rhythms/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Tamara Kuldin and Matt Boden with Callisto Strings: Heart Strings
DESCRIPTION:Cinematic soundscapes\, jazz and classical strings elevate songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond.\nWeaving together the magical worlds of cinematic soundscapes\, jazz and classical strings\, Tamara Kuldin\, Matt Boden and Callisto Strings unite for an exploration of beloved songs from the Great American Songbook to Bacharach and beyond. \nTheir performance will take audiences on a musical journey through lush melodic landscapes\, Matt Boden’s skills as a cinematic composer\, orchestrator and contemporary pianist create stunning arrangements that take flight with jazz vocalist and storyteller Tamara Kuldin at the helm. Accompanied by the sophisticated stylings of the Callisto Strings quartet\, settle in for an evening of songs that will surely tug at the heartstrings. \n\nFriday 29 September 2023 7pm     MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession) \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/tamara-kuldin-and-matt-boden-with-callisto-strings-heart-strings/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Duo Kirsanova-Lewis: On the Pavements Grey
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Sophia Kirsanova and pianist Georgina Lewis celebrate the diversity\, economic invention and depth of emotion of the minimalist movement. This program journeys from John Adam’s iconic Road Movies to the holy minimalism of Baltic composers Pēteris Vasks and Arvo Pärt\, and wonderful and daring composers on the fringes of the movement\, including ‘Brooklyn’s post-millennial Mozart’\, Missy Mazzoli. The duo also performs Platon Buravicky’s rarely heard\, celestial and deeply moving Angel’s Sight. \nGeorgina explores juxtapositions of freedom and discipline\, introspection and prayer\, beauty and pain in piano music from Arvo Pärt and\, closer to home\, Australia’s own Andrea Keller. Keller’s Life is Brut[if]al featured on her 2020 Journey Home album\, a response to deep study of Pärt’s compositional techniques. \nThis concert also marks a special moment with Sophia giving the Australian premiere\, and the second ever performance of Pēteris Vasks Sonata estiva (Summer Sonata) for violin solo\, with the composer’s blessing. Written in 2022 in response to the outbreak of the war in Ukraine\, the sonata was intended to bring brightness and hope\, take the world away from the harshness of reality and into a meditation on Latvian folk music and nature. \n\nWednesday 27 September 2023 6pm     MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/duo-kirsanova-lewis-on-the-pavements-grey/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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