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SUMMARY:Australian World Orchestra: Mahlerfest | Mahler 4 & 5
DESCRIPTION:The Australian World Orchestra returns in 2025 for Mahlerfest | Mahler 4 & 5\, conducted by Alexander Briger — a gala night presenting Mahler’s matchless symphonies back-to-back in one epic concert. \n\n\n\n\nExperience the radiant melodies of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4\, with its delicate orchestration and subtle hints of unease\, followed by the rich contrasts of Symphony No. 5 — a journey from darker tones to moments of calm\, including the famous Adagietto. \nMahlerfest | Mahler 4 & 5 offers a powerful progression from innocence to experience\, as these vital works move from memoir to poem and ultimately culminate in a tribute to Alma — the woman who would later become Mahler’s wife. The concert will showcase the immense skill of Australia’s only national orchestra — featuring accomplished musicians from both local and international ensembles\, and led by the Australian World Orchestra’s artistic director\, Alexander Briger. \nWitness some of Australia’s finest musicians come together for this special event — a 2025 calendar highlight not to be missed. \nWednesday 3 Sep 7:30 PM     Running Time 2 hours 30 minutes \nHamer Hall \nTICKETS: $69.00 – $239.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-world-orchestra-mahlerfest-mahler-4-5/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Pictures at an Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Three vibrant\, and evocatively descriptive works will be performed as part of The University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert this August. \n\n\n\n\nThe first half invites you to journey across the sea through the eyes of two great composers. In  Peter Grimes\, Benjamin Britten conjures dark and brooding seascapes — from the pale hush of  Dawn and the bustling life of a Sunday Morning market\, to the shimmering calm of Moonlight and the fury of the Storm. \nWhile Britten uses the sea as a backdrop to his opera’s characters\, Claude Debussy treats the sea as the central protagonist in La Mer. You’ll hear whispers and roars\, a conversation with the sea and the wind\, the rise and fall of waves and the weight and wonder of water. Both works shimmer with musical onomatopoeia — painting the sea in sound. \nThe second half offers a different kind of description — this time\, a promenade through an art gallery. Originally written for piano\, Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition was later orchestrated by Ravel into one of the most beloved treasures of the concert hall. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 31 August 5:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  97 minutes\, including a 20 min interval (after La Mer) \n\n\n\n\n\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\n\nFREE\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-pictures-at-an-exhibition/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Send-off The Europe Tour Preview Concert
DESCRIPTION:The MSO is about to hit the road on its first European tour in more than a decade. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Jaime Martín and the full forces of the Orchestra as they perform two of the pieces that will be on show in the UK and Europe. After years of preparation and anticipation\, the MSO is performing at five festivals and venues in Scotland\, England\, Spain\, Italy and Germany — but not before a fitting farewell to our wonderful hometown audience! \nThe sun-soaked energy and lyrical beauty of Elgar’s In The South was inspired by an Italian holiday. Combined with the warm\, folk-inspired charm of Dvorak’s Sixth Symphony (Jaime’s favourite Dvorak Symphony)\, you’ll enjoy a sunny European summer’s evening\, right here at Hamer Hall. \nCheer on your MSO at this exclusive\, sneak peek event. \nFollowing the one-hour performance\, you are invited to stay in Hamer Hall for the unveiling of the 2026 MSO season. Be amongst the first to discover what’s in store for next year and collect your Season 2026 brochure. \n\n\n\nWednesday 13 August 6:30 PM  Running Time  1 hour\n\n\nHamer Hall\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard From $49.00; Concession From $44.00\n\nGroup 10+ Standard From $41.65\, Concession From $37.40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-symphonic-send-off-the-europe-tour-preview-concert/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250811T193000
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Gershwin & Shostakovich
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the power of music featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1 with superstar pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk. \n\n\n\n\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nMusic is a powerful defence against darkness. Throughout history\, composers have responded to adversity time and time again by creating music full of hope. \nRichard Tognetti directs this profound program that features Ukrainian-born\, internationally renowned pianist\, Alexander Gavrylyuk. Gavrylyuk makes his ACO debut with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s witty\, irreverent Piano Concerto No.1\, with David Elton on trumpet. \nGershwin’s much-loved Rhapsody in Blue is a life-affirming explosion of jazz and joy\, an exultant celebration of difference and dynamism. It’s a stark contrast to Shostakovich’s intense and emotional Chamber Symphony\, dedicated to the victims of fascism and oppression. It tells a story of fear and melancholy but never loses hope. \nIn response\, the ACO have commissioned a new work from Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov\, known for his lyrical\, introspective and consoling style which he shares with his friend Arvo Pärt. This is a special piece\, in which the composer wrote while sheltering from war after escaping his native Kyiv. \nThis is music that stands with victims of injustice. It lights the darkness and celebrates human ingenuity and courage. \n\n\n\nSunday 10 August 2:30 PM\n\n\nMonday 11 August 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approximately 2 hours (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n\nTICKETS: Standard $59.00 – $167.00; Concession $59.00 – $145.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ $86.00 – $134.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-gershwin-shostakovich/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Gershwin & Shostakovich
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the power of music featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1 with superstar pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk. \n\n\n\n\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nMusic is a powerful defence against darkness. Throughout history\, composers have responded to adversity time and time again by creating music full of hope. \nRichard Tognetti directs this profound program that features Ukrainian-born\, internationally renowned pianist\, Alexander Gavrylyuk. Gavrylyuk makes his ACO debut with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s witty\, irreverent Piano Concerto No.1\, with David Elton on trumpet. \nGershwin’s much-loved Rhapsody in Blue is a life-affirming explosion of jazz and joy\, an exultant celebration of difference and dynamism. It’s a stark contrast to Shostakovich’s intense and emotional Chamber Symphony\, dedicated to the victims of fascism and oppression. It tells a story of fear and melancholy but never loses hope. \nIn response\, the ACO have commissioned a new work from Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov\, known for his lyrical\, introspective and consoling style which he shares with his friend Arvo Pärt. This is a special piece\, in which the composer wrote while sheltering from war after escaping his native Kyiv. \nThis is music that stands with victims of injustice. It lights the darkness and celebrates human ingenuity and courage. \n\n\n\nSunday 10 August 2:30 PM\n\n\nMonday 11 August 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approximately 2 hours (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n\nTICKETS: Standard $59.00 – $167.00; Concession $59.00 – $145.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ $86.00 – $134.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-gershwin-shostakovich/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250809T193000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:One of classical music’s most striking and captivating musical personalities\, Simone Lamsma makes her MSO debut performing Tchaikovsky’s expressive and virtuosic Violin Concerto. \nLed by South Korean conductor Shiyeon Sung\, this program also includes Brahms’ masterful Second Symphony and a brand new work from Klearhos Murphy. \n\n\n\nThursday 7 August 7:30 PM; Saturday 9 August 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes including interval \nHamer Hall \n\nTICKETS: Standard $75.00 – $139.00; Concession* $70.00 – $134.00; Child^ $20.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-tchaikovskys-violin-concerto/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T193000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:One of classical music’s most striking and captivating musical personalities\, Simone Lamsma makes her MSO debut performing Tchaikovsky’s expressive and virtuosic Violin Concerto. \nLed by South Korean conductor Shiyeon Sung\, this program also includes Brahms’ masterful Second Symphony and a brand new work from Klearhos Murphy. \n\n\n\nThursday 7 August 7:30 PM; Saturday 9 August 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes including interval \nHamer Hall \n\nTICKETS: Standard $75.00 – $139.00; Concession* $70.00 – $134.00; Child^ $20.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-tchaikovskys-violin-concerto/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T193000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Open Rehearsal with Shiyeon Sung
DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes at an open rehearsal with conductor Shiyeon Sung. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an hour in some of the best seats in the house as Elim and the musicians of the MSO rehearse their program. You’ll be able to eavesdrop on the dialogue between conductor and orchestra and see a fascinating part of putting on a symphonic performance. \nRepertoire and artists in this open rehearsal will be drawn from the program of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Please note that due to this being a working rehearsal we cannot guarantee that specific artists or repertoire will be featured. \nThis event will run for approximately 60 minutes\, however\, the exact duration of this rehearsal is subject to the conductor’s discretion on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 6 Aug 6:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  1 hour (no interval) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $19.00; Concession* $15.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-open-rehearsal-with-shiyeon-sung/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Open Rehearsal with Shiyeon Sung
DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes at an open rehearsal with conductor Shiyeon Sung. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an hour in some of the best seats in the house as Elim and the musicians of the MSO rehearse their program. You’ll be able to eavesdrop on the dialogue between conductor and orchestra and see a fascinating part of putting on a symphonic performance. \nRepertoire and artists in this open rehearsal will be drawn from the program of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Please note that due to this being a working rehearsal we cannot guarantee that specific artists or repertoire will be featured. \nThis event will run for approximately 60 minutes\, however\, the exact duration of this rehearsal is subject to the conductor’s discretion on the day. \n\n\n\nWednesday 6 August\, 6:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  1 hour (no interval) \nHamer Hall \n$19  ($15 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-open-rehearsal-with-shiyeon-sung/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250721T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250721T194500
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250703T042056Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Dvořák's Cello Concerto - Quick Fix at Half Six
DESCRIPTION:Yearning and tenderness \n\n\n\n\nGerman cellist Raphaela Gromes performs Dvořák’s Cello Concerto. Dedicated in part to the composer’s dying sister-in-law\, this work is a piece brimming with yearning and the tenderness that accompanies impending loss. \nQuick Fix concerts feature a 15-20 minute presentation and a performance of the full work. 75 minutes\, no interval. \n\n\n\nMonday 21 July\, 6:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approx. 75 minutes\, no interval \n\n\n\n\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\n\n\n\nMiguel Harth-Bedoya Conductor\n\n\nRaphaela Gromes Cello\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDvořák Cello Concerto\n\nHamer Hall \n$20 – $93
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-dvoraks-cello-concerto-quick-fix-at-half-six/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T155000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250713T141307Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Fiesta! Dvorak’s Cello Concerto & Chindamo
DESCRIPTION:From New York to Peru. \n\n\n\n\nConductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya returns to lead the MSO\, opening with his fellow Peruvian’s work Fiesta! and continuing with musical polyglot Joe Chindamo’s Concerto for Orchestra. \nFinally\, you’ll experience Dvořák’s impassioned Cello Concerto\, composed while he lived in New York. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTISTS: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra\nMiguel Harth-Bedoya\, Conductor; Raphaela Gromes\, Cello\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM: Jimmy López Bellido – Fiesta!\n\n\nChindamo – Concerto for Orchestra\n\n\nDvořák – Cello Concerto\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 July 7:30 PM; Saturday 19 July 2:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n\nStandard $75.00 – $139.00; Concession* $70.00 – $134.00; Child^$20.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-fiesta-dvoraks-cello-concerto-chindamo/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T155000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Fiesta! Dvorak’s Cello Concerto & Chindamo
DESCRIPTION:From New York to Peru. \n\n\n\n\nConductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya returns to lead the MSO\, opening with his fellow Peruvian’s work Fiesta! and continuing with musical polyglot Joe Chindamo’s Concerto for Orchestra. \nFinally\, you’ll experience Dvořák’s impassioned Cello Concerto\, composed while he lived in New York. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\n\n\n\nMiguel Harth-Bedoya\, Conductor\n\n\nRaphaela Gromes\, Cello\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJimmy López Bellido Fiesta!\n\n\nChindamo Concerto for Orchestra\n\n\nDvořák Cello Concerto\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 July 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 19 July 2:00 PM\n\n\nHamer Hall \n$20 – $139
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-fiesta-dvoraks-cello-concerto-chindamo/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T212000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250713T141307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T141307Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Fiesta! Dvorak’s Cello Concerto & Chindamo
DESCRIPTION:From New York to Peru. \n\n\n\n\nConductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya returns to lead the MSO\, opening with his fellow Peruvian’s work Fiesta! and continuing with musical polyglot Joe Chindamo’s Concerto for Orchestra. \nFinally\, you’ll experience Dvořák’s impassioned Cello Concerto\, composed while he lived in New York. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTISTS: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra\nMiguel Harth-Bedoya\, Conductor; Raphaela Gromes\, Cello\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM: Jimmy López Bellido – Fiesta!\n\n\nChindamo – Concerto for Orchestra\n\n\nDvořák – Cello Concerto\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 July 7:30 PM; Saturday 19 July 2:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n\nStandard $75.00 – $139.00; Concession* $70.00 – $134.00; Child^$20.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-fiesta-dvoraks-cello-concerto-chindamo/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T212000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T041449Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Fiesta! Dvorak’s Cello Concerto & Chindamo
DESCRIPTION:From New York to Peru. \n\n\n\n\nConductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya returns to lead the MSO\, opening with his fellow Peruvian’s work Fiesta! and continuing with musical polyglot Joe Chindamo’s Concerto for Orchestra. \nFinally\, you’ll experience Dvořák’s impassioned Cello Concerto\, composed while he lived in New York. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\n\n\n\nMiguel Harth-Bedoya\, Conductor\n\n\nRaphaela Gromes\, Cello\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJimmy López Bellido Fiesta!\n\n\nChindamo Concerto for Orchestra\n\n\nDvořák Cello Concerto\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 July 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 19 July 2:00 PM\n\n\nHamer Hall \n$20 – $139
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-fiesta-dvoraks-cello-concerto-chindamo/2025-07-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250711T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250711T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250701T082008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T082008Z
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SUMMARY:MSO and Short Black Opera: Yinya dana: lighting the path
DESCRIPTION:To mark this year’s 50th anniversary of NAIDOC week\, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Strength\, Vision and Legacy of Yorta Yorta / Yuin composer and soprano Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO with a powerful concert of works by this much loved and acclaimed national treasure. \nConducted by Aaron Wyatt and Nicolette Fraillon AM\, the MSO is joined on stage by special guests William Barton\, Jess Hitchcock\, Lillie Walker and members of the Dhungala Children’s Choir. \nFeaturing key moments from Cheetham Fraillon’s compositional partnership with the MSO\, from Eumeralla\, a war requiem for peace (2019) to her 2024 work Earth\, this performance acknowledges a remarkable career dedicated to the future of First Nations voices in the classical music space. \nJoin us at Hamer Hall for a powerful performance\, rich in beauty and culture. \nPerformance artwork by Gunditjmara artist Thomas Day. \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nAaron Wyatt conductor\nNicolette Fraillon AM conductor\nDeborah Cheetham Fraillon AO soprano\nWilliam Barton yidaki (didgeridoo)\nJess Hitchcock vocalist\nLillie Walker vocalist\nMembers of Dhungala Children’s Choir\nMSO Chorus\nSteven Hodgson guest chorus director \nFriday 11 July 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $68-$113; Concession $63-$108; Mob Tix $25
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mso-and-short-black-opera-yinya-dana-lighting-the-path/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T222000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250703T040750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T040750Z
UID:10016980-1751659200-1751667600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Orchestra Victoria: Indie Symphony II: Video Games in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Orchestra Victoria for another epic evening of live music from the world’s most loved indie video games. \n\n\n\n\nOn the heels of their sold-out show\, Indie Symphony\, Orchestra Victoria are back with more live music from your favourite video games. Monumental scores performed by over 60 musicians\, a live choir with soloists on the Hamer Hall stage. \nMeena Shamaly\, host of ABC Classic’s Game Show\, is your guide as you crawl through the labyrinths of Darkest Dungeon and UNDERTALE\, swim the vast ocean of ABZÛ\, delve into the underworld of Hades II and explore the expanses of Faerûn before you transcend the material plane of Baldur’s Gate 3. \nFeaturing ARIA award winning performer Montaigne and soprano Justine Anderson (Concordis Chamber Choir) soloists\, alongside special guest appearances from composers Austin Wintory (Hades II\, ABZÛ) and Dan Golding (Untitled Goose Game). \nFeaturing music from:\nSlay the Spire (Mega Crit\, Clark Aboud) \nDarkest Dungeon (Red Hook Studios\, Stuart Chatwood) \nChants of Senaar (Focus Entertainment\, Thomas Brunet) \nUntitled Goose Game (House House\, Daniel Golding) \nEverybody’s Gone to the Rapture (The Chinese Room\, Jessica Curry) \nUNDERTALE (Toby Fox) \nHades II (Supergiant Games\, Darren Korb & Austin Wintory) \nABZÛ (Giant Squid\, Austin Wintory) \nCult of the Lamb (Massive Monster\, a special tribute to composer Narayna Johnson) \nBaldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios\, Borislav Slavov) \n\n\n\n\nThursday 3 July 8:00 PM\n\n\nFriday 4 July 8:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including 20 minute interval) \nHamer Hall \n$24.50 – $99
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/orchestra-victoria-indie-symphony-ii-video-games-in-concert/2025-07-04/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Orchestra Victoria":MAILTO:orchestraInfo@australianballet.com.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T222000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250703T040750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T040750Z
UID:10016979-1751572800-1751581200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Orchestra Victoria: Indie Symphony II: Video Games in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Orchestra Victoria for another epic evening of live music from the world’s most loved indie video games. \n\n\n\n\nOn the heels of their sold-out show\, Indie Symphony\, Orchestra Victoria are back with more live music from your favourite video games. Monumental scores performed by over 60 musicians\, a live choir with soloists on the Hamer Hall stage. \nMeena Shamaly\, host of ABC Classic’s Game Show\, is your guide as you crawl through the labyrinths of Darkest Dungeon and UNDERTALE\, swim the vast ocean of ABZÛ\, delve into the underworld of Hades II and explore the expanses of Faerûn before you transcend the material plane of Baldur’s Gate 3. \nFeaturing ARIA award winning performer Montaigne and soprano Justine Anderson (Concordis Chamber Choir) soloists\, alongside special guest appearances from composers Austin Wintory (Hades II\, ABZÛ) and Dan Golding (Untitled Goose Game). \nFeaturing music from:\nSlay the Spire (Mega Crit\, Clark Aboud) \nDarkest Dungeon (Red Hook Studios\, Stuart Chatwood) \nChants of Senaar (Focus Entertainment\, Thomas Brunet) \nUntitled Goose Game (House House\, Daniel Golding) \nEverybody’s Gone to the Rapture (The Chinese Room\, Jessica Curry) \nUNDERTALE (Toby Fox) \nHades II (Supergiant Games\, Darren Korb & Austin Wintory) \nABZÛ (Giant Squid\, Austin Wintory) \nCult of the Lamb (Massive Monster\, a special tribute to composer Narayna Johnson) \nBaldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios\, Borislav Slavov) \n\n\n\n\nThursday 3 July 8:00 PM\n\n\nFriday 4 July 8:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including 20 minute interval) \nHamer Hall \n$24.50 – $99
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/orchestra-victoria-indie-symphony-ii-video-games-in-concert/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Orchestra Victoria":MAILTO:orchestraInfo@australianballet.com.au
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250628T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250618T115040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T120111Z
UID:10016964-1751139000-1751144400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Ryman Healthcare Winter Gala: Lang Lang
DESCRIPTION:Dazzling charm and extroverted drama \n\n\n\n\nThe singular piano sensation of this century returns for one night only with the MSO and Chief Conductor Jaime Martín. Lang Lang brings all the dazzling charm and extroverted drama required for Saint-Saëns virtuosic Second Piano Concerto – a true romantic masterpiece. \nMussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Ravel’s sprightly Alborada del gracioso complete this concert event of the year! \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 28 June 7:30 PM\n\n\nRunning TimeApprox 1 hour and 30 minutes including interval \nHamer Hall \n\nTICKETS: Standard $160.00 – $270.00; Concession* $155.00 – $265.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-ryman-healthcare-winter-gala-lang-lang/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250627T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250618T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T115900Z
UID:10016965-1751022000-1751025600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: MSO Mornings: Pictures at an Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:A vast palette of symphonic colour \n\n\n\n\nExperience Mussorgsky’s vivid musical translation of watercolours and drawings by the composer’s friend\, Viktor Hartmann. Mussorgsky’s work was later orchestrated by Maurice Ravel\, who added a vast palette of symphonic colour when he orchestrated the suite\, further adding to the evocative depictions of Parisian gardens\, Roman catacombs and the majestic Great Gate of Kiev. \n\nFriday 27 June 11:00 AM\n\n\nRunning Time1 hour (no interval) \nHamer Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $62.00 – $99.00; Concession* $57.00 – $94.00; Child^ $20.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-mso-mornings-pictures-at-an-exhibition/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250618T114517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T114517Z
UID:10016963-1750879800-1750887000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Lang Lang in Recital
DESCRIPTION:Pure piano brilliance. \n\n\n\n\nExperience the pure brilliance of the most adored pianist of our time in this special solo recital. \nLang Lang performs works by Chopin including an assortment of Mazurkas— traditional Polish folk dances which Chopin defined as a piano genre – alongside gems by Fauré and Schumann. \n\n\n\nWednesday 25 June\, 7:30 PM\n\n\nHamer Hall\nTICKETS: Standard $95.00 – $195.00; Concession* $95.00 – $190.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-lang-lang-in-recital/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250623T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250623T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250616T012423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T012943Z
UID:10016960-1750707000-1750714200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:ACO Unleashed is a thrilling celebration of the ACO at 50 — bold\, virtuosic and electrifying. \n\n\n\n\nCurated by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, this dynamic program showcases the extraordinary talent of ACO principals Helena Rathbone\, Satu Vänskä\, and Timo-Veikko Valve\, joined by the Orchestra’s newest member\, violinist Anna da Silva Chen. \nThe concert features classics by Bach\, Beethoven\, Schubert and Ravel\, alongside a deeply moving work by Finnish master Jaakko Kuusisto — all affirming the ACO’s “unwavering energy and maverick imagination” (The Times\, UK). \nNo celebration of the ACO would be complete without Bach. The concert begins with his Concerto for Three Violins in D Major\, featuring Helena Rathbone\, Satu Vänskä and Anna da Silva Chen in a radiant and intricate showcase. \nRavel’s Tzigane follows — fiery and virtuosic — led by Satu Vänskä\, in a performance that promises drama and exhilaration. \nBeethoven’s Serioso Quartet\, arranged for string orchestra by Richard Tognetti\, intensifies the original’s turbulence and brilliance\, while Schubert’s Quartettsatz offers a glimpse of his profound emotional range in just one movement. \nThe concert concludes with the Australian premiere of Jaakko Kuusisto’s Cello Concerto\, performed by Timo-Veikko Valve. Deeply personal and hauntingly beautiful\, it is Kuusisto’s final orchestral work — imbued with emotional resonance and tribute. A powerful finale to a concert that celebrates the ACO’s artistry at its most compelling. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 22 June 2:30 PM\n\n\nMonday 23 Jun 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard from $49.00; Concession from $49.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ from $60.00\n\nConcession applies to Veterans’ Affairs pensioners\, Centrelink-issued Pension and Commonwealth Healthcare cardholders. Seniors cards are not eligible for concession prices.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-aco-unleashed/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250616T012423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T012943Z
UID:10016959-1750602600-1750609800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:ACO Unleashed is a thrilling celebration of the ACO at 50 — bold\, virtuosic and electrifying. \n\n\n\n\nCurated by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, this dynamic program showcases the extraordinary talent of ACO principals Helena Rathbone\, Satu Vänskä\, and Timo-Veikko Valve\, joined by the Orchestra’s newest member\, violinist Anna da Silva Chen. \nThe concert features classics by Bach\, Beethoven\, Schubert and Ravel\, alongside a deeply moving work by Finnish master Jaakko Kuusisto — all affirming the ACO’s “unwavering energy and maverick imagination” (The Times\, UK). \nNo celebration of the ACO would be complete without Bach. The concert begins with his Concerto for Three Violins in D Major\, featuring Helena Rathbone\, Satu Vänskä and Anna da Silva Chen in a radiant and intricate showcase. \nRavel’s Tzigane follows — fiery and virtuosic — led by Satu Vänskä\, in a performance that promises drama and exhilaration. \nBeethoven’s Serioso Quartet\, arranged for string orchestra by Richard Tognetti\, intensifies the original’s turbulence and brilliance\, while Schubert’s Quartettsatz offers a glimpse of his profound emotional range in just one movement. \nThe concert concludes with the Australian premiere of Jaakko Kuusisto’s Cello Concerto\, performed by Timo-Veikko Valve. Deeply personal and hauntingly beautiful\, it is Kuusisto’s final orchestral work — imbued with emotional resonance and tribute. A powerful finale to a concert that celebrates the ACO’s artistry at its most compelling. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 22 June 2:30 PM\n\n\nMonday 23 Jun 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard from $49.00; Concession from $49.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ from $60.00\n\nConcession applies to Veterans’ Affairs pensioners\, Centrelink-issued Pension and Commonwealth Healthcare cardholders. Seniors cards are not eligible for concession prices.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-aco-unleashed/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250616T011256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T011256Z
UID:10016958-1750514400-1750523400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:ABC Classic and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present Classic 100 in Concert
DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, ABC Classic has invited music lovers to share their favourite classical pieces around a special theme — culminating in an exciting countdown broadcast each June. \nNow\, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra returns with the third edition of this much-loved live event. Don’t miss the standout moments from this year’s countdown\, performed live on the Hamer Hall stage. \n\n\n\n\nFeaturing pianists: Andrea Lam; Simon Tedeschi; Dong Jun ‘DJ’ Ha; Aura Go; Elena Kats-Chernin & Tamara-Anna Cislowska; Nat Bartsch; Konstantin Shamray\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGershwin Rhapsody in Blue (highlights)\n\n\n\nBeethoven Moonlight Sonata: first movement\n\n\n\nDebussy Clair de Lune\n\n\n\nJoe Hisaishi Spirited Away: One Summer’s Day\n\n\n\nChopin 12 Études: No.3 Tristesse\n\n\n\nElena Kats-Chernin Medley: Russian Rag / Butterflies / Eliza Aria\n\n\n\nNat Bartsch Brightness in the Hills\n\n\n\nTchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1: first movement\n\n\n\nBeethoven Piano Concerto No.5 Emperor: second movement\n\n\n\nRachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2: third movement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 20 June 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 21 June 2:00 PM\n\nHamer Hall\nTICKETS: Standard $59.00 – $109.00; Concession* $54.00 – $104.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/abc-classic-and-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-present-classic-100-in-concert/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250616T011256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T011256Z
UID:10016957-1750447800-1750456800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:ABC Classic and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present Classic 100 in Concert
DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, ABC Classic has invited music lovers to share their favourite classical pieces around a special theme — culminating in an exciting countdown broadcast each June. \nNow\, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra returns with the third edition of this much-loved live event. Don’t miss the standout moments from this year’s countdown\, performed live on the Hamer Hall stage. \n\n\n\n\nFeaturing pianists: Andrea Lam; Simon Tedeschi; Dong Jun ‘DJ’ Ha; Aura Go; Elena Kats-Chernin & Tamara-Anna Cislowska; Nat Bartsch; Konstantin Shamray\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGershwin Rhapsody in Blue (highlights)\n\n\n\nBeethoven Moonlight Sonata: first movement\n\n\n\nDebussy Clair de Lune\n\n\n\nJoe Hisaishi Spirited Away: One Summer’s Day\n\n\n\nChopin 12 Études: No.3 Tristesse\n\n\n\nElena Kats-Chernin Medley: Russian Rag / Butterflies / Eliza Aria\n\n\n\nNat Bartsch Brightness in the Hills\n\n\n\nTchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1: first movement\n\n\n\nBeethoven Piano Concerto No.5 Emperor: second movement\n\n\n\nRachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2: third movement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 20 June 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 21 June 2:00 PM\n\nHamer Hall\nTICKETS: Standard $59.00 – $109.00; Concession* $54.00 – $104.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/abc-classic-and-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-present-classic-100-in-concert/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250609T111010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T111010Z
UID:10016943-1749929400-1749936600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: A Reflection in Time
DESCRIPTION:Symphonic powerhouses\nThe twentieth century produced some of the most passionate and dramatic music ever written. MSO Principal Conductor Benjamin Northey joins forces with Australian violin wunderkind Christian Li to deliver this riveting program of symphonic powerhouses. \n\nSamuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings\, the composer’s best-known work\, is perhaps the ultimate tearjerker. With its sensitively drawn melodies and hauntingly ethereal sound\, the Adagio is the epitome of sorrow\, tenderness and comfort.\nIn 1945\, Austrian-born composer Erich Korngold was the most celebrated Hollywood film composer alive. But having grown up composing in the concert halls of Europe\, he yearned to return to his roots. Korngold’s resulting Violin Concerto won instant acclaim for its lush harmonies and memorable melodies drawn from his movie scores written in the 1930s.\nShostakovich composed his scintillating Fifth Symphony as a musical apology to Stalin after being denounced by the dictator. While Shostakovich scored top marks for seemingly embracing Soviet ideals\, Symphony No.5 is\, in fact\, an enigmatic work laden with irony\, musical code and resistance. It remains one of the composer’s most popular works due to its power and depth.\n\nDuration: approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes including interval \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nBenjamin Northey conductor\nChristian Li* violin \n*MSO Young Artist in Association \nBarber Adagio for Strings\nKorngold Violin Concerto\nShostakovich Symphony No.5 \nThursday 12 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nFriday 13 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall Relaxed performance\nSaturday 14 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: Standard $75-$139; Concession $70-$134; Child (under 18) $20 \nRelaxed Performance: General Admission\n$35 Standard / $30 Concession
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-a-reflection-in-time/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250609T111010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T111010Z
UID:10016942-1749843000-1749850200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: A Reflection in Time
DESCRIPTION:Symphonic powerhouses\nThe twentieth century produced some of the most passionate and dramatic music ever written. MSO Principal Conductor Benjamin Northey joins forces with Australian violin wunderkind Christian Li to deliver this riveting program of symphonic powerhouses. \n\nSamuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings\, the composer’s best-known work\, is perhaps the ultimate tearjerker. With its sensitively drawn melodies and hauntingly ethereal sound\, the Adagio is the epitome of sorrow\, tenderness and comfort.\nIn 1945\, Austrian-born composer Erich Korngold was the most celebrated Hollywood film composer alive. But having grown up composing in the concert halls of Europe\, he yearned to return to his roots. Korngold’s resulting Violin Concerto won instant acclaim for its lush harmonies and memorable melodies drawn from his movie scores written in the 1930s.\nShostakovich composed his scintillating Fifth Symphony as a musical apology to Stalin after being denounced by the dictator. While Shostakovich scored top marks for seemingly embracing Soviet ideals\, Symphony No.5 is\, in fact\, an enigmatic work laden with irony\, musical code and resistance. It remains one of the composer’s most popular works due to its power and depth.\n\nDuration: approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes including interval \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nBenjamin Northey conductor\nChristian Li* violin \n*MSO Young Artist in Association \nBarber Adagio for Strings\nKorngold Violin Concerto\nShostakovich Symphony No.5 \nThursday 12 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nFriday 13 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall Relaxed performance\nSaturday 14 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: Standard $75-$139; Concession $70-$134; Child (under 18) $20 \nRelaxed Performance: General Admission\n$35 Standard / $30 Concession
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-a-reflection-in-time/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250609T111010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T111010Z
UID:10016941-1749756600-1749763800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: A Reflection in Time
DESCRIPTION:Symphonic powerhouses\nThe twentieth century produced some of the most passionate and dramatic music ever written. MSO Principal Conductor Benjamin Northey joins forces with Australian violin wunderkind Christian Li to deliver this riveting program of symphonic powerhouses. \n\nSamuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings\, the composer’s best-known work\, is perhaps the ultimate tearjerker. With its sensitively drawn melodies and hauntingly ethereal sound\, the Adagio is the epitome of sorrow\, tenderness and comfort.\nIn 1945\, Austrian-born composer Erich Korngold was the most celebrated Hollywood film composer alive. But having grown up composing in the concert halls of Europe\, he yearned to return to his roots. Korngold’s resulting Violin Concerto won instant acclaim for its lush harmonies and memorable melodies drawn from his movie scores written in the 1930s.\nShostakovich composed his scintillating Fifth Symphony as a musical apology to Stalin after being denounced by the dictator. While Shostakovich scored top marks for seemingly embracing Soviet ideals\, Symphony No.5 is\, in fact\, an enigmatic work laden with irony\, musical code and resistance. It remains one of the composer’s most popular works due to its power and depth.\n\nDuration: approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes including interval \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nBenjamin Northey conductor\nChristian Li* violin \n*MSO Young Artist in Association \nBarber Adagio for Strings\nKorngold Violin Concerto\nShostakovich Symphony No.5 \nThursday 12 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nFriday 13 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall Relaxed performance\nSaturday 14 June 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: Standard $75-$139; Concession $70-$134; Child (under 18) $20 \nRelaxed Performance: General Admission\n$35 Standard / $30 Concession
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-a-reflection-in-time/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250607T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250607T223000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250604T085141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T085141Z
UID:10016932-1749324600-1749335400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Watch the wand choose the wizard\, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. \nDon’t miss this cinema event of the year as Harry\, Ron\, Hermione and all your favourite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again. \nFeaturing\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nVanessa Scammell conductor \nRunning time: approx. 3 hours including interval\nRating: PG (Mild fantasy themes\, violence and occasional coarse language) \nAll characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. \n\nWednesday 04 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Limited availability \nThursday 05 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Limited availability \nFriday 06 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Sold out \nSaturday 07 June 2025\, 1pm\nHamer Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $75-$150; Concession $70-$145 \n\n\nBook now
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-in-concert/2025-06-07/2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250607T170000
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UID:10016931-1749301200-1749315600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Watch the wand choose the wizard\, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. \nDon’t miss this cinema event of the year as Harry\, Ron\, Hermione and all your favourite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again. \nFeaturing\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nVanessa Scammell conductor \nRunning time: approx. 3 hours including interval\nRating: PG (Mild fantasy themes\, violence and occasional coarse language) \nAll characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. \n\nWednesday 04 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Limited availability \nThursday 05 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Limited availability \nFriday 06 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Sold out \nSaturday 07 June 2025\, 1pm\nHamer Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $75-$150; Concession $70-$145 \n\n\nBook now
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-in-concert/2025-06-07/1/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T223000
DTSTAMP:20260515T022703
CREATED:20250604T085141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T085141Z
UID:10016930-1749151800-1749162600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Watch the wand choose the wizard\, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. \nDon’t miss this cinema event of the year as Harry\, Ron\, Hermione and all your favourite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again. \nFeaturing\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nVanessa Scammell conductor \nRunning time: approx. 3 hours including interval\nRating: PG (Mild fantasy themes\, violence and occasional coarse language) \nAll characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. \n\nWednesday 04 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Limited availability \nThursday 05 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Limited availability \nFriday 06 June 2025\, 7.30\n7:30pm at Hamer Hall Sold out \nSaturday 07 June 2025\, 1pm\nHamer Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $75-$150; Concession $70-$145 \n\n\nBook now
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-in-concert/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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