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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T163000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250607T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250607T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T085141Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250604T085141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T085141Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250604T085141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T085141Z
UID:10016929-1749065400-1749076200@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/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T194500
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250527T072059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T072059Z
UID:10016910-1748889000-1748893500@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Scheherazade Quick Fix at Half Six
DESCRIPTION:Brine and seaspray \n\n\n\n\nRimsky-Korsakov’s sweeping symphonic suite follows the stories of One Thousand and One Nights\, with music as immersive as the tales spun by the storyteller Scheherazade. \nConjuring the brine and seaspray that accompanied Sinbad on his many journeys\, this evocative work will entrance you with its lyrical exoticism. \nQuick Fix concerts feature a 15-20 minute presentation and a performance of the full work. 75 minutes\, no interval. \n\n\n\nMonday 2 Jun 6:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  1 hour 15 minutes (no interval) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHamer Hall \n$20 – $99
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-scheherazade-quick-fix-at-half-six-2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T161000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250527T071547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T071547Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Grieg's Piano Concerto
DESCRIPTION:From the noirish to the dramatic. \n\n\n\n\nEvery note in Grieg’s Piano Concerto is a delight\, from the iconic opening to the gorgeous lyricism of the slow movement. Electrifying pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk brings stunning virtuosity to this performance of a perennial audience favourite. \nHighly sought-after conductor Elim Chan makes her MSO debut leading this program that also features Anna Clyne’s noirish This Midnight Hour and Rimsky-Korsakov’s dramatic Scheherazade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 29 May 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 31 May 2:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n$75 – $139
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-griegs-piano-concerto/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T214000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250527T071547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T071547Z
UID:10016908-1748547000-1748554800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Grieg's Piano Concerto
DESCRIPTION:From the noirish to the dramatic. \n\n\n\n\nEvery note in Grieg’s Piano Concerto is a delight\, from the iconic opening to the gorgeous lyricism of the slow movement. Electrifying pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk brings stunning virtuosity to this performance of a perennial audience favourite. \nHighly sought-after conductor Elim Chan makes her MSO debut leading this program that also features Anna Clyne’s noirish This Midnight Hour and Rimsky-Korsakov’s dramatic Scheherazade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 29 May 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 31 May 2:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n$75 – $139
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-griegs-piano-concerto/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T194500
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250527T070826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073746Z
UID:10016907-1748370600-1748375100@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Open Rehearsal with Elim Chan
DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes at an open rehearsal with conductor Elim Chan. \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 Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Please note that due to this being a working rehearsal we cannot guarantee that specific artists or repertoire will be featured. \n\n\n\n\nTuesday 27 May 6:30 PM\nHamer Hall\n\n\n Running Time  1 hour (no interval) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStandard $19.00; Concession* $15.00\n\n\n\n\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.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-open-rehearsal-with-elim-chan/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T154500
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250521T080957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T080957Z
UID:10016895-1748091600-1748101500@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Wars trilogy as The Force Awakens comes to Hamer Hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nWitness John Williams’ epic score performed live while you watch the thrilling story unfold on the big screen. \nThirty years after the defeat of the Empire\, Luke Skywalker has vanished and a new threat has risen: The First Order\, helmed by the mysterious Snoke and his dark side enforcer\, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa is leading The Resistance\, alongside unlikely heroes brought together by fate. They are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting this new reign of evil. \n\nThursday 22 May 2025 7:30 PM\n\n\nFriday 23 May 2025 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 24 May 2025 1:00 PM\n\n\nRunning TimeApprox. 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n$86 – $150
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-star-wars-the-force-awakens-in-concert/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T214500
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250521T080957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T080957Z
UID:10016894-1748028600-1748036700@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Wars trilogy as The Force Awakens comes to Hamer Hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nWitness John Williams’ epic score performed live while you watch the thrilling story unfold on the big screen. \nThirty years after the defeat of the Empire\, Luke Skywalker has vanished and a new threat has risen: The First Order\, helmed by the mysterious Snoke and his dark side enforcer\, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa is leading The Resistance\, alongside unlikely heroes brought together by fate. They are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting this new reign of evil. \n\nThursday 22 May 2025 7:30 PM\n\n\nFriday 23 May 2025 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 24 May 2025 1:00 PM\n\n\nRunning TimeApprox. 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n$86 – $150
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-star-wars-the-force-awakens-in-concert/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T214500
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250521T080957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T080957Z
UID:10016893-1747942200-1747950300@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Wars trilogy as The Force Awakens comes to Hamer Hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nWitness John Williams’ epic score performed live while you watch the thrilling story unfold on the big screen. \nThirty years after the defeat of the Empire\, Luke Skywalker has vanished and a new threat has risen: The First Order\, helmed by the mysterious Snoke and his dark side enforcer\, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa is leading The Resistance\, alongside unlikely heroes brought together by fate. They are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting this new reign of evil. \n\nThursday 22 May 2025 7:30 PM\n\n\nFriday 23 May 2025 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 24 May 2025 1:00 PM\n\n\nRunning TimeApprox. 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n$86 – $150
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-star-wars-the-force-awakens-in-concert/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T132000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250508T072606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T072606Z
UID:10016844-1746880200-1746883200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Classic Kids: Wizardry School
DESCRIPTION:Spellbinding and immersive \n\n\n\n\nExplore the magical ingredients of the Symphony Orchestra through the iconic music of John Williams\, Saint-Saëns and Stravinsky. \nA spellbinding line-up of instrumental characters\, timbral spells and conducting magic creates an immersive orchestral experience for all. \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 10 May 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM*\n\n*Relaxed performance: Saturday 10 May\, 12.30pm. See Notes for details. \n\n Running Time  Approx. 50 minutes\, no interval Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $28.00\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-classic-kids-wizardry-school/2025-05-10/2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T112000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250508T072606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T072606Z
UID:10016843-1746873000-1746876000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Classic Kids: Wizardry School
DESCRIPTION:Spellbinding and immersive \n\n\n\n\nExplore the magical ingredients of the Symphony Orchestra through the iconic music of John Williams\, Saint-Saëns and Stravinsky. \nA spellbinding line-up of instrumental characters\, timbral spells and conducting magic creates an immersive orchestral experience for all. \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 10 May 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM*\n\n*Relaxed performance: Saturday 10 May\, 12.30pm. See Notes for details. \n\n Running Time  Approx. 50 minutes\, no interval Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $28.00\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-classic-kids-wizardry-school/2025-05-10/1/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250422T131521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T131521Z
UID:10016824-1746732600-1746736200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Discover Sibelius - Side by Side with Melbourne Youth Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Illuminating and inspiring \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the genius of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius through this guided concert presentation by Benjamin Northey\, members of the MSO and Melbourne Youth Orchestra. \nFeaturing his most iconic works including Finlandia and highlights from his symphonies and Violin Concerto\, this concert will be illuminating and inspiring no matter how familiar you are with Sibelius. \n\n\n\n\n\nSibelius: Finlandia; Symphony No.2: 1st movement\, Violin Concerto: 3rd movement; Valse Triste; Symphony No.5: 3rd movement\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 8 May\, 7:30 PM \nRunning Time Approx. 1 hour\, no interval\n\n\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: $20 – $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-discover-sibelius-side-by-side-with-melbourne-youth-orchestra/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250410T132628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T132628Z
UID:10016812-1746280800-1746288000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Verdi Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A tribute to Verdi’s musical splendour with opera stars Nicole Car\, Étienne Dupuis and Paul O’Neill. \n\n\n\n\nPrepare your heart for the greatest of emotions. \nFollowing our sold-out Puccini Gala in 2024\, we’re paying tribute to another Italian opera great: Giuseppe Verdi. Hear music from his most famous operas\, alongside some rarely performed pieces in these very special concerts. \nVerdi is one of opera’s most influential and beloved composers\, who brought some of the most moving stories ever written to the stage: from the soaring\, tragic romance of La Traviata\, to the dark melodrama of Rigoletto and the epic Don Carlo. He set these stories to music of unsurpassed beauty. \nAustralian opera superstar Nicole Car is celebrated across the world for her golden\, honey-hued voice and magnetic stage presence. She returns to her hometown with French-Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis\, Nicole’s husband and an opera superstar in his own right and celebrated Australian tenor Paul O’Neill. \nWith Orchestra Victoria out of the pit and on the stage of Hamer Hall\, you’ll hear every rich detail in Verdi’s luscious orchestrations and feel the force of his unforgettable melodies. \nThe song list includes: \nOverture – The Force of Destiny \nTacea la notte – Il Trovatore\nTacea la notte … Deserto sulla terra …. Infida! … Qual voce! – Il Trovatore\nDi quella pira – Il Trovatore\nCome in quest’ora bruna – Simon Boccanegra\nLa donna è mobile – Rigoletto\nInvano Alvaro – The Force of Destiny\nPace\, pace mio dio – The Force of Destiny\nInterval \nOverture – Nabucco \nA tal colpa – A Masked Ball \nMorrò\, ma prima in grazia – A Masked Ball\nAlzati\, la tuo fioglio … Eri tu – A Masked Ball\nÉ lui! Desso\, l’infante! – Don Carlo\nPer me giunto … O carlo\, ascolta. – Don Carlo\nTu che le vanita – Don Carlo \nThe song list is subject to change without notice. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 30 April 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 3 May 2:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including 20 minute interval) \nHamer Hall \n$65 – $189
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-verdi-gala-concert/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250410T132628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T132628Z
UID:10016811-1746041400-1746048600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Verdi Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A tribute to Verdi’s musical splendour with opera stars Nicole Car\, Étienne Dupuis and Paul O’Neill. \n\n\n\n\nPrepare your heart for the greatest of emotions. \nFollowing our sold-out Puccini Gala in 2024\, we’re paying tribute to another Italian opera great: Giuseppe Verdi. Hear music from his most famous operas\, alongside some rarely performed pieces in these very special concerts. \nVerdi is one of opera’s most influential and beloved composers\, who brought some of the most moving stories ever written to the stage: from the soaring\, tragic romance of La Traviata\, to the dark melodrama of Rigoletto and the epic Don Carlo. He set these stories to music of unsurpassed beauty. \nAustralian opera superstar Nicole Car is celebrated across the world for her golden\, honey-hued voice and magnetic stage presence. She returns to her hometown with French-Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis\, Nicole’s husband and an opera superstar in his own right and celebrated Australian tenor Paul O’Neill. \nWith Orchestra Victoria out of the pit and on the stage of Hamer Hall\, you’ll hear every rich detail in Verdi’s luscious orchestrations and feel the force of his unforgettable melodies. \nThe song list includes: \nOverture – The Force of Destiny \nTacea la notte – Il Trovatore\nTacea la notte … Deserto sulla terra …. Infida! … Qual voce! – Il Trovatore\nDi quella pira – Il Trovatore\nCome in quest’ora bruna – Simon Boccanegra\nLa donna è mobile – Rigoletto\nInvano Alvaro – The Force of Destiny\nPace\, pace mio dio – The Force of Destiny\nInterval \nOverture – Nabucco \nA tal colpa – A Masked Ball \nMorrò\, ma prima in grazia – A Masked Ball\nAlzati\, la tuo fioglio … Eri tu – A Masked Ball\nÉ lui! Desso\, l’infante! – Don Carlo\nPer me giunto … O carlo\, ascolta. – Don Carlo\nTu che le vanita – Don Carlo \nThe song list is subject to change without notice. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 30 April 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 3 May 2:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including 20 minute interval) \nHamer Hall \n$65 – $189
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-verdi-gala-concert/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250403T044944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T045912Z
UID:10016802-1743861600-1743868800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Daniil Trifonov plays Rachmaninov
DESCRIPTION:Astounding and exhilarating \n\n\n\n\nDescribed as “the most astounding pianist of our age” (The Times of London)\, Daniil Trifonov returns to Melbourne to perform Rachmaninov’s exhilarating Third Piano Concerto. \nThis absolute must-see combination is complemented by Dvořák’s lyrical Second Symphony\, showcasing the young composer’s budding genius. \n\nThursday 3 April 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 5 April 2:00 PM\n\n\nRunning TimeApprox. 2 hours including interval \nHamer Hall \n$20 – $96
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-daniil-trifonov-plays-rachmaninov/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250403T044944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T045912Z
UID:10016801-1743708600-1743715800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Daniil Trifonov plays Rachmaninov
DESCRIPTION:Astounding and exhilarating \n\n\n\n\nDescribed as “the most astounding pianist of our age” (The Times of London)\, Daniil Trifonov returns to Melbourne to perform Rachmaninov’s exhilarating Third Piano Concerto. \nThis absolute must-see combination is complemented by Dvořák’s lyrical Second Symphony\, showcasing the young composer’s budding genius. \n\nThursday 3 April 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 5 April 2:00 PM\n\n\nRunning TimeApprox. 2 hours including interval \nHamer Hall \n$20 – $96
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-daniil-trifonov-plays-rachmaninov/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T184500
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250330T003906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T003906Z
UID:10016784-1743354000-1743360300@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra opens their 2025 concert season with two spectacular Hungarian works. \n\n\n\n\nZoltán Kodály spent seven years of his childhood in Galánta where he heard small bands playing folk music at army recruitment events. These performances — consisting of alternating slow and then very fast dances — were designed to enthuse the listener to join in the fun…and enlist! Kodaly’s Dances of Galánta is full of traditional Hungarian folk dances\, written in this verbunkos (recruiting) style. \nThe concert will end with one of the 20th century’s orchestral masterpieces: Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. This is perhaps the most accessible of Bartok’s works and\, as the title suggests\, displays virtuosic parts for every section of the orchestra. Eastern European folk tunes feature throughout\, as well as comic interludes and the most frenzied of orchestral-repertoire finales. \nJust before the interval\, the Orchestra will be joined by Joshua Jones (winner of the 2023 Conservatorium’s Concerto/Aria competition)\, to perform Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No 1. \n\n\n\nSunday 30 March 5:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  1 hour 45 minutes (including 20 min interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: Free \n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-bartoks-concerto-for-orchestra/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250329T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250329T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250330T002133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T002133Z
UID:10016782-1743276600-1743283800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Seasons - Vivaldi and more
DESCRIPTION:Brenda Gifford Biwaawa^\nChristopher Sainsbury Guwara^\nAdam Manning Hot Season**\nAaron Wyatt Djeran^\nJames Henry* Warrin^ \nWilliam Barton Elements of the Earth – Spiritos Kalkadungu^\nVivaldi The Four Seasons \n*Cybec First Nations Composer in Residence\n**World Premiere\n^Originally commissioned by Melbourne String Ensemble \nBirdsong\, thunderstorms and fireworks\nVivaldi’s Four Seasons evocatively depicts birdsong\, violent thunderstorms\, and crackling winter fires\, with plenty of fireworks along the way. \nLed by James Ehnes\, this evergreen showpiece for violin and orchestra is matched with works for string ensemble to explore the First Nations perspective on the passing of the year curated by Noongar man Aaron Wyatt. \nFeaturing\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nLeonard Weiss* conductor\nAaron Wyatt curator\nJames Ehnes^ director / violin \n*Cybec Assistant Conductor\n^2025 Artist in Residence \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Seasons Project\nThe Seasons Project invites listeners to deepen their connections with Country and culture. Conceived in 2021 with the aim of broadening our understanding and representation of First Nations seasons\, the project commissions new works informed by the seasonal knowledges of First Nations communities and artists from across Australia. These works are curated within performance and education programs. \nThe Seasons Project premiered in 2022 with a collection of compositions that articulate a First Nations season for string orchestra\, composed by First Nation’s artists. These compositions were paired in performance with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons\, creating a dialogue between traditional and contemporary perspectives while learning with Country and First Nations voices. \nOriginal Concept Caitlin Williams. Realised and developed by Caitlin Williams\, Creative Producer\, Fintan Murphy\, MSE Artistic Director & Conductor and Imogen Williams\, Development. \nLearn more
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-seasons-vivaldi-and-more/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250330T002133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T002133Z
UID:10016781-1743190200-1743197400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Seasons - Vivaldi and more
DESCRIPTION:Brenda Gifford Biwaawa^\nChristopher Sainsbury Guwara^\nAdam Manning Hot Season**\nAaron Wyatt Djeran^\nJames Henry* Warrin^ \nWilliam Barton Elements of the Earth – Spiritos Kalkadungu^\nVivaldi The Four Seasons \n*Cybec First Nations Composer in Residence\n**World Premiere\n^Originally commissioned by Melbourne String Ensemble \nBirdsong\, thunderstorms and fireworks\nVivaldi’s Four Seasons evocatively depicts birdsong\, violent thunderstorms\, and crackling winter fires\, with plenty of fireworks along the way. \nLed by James Ehnes\, this evergreen showpiece for violin and orchestra is matched with works for string ensemble to explore the First Nations perspective on the passing of the year curated by Noongar man Aaron Wyatt. \nFeaturing\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nLeonard Weiss* conductor\nAaron Wyatt curator\nJames Ehnes^ director / violin \n*Cybec Assistant Conductor\n^2025 Artist in Residence \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Seasons Project\nThe Seasons Project invites listeners to deepen their connections with Country and culture. Conceived in 2021 with the aim of broadening our understanding and representation of First Nations seasons\, the project commissions new works informed by the seasonal knowledges of First Nations communities and artists from across Australia. These works are curated within performance and education programs. \nThe Seasons Project premiered in 2022 with a collection of compositions that articulate a First Nations season for string orchestra\, composed by First Nation’s artists. These compositions were paired in performance with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons\, creating a dialogue between traditional and contemporary perspectives while learning with Country and First Nations voices. \nOriginal Concept Caitlin Williams. Realised and developed by Caitlin Williams\, Creative Producer\, Fintan Murphy\, MSE Artistic Director & Conductor and Imogen Williams\, Development. \nLearn more
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-seasons-vivaldi-and-more/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
CREATED:20250302T074501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T074501Z
UID:10016737-1741462200-1741469400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Joined with Gold
DESCRIPTION:Ravel La Valse\nLiza Lim* Cello Concerto: A Sutured World^\nTchaikovsky Symphony No.4 \n*2025 Composer in Residence\n^Australian premiere of an MSO co-commission \nWhy do so many great poets celebrate the ‘crack that lets the light get in’? In Liza Lim’s A Sutured World the cello pours out a vein of illumination that binds different orchestral worlds together. \nTchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony marked the composer’s triumphant climb out of a period of depression\, while Ravel’s La Valse is a musical paradox\, hitching a crumbling past to an oncoming sense of the modern. \nDuration: approx. 2 hours including interval \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nJaime Martín conductor\nNicolas Altstaedt cello \nThursday 06 March 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nSaturday 08 March 2025 7:30pm at Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: Standard $75-$139; Concession $70-$134; Child (under 18) $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-joined-with-gold/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250307T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T211603
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SUMMARY:MSO Mornings: Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony
DESCRIPTION:The pursuit of happiness\nPlunged into depression following his catastrophic marriage\, Tchaikovsky poured his soul into the Fourth Symphony. Opening with a horn fanfare representing ‘Fate’\, this stunning work unfolds as a struggle between that inexorable destiny and the pursuit of happiness. Tchaikovsky unleashes the full force of the orchestra in the Finale\, racing to an exhilarating and triumphant conclusion. \nDuration: approx. 1 hour\, no interval \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nJaime Martín conductor \nRavel La Valse\nTchaikovsky Symphony No.4 \nFriday 07 March 2025 11am\nHamer Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $62-$99; Concession $57-$94; Child (under 18) $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mso-mornings-tchaikovskys-fourth-symphony/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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