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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Puccini Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A star-studded celebration of some of opera’s most moving music. \nItalian composer Giacomo Puccini was opera’s defining force at the turn of the 20th century. His operas reach deep into your soul and transform you through their humanity and beautiful music. \nAnd they’re still amongst the most-performed today: La Bohème\, Turandot\, Tosca and Madama Butterfly. \nNo other composer captures the rush of true love\, the thrill of discovering something new\, or the force of tragedy like Puccini. \n2024 marks the centenary of the great composer’s passing. To celebrate his contribution to opera\, we’re performing a concert of his finest music. \nHomegrown superstar Nicole Car and internationally renowned tenor\, Young Woo Kim\, are joined by a fabulous cast of singers\, including Peter Coleman-Wright AO and Julie Lea Goodwin. \nSwoon to the arias and duets you know and love\, alongside lesser-known gems from his extraordinary operas\, performed by some of our greatest singers along with the extraordinary Orchestra Victoria. \nProgram\nThe song list includes*: \nPrelude to Act 1 – La Fanciulla del West\nCh’ella mi creda – La Fanciulla del West\nO mio babbino caro – Gianni Schicchi\nUn bel di – Madama Butterfly\nIntermezzo – Madama Butterfly\nTrio – Madama Butterfly\nAddio fiorito asil – Madama Butterfly\nO soave fanciulla – La Bohème\nQuando m’en vo – La Bohème\nAct 3 scene – La Bohème \nInterval \nDonna non vidi mai – Manon Lescaut\nPoichè tu vuoi saper – Manon Lescaut\nAct 3 Intermezzo – Manon Lescaut\nSola\, perduta\, abbandonata – Manon Lescaut\nIntermezzo – Suor Angelica\nChi il bel sogno – La Rondine\nAct 1 duet – Tosca\nAct 2 scene – Tosca\nVissi d’arte – Tosca\nE lucevan le stelle – Tosca\nTu che di gel sei cinta – Turandot\nNessun dorma – Turandot \n*Note: The song list is subject to change without notice \nThursday 25 Jul7:30 PM; Saturday 27 Jul1:00 PM\nRunning Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes\, including one interval.\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nPrice range\nChildren under the age of 15 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) at all times.: Standard$69.00 – $229.00\nChild $35.00 – $229.00; Student & Pensioner$ 62.00 – $206.00; Group 8+ $58.00 – $169.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-puccini-gala-concert/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: American Stories: Bernstein\, Gershwin and more
DESCRIPTION:This performance of musical tales includes Australian composer Joe Chindamo’s unique concerto for trombone\, brought to life by Jonathon Ramsay. \n\n\n\n\nFavourites from American composers Barber\, Bernstein and Gershwin will put a spring in your step with their vivid dance rhythms in full orchestral glory. \nDiscover your deceptive side with Barber’s thriller-esque overture to Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 18th century play The School for Scandal. \nJonathon Ramsay – currently Principal Trombone at the Berlin Philharmonic – performs Joe Chindamo’s Ligeia. Based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe\, Chindamo explores psychological duality in this wildly virtuosic meditation on the macabre. \nBased on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and adapted by Stephen Sondheim\, Bernstein’s score to West Side Story is hailed as one of the most brilliant achievements in musical theatre history. His suite of Symphonic Dances is an orchestral romp through some of the most dynamic and moving themes\, including Somewhere and Maria. \nYou might be familiar with the movie-musical An American in Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron\, or perhaps you saw the production that recently swept the Tonys on Broadway. It was this orchestral work by Gershwin – written more \nthan 20 years before the musical – that inspired Hollywood producers and prompted the development of a blockbuster. \n\nThursday 11 Apr\, 7:30 PM;  Saturday 13 Apr\, 2:00 PM\n\n\nRunning Time1 hour 40 minutes (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: $75 – $139
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-american-stories-bernstein-gershwin-and-more/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T193000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: American Stories: Bernstein\, Gershwin and more
DESCRIPTION:This performance of musical tales includes Australian composer Joe Chindamo’s unique concerto for trombone\, brought to life by Jonathon Ramsay. \n\n\n\n\nFavourites from American composers Barber\, Bernstein and Gershwin will put a spring in your step with their vivid dance rhythms in full orchestral glory. \nDiscover your deceptive side with Barber’s thriller-esque overture to Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 18th century play The School for Scandal. \nJonathon Ramsay – currently Principal Trombone at the Berlin Philharmonic – performs Joe Chindamo’s Ligeia. Based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe\, Chindamo explores psychological duality in this wildly virtuosic meditation on the macabre. \nBased on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and adapted by Stephen Sondheim\, Bernstein’s score to West Side Story is hailed as one of the most brilliant achievements in musical theatre history. His suite of Symphonic Dances is an orchestral romp through some of the most dynamic and moving themes\, including Somewhere and Maria. \nYou might be familiar with the movie-musical An American in Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron\, or perhaps you saw the production that recently swept the Tonys on Broadway. It was this orchestral work by Gershwin – written more \nthan 20 years before the musical – that inspired Hollywood producers and prompted the development of a blockbuster. \n\nThursday 11 Apr\, 7:30 PM;  Saturday 13 Apr\, 2:00 PM\n\n\nRunning Time1 hour 40 minutes (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: $75 – $139
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-american-stories-bernstein-gershwin-and-more/2024-04-11/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:MSO: Open Rehearsal with Ben Northey
DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes at an open rehearsal with Principal Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an hour in some of the best seats in the house as Jaime 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 American Stories: Bernstein\, Gershwin and more. Please note that due to this being a working rehearsal we cannot guarantee that specific artists or repertoire will be featured. \n\nWednesday 10 Apr\, 6:30 PM   Running Time1 hour (no interval)\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTickets: $20 ($16 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mso-open-rehearsal-with-ben-northey/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240328T220000
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SUMMARY:A Night with Matteo Bocelli
DESCRIPTION:Experience the first Australian headline tour of Italian singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli. \n\n\n\n\nSon of the legendary Tuscan Tenor Andrea Bocelli\, Matteo will bring A Night with Matteo to Melbourne in March. \nHaving inherited the operatic prowess of his father\, Matteo has blazed his own trail combining his unrivalled repertoire of both classical and contemporary. Traversing opera\, classical\, pop – including a recent collaboration with Ed Sheeran – Matteo performs in multiple languages including English and Italian. \nMatteo last visited our shores in 2022 as a special guest on his father’s national Australian arena tour. \nMatteo will be joined by special guest Logie Award nominee Silvia Colloca. Silvia is well-known as an Italian-born food writer\, TV producer\, actress and host. She is also a celebrated opera singer who produced her first solo classical album in 2022\, Sing Like an Italian\, which sat at the top of the classical charts for over 20 weeks. Having performed with Andrea Bocelli in his 2022 Australian tour\, she is the perfect choice to appear with Matteo. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to witness the extraordinary talents of Matteo Bocelli and Silvia Colloca\, live in concert. \nThursday 28 March 8:00 PM\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $99.90 – $279.90
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/a-night-with-matteo-bocelli/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T213000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Ryman Healthcare Season Opening Gala: Jaime conducts The Planets
DESCRIPTION:Join the MSO and Jaime Martín for two of the most emotionally-stirring works of all time. \n\n\n\n\nAlban Gerhardt brings intense musicality to perform Elgar’s ravishing Cello Concerto\, and Gustav Holst’s magnificent The Planets gets a new celestial addition. \nElgar composed his Cello Concerto in the aftermath of the First World War. This extraordinary piece – at once emotionally reserved and overflowing in its lyrical expansiveness – has become a cornerstone of 20th century music. \nWhile Elgar was writing his Cello Concerto\, Gustav Holst sat elsewhere in England pondering the mysteries of the solar system. The resulting suite – The Planets – takes us on an otherworldly journey among these heavenly bodies\, exploring each in the context of their corresponding Greek and Roman Gods. Perhaps the best known of these – Jupiter – has since become the melody to English anthem ‘I vow to Thee\, My Country’. \nA newly-commissioned work by Yorta Yorta composer Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO completes the picture – a First Nations perspective on Earth to join its siblings among the stars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 21 March 7:30 PM; Saturday 23 March 7:30 PM  – Running Time 2 Hours (with interval)\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $86 – $147
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-ryman-healthcare-season-opening-gala-jaime-conducts-the-planets/2024-03-23/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240321T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083352
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Ryman Healthcare Season Opening Gala: Jaime conducts The Planets
DESCRIPTION:Join the MSO and Jaime Martín for two of the most emotionally-stirring works of all time. \n\n\n\n\nAlban Gerhardt brings intense musicality to perform Elgar’s ravishing Cello Concerto\, and Gustav Holst’s magnificent The Planets gets a new celestial addition. \nElgar composed his Cello Concerto in the aftermath of the First World War. This extraordinary piece – at once emotionally reserved and overflowing in its lyrical expansiveness – has become a cornerstone of 20th century music. \nWhile Elgar was writing his Cello Concerto\, Gustav Holst sat elsewhere in England pondering the mysteries of the solar system. The resulting suite – The Planets – takes us on an otherworldly journey among these heavenly bodies\, exploring each in the context of their corresponding Greek and Roman Gods. Perhaps the best known of these – Jupiter – has since become the melody to English anthem ‘I vow to Thee\, My Country’. \nA newly-commissioned work by Yorta Yorta composer Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO completes the picture – a First Nations perspective on Earth to join its siblings among the stars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 21 March 7:30 PM; Saturday 23 March 7:30 PM  – Running Time 2 Hours (with interval)\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $86 – $147
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-ryman-healthcare-season-opening-gala-jaime-conducts-the-planets/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231231T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231231T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083352
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SUMMARY:Aussie Pops Orchestra: New Year's Eve (+ The Night Before) Gala Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne’s favourite way to ring in the New Year! \n\n\n\n\nThe Aussie Pops presents The New Year’s Eve (& The Night Before) Gala Concerts. This spectacular gala event is packed with orchestral classics\, traditional anthems\, Broadway hits and more\, performed by a glittering line up of star performers\, including Australia’s first lady of song\, Marina Prior\, the extraordinary baritone\, international superstar Michael Cormick\, and star of both Wicked and Frozen\, the incredible Jemma Rix. \nLed by John Foreman\, the Australian Pops Orchestra will again ignite the Hamer Hall stage in a stunning display of musicianship\, merriment and mirth. Plus\, the Dana Jolly Dancers will wow you with their fabulous choreography. All supported by Douglas Heywood and the Camberwell Chorale! \nCelebrating more than 40 years of New Year’s Eve at Hamer Hall\, this year’s concerts will pack in more music and laughter than ever! Three performances only\, including The Night Before on Saturday 30 December\, 8pm\, New Year’s Eve matinee on Sunday 31 December\, 2pm and New Year’s Eve on Sunday 31 December\, 8pm.* \n*You can also purchase an add-on ticket for a very special fireworks balcony party after the show with drinks\, nibblies and one of the best views of Melbourne’s fireworks! Party tickets do sell out so gather your friends and get in quick! \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 30 Dec 8:00 PM; Sunday 31 Dec 2:00 PM\, 8:00 PM\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $99 – $150
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/aussie-pops-orchestra-new-years-eve-the-night-before-gala-concerts/2023-12-31/3/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231231T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231231T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083352
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SUMMARY:Aussie Pops Orchestra: New Year's Eve (+ The Night Before) Gala Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne’s favourite way to ring in the New Year! \n\n\n\n\nThe Aussie Pops presents The New Year’s Eve (& The Night Before) Gala Concerts. This spectacular gala event is packed with orchestral classics\, traditional anthems\, Broadway hits and more\, performed by a glittering line up of star performers\, including Australia’s first lady of song\, Marina Prior\, the extraordinary baritone\, international superstar Michael Cormick\, and star of both Wicked and Frozen\, the incredible Jemma Rix. \nLed by John Foreman\, the Australian Pops Orchestra will again ignite the Hamer Hall stage in a stunning display of musicianship\, merriment and mirth. Plus\, the Dana Jolly Dancers will wow you with their fabulous choreography. All supported by Douglas Heywood and the Camberwell Chorale! \nCelebrating more than 40 years of New Year’s Eve at Hamer Hall\, this year’s concerts will pack in more music and laughter than ever! Three performances only\, including The Night Before on Saturday 30 December\, 8pm\, New Year’s Eve matinee on Sunday 31 December\, 2pm and New Year’s Eve on Sunday 31 December\, 8pm.* \n*You can also purchase an add-on ticket for a very special fireworks balcony party after the show with drinks\, nibblies and one of the best views of Melbourne’s fireworks! Party tickets do sell out so gather your friends and get in quick! \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 30 Dec 8:00 PM; Sunday 31 Dec 2:00 PM\, 8:00 PM\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $99 – $150
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/aussie-pops-orchestra-new-years-eve-the-night-before-gala-concerts/2023-12-31/4/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231230T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231230T220000
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SUMMARY:Aussie Pops Orchestra: New Year's Eve (+ The Night Before) Gala Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne’s favourite way to ring in the New Year! \n\n\n\n\nThe Aussie Pops presents The New Year’s Eve (& The Night Before) Gala Concerts. This spectacular gala event is packed with orchestral classics\, traditional anthems\, Broadway hits and more\, performed by a glittering line up of star performers\, including Australia’s first lady of song\, Marina Prior\, the extraordinary baritone\, international superstar Michael Cormick\, and star of both Wicked and Frozen\, the incredible Jemma Rix. \nLed by John Foreman\, the Australian Pops Orchestra will again ignite the Hamer Hall stage in a stunning display of musicianship\, merriment and mirth. Plus\, the Dana Jolly Dancers will wow you with their fabulous choreography. All supported by Douglas Heywood and the Camberwell Chorale! \nCelebrating more than 40 years of New Year’s Eve at Hamer Hall\, this year’s concerts will pack in more music and laughter than ever! Three performances only\, including The Night Before on Saturday 30 December\, 8pm\, New Year’s Eve matinee on Sunday 31 December\, 2pm and New Year’s Eve on Sunday 31 December\, 8pm.* \n*You can also purchase an add-on ticket for a very special fireworks balcony party after the show with drinks\, nibblies and one of the best views of Melbourne’s fireworks! Party tickets do sell out so gather your friends and get in quick! \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 30 Dec 8:00 PM; Sunday 31 Dec 2:00 PM\, 8:00 PM\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $99 – $150
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/aussie-pops-orchestra-new-years-eve-the-night-before-gala-concerts/2023-12-30/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20231119T103113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T103113Z
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SUMMARY:James Morrison and His Big Band
DESCRIPTION:James Morrison is a musical genius\, a multi-instrumentalist\, and a highly entertaining showman\, who always delivers an unforgettable performance. \n\n\n\n\nAfter last year’s sell out success tour across Australia\, he’s back with a blast! Together with his big band\, they’ll be embarking on a national tour with a very special show performing the swing classics made famous by the likes of Duke Ellington\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Louis Armstrong\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Sinatra\, and more. \nWe’re thrilled to announce that joining James on stage will be Australian music icon and multi-award winning singer/songwriter Melinda Schneider\, and an all-star big band boasting some of the best jazz musicians in the country. If you’ve heard James Morrison with a small band and fallen for his musical magic\, imagine that superb sound with twice the trumpets and trombones\, three times the saxophones\, incredible guest musicians and James trumpeting away in the lead like a man possessed! \nIt Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got that Swing! \nBook now to be part of this special celebration – tickets will sell fast! \n\nSunday 26 Nov 4:00 PM    Running Time 2 hours 30 minutes (includes 20 minute interval)\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $69 – $109
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/james-morrison-and-his-big-band/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231113T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - Scheherazade: Quick Fix at Half Six
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents \nScheherazade: Quick Fix at Half Six\n\nRimsky-Korsakov’s sweeping symphonic suite follows the stories of One Thousand and One Nights. \n\n\n\n\nConjuring the brine and sea-spray that accompanied Sinbad on his many journeys\, this evocative work will entrance you with its lyrical exoticism. \n\nMonday 13 Nov\, 6:30 PM   Running Time1 hour\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $55 – $97\n\nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-scheherazade-quick-fix-at-half-six/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20231107T230458Z
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SUMMARY:The Australian Girls Choir: Annual Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase of song and dance at their 2023 Annual Concert. \n\n\n\n\nAudiences will enjoy a vibrant and varied program featuring repertoire including musical theatre favourites\, classical choral songs\, pop songs\, and international pieces. The angelic voices of the Australian Girls Choir have been heard all over the globe on tours and at thousands of high profile events including Hugh Jackman’s World Tour. Testament to their versatility\, they’ve been seen at the National Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II in Canberra and at the AFL Grand Final. \n\n\nSunday 12 Nov: Concert 1\, 12:30 PM; Concert 2\, 4:00 PM; Concert 3\, 7:00 PM \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: $59 – $66
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-australian-girls-choir-annual-concert-2023/2023-11-12/3/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231112T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231112T173000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
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SUMMARY:The Australian Girls Choir: Annual Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase of song and dance at their 2023 Annual Concert. \n\n\n\n\nAudiences will enjoy a vibrant and varied program featuring repertoire including musical theatre favourites\, classical choral songs\, pop songs\, and international pieces. The angelic voices of the Australian Girls Choir have been heard all over the globe on tours and at thousands of high profile events including Hugh Jackman’s World Tour. Testament to their versatility\, they’ve been seen at the National Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II in Canberra and at the AFL Grand Final. \n\n\nSunday 12 Nov: Concert 1\, 12:30 PM; Concert 2\, 4:00 PM; Concert 3\, 7:00 PM \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: $59 – $66
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-australian-girls-choir-annual-concert-2023/2023-11-12/2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231112T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20231107T230458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T230458Z
UID:10013109-1699792200-1699795800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:The Australian Girls Choir: Annual Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase of song and dance at their 2023 Annual Concert. \n\n\n\n\nAudiences will enjoy a vibrant and varied program featuring repertoire including musical theatre favourites\, classical choral songs\, pop songs\, and international pieces. The angelic voices of the Australian Girls Choir have been heard all over the globe on tours and at thousands of high profile events including Hugh Jackman’s World Tour. Testament to their versatility\, they’ve been seen at the National Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II in Canberra and at the AFL Grand Final. \n\n\nSunday 12 Nov: Concert 1\, 12:30 PM; Concert 2\, 4:00 PM; Concert 3\, 7:00 PM \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: $59 – $66
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-australian-girls-choir-annual-concert-2023/2023-11-12/1/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230820T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230809T045558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T045558Z
UID:10012934-1692540000-1692547200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - A Journey through Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is one of the world’s most popular jazz musicians and has received countless accolades throughout his decades-long career. Experience Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performing some of the biggest hits from the history of jazz music at this special presentation of the world famous ensemble. \n\nSaturday 20 August 2:00pm at Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $75-$135;   Concession/Child  $70-$130;   $5 transaction fee / order \nSOLD OUT! Sign up to our waitlist to be notified if new tickets are released.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-with-wynton-marsalis-a-journey-through-jazz/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230805T003630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T003630Z
UID:10012926-1692475200-1692482400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Man From Snowy River In Concert
DESCRIPTION:In 1982\, the Australian cinema landscape changed forever ‘The Man from Snowy River’ captured the hearts of the nation and the world. \n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of its 40th anniversary year\, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform the award-winning score by Bruce Rowland live to screen for the World Premiere of this iconic film in concert\, under the baton of Vanessa Scammell. \nJoining in the celebrations will be the original stars of the film Sigrid Thornton and Tom Burlinson\, who at each performance will give audiences some insight into the making of the film and discuss why it still remains so close to their hearts. \nInspired by the Banjo Patterson poem\, The Man from Snowy River tells the exhilarating tale of Jim Craig\, an 18-year-old who\, after losing his father\, must prove himself in the harsh high country and win the respect of the rugged mountain men. Along the way\, he discovers love\, adventure and a secret hidden in the hills more precious than any treasure. \nThis world premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne honours Victoria as the film’s spiritual homeland and offers the unique opportunity to revisit the beloved Australian classic on the big screen with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 Aug 7:30 PM; Friday 18 Aug 7:30 PM; Saturday 19 Aug 3:00 PM\, 8:00 PM\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 August & Friday 18 August Standard $85.00 – $145.00; Concession* $80.00 – $140.00 \nSaturday 19 August Standard $92.00 – $145.00; Concession* $87.00 – $140.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-the-man-from-snowy-river-in-concert/2023-08-19/2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230805T003630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T003630Z
UID:10012925-1692457200-1692464400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Man From Snowy River In Concert
DESCRIPTION:In 1982\, the Australian cinema landscape changed forever ‘The Man from Snowy River’ captured the hearts of the nation and the world. \n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of its 40th anniversary year\, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform the award-winning score by Bruce Rowland live to screen for the World Premiere of this iconic film in concert\, under the baton of Vanessa Scammell. \nJoining in the celebrations will be the original stars of the film Sigrid Thornton and Tom Burlinson\, who at each performance will give audiences some insight into the making of the film and discuss why it still remains so close to their hearts. \nInspired by the Banjo Patterson poem\, The Man from Snowy River tells the exhilarating tale of Jim Craig\, an 18-year-old who\, after losing his father\, must prove himself in the harsh high country and win the respect of the rugged mountain men. Along the way\, he discovers love\, adventure and a secret hidden in the hills more precious than any treasure. \nThis world premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne honours Victoria as the film’s spiritual homeland and offers the unique opportunity to revisit the beloved Australian classic on the big screen with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 Aug 7:30 PM; Friday 18 Aug 7:30 PM; Saturday 19 Aug 3:00 PM\, 8:00 PM\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 August & Friday 18 August Standard $85.00 – $145.00; Concession* $80.00 – $140.00 \nSaturday 19 August Standard $92.00 – $145.00; Concession* $87.00 – $140.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-the-man-from-snowy-river-in-concert/2023-08-19/1/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230818T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230818T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230805T003630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T003630Z
UID:10012924-1692387000-1692394200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Man From Snowy River In Concert
DESCRIPTION:In 1982\, the Australian cinema landscape changed forever ‘The Man from Snowy River’ captured the hearts of the nation and the world. \n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of its 40th anniversary year\, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform the award-winning score by Bruce Rowland live to screen for the World Premiere of this iconic film in concert\, under the baton of Vanessa Scammell. \nJoining in the celebrations will be the original stars of the film Sigrid Thornton and Tom Burlinson\, who at each performance will give audiences some insight into the making of the film and discuss why it still remains so close to their hearts. \nInspired by the Banjo Patterson poem\, The Man from Snowy River tells the exhilarating tale of Jim Craig\, an 18-year-old who\, after losing his father\, must prove himself in the harsh high country and win the respect of the rugged mountain men. Along the way\, he discovers love\, adventure and a secret hidden in the hills more precious than any treasure. \nThis world premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne honours Victoria as the film’s spiritual homeland and offers the unique opportunity to revisit the beloved Australian classic on the big screen with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 Aug 7:30 PM; Friday 18 Aug 7:30 PM; Saturday 19 Aug 3:00 PM\, 8:00 PM\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 August & Friday 18 August Standard $85.00 – $145.00; Concession* $80.00 – $140.00 \nSaturday 19 August Standard $92.00 – $145.00; Concession* $87.00 – $140.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-the-man-from-snowy-river-in-concert/2023-08-18/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230817T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230817T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230805T003630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T003630Z
UID:10012923-1692300600-1692307800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Man From Snowy River In Concert
DESCRIPTION:In 1982\, the Australian cinema landscape changed forever ‘The Man from Snowy River’ captured the hearts of the nation and the world. \n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of its 40th anniversary year\, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform the award-winning score by Bruce Rowland live to screen for the World Premiere of this iconic film in concert\, under the baton of Vanessa Scammell. \nJoining in the celebrations will be the original stars of the film Sigrid Thornton and Tom Burlinson\, who at each performance will give audiences some insight into the making of the film and discuss why it still remains so close to their hearts. \nInspired by the Banjo Patterson poem\, The Man from Snowy River tells the exhilarating tale of Jim Craig\, an 18-year-old who\, after losing his father\, must prove himself in the harsh high country and win the respect of the rugged mountain men. Along the way\, he discovers love\, adventure and a secret hidden in the hills more precious than any treasure. \nThis world premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne honours Victoria as the film’s spiritual homeland and offers the unique opportunity to revisit the beloved Australian classic on the big screen with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 Aug 7:30 PM; Friday 18 Aug 7:30 PM; Saturday 19 Aug 3:00 PM\, 8:00 PM\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 August & Friday 18 August Standard $85.00 – $145.00; Concession* $80.00 – $140.00 \nSaturday 19 August Standard $92.00 – $145.00; Concession* $87.00 – $140.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-the-man-from-snowy-river-in-concert/2023-08-17/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230516T060340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T060513Z
UID:10012750-1684605600-1684620000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Tannhäuser in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Before Eurovision\, there was the Wartburg Song Contest. Eurovision could only wish for this much drama! \n\n\n\n\nImagine basking in the adoration of Venus herself. Our minstrel-knight has found a paradise of passion and pleasure with the goddess of love and beauty. Life is perfect. Until\, he gets bored – and homesick. \nVenus banishes him. Much to the joy of his friends and former love Elisabeth finds himself in Wartburg and enters the upcoming song contest. Only\, he is unable to forget the sensuous realm of Venusberg\, and praises Venus in song. Horrified\, the crowd turns on him\, insisting he atone for his sins with a pilgrimage. Elisabeth prays for his soul as Tannhäuser seeks salvation in Rome. Will he be absolved\, or are Venus’ charms impossible to resist? \nUnderstatement was never in Wagner’s vocabulary. His works are epic in scale\, mythical of storyline\, and radical in their orchestration. Tannhäuser is no exception. \nFrom its thrilling overture to its shattering climax\, Wagner’s exploration of love\, religion and redemption through German folklore has fascinated and entranced audiences since its scandalous premiere. \nPresented in concert at Arts Centre Melbourne\, Wagner’s magnificent orchestrations are conducted by Asher Fisch and gloriously played by Orchestra Victoria. Featuring our own “Pilgrim’s Chorus”\, the Opera Australia Chorus\, this is “Romantic grand opera” at its legendary best. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 17 May 6:00 PM; Saturday 20 May 6:00 PM Running TimeAprox. 4 Hours (including two intervals)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Adult $72.00 – $225.00; Pensioner $64.00 – $202.00; Student $64.00 – $202.00\n\n\nChildren 17 and Under $49.00 – $225.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-tannhauser-in-concert/2023-05-20/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230517T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230516T060340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T060513Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Tannhäuser in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Before Eurovision\, there was the Wartburg Song Contest. Eurovision could only wish for this much drama! \n\n\n\n\nImagine basking in the adoration of Venus herself. Our minstrel-knight has found a paradise of passion and pleasure with the goddess of love and beauty. Life is perfect. Until\, he gets bored – and homesick. \nVenus banishes him. Much to the joy of his friends and former love Elisabeth finds himself in Wartburg and enters the upcoming song contest. Only\, he is unable to forget the sensuous realm of Venusberg\, and praises Venus in song. Horrified\, the crowd turns on him\, insisting he atone for his sins with a pilgrimage. Elisabeth prays for his soul as Tannhäuser seeks salvation in Rome. Will he be absolved\, or are Venus’ charms impossible to resist? \nUnderstatement was never in Wagner’s vocabulary. His works are epic in scale\, mythical of storyline\, and radical in their orchestration. Tannhäuser is no exception. \nFrom its thrilling overture to its shattering climax\, Wagner’s exploration of love\, religion and redemption through German folklore has fascinated and entranced audiences since its scandalous premiere. \nPresented in concert at Arts Centre Melbourne\, Wagner’s magnificent orchestrations are conducted by Asher Fisch and gloriously played by Orchestra Victoria. Featuring our own “Pilgrim’s Chorus”\, the Opera Australia Chorus\, this is “Romantic grand opera” at its legendary best. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 17 May 6:00 PM; Saturday 20 May 6:00 PM Running TimeAprox. 4 Hours (including two intervals)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Adult $72.00 – $225.00; Pensioner $64.00 – $202.00; Student $64.00 – $202.00\n\n\nChildren 17 and Under $49.00 – $225.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-tannhauser-in-concert/2023-05-17/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230307T040736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T040736Z
UID:10008248-1678563000-1678570200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Brahms’ Violin Concerto and more
DESCRIPTION:What do a bugle\, a bell tower\, and a child prodigy violinist have in common? Find out as the MSO explores a series of star-crossed summons and signals under the baton of Swiss-Australian conductor Elena Schwarz – formerly a prestigious Dudamel Fellow at the LA Philharmonic. \n\n\n\n\nAustralian composer Natalie Williams’ music has been performed by the likes of the MSO\, Atlanta Opera\, Berkeley Symphony\, and Musica Viva. Fourth Alarm (2013) expands a short Australian Army bugle call into a vivid work for orchestra – at once an expressive call to arms and a pressing\, rhythmic warning of danger. \nDestined for a musical life after being born in a Bohemian bell tower\, Martinů’s magical First Symphony traverses passages of bombastic character and mysterious quietness building to an explosion of orchestral colour. \nThe enduring success of Brahms’s knockout Violin Concerto was in no small way influenced by a fated musical encounter with violinist Joseph Joachim when Brahms was only fourteen. Years later\, they became friends\, and this concerto was written especially for Joachim\, who had a significant hand in its composition. International powerhouse violinist Clara-Jumi Kang puts her distinctive musical stamp on this astonishing work. \n11 March 2023; 7.30pm | Hamer Hall; TICKETS: $69 – $121
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-brahms-violin-concerto-and-more/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230310T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230307T040155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T040155Z
UID:10008247-1678446000-1678449600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:MSO Mornings: Brahms' Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Australian composer Natalie Williams’ music has been performed by the likes of the MSO\, Atlanta Opera\, Berkeley Symphony\, and Musica Viva.  Fourth Alarm (2013) expands a short Australian Army bugle call into a vivid work for orchestra – at once an expressive call to arms and a pressing\, rhythmic warning of danger. \n\n\n\n\nThe enduring success of Brahms’ knockout Violin Concerto was in no small way influenced by a fated musical encounter with violinist Joseph Joachim when Brahms was only fourteen. Years later\, they became friends\, and this concerto was written especially for Joachim\, who had a significant hand in its composition.\nInternational powerhouse violinist Clara-Jumi Kang puts her distinctive musical stamp on this astonishing work. \nFriday 10 Mar 11:00 AM; Arts centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\nTICKETS: $55 – $97
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mso-mornings-brahms-violin-concerto/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230223T031528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T031528Z
UID:10008147-1677333600-1677340800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Opening Gala - Zenith of Life
DESCRIPTION:The Ryman Healthcare Season Opening Gala: Zenith of Life\nMSO Chief Conductor Jaime Martín and superstar soprano Siobhan Stagg open Season 2023 with a new commission by MSO Composer in Residence Mary Finsterer and some of the most achingly beautiful music ever written. \n\n\n\n\nInspired by the renaissance-style motet\, Mary Finsterer’s MYSTERIUM I explores an interweaving of polyphonic musical structures within a serene and majestic setting. \n\n\nPosthumously titled Four Last Songs after his death in 1948\, Strauss’s sublime pieces farewell a life and world once-known\, but irrevocably altered by two world wars. 2023 Soloist in Residence and darling of the international stage\, Mildura-born Siobhan Stagg\, imbues these complex works with nostalgia\, naïveté\, and gentle\, world-weary heartache. \nWritten almost fifty years before Strauss’s songs and before the shadow of war\, Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is a musical journey from tragedy to triumph: a story of life\, death\, and love. The lush lyricism of Mahler’s night-time storms\, exuberant brass calls\, and musical love letters draws us into a mysterious world beyond time and space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 24 Feb\, 7:30 PM; Saturday 25 Feb\, 2:00 PM  Running Time 2 hours (incl. interval)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $69.00 – $121.00; Concession $64.00 – $116.00*
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-opening-gala-zenith-of-life/2023-02-25/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230224T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20230223T031528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T031528Z
UID:10008146-1677267000-1677274200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Opening Gala - Zenith of Life
DESCRIPTION:The Ryman Healthcare Season Opening Gala: Zenith of Life\nMSO Chief Conductor Jaime Martín and superstar soprano Siobhan Stagg open Season 2023 with a new commission by MSO Composer in Residence Mary Finsterer and some of the most achingly beautiful music ever written. \n\n\n\n\nInspired by the renaissance-style motet\, Mary Finsterer’s MYSTERIUM I explores an interweaving of polyphonic musical structures within a serene and majestic setting. \n\n\nPosthumously titled Four Last Songs after his death in 1948\, Strauss’s sublime pieces farewell a life and world once-known\, but irrevocably altered by two world wars. 2023 Soloist in Residence and darling of the international stage\, Mildura-born Siobhan Stagg\, imbues these complex works with nostalgia\, naïveté\, and gentle\, world-weary heartache. \nWritten almost fifty years before Strauss’s songs and before the shadow of war\, Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is a musical journey from tragedy to triumph: a story of life\, death\, and love. The lush lyricism of Mahler’s night-time storms\, exuberant brass calls\, and musical love letters draws us into a mysterious world beyond time and space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 24 Feb\, 7:30 PM; Saturday 25 Feb\, 2:00 PM  Running Time 2 hours (incl. interval)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $69.00 – $121.00; Concession $64.00 – $116.00*
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-opening-gala-zenith-of-life/2023-02-24/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221211T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221211T192000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20221208T023833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T023833Z
UID:10008056-1670778000-1670786400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Sir Andrew's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:A festive favourite is reinvigorated by Sir Andrew Davis’ new orchestration\, in its second performance in Australia. \n\n\n\n\nSir Andrew Davis sang Handel’s Messiah as a boy soprano\, and his reorchestration is a labour of love. Davis describes his aim as to “clothe the work with all the colours available from a modern orchestra; as a result [he has] used such instruments as alto flute\, oboe d’amore\, harp and some percussion including marimba and even sleigh bells!” \nMessiah contains the famous “Hallelujah!” chorus which has been quoted in popular culture since its creation. A few years after its premiere in 1742\, Messiah became an Easter time fixture\, performed to raise funds for the Foundling Hospital in London. The oratorio has never fallen out of favour and is commonly performed around Christmas. \nRather than follow a specific biblical narrative\, the text of Messiah is taken from various passages in the Old and New Testament. The vibrant arias and recitatives bring colour and urgency to the subject matter\, with Handel utilising visceral word-painting throughout. \nArtists: Jacqueline Porter – Soprano; Catherine Carby – Alto; Andrew Goodwin – Tenor \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 10 Dec 7:00 PM; Sunday 11 Dec 5:00 PM; Hamer Hall\n\n\nRunning time: 2 hours 20 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $75.00 – $131.00; Concession* $70.00 – $126.00\n\n*Concession prices apply to Pensioners\, Full-time students\, Unemployed and Children under the age of 18
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-sir-andrews-messiah/2022-12-11/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221210T212000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083353
CREATED:20221208T023833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T023833Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Sir Andrew's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:A festive favourite is reinvigorated by Sir Andrew Davis’ new orchestration\, in its second performance in Australia. \n\n\n\n\nSir Andrew Davis sang Handel’s Messiah as a boy soprano\, and his reorchestration is a labour of love. Davis describes his aim as to “clothe the work with all the colours available from a modern orchestra; as a result [he has] used such instruments as alto flute\, oboe d’amore\, harp and some percussion including marimba and even sleigh bells!” \nMessiah contains the famous “Hallelujah!” chorus which has been quoted in popular culture since its creation. A few years after its premiere in 1742\, Messiah became an Easter time fixture\, performed to raise funds for the Foundling Hospital in London. The oratorio has never fallen out of favour and is commonly performed around Christmas. \nRather than follow a specific biblical narrative\, the text of Messiah is taken from various passages in the Old and New Testament. The vibrant arias and recitatives bring colour and urgency to the subject matter\, with Handel utilising visceral word-painting throughout. \nArtists: Jacqueline Porter – Soprano; Catherine Carby – Alto; Andrew Goodwin – Tenor \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 10 Dec 7:00 PM; Sunday 11 Dec 5:00 PM; Hamer Hall\n\n\nRunning time: 2 hours 20 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $75.00 – $131.00; Concession* $70.00 – $126.00\n\n*Concession prices apply to Pensioners\, Full-time students\, Unemployed and Children under the age of 18
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-sir-andrews-messiah/2022-12-10/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: The American
DESCRIPTION:In this rich tapestry of American music\, invention and reinvention are the warp and weft. \n\n\n\n\nThere is balm for the soul and invigorating jolts of energy to raise the spirits high. This concert opens with ‘Rising Sun Blues’\, an English folksong imported to the American South. Its enduring influence can be traced as a thread through American culture ever since. George Walker pays lyrical tribute to his grandmother\, a former slave\, in his 1946 work Lyric for Strings\, while Florence Price refracts the Black folkloric tradition through the prism of Western string playing in her Negro Folksongs in Counterpoint. \nMusic by contemporary giants Morton Feldman\, Bryce Dessner and John Adams continue the work of remaking and revitalisation\, culminating in the world premiere of a new work for electric violin and strings by American composer Samuel Adams for Richard Tognetti and the Orchestra. The concert reaches a peak with Tognetti’s string orchestra arrangement of Dvořák’s sublime American Quartet\, written during a rural holiday in America in 1893. Fresh\, optimistic and full of rustic charm\, this is music to warm the soul. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 20 Nov 2:30 PM; Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\n\n\nRunning TimeApproximately 2 hours (including interval) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $49.00 – $152.00; Concession $49.00 – $132.00\n\n\nUnder 30 $49.00; Student $25.00; Group 8+ $39.20 – $121.60
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-the-american/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents James Ehnes: Beethoven's Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra takes the lead in a program of bold Hungarian repertoire\, followed by Beethoven’s Violin Concerto directed and performed by James Ehnes. \n\n\n\n\nGyörgy Ligeti arranged Six Bagatelles for wind quintet from a cycle of piano pieces he had written years previously\, Musica ricercata. Ten members of the MSO woodwind section will perform these vivacious and intricate vignettes to open the program. \nThen\, the strings of the MSO take to the stage for Bartók’s Divertimento. Heavily influenced by the rhythms and tonalities of Eastern European folk music\, Bartók composed the work in a Swiss Alps chalet owned by the commissioner of the work. \nBeethoven’s Violin Concerto was composed for prodigy Franz Clement. The concerto did not immediately catch on with audiences; it wasn’t until forty years later\, when thirteen-year-old Joseph Joachim performed the piece under the baton of Felix Mendelssohn\, that it entered the standard repertoire. \n\n\n\n\nThursday 17 Nov 7:30 PM; Saturday 19 Nov 7:30 PM; Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\n\n\nRunning Time1 hour 45 minutes (inc. 1 x 20 minute interval) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Thursday 17 November: Standard $75.00 – $146.00;  Concession*$70.00 – $141.00 \nSaturday 19 November: Standard $69.00 – $124.00; Concession* $64.00 – $119.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-presents-james-ehnes-beethovens-violin-concerto/2022-11-19/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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