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SUMMARY:Great Romantics Competition
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Recital Centre’s Great Romantics Competition returns in 2024.\nNow in its fifteenth year\, this important national competition provides a platform for young musicians and ensembles passionate about Romantic repertoire\, including such luminaries as Brahms\, Liszt and Schumann. \nOpen to soloists\, duos or small ensembles\, Australia’s talented young musicians will battle it out for the prestigious Elisabeth Murdoch Prize\, which includes a combination of cash plus media and professional development opportunities. \n\nSunday 22 September 2024 3pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, however\, tickets are required for entry.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/great-romantics-competition/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240915T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra – Handel's House
DESCRIPTION:Step inside and indulge!\nFrom the moment Yukie Sato enters Handel’s House\, you’ll feel the force of her gravity. It might be the house that Handel built\, but it is this glowing soprano who makes it her own. \nThe purity of her voice is set to deliver a Handel experience with uncompromising clarity\, beckoning her audiences to surrender to the siren as she holds us in the palm of her hand\, cracks open our hearts\, and lovingly reassembles them piece by piece. \nMaking her highly anticipated Australian debut\, Japan’s Yukie Sato is the songbird who refuses to be defined or caged. Be transfixed as the international soprano takes flight through Handel’s most cherished arias. Revel in the Japanese-born\, Swiss-educated diva’s technical and innate musicality and natural charisma perfectly befitting of Handel’s distinctly Germanic approach to Italian style. \nA vocal icon that cannot be dulled\, prepare for Sato to weave a vivid tapestry that will engulf and envelope you entirely. That is her power\, wielded like a burning sword. In a rare opportunity to experience the soprano outside of Japan\, it’s your choice to shy from her brightness or surrender to her flame as she graces us for this brief but epic moment in time\, and then she is gone. \nCatch her while you can! \n\nThursday 12\, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September 2024 \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196\nA reserve $175 ($109 Concession)\nB reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60\nE reserve $30 \nUnder 40\nA – D reserve $40 \nSenior\nA reserve $157*\nB reserve $114* \nStudent\nA – E reserve $20 \nApplicable 5pm Sunday matinee concerts only. *
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-handels-house/2024-09-15/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T075213Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra – Handel's House
DESCRIPTION:Step inside and indulge!\nFrom the moment Yukie Sato enters Handel’s House\, you’ll feel the force of her gravity. It might be the house that Handel built\, but it is this glowing soprano who makes it her own. \nThe purity of her voice is set to deliver a Handel experience with uncompromising clarity\, beckoning her audiences to surrender to the siren as she holds us in the palm of her hand\, cracks open our hearts\, and lovingly reassembles them piece by piece. \nMaking her highly anticipated Australian debut\, Japan’s Yukie Sato is the songbird who refuses to be defined or caged. Be transfixed as the international soprano takes flight through Handel’s most cherished arias. Revel in the Japanese-born\, Swiss-educated diva’s technical and innate musicality and natural charisma perfectly befitting of Handel’s distinctly Germanic approach to Italian style. \nA vocal icon that cannot be dulled\, prepare for Sato to weave a vivid tapestry that will engulf and envelope you entirely. That is her power\, wielded like a burning sword. In a rare opportunity to experience the soprano outside of Japan\, it’s your choice to shy from her brightness or surrender to her flame as she graces us for this brief but epic moment in time\, and then she is gone. \nCatch her while you can! \n\nThursday 12\, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September 2024 \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196\nA reserve $175 ($109 Concession)\nB reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60\nE reserve $30 \nUnder 40\nA – D reserve $40 \nSenior\nA reserve $157*\nB reserve $114* \nStudent\nA – E reserve $20 \nApplicable 5pm Sunday matinee concerts only. *
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-handels-house/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra – Handel's House
DESCRIPTION:Step inside and indulge!\nFrom the moment Yukie Sato enters Handel’s House\, you’ll feel the force of her gravity. It might be the house that Handel built\, but it is this glowing soprano who makes it her own. \nThe purity of her voice is set to deliver a Handel experience with uncompromising clarity\, beckoning her audiences to surrender to the siren as she holds us in the palm of her hand\, cracks open our hearts\, and lovingly reassembles them piece by piece. \nMaking her highly anticipated Australian debut\, Japan’s Yukie Sato is the songbird who refuses to be defined or caged. Be transfixed as the international soprano takes flight through Handel’s most cherished arias. Revel in the Japanese-born\, Swiss-educated diva’s technical and innate musicality and natural charisma perfectly befitting of Handel’s distinctly Germanic approach to Italian style. \nA vocal icon that cannot be dulled\, prepare for Sato to weave a vivid tapestry that will engulf and envelope you entirely. That is her power\, wielded like a burning sword. In a rare opportunity to experience the soprano outside of Japan\, it’s your choice to shy from her brightness or surrender to her flame as she graces us for this brief but epic moment in time\, and then she is gone. \nCatch her while you can! \n\nThursday 12\, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September 2024 \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196\nA reserve $175 ($109 Concession)\nB reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60\nE reserve $30 \nUnder 40\nA – D reserve $40 \nSenior\nA reserve $157*\nB reserve $114* \nStudent\nA – E reserve $20 \nApplicable 5pm Sunday matinee concerts only. *
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-handels-house/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240909T211000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Tognetti. Mendelssohn. Bach
DESCRIPTION:Sparks fly and melodies soar when Richard Tognetti directs music close to the ACO’s heart.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nOne of the great prodigies\, Mendelssohn wrote his sunny Octet at just 16 years of age. It’s one of the most loved pieces of chamber music ever written and a favourite of the ACO. In their hands\, its youthful exuberance just about leaps off the stage. \nIf Mendelssohn is pleasure\, then Bach is worship. \nThat is an altar to which Richard Tognetti will return to again and again. His recordings of Bach’s violin music won three successive ARIA Awards. Live\, his interpretation of the great Violin Concerto in A minor is a powerful experience: intimate and electrifying. \nLike all the best performances\, this concert will remind you of why you love music. \n\nSaturday 7 & Monday 9 September 2024 7.30pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 1 hour 40 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $150 ($139 Concession); A reserve $134 ($123 Concession); B reserve $114 ($104 Concession); C reserve $83 ($73 Concession); D reserve $49\nUnder $35; Student $25 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-tognetti-mendelssohn-bach/2024-09-09/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T211000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240906T070547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T070547Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Tognetti. Mendelssohn. Bach
DESCRIPTION:Sparks fly and melodies soar when Richard Tognetti directs music close to the ACO’s heart.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nOne of the great prodigies\, Mendelssohn wrote his sunny Octet at just 16 years of age. It’s one of the most loved pieces of chamber music ever written and a favourite of the ACO. In their hands\, its youthful exuberance just about leaps off the stage. \nIf Mendelssohn is pleasure\, then Bach is worship. \nThat is an altar to which Richard Tognetti will return to again and again. His recordings of Bach’s violin music won three successive ARIA Awards. Live\, his interpretation of the great Violin Concerto in A minor is a powerful experience: intimate and electrifying. \nLike all the best performances\, this concert will remind you of why you love music. \n\nSaturday 7 & Monday 9 September 2024 7.30pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 1 hour 40 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $150 ($139 Concession); A reserve $134 ($123 Concession); B reserve $114 ($104 Concession); C reserve $83 ($73 Concession); D reserve $49\nUnder $35; Student $25 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-tognetti-mendelssohn-bach/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240901T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240824T035704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T035704Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Youth Orchestras – Movie Magic for Spring
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of film music this spring with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra.\nJoin the Melbourne Youth Orchestra for an evening of cinematic splendour and be taken on a magical journey into the captivating world of film music. Featuring iconic compositions from some of the greatest films of all time – Harry Potter\, Lord of the Rings\, Pirates of the Caribbean and more! \nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to experience live performances of music from your favourite films. Experience the genius of composers such as Aaron Copland\, John Williams and Hans Zimmer – MYO will present audiences with a feast of musical movie magic! \n\nSunday 1 September 2024 5.30pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $40 ($30 Concession); Student $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-youth-orchestras-movie-magic-for-spring/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="Melbourne Youth Orchestras":MAILTO:myo@myo.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240831T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240831T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240824T035110Z
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SUMMARY:Strike A Chord Grand Final
DESCRIPTION:The national chamber music competition for School students.\nFeel the excitement of Strike A Chord live! Witness the judges’ top 12 groups from across Australia\, selected from a record-breaking 155 entries. Strike A Chord is a competition where school-age performers passionate about chamber music feel the joy of playing in groups and compete for cash prizes. Enjoy a phenomenal night of music and discover future stars at this truly unique event. \nJoin Musica Viva Australia in celebrating the vibrant future of chamber music. \n\nSaturday 31 August 2024 2pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 4 hours 30 mins. Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $50 ($30 Concession); Student $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/strike-a-chord-grand-final-2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240830T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240824T034714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034714Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Share an evening of music with The University of Melbourne’s Wind Symphony!\nJoin Jaclyn Hartenberger as she begins her adventure as the Conductor of Wind Ensembles at the Conservatorium. The program begins with Joaquin Turina’s La Procession du Rocio\, a celebration that captures the joy of the June ‘dew’ festival in Seville\, Spain and then Percy Aldridge Grainger’s Colonial Song. The Conservatorium’s Associate Professor of Trumpet\, Joel Brennan\, and Professor of Trombone\, Don Immel\, as featured soloists for the evening\, they will continue the celebration with the Australian premiere of Joseph Turrin’s Triptych for Trumpet and Trombone. Completing the program is a transcription of Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome.  There is no piece more fitting to mark Hartenberger’s new beginning with the Wind Symphony. \n\nFriday 30 August 2024 7.30pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: This event is free\, however\, tickets are required for entry.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-university-of-melbourne-wind-symphony-2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty of Fine Arts and Music%2C The University of Melbourne":MAILTO:fineartsmusic-er@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240827T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240827T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240816T081827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T081956Z
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SUMMARY:VCA Secondary School: Choral Fantasy
DESCRIPTION:The musicians from VCASS present an immersive musical experience of works for orchestra and chorus.\nMark Shiell conducts Beethoven’s dramatic Choral Fantasy\, selections from Handel’s spirited Saul Oratorio and the sumptuous orchestral realisation of Debussy’s Petite Suite. The concert opens with Elgar’s rousing Introduction and Allegro for strings directed by Rachael Beesley and concludes with the world premiere choral commission Give Us Cause composed by VCASS Alumni Jem Herbert. Augmenting the program is Ola Gjeilo’s striking Dark Night of the Soul conducted by VCASS Head of Choral\, Dermot Tutty. \nTuesday 27 August 2024 7.30pm\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $57.75 ($36.75 Concession); Student $36.75
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/vca-secondary-school-choral-fantasy/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240811T064059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T064552Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia – Freddie De Tommaso: Il Tenore in Concert
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s most exciting new tenors makes his Australian debut.\nFreddie De Tommaso shot to fame in December 2021\, when he jumped into the principal role of Cavaradossi in Tosca at London’s Royal Opera House. At 28\, he became the youngest singer to ever perform the role on the iconic stage. \nIn the years since\, the British-Italian tenor has cemented his place at the very top of the operatic world\, with performances at Europe’s most prestigious opera houses. \nPerforming in Melbourne for the first time\, this is your chance to hear the young tenor praised as a ‘vocal phenomenon’ and one of the greatest opera singers working in the Italian tradition. \nSee for yourself why De Tommaso is winning plaudits and fans the world over in this historic Australian debut. \nSunday 18 August 2024 5pm\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Premium $149 ($134 Concession); A reserve $121 ($108 Concession); B reserve $98 ($88 Concession); C reserve $69 ($62 Concession); D reserve $49 ($44 Concession)\nSTUDENT Premium $134; A reserve $108; B reserve $88; C reserve $62
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-freddie-de-tommaso-il-tenore-in-concert/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240813T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240811T062814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T062814Z
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SUMMARY:Augustin Hadelich
DESCRIPTION:Witness ‘one of the most exciting violinists in the world’ (Süddeutsche Zeitung) in a one-night-only recital.\nExperience an extraordinary evening with acclaimed German-American virtuoso and GRAMMY® Award winner\, Augustin Hadelich\, as he graces the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage. Revered for his awe-inspiring technique\, profound interpretations\, and ethereal resonance\, Hadelich’s performance transcends the ordinary; as noted by The Washington Post\, ‘The essence of Hadelich’s playing is beauty.’ With a repertoire that spans collaborations with preeminent American orchestras and global luminaries such as the Berliner Philharmoniker\, Concertgebouworkest\, and NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo\, Hadelich’s artistry knows no bounds. \nAbout the concert\nIn his only Australian recital\, witness Hadelich up close and personal as he takes listeners on a remarkable journey through luminous masterpieces\, performing Bach’s Partita No.3 in E and American composer David Lang’s contemplative Mystery Sonatas. \nA historic moment unfolds as the resonant works of African-American composer Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s Blue/s Forms come to life for the very first time in Australia. Originally a tribute to Sanford Allen\, the first African-American violinist to play in the New York Philharmonic\, this composition evokes jazz-infused melodies from its first note\, marking a groundbreaking debut for Melbourne Recital Centre’s 15th birthday celebration. \nPost-Concert Talk\nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Augustin Hadelich joins Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming\, Marshall McGuire\, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about his artistry\, career\, and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \nTuesday 13 August 2024 7.30pm\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Premium $129; A reserve $119 ($102 Concession); B reserve $102 ($87 Concession); C reserve $77 \nExperience this concert also online with Australian Digital Concert Hall
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/augustin-hadelich/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240809T121500
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240806T140842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T140920Z
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SUMMARY:Mostly Mozart – Magnificent Minor
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transcendent power of two musical titans on full display.\nIn this mid-winter Mostly Mozart\, violinists Jakub Jakowicz and Sophie Rowell join musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music for a morning of 18th-century masterworks. \nJourneying back to the heart of the Baroque era with J.S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins\, the overlapping\, intertwining dialogue between the two soloists and the ensemble showcases the glory of the era. With Polish-born Jakub Jakowicz’ career of chamber music artistry and one of Australia’s most-treasured musicians\, Sophie Rowell\, at the helm\, Bach’s combination of rhythmic power and sustained songfulness leaps across centuries to bring delight to a troubled world. \nWritten in a blaze of inspiration in the summer of 1788\, Mozart’s Symphony No.40 defies the descriptors of ‘powerful’ and ‘dramatic’. With the fiery urgency of the opening\, the graceful serenity of the second movement\, and finally\, the spirited finale\, Mozart’s emotional rollercoaster of melodies showcases the energetic power of the ANAM Orchestra. \nMorning Tea: Join us for coffee plus sweet and savory treats from 10am in the ground floor foyer. \nFriday 9 August 2024 11am\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $49 ($42 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mostly-mozart-magnificent-minor/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240806T201500
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240806T043208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T043208Z
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SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia: Pekka Kuusisto and Gabriel Kahane
DESCRIPTION:Out of the box.\nPekka Kuusisto is an acclaimed violinist. Gabriel Kahane is a composer\, singer\, and multi-instrumentalist. Both classically trained\, both comfortable inside and outside the box\, they wander those sometimes strange\, sometimes quirky\, but always beautiful borderlands where creativity thrives.   \nThey come together in a new collaboration\, commissioned for recording and performance by by an international partnership including ‘Kahane’s work…is\, first and foremost\, an exercise in lyric beauty. He sings in a warm\, resonant\, melancholic baritone\, which coasts upward into a plaintive falsetto. He plays the piano with a poetic touch…and his music is suffused with idiosyncratic\, enriched tonal harmony…he is one of the finest\, most searching songwriters of the day.’ – The New Yorker  \nMeet the Artists \nFollowing the concert\, please join Pekka Kuusisto & Gabriel Kahane for a post-concert discussion onstage in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. \nTuesday 6 August 2024 7pm\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre \nTICKETS: Premium $141 ($128 Concession); A reserve $115 ($102 Concession); B reserve $87 ($76 Concession); C reserve $62 ($55 Concession)\nUnder 40 $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-pekka-kuusisto-and-gabriel-kahane/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240805T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240801T074421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T074421Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Ears Wide Open – Max Richter
DESCRIPTION:Join the MSO as they explore and unpack Max Richter’s The Four Seasons Recomposed.\nWhat relevance does a 250-year-old piece of music have for a modern post-minimalist composer? \nJoin presenter Nicholas Bochner and conductor Carlo Antonioli to find out how Max Richter incorporated and drew inspiration from the best bits of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to create a reinvigorated version of a masterpiece. \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra is a Key Presenting Partner at Melbourne Recital Centre. For more information on the Centre’s Key Presenting Partners \nMonday 5 August 2024 6.30pm\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $41 ($36 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-ears-wide-open-max-richter/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240729T115109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T115109Z
UID:10014246-1722790800-1722798000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Corpus Medicorum Concert #3
DESCRIPTION:Corpus Medicorum’s third concert defines Fantastic with Stefan Cassomenos and Fabian Russell.\nFantastic returns with Ravel’s masterful retrospective Le Tombeau de Couperin followed by pianist Stefan Cassomenos to play Beethoven’s third Piano Concerto. The orchestra will complete this fantastic program with the third Symphony of Brahms. Corpus Medicorum also welcomes Maesto Fabian Russell for another of his fantastic concerts! \nSunday 4 August 2024 5pm \nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: Standard $65 ($30 Concession); Group 10+ $45; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/corpus-medicorum-concert-3-3/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240720T102253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T102253Z
UID:10014235-1722022200-1722027600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Joep Beving
DESCRIPTION:‘A quiet revolt against the madness.’ – Joep Beving\nAfter captivating audiences with his sold-out performance in 2017\, Dutch pianist and neo-classical master Joep Beving makes his long-awaited return to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage. Performing his latest work\, Hermetism\, an immersive audio-visual experience developed in collaboration with artists Boris Acket\, Merijin Versnel and Roxanne Percobic\, the classical narrative of the piano concert is transformed into an unparalleled experience. \nWitness beautifully melodic\, deeply introspective piano music paired with Acket’s ethereal visual installations as Beving blends poignant melancholy with an offer of hope. Inspired by ancient philosophy\, Hermetism reflects the artist’s fascination with the spiritual and the unknown\, taking listeners on a journey into the depths of human emotion and contemplation. \nDescribing his works as ‘simple music for complex emotions\,’ Beving has established himself as one of the most streamed pianists of our time with over half a billion streams\, ending up in Spotify playlists alongside artists such as Max Richter\, Ólafur Arnalds and Nils Frahm. Don’t miss the return of a global phenomenon\, in what promises to be his most meditative and powerful performance yet. \nFriday 26 July 2024 7.30pm \nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins. Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: A reserve $79 ($69 Concession); B reserve $69 ($59 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/joep-beving/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240723T204500
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240716T103536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T103536Z
UID:10014233-1721761200-1721767500@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia – The Choir of King's College\, Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Top hats and heavenly voices. \nEvery year on Christmas Eve\, millions of listeners around the world tune in to hear The Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge celebrate the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in a glorious display of the British choral tradition. Now this unique and precious sound\, the product of generations of voices and centuries of music\, returns to Australia for a  featuring some of their best-loved repertoire.  \nAlongside traditional hymns and soaring anthems\, the Choir will perform Stravinsky’s Mass for choir and double wind quintet\, his searing and deeply personal search for meaning\, and a touchstone of the choral repertoire. \nIt’s not all top hats and heavenly voices: just as boys grow up and voices change\, the Choir’s work changes across the generations. Which is why Daniel Hyde\, Director since 2019\, asked us what the Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge might bring to Australia\, and what they might learn from us. Integral to their performance is a new work commissioned by Australian composer Damian Barbeler\, working with a text by Judith Nangala Crispin (a descendent of the Bpangerang people)\, which grapples with threads of history to come up with something new and compelling.  \nMeet the Artists \nFollowing the concert\, please join The Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge for a post-concert discussion onstage in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. \nTuesday 23 July 2024 7pm \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTickets: Premium $141 ($128 Concession); A reserve $115 ($102 Concession); B reserve $87 ($76 Concession); C reserve $62 ($55 Concession)\nUnder 40 $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-the-choir-of-kings-college-cambridge/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240721T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240721T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240714T002326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T002326Z
UID:10014229-1721572200-1721579400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Crystalline Voices
DESCRIPTION:Energy\, daring and imagination.\nTimo-Veikko Valve (Tipi to his friends) left Helsinki 17 years ago to become Principal Cello of Australian Chamber Orchestra. Since then he’s continuously travelled across Australia and the globe delighting audiences on his 400-year-old cello. \nFor this project\, MCO welcomes him as our guest curator\, director\, and soloist. The music Tipi has chosen for these concerts is a beautiful depiction of his Finnish nationality\, his time in Australia\, his love of the cello\, and his devotion to chamber music. \nFor these concerts\, Tipi envisions Melbourne Chamber Orchestra as an enormous chamber ensemble: Schubert’s iconic Arpeggione Sonata is cast as a cello concerto\, and Sibelius’ virtuosic Intimate Voices string quartet is performed by the whole orchestra. \nReflective works by Ida Moberg from Finland and Olivia Bettina-Davies from Australia\, and echoes of Australian legend Peter Sculthorpe\, complete a captivating concert experience. \nThursday 18 July 7.30pm & Sunday 21 July 2.30pm 2024 \nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS\nPremium $140 ($120 Concession); A reserve $120 ($100 Concession); B reserve $95 ($75 Concession); C reserve $70 ($50 Concession)\nSenior: Premium $120; A reserve $100; B reserve $75; C reserve $50\nUnder 40: $40\nStudent & Child: $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-crystalline-voices/2024-07-21/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240714T002326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T002326Z
UID:10014228-1721331000-1721338200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Crystalline Voices
DESCRIPTION:Energy\, daring and imagination.\nTimo-Veikko Valve (Tipi to his friends) left Helsinki 17 years ago to become Principal Cello of Australian Chamber Orchestra. Since then he’s continuously travelled across Australia and the globe delighting audiences on his 400-year-old cello. \nFor this project\, MCO welcomes him as our guest curator\, director\, and soloist. The music Tipi has chosen for these concerts is a beautiful depiction of his Finnish nationality\, his time in Australia\, his love of the cello\, and his devotion to chamber music. \nFor these concerts\, Tipi envisions Melbourne Chamber Orchestra as an enormous chamber ensemble: Schubert’s iconic Arpeggione Sonata is cast as a cello concerto\, and Sibelius’ virtuosic Intimate Voices string quartet is performed by the whole orchestra. \nReflective works by Ida Moberg from Finland and Olivia Bettina-Davies from Australia\, and echoes of Australian legend Peter Sculthorpe\, complete a captivating concert experience. \nThursday 18 July 7.30pm & Sunday 21 July 2.30pm 2024 \nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS\nPremium $140 ($120 Concession); A reserve $120 ($100 Concession); B reserve $95 ($75 Concession); C reserve $70 ($50 Concession)\nSenior: Premium $120; A reserve $100; B reserve $75; C reserve $50\nUnder 40: $40\nStudent & Child: $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-crystalline-voices/2024-07-18/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240714T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240711T084855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T084855Z
UID:10014224-1720976400-1720983600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Night in Versailles
DESCRIPTION:Experience the harpsichord in a new light.\nTreat yourself to a sumptuous sonic and visual palette of immersive theatrical staging inspired by Château de Versailles\, and be awakened by the bold\, rousing power of Baroque. Pure energy. Pure escapism. Pure delight. \nSuspend your imagination and be rewarded with a captivating sensory experience. In an ode to the harpsichord brought to life within a crystalline chamber of wonder and colour\, next-generation French soloist Justin Taylor will dazzle/glisten/sparkle in his Australian debut. \nAs always on the Brandenburg stage\, it’s the mercurial blend of personalities and special guests that make us shine\, and Night in Versailles promises to be no different. ABO welcome you to experience the Concerto for 4 harpsichords in a new light as Justin Taylor is joined by three generations of established Australian instrumentalists: Anthony Abouhamad\, Neal Peres Da Costa\, and the Brandenburg’s own Artistic Director Paul Dyer in a triumphant display of unity\, collaboration and warmth of the Australian spirit \nImmerse\, reflect\, be dazzled. Shine with us. \nThursday 11\, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July 2024\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change.\nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS\nPremium $196\nA reserve $175 ($109 Concession)\nB reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60\nE reserve $30 \nUnder 40\nA – D reserve $40 \nSenior\nA reserve $157*\nB reserve $114* \nStudent\nA reserve $109*\nB reserve $79\nC reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-night-in-versailles/2024-07-14/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240713T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240711T084855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T084855Z
UID:10014223-1720897200-1720904400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Night in Versailles
DESCRIPTION:Experience the harpsichord in a new light.\nTreat yourself to a sumptuous sonic and visual palette of immersive theatrical staging inspired by Château de Versailles\, and be awakened by the bold\, rousing power of Baroque. Pure energy. Pure escapism. Pure delight. \nSuspend your imagination and be rewarded with a captivating sensory experience. In an ode to the harpsichord brought to life within a crystalline chamber of wonder and colour\, next-generation French soloist Justin Taylor will dazzle/glisten/sparkle in his Australian debut. \nAs always on the Brandenburg stage\, it’s the mercurial blend of personalities and special guests that make us shine\, and Night in Versailles promises to be no different. ABO welcome you to experience the Concerto for 4 harpsichords in a new light as Justin Taylor is joined by three generations of established Australian instrumentalists: Anthony Abouhamad\, Neal Peres Da Costa\, and the Brandenburg’s own Artistic Director Paul Dyer in a triumphant display of unity\, collaboration and warmth of the Australian spirit \nImmerse\, reflect\, be dazzled. Shine with us. \nThursday 11\, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July 2024\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change.\nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS\nPremium $196\nA reserve $175 ($109 Concession)\nB reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60\nE reserve $30 \nUnder 40\nA – D reserve $40 \nSenior\nA reserve $157*\nB reserve $114* \nStudent\nA reserve $109*\nB reserve $79\nC reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-night-in-versailles/2024-07-13/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240711T084855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T084855Z
UID:10014222-1720724400-1720731600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Night in Versailles
DESCRIPTION:Experience the harpsichord in a new light.\nTreat yourself to a sumptuous sonic and visual palette of immersive theatrical staging inspired by Château de Versailles\, and be awakened by the bold\, rousing power of Baroque. Pure energy. Pure escapism. Pure delight. \nSuspend your imagination and be rewarded with a captivating sensory experience. In an ode to the harpsichord brought to life within a crystalline chamber of wonder and colour\, next-generation French soloist Justin Taylor will dazzle/glisten/sparkle in his Australian debut. \nAs always on the Brandenburg stage\, it’s the mercurial blend of personalities and special guests that make us shine\, and Night in Versailles promises to be no different. ABO welcome you to experience the Concerto for 4 harpsichords in a new light as Justin Taylor is joined by three generations of established Australian instrumentalists: Anthony Abouhamad\, Neal Peres Da Costa\, and the Brandenburg’s own Artistic Director Paul Dyer in a triumphant display of unity\, collaboration and warmth of the Australian spirit \nImmerse\, reflect\, be dazzled. Shine with us. \nThursday 11\, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July 2024\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change.\nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS\nPremium $196\nA reserve $175 ($109 Concession)\nB reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60\nE reserve $30 \nUnder 40\nA – D reserve $40 \nSenior\nA reserve $157*\nB reserve $114* \nStudent\nA reserve $109*\nB reserve $79\nC reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-night-in-versailles/2024-07-11/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240705T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240630T044030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T044030Z
UID:10014218-1720206000-1720216800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:ELISION + Ngulmiya
DESCRIPTION:Experience spine-tingling ancient vocals paired with rare and fantastical sonic visions. \nIn this double bill performance featuring First Nations artist Ngulmiya and Australian ensemble ELISION\, traditional sounds and boundary-pushing music come to life on stage.\nELISION \nIn a performance brimming with Australian and World premieres\, ELISION’s expertise and commitment to commissioning and sharing new music is on full display. The only Australian ensemble capable of presenting works of this scale\, ELISION unites Australian musicians scattered around the world and brings them home to create an unforgettable experience for audiences. \nDescribed as a ‘brilliant Australian ensemble’ (New York Times) and renowned for expanding musical possibilities\, ELISION presents the Australian premieres of Liza Lim’s Speak\, Be Silent and Aaron Cassidy’s Self-Portrait\, Three Times\, Standing (15.3.1991- 20.3.1991) alongside the World premieres of Richard Barrett’s tomorrow and Mary Bellamy’s Radial Lines in a performance featuring an ensemble of more than 20 artists.\nNgulmiya \nDescribed as the ‘owner of a voice capable of making you leave your body’\, Ngulmiya’s internationally celebrated singing stems from a tradition that has developed over many thousands of years\, on the remote coast of Arnhem Land. \nIn his debut Melbourne Recital Centre performance\, Ngulmiya presents stories and songs from his National Indigenous Music Award-winning self-titled\, debut album. Using emotive\, and minimalist arrangements including strings\, piano\, and synth as the base\, and with his son and Arnhem Land songman\, Nayurryurr Nundhirribala\, by his side\, this captivating performance of stories of ancient Australia and Nusantara puts his language\, Wubuy\, on centre stage.  \nFriday 5 July 2024 7pm; MRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\nDuration: 3 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change.\nTickets: A reserve $55; B reserve $45
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/elision-ngulmiya/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240704T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240627T092724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T092724Z
UID:10014217-1720121400-1720128600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:David Helfgott – Farewell Tour
DESCRIPTION:David Helfgott plays Rach III Version for two Pianos with Rhodri Clarke.\nAcclaimed pianist David Helfgott returns to bid a fond farewell to his long-performing career which has been closely associated with Melbourne Recital Centre. \nPlaying some of his favourite solo piano works of Chopin and Liszt and performing Rachmanioff’s third piano concerto in its version for two pianos with British pianist\, Rhodri Clarke\, David shares with his legion of loyal fans\, some of the music so iconically connected with his amazing life of personal challenge and enormous success and defined always by his determination to find joy in every moment. \nThursday 4 July 2024 7.30pm \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: A reserve $109 ($89 Concession); B reserve $89 ($69 Concession) \nSTUDENT A & B reserve $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/david-helfgott-farewell-tour/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240701T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240627T090744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T090744Z
UID:10014215-1719860400-1719867600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian String Quartet – Vanguard
DESCRIPTION:A powerful program of music that radically extends the boundaries of the string quartet. \nBeethoven’s String Quartet in E-flat\, Op.127\, is the first of what are known as his late quartets. When premiered in 1825\, it struck listeners with its innovation of expression and musical themes which transcended its time\, making it a revolutionary work in the history of the string quartet. Its exploration of human emotions and musical ideas continues to resonate with audiences across generations\, solidifying its relevance to this day. \nFor his second commission from the Australian String Quartet\, composer Harry Sdraulig will produce his first full-length work\, having previously composed a shorter work\, Swirl\, for the ensemble in 2020. Expect rich lyricism and harmony\, and intricate\, driving rhythms. \nMoravian-born American composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s String Quartet No.2 in E-flat\, written in 1933\, showcases his mastery of Romanticism. Combining lush harmonies with intricate interweaving of musical voices\, this quartet reveals his versatility as a composer beyond his acclaimed works for the screen. Traversing a rich tapestry of feelings\, spanning longing to exuberance\, it demonstrates Korngold’s position as one of the great post-Romantics.\nMonday 1 July 2024 7pm \nMonday 1 July 2024 7pm\nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: Standard $78 ($67 Concession); 35 & Under $35; Student $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-string-quartet-vanguard/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240616T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240612T030346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T030346Z
UID:10014197-1718550000-1718557200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Baroque Competition 2024
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, we’re excited to launch the Baroque Competition.\nFormerly the Bach Comp for the last 14 years\, this expansion into a rich musical period will allow young artists to explore the works of hundreds of composers. The Baroque Competition promises greater diversity in instrumentation on the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage\, with the same prestigious cash prizes. \nCome and listen to an array of budding young performers battle it out on stage and enjoy an afternoon of Baroque genius. \nThe 2024 Baroque Competition is generously supported by Mrs Margaret Ross AM and Dr Ian Ross. \nPrizes generously supported by Martine Letts\, and Maria Johnson on behalf of the late Harry Johnson. \nThis event is presented by Melbourne Recital Centre in association with Competitions Media Partner 3MBS Melbourne. \n\nSunday 16 June 2024 3pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: This event is free\, however\, tickets are required for entry.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/baroque-competition-2024/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240511T091736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T091736Z
UID:10013392-1718132400-1718139600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia: Kirill Gerstein
DESCRIPTION:The Art of the Impossible.\nKirill Gerstein is a showman\, philosopher\, and poet of the piano. He grew up playing jazz\, switched to classical\, and won the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition at just 22. Since then he has carved out a formidable reputation as a fearless artist who makes the impossible sound easy. \nFor his Melbourne concerts\, he is scaling new heights of virtuosity: Liszt’s power Polonaise in E and Schumann’s Viennese romp\, Carnival of Vienna\, and the wildly difficult\, wildly entertaining transcriptions of eccentric piano nerd\, Leopold Godowsky. In the same program\, he dives deep into the profundity of Chopin’s Polonaise Fantasie and gives the world premiere of Transcendental Etude\, a new commission from Australian Liza Lim. \n\nTuesday 11 June 2024 7pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $141 ($128 Concession); A reserve $115 ($102 Concession); B reserve $87 ($76 Concession)\nC reserve $62 ($55 Concession); Under 40 $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-kirill-gerstein/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240601T020815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T020815Z
UID:10014189-1717529400-1717536600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Yeol Eum Son
DESCRIPTION:Poetic elegance\, expressive nuance\, and bold dramatic contrasts.\nFollowing an explosive Melbourne Recital Centre debut in 2022\, South Korean pianist Yeol Eum Son’s virtuosic artistry and brilliance was immediately slated for a near-immediate return. Boldly exploring the 19th century masterpieces of Bizet\, Czerny\, and Beethoven\, Yeol Eum’s profound musicality has earned her acclaim\, with critics lauding her ‘breathtaking dexterity and finger control’ (Pianist Magazine) and ‘light\, fine-pointed energy and agile precision’ (Sydney Morning Herald). Having made a striking debut with renowned orchestras including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales\, NDR Radiophilharmonie\, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, Yeol Eum’s pianism is an arresting blend of poetic elegance\, expressive nuance\, and fierce dramatic contrasts. \nWith technical prowess and quiet intensity\, she explores a diverse repertoire with emotional acuity\, seeking to unveil what Yeol Eum describes as ‘the pure essence’ of each composition. Never one to shy away from pushing artistic boundaries\, Yeol Eum’s curation defies convention. In her only Australian recital\, her fearless approach is evident as she takes audiences on an exhilarating journey through Beethoven’s monumental Piano Sonata No.29 in B-flat ‘Hammerklavier’\, Op.106. Rarely performed\, it stands as one of the pinnacle piano sonatas of all time and is regarded as one of the most demanding solo works in the classical piano repertoire. \nPost-Concert Talk\nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Yeol Eum Son joins Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming\, Marshall McGuire\, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about her artistry\, career\, and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \n\nTuesday 4 June 2024 7.30pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $115; A reserve $102 ($87 Concession); B reserve $87 ($67 Concession); C reserve $67
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/yeol-eum-son/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T161500
DTSTAMP:20260509T054343
CREATED:20240601T020103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T020103Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Blazing Trails
DESCRIPTION:Music can be a powerful advocate\, a voice heard more loudly than the spoken word.\nJoin Melbourne Chamber Orchestra as they celebrate composers who made the world better through music and amplified overlooked voices — whether it was Vivaldi’s work in music education\, Mahler’s reappraisal of the work of Beethoven\, or Florence Price’s tireless advocacy for women of colour. \nClaire Edwardes is Australia’s most recognisable percussionist\, a trailblazing icon\, a passionate advocate for her instruments\, a champion of new music\, and a bold\, memorable performer. \nClaire is the soloist with MCO for Natalie Williams’ percussion concerto Steeling Fire. The work pays homage to the women who fought for the right to work at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Wollongong in 1980\, and features an arsenal of metallic sounds\, some of which were sourced from the Steelworks. An effervescent Vivaldi concerto\, written originally for the young recorder players at the orphanage in Venice where he taught\, will be revealed anew on the vibraphone. \nThursday 30 May 7.30pm & Sunday 2 June 2.30pm 2024; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: $140 – $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-blazing-trails/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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