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SUMMARY:National Boys Choir of Australia – Celebrating Sixty
DESCRIPTION:Gala Concert celebrating the NBCA’s 60th year.\nCelebrate sixty years of musical excellence with The National Boys Choir of Australia at their 60th Anniversary Gala Concert\, ‘Celebrating Sixty.’ Featuring revered compositions by John Rutter\, Vaughan Williams\, Haydn\, and Verdi\, conducted by Graham Abbott\, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of extraordinary music and talent. \nJohn Rutter Gloria \nRalph Vaughan Williams Antiphon from Five Mystical Songs \nFrank Martin Our Father from In terra pax \nJoseph Haydn Achieved is the glorious work from The Creation \nGiuseppi Verdi Va pensiero from Nabucco \n\nSaturday 25 May 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 $85; A reserve $72 ($60 Concession); Under 16 $35
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/national-boys-choir-of-australia-celebrating-sixty/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Corpus Medicorum Concert #2
DESCRIPTION:Corpus Medicorum return for their second concert from their Fantastic series.\nFantastic Mozart and Beethoven await their audience and players alike for this super concert of two of the giants of the classical period. Keith Crellin returns to the podium with none other than Melbourne’s favourite violinist Sophie Rowell. Mozart’s Jupiter symphony is his final symphonic statement and is considered to be well ahead of its time. And Beethoven’s mighty violin concerto is simply Fantastic! \n\nSunday 19 May 2024 5pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $65 ($30 Concession); Group 10+ $45; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/corpus-medicorum-concert-2-2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
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SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia: Esmé Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Eloquent. Spellbinding. Monumental. Exquisite.\nHow else can we describe the Esmé Quartet? This young German-based\, largely South Korean ensemble launched their international career by winning first prize at the 2018 International String Quartet Competition at London’s Wigmore Hall. They then embarked on a whirlwind year of concerts in North America\, Hong Kong\, and Japan. \nFor their Australian debut\, they play works that are the epitome of youth: an early work of Webern overflows with romantic invention\, while Mendelssohn’s second String Quartet blazes with the heart-on-sleeve emotion of a teenage genius; and young Australian composer Jack Frerer’s Spiral Sequences is an exhilarating roller-coaster ride. Add to this Claude Debussy’s only string quartet\, brimming with rhythmic and harmonic invention. \nEsmé comes from the medieval French word for ‘beloved’. Be among the first to discover why everyone loves Esmé. \n\nTuesday 14 May 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)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-esme-quartet/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240511T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Brandenburg – Baroque Kaleidoscope
DESCRIPTION:Baroque favourites and mirrored moments.\nThis is no ordinary night at the orchestra! Relish the sounds of the past intertwining with the creative verve of the present with classics featuring the homegrown stars of Australia’s early music scene. Stunning concertos and moving masterpieces are given the Brandenburg treatment in a journey through the Baroque\, as our talented artists breathe new life into works by Vivaldi\, Telemann and select contemporaries. \nWitness passion and intensity as Paul Dyer and the Brandenburg instrumentalists bring their unique and extraordinary talent on period instruments to the fore\, with inspiring solo performances from concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen\, Jamie Hey\, and Melissa Farrow. The infectious atmosphere will have you experience loved and rare works alike in a whole new light. \nRevel as these brilliant musicians pay homage to the elegance of the Baroque era with contemporary exuberance in a burst of melody and harmony that has transcended centuries. Reignite your love for Baroque in a celebration of rich musical heritage delivered by the pulsating spirit of Brandenburg all-stars! \n\nThursday 9\, Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May 2024\, \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall    \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196; A reserve $175 ($109* Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \nUnder 30 A reserve $75; B reserve $54; C reserve $40 \nSenior A reserve $157*; B reserve $114* \nStudent A reserve $109*; B reserve $79; C reserve $59 \nApplicable 5pm Sunday matinee concerts only.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-brandenburg-baroque-kaleidoscope/2024-05-11/2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Brandenburg – Baroque Kaleidoscope
DESCRIPTION:Baroque favourites and mirrored moments.\nThis is no ordinary night at the orchestra! Relish the sounds of the past intertwining with the creative verve of the present with classics featuring the homegrown stars of Australia’s early music scene. Stunning concertos and moving masterpieces are given the Brandenburg treatment in a journey through the Baroque\, as our talented artists breathe new life into works by Vivaldi\, Telemann and select contemporaries. \nWitness passion and intensity as Paul Dyer and the Brandenburg instrumentalists bring their unique and extraordinary talent on period instruments to the fore\, with inspiring solo performances from concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen\, Jamie Hey\, and Melissa Farrow. The infectious atmosphere will have you experience loved and rare works alike in a whole new light. \nRevel as these brilliant musicians pay homage to the elegance of the Baroque era with contemporary exuberance in a burst of melody and harmony that has transcended centuries. Reignite your love for Baroque in a celebration of rich musical heritage delivered by the pulsating spirit of Brandenburg all-stars! \n\nThursday 9\, Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May 2024\, \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall    \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196; A reserve $175 ($109* Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \nUnder 30 A reserve $75; B reserve $54; C reserve $40 \nSenior A reserve $157*; B reserve $114* \nStudent A reserve $109*; B reserve $79; C reserve $59 \nApplicable 5pm Sunday matinee concerts only.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-brandenburg-baroque-kaleidoscope/2024-05-11/1/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
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SUMMARY:Joyce Yang
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated pianist of extraordinary range\, depth\, and charisma\, Joyce Yang returns to Australia by popular demand.\nJoyce Yang has been lauded by the Washington Post for her ‘poetic and sensitive pianism’ and described by the New York Times as a ‘knockout’. \nFrom early and auspicious beginnings in her native Seoul\, Joyce Yang’s superb musicianship\, brilliance\, and sheer joy have endeared her to audiences and critics all over the world. \nAmong many international engagements\, she has appeared with the New York Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, The Philadelphia Orchestra\, San Francisco Symphony\, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin\, Hong Kong Philharmonic\, BBC Philharmonic\, and the Toronto\, Vancouver\, Sydney\, Melbourne\, and New Zealand Symphony orchestras. \nPiano+ is delighted to present this phenomenal musician in a program of works by Tchaikovsky (selections from The Seasons Op. 37a)\, Rachmaninoff (Three Preludes from Op. 32 and 23) and Stravinsky (The Firebird Suite)\, followed by Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. This suite\, with its masterful emotional trajectory\, is the perfect canvas for this extraordinary artist. \n\nFriday 10 May 2024 7.30pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $120; A reserve $100 ($85 Concession); B reserve $80 ($65 Concession); C reserve $60 ($45 Concession) \nStudent\, 16 & Under $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/joyce-yang/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Brandenburg – Baroque Kaleidoscope
DESCRIPTION:Baroque favourites and mirrored moments.\nThis is no ordinary night at the orchestra! Relish the sounds of the past intertwining with the creative verve of the present with classics featuring the homegrown stars of Australia’s early music scene. Stunning concertos and moving masterpieces are given the Brandenburg treatment in a journey through the Baroque\, as our talented artists breathe new life into works by Vivaldi\, Telemann and select contemporaries. \nWitness passion and intensity as Paul Dyer and the Brandenburg instrumentalists bring their unique and extraordinary talent on period instruments to the fore\, with inspiring solo performances from concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen\, Jamie Hey\, and Melissa Farrow. The infectious atmosphere will have you experience loved and rare works alike in a whole new light. \nRevel as these brilliant musicians pay homage to the elegance of the Baroque era with contemporary exuberance in a burst of melody and harmony that has transcended centuries. Reignite your love for Baroque in a celebration of rich musical heritage delivered by the pulsating spirit of Brandenburg all-stars! \n\nThursday 9\, Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May 2024\, \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall    \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196; A reserve $175 ($109* Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \nUnder 30 A reserve $75; B reserve $54; C reserve $40 \nSenior A reserve $157*; B reserve $114* \nStudent A reserve $109*; B reserve $79; C reserve $59 \nApplicable 5pm Sunday matinee concerts only.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-brandenburg-baroque-kaleidoscope/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T201000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240423T061729Z
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SUMMARY:Jane Austen's Music
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Jane Austen aficionados and classical music lovers\, travel back in time to rural England in the 18th and 19th centuries and relive the romance\, drama and music of the era.\nIt is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is a literary luminary. Austen’s razor-sharp social commentary\, astute character studies and sparkling dialogue resonate across generations. \nThere is no charm equal to the world that Jane Austen has created through her words\, where timeless tales of love and society’s intricacies collide with melodies that transcend centuries. Austen’s words have left an indelible mark on literature\, and her influence extends beyond the pages of her books\, shaping films\, television adaptations\, art and of course\, music. \nJust as Caroline Bingley exclaims in Pride and Prejudice ‘there is no enjoyment like reading!’\, here at Melbourne Recital Centre we feel the same about music. That is why we have curated a glittering selection of music from some of the greatest films of Jane Austen’s works\, music from the Austen era\, and music she refers to and reflects on in her writings. \nDress as your favourite Jane Austen character and immerse yourself in gorgeous music from Jane Austen’s world including Pride and Prejudice\, Emma\, Sense and Sensibility\, plus delightful works by Mozart\, Beethoven and Purcell. \nAnd as Anne remarks to Mr. Elliot in Persuasion\, Austen’s sixth and last completed novel\, ‘my idea of good company … is the company of clever\, well-informed people\, who have a great deal of conversation…’ be sure to join us after the concert for a talk delving into the music\, writing and times of the iconic Austen era. Whether you prefer to converse or listen\, all are welcome. \nPost-Concert Talk\nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Rachael Beesley and Aura Go join Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming\, Marshall McGuire\, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about the music. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \n\nSaturday 4 May 2024 3pm & 7pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 10 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $79; A reserve $65; B reserve $50; C reserve $35
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/jane-austens-music/2024-05-04/2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T161000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240423T061729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T061729Z
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SUMMARY:Jane Austen's Music
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Jane Austen aficionados and classical music lovers\, travel back in time to rural England in the 18th and 19th centuries and relive the romance\, drama and music of the era.\nIt is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is a literary luminary. Austen’s razor-sharp social commentary\, astute character studies and sparkling dialogue resonate across generations. \nThere is no charm equal to the world that Jane Austen has created through her words\, where timeless tales of love and society’s intricacies collide with melodies that transcend centuries. Austen’s words have left an indelible mark on literature\, and her influence extends beyond the pages of her books\, shaping films\, television adaptations\, art and of course\, music. \nJust as Caroline Bingley exclaims in Pride and Prejudice ‘there is no enjoyment like reading!’\, here at Melbourne Recital Centre we feel the same about music. That is why we have curated a glittering selection of music from some of the greatest films of Jane Austen’s works\, music from the Austen era\, and music she refers to and reflects on in her writings. \nDress as your favourite Jane Austen character and immerse yourself in gorgeous music from Jane Austen’s world including Pride and Prejudice\, Emma\, Sense and Sensibility\, plus delightful works by Mozart\, Beethoven and Purcell. \nAnd as Anne remarks to Mr. Elliot in Persuasion\, Austen’s sixth and last completed novel\, ‘my idea of good company … is the company of clever\, well-informed people\, who have a great deal of conversation…’ be sure to join us after the concert for a talk delving into the music\, writing and times of the iconic Austen era. Whether you prefer to converse or listen\, all are welcome. \nPost-Concert Talk\nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Rachael Beesley and Aura Go join Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming\, Marshall McGuire\, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about the music. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \n\nSaturday 4 May 2024 3pm & 7pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 10 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $79; A reserve $65; B reserve $50; C reserve $35
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/jane-austens-music/2024-05-04/1/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240502T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240412T073819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T073819Z
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SUMMARY:Orchestra Victoria – The Eight Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Join the musicians of Orchestra Victoria as they explore two extraordinary interpretations of nature’s beauty and the seasons that shape our world.\nPlay-directed by one of Australia’s most remarkable violinists\, Sulki Yu (Concertmaster)\, The Eight Seasons intertwines two works of unparalleled charisma\, journeying audiences throughout the world and around the sun. Featuring music’s most iconic violin solos in the stunning acoustic of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, this concert offers a captivating night out for all. \nThe night opens with Spring from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons\, with the composer’s extraordinary Summer\, Autumn\, and Winter woven to follow. Vivaldi’s creations of timeless\, cinematic opulence are not only among the most celebrated works of all time but have inspired generations of programmatic output since their conception. From the music’s vivid storytelling to its boundless and deliberate energy\, The Four Seasons invites audiences on a transcendental voyage through both time and place. \nWoven throughout Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires\, a suite enveloped by the colour\, richness\, and intense spirit of Argentine geography – and who better to bring this to life than the tango-inspired Argentine composer himself? Written in 1969 and rearranged throughout history for a variety of instruments\, Piazzolla’s works dance through this concert\, offering spice\, character\, and Piazzolla’s unique sense of improvisatory playfulness. \nAcross one remarkable program\, The Eight Seasons gets you up close and personal with the unique textures\, narratives\, and emotions of this enchanting repertoire. \n\nThursday 2 May 2024 7.30pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hours 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A reserve $69 ($64 Concession); B reserve $59 ($54 Concession); C reserve $39 ($34 Concession); \nUnder 40 B reserve $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/orchestra-victoria-the-eight-seasons/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240428T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240412T073024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T073024Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Youth Orchestras – Triumph of the Human Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Captivating folk-inspired program by Melbourne Youth Orchestra.\nInfused throughout with joyous musical echoes of Russia’s religious and peasant past\, Borodin’s popular Symphony No.2 is a bold and brilliant work; the perfect vehicle for MYO’s passionate young musicians. \nTogether with Sibelius’ Karelia Suite\, it will create a concert overflowing with melody\, pageantry\, and power. Both works are much loved for capturing an exquisite balance of folk-like simplicity\, dazzling orchestral sonority\, and the sheer magic of the orchestral experience. It was said of Borodin and this work. \nNo musician has ever claimed immortality with so slender an offering. Yet if there be immortalities in music\, his claim is incontestable. \n\nSunday 28 April 2024 5.30pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $40 ($30 Concession); Student $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-youth-orchestras-triumph-of-the-human-spirit/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240421T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240421T161500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240331T063001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T063225Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra – Light & Shade
DESCRIPTION:Music enriches our lives with its incredible array of moods\, textures and timbres.\nSophie Rowell has curated this program of vivid colours and strong contrasts\, to showcase the versatility of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. The vigour of CPE Bach rubs shoulders with the intimate Romanticism of Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov; the upbeat energy of Yuin composer Brenda Gifford is juxtaposed with the lush soundworld of Edward Elgar. \nNigel Westlake is one of Australia’s most captivating composers. To finish this concert\, MCO is thrilled to perform the world premiere of the chamber version of his Trumpet Concerto. From gentle lyrical passages to exhilarating virtuosic moments\, this concerto traverses a kaleidoscope of colours — it is Nigel at his glorious best. MCO’s soloist is the young Principal Trumpet of the MSO\, Owen Morris\, a dazzling superstar of the instrument. This promises to lift the roof off! \n\nhursday 18 April 7.30pm & Sunday 21 April 2.30pm 2024; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: $140 – $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-light-shade/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240420T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240420T204000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240331T064002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T064002Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Experience The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony concert\, featuring horn soloist Carla Blackwood.\nJoin The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony for their first concert of the academic season featuring Faculty member and horn soloist Carla Blackwood who will be premiering a concerto by Ukrainian-Australian composer Catherine Likhuta. \nThe concert will begin with a spark of sound out of the silence with Ryan George’s Firefly. Then\, the colour and tonal language of Julie Giroux’s The Hearthstone captures the deep ambers and warmth of a burning fire. In this vein\, the centerpiece of the concert\, Likhuta’s Sure-fire (a three-movement work) laments Australia’s recent bushfires. As if in a dream\, the concert continues painting a picture of better times with William Grant Still’s Summerland\, followed by David Maslanka’s Traveler that will leave the listener in reflection. The concert closes with some old ragtime energy from Scott Joplin with Maple Leaf Rag\, a new arrangement by Andrew Blair. \nEach piece in this gallery of music has a unique shape from start to finish. \n\nSaturday 20 April 2024 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 10 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: This event is free\, however\, tickets are required for entry.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-university-of-melbourne-wind-symphony/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T211500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240331T063001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T063225Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra – Light & Shade
DESCRIPTION:Music enriches our lives with its incredible array of moods\, textures and timbres.\nSophie Rowell has curated this program of vivid colours and strong contrasts\, to showcase the versatility of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. The vigour of CPE Bach rubs shoulders with the intimate Romanticism of Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov; the upbeat energy of Yuin composer Brenda Gifford is juxtaposed with the lush soundworld of Edward Elgar. \nNigel Westlake is one of Australia’s most captivating composers. To finish this concert\, MCO is thrilled to perform the world premiere of the chamber version of his Trumpet Concerto. From gentle lyrical passages to exhilarating virtuosic moments\, this concerto traverses a kaleidoscope of colours — it is Nigel at his glorious best. MCO’s soloist is the young Principal Trumpet of the MSO\, Owen Morris\, a dazzling superstar of the instrument. This promises to lift the roof off! \n\nhursday 18 April 7.30pm & Sunday 21 April 2.30pm 2024; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: $140 – $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-light-shade/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240416T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240416T121500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240331T061408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T061408Z
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SUMMARY:Mostly Mozart – Glass Harmonica
DESCRIPTION:Revel in this performance of musical risk-taking.\nA morning of musical experimentation awaits as percussionists and their piano contemporaries from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) perform a selection of works by Mozart and Hungarian-Austrian composer György Ligeti. \nFor as long as there has been music\, there have been composers experimenting and taking risks throughout their creative process. In the case of Mozart\, many of his works deemed ‘experimental’ have stood the test of time. In his Adagio for Glass Harmonica\, Mozart uses the instrument’s unique timbres to create an otherworldly sound – a sound Paganini hailed as a ‘celestial voice’. \nInvented by Benjamin Franklin in the 18th century\, the glass harmonica requires virtuosic precision and gentle care from the performers as they rub their wet fingers on the edges of glass bowls to produce ethereal and haunting tones. \nHighly celebrated for his avant-garde music-making\, the genius of György Ligeti bookends this performance of Mozart’s most demanding repertoire. First\, the boundaries of classical music are pushed to the limits with the intricate melodies and unconventional harmonies of his Chamber Concerto. Rounding out the hour-long performance is the seventh movement of his Musica Ricercata – a collection of pieces in which Ligeti attempted to build a compositional style from the ground up – this time arranged for percussion. \n\nTuesday 16 April 2024 11am; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $49 ($42 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mostly-mozart-glass-harmonica/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240325T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240325T214500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240320T051441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T051441Z
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SUMMARY:Víkingur Ólafsson and Consortium
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s most exciting and must-see pianists of the moment.\nIcelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is internationally lauded as ‘a pianist of rare technical brilliance and interpretive depth’ (The New York Times). He epitomises both virtuoso and storyteller with a magnetism that enraptures audiences across the world. \nReceiving a five-star review for his recent concert at Royal Festival Hall London playing the Goldberg Variations\, Ólafsson ‘was a hypnotic presence at the keyboard\, a rangy giant whose head bent so low at times his nose nearly brushed the keys. His poetic body language wasn’t just engaging to watch\, it carved up time\, placing each variation within a dramatic framework’ (The Guardian UK). \nUnder Ólafsson’s distinctive musicality and interpretations\, the piano becomes a portal\, where each keystroke weaves intricate musical narratives that meld classical tradition with contemporary innovation and exploration. Whether he is playing Bach\, Debussy\, or Philip Glass\, Ólafsson enters an insightful state of immersion\, connecting deeply with every note\, emotion\, and nuance in a must-see visceral concert experience. \nFrom the ethereal landscapes of Iceland to the grandeur of Carnegie Hall\, Ólafsson’s intrepid artistry transcends borders and genres. He takes the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage as part of his highly anticipated world tour\, marking the release of his latest recording\, Bach’s Goldberg Variations. The Goldberg Variations hold a profound place in classical music history\, revered for its unparalleled complexity and elegance. Composed in the early 18th century\, this masterpiece weaves a tapestry of intricate variations around a simple aria\, showcasing Bach’s incomparable craftsmanship. The technical brilliance and emotional depth of the work affirm its timelessness\, and under the hands of Víkingur Ólafsson\, is certain to transport both seasoned classical connoisseurs and newcomers alike. \n\nMonday 25 March 2024 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours 15 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $129; A reserve $119 ($102 Concession); B reserve $102 ($87 Concession); C reserve $77
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/vikingur-olafsson-and-consortium/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T211500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240314T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T124747Z
UID:10013282-1711222200-1711228500@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS
DESCRIPTION:The definitive swan song of a beloved maestro in a one-of-a-kind musical and cinematic experience.\nLegendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto lived many musical lives in his 71 years. On March 28\, 2023\, Sakamoto sadly passed away from cancer. In the final stages of his life\, with touring and solo shows now impossible due to his health\, he yearned to perform for the world one last time and leave us with one final unforgettable performance – featuring just him\, his piano and a small film crew. \nDirected by Sakamoto’s son Neo Sora\, and produced by Sakamoto’s wife and manager Norika Sora\, the film was shot in monochrome at an empty NHK recording studio in one of the finest audio dynamics in Japan. Sakamoto curated a heartfelt selection of 21 compositions from across his storied career for the final time\, captured with breathtaking intimacy and emotion. \n\nFriday 22 March 2024 7.30pm & Saturday 23 March 2024 4.30pm\, 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $45 ($35 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ryuichi-sakamoto-opus/2024-03-23/2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240324T181500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240314T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T124747Z
UID:10013281-1711211400-1711304100@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS
DESCRIPTION:The definitive swan song of a beloved maestro in a one-of-a-kind musical and cinematic experience.\nLegendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto lived many musical lives in his 71 years. On March 28\, 2023\, Sakamoto sadly passed away from cancer. In the final stages of his life\, with touring and solo shows now impossible due to his health\, he yearned to perform for the world one last time and leave us with one final unforgettable performance – featuring just him\, his piano and a small film crew. \nDirected by Sakamoto’s son Neo Sora\, and produced by Sakamoto’s wife and manager Norika Sora\, the film was shot in monochrome at an empty NHK recording studio in one of the finest audio dynamics in Japan. Sakamoto curated a heartfelt selection of 21 compositions from across his storied career for the final time\, captured with breathtaking intimacy and emotion. \n\nFriday 22 March 2024 7.30pm & Saturday 23 March 2024 4.30pm\, 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $45 ($35 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ryuichi-sakamoto-opus/2024-03-23/1/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240322T211500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240314T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T124747Z
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SUMMARY:RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS
DESCRIPTION:The definitive swan song of a beloved maestro in a one-of-a-kind musical and cinematic experience.\nLegendary Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto lived many musical lives in his 71 years. On March 28\, 2023\, Sakamoto sadly passed away from cancer. In the final stages of his life\, with touring and solo shows now impossible due to his health\, he yearned to perform for the world one last time and leave us with one final unforgettable performance – featuring just him\, his piano and a small film crew. \nDirected by Sakamoto’s son Neo Sora\, and produced by Sakamoto’s wife and manager Norika Sora\, the film was shot in monochrome at an empty NHK recording studio in one of the finest audio dynamics in Japan. Sakamoto curated a heartfelt selection of 21 compositions from across his storied career for the final time\, captured with breathtaking intimacy and emotion. \n\nFriday 22 March 2024 7.30pm & Saturday 23 March 2024 4.30pm\, 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $45 ($35 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ryuichi-sakamoto-opus/2024-03-22/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240319T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240319T212000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240314T235317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T235317Z
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SUMMARY:The King's Singers
DESCRIPTION:Masters of vocal harmony and double-GRAMMY Award-winning choral group return to Australia after a sold out 2018 tour.\nThe King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years. They are renowned for their unrivalled technique\, impeccable vocal blend and delightfully British wit. \nFor their first Australian tour in over 6 years\, they are performing a selection of iconic Australian tunes (including Daryl Braithwaite’s HORSES) as well as a collection of popular songs that have resonated with audiences the world over. This diverse program\, spanning 500 years\, ranges from medieval to renaissance\, romantic to contemporary\, folk and pop. \nBeloved by the world over\, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to New York’s Carnegie Hall\, this concert is not to be missed! \n\nTuesday 19 March 2024 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 50 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A reserve $129; B reserve $89
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-kings-singers/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240306T113500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T113500Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins
DESCRIPTION:Judy Collins will perform her best-known songs in a spellbindingly intimate concert.\nJudy Collins has inspired audiences across the globe with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and firm commitment to social activism. A Greenwich Village contemporary of Joan Baez\, Cohen\, and Bob Dylan\, and the inspiration for CS&N’s ‘Judy Blue Eyes’\, the Grammy Award-winning Collins is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards\, and her own poetically poignant original compositions. \nHaving scored Grammys for Both Sides Now and Send In The Clowns\, Collins was again nominated for a Grammy in 2017. In the same year\, her rendition of Amazing Grace was selected by the Library of Congress as being ‘culturally\, historically\, or artistically significant’. \nIn 2019\, at 80 years of age\, Judy’s catalogue of Gold and Platinum albums reached its zenith with the release of Winter Stories – her first USA No.1 album. \nOn stage\, Judy’s luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic body of work\, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for over half a century. \nAs well as Judy’s stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now\, the concerts will feature renowned Collins songs such as Diamonds And Rust\, Michael From The Mountain\, Angels In The Snow\, and Amazing Grace\, as well as songs by Leonard Cohen\, Jimmy Webb\, and Bob Dylan\, and her Grammy-winning rendition of Send In The Clowns. \n\nMonday 11 March 2024 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $149.90; A reserve $129.90; B reserve $99.90; C reserve $79.90
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/judy-collins/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240304T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240304T194500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240229T073248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T073248Z
UID:10013257-1709577000-1709581500@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Ears Wide Open – Clara Schumann
DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive into Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto with Ingrid Martin as your guide.\nA child prodigy and a renowned concert pianist in the 19th century\, Clara Schumann premiered her concerto\, filled with ravishing\, memorable themes\, at the age of just sixteen. \nHowever\, it was one of the only public performances of the work for many years\, as Schumann’s own compositions were rarely performed in her own time. \nJoin us to explore this remarkable work from a composer whose brilliance was long overlooked. \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra is a Key Presenting Partner at Melbourne Recital Centre. For more information on the Centre’s Key Presenting Partners see here \n\nMonday 4 March 2024 6.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $41 ($36 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ears-wide-open-clara-schumann/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240227T211500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240209T053813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T053813Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Notre-Dame
DESCRIPTION:A story of ritual\, revolution\, and resurrection.\nIt only took one tiny ember to spark the destruction of 800 years of history when Notre-Dame de Paris was partially consumed by fire in April 2019\, igniting collective grief for the iconic eras\, moments\, and characters embodied in her halls. \nWhile fire has the power to destroy\, it also cleanses and purifies. The ashes create a canvas and illuminate the path forward\, to bravely begin anew. Battered\, dilapidated and restored. Witness to both revolution and miracles\, the cathedral on the Île de la Cité has been an epicentre of musical innovation and choral transcendence since the first stone was laid\, and its enduring spirit deserves to be celebrated. \nSpirited\, soulful and unapologetically French\, Notre-Dame commemorates eight centuries of exquisite music performed within Notre-Dame de Paris. It is a story told in a moving theatrical experience of spoken word penned by award-winning playwright and director Alana Valentine\, spurring from the mind of Artistic Director Paul Dyer\, and brought to life by orchestral and choral music from the cathedral’s rich history. \nNotreDame goes beyond a story of grief and loss. Revel in an opportunity to raise our hearts together as we dig through the ashes of memories\, affirming hope in the certain resurrection of the cathedral\, and indeed the human spirit\, to enter a brave new era. \n\nThursday 22\, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 February 2024; MRC< Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196 – $30\nA reserve $175 ($109* Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60; E reserve $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-notre-dame/2024-02-27/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240223T114850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T114850Z
UID:10013251-1709060400-1709067600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Brooklyn Rider – The Four Elements
DESCRIPTION:Experience one of New York’s most celebrated contemporary string quartets creating music for change.\nWith a gripping performance style and an unquenchable appetite for musical adventure\, Brooklyn Rider make their Australian debut as part of Melbourne Recital Centre’s 15th birthday celebration. With multiple GRAMMY®-nominations and international acclaim\, this multitalented quartet is celebrated for creating music that spans the musical spectrum. \nHaving cemented themselves as unafraid musical explorers over their almost-20 years together\, the string quartet have been described as ‘four classical musicians performing with the energy of young rock stars jamming on their guitars’ (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). \nAbout the concert\nFor their introduction to Melbourne\, Brooklyn Rider present The Four Elements\, a program anchored by works symbolising earth\, air\, water and fire as a musical metaphor for both the inner workings of a quartet and the inter-related effects of climate change on our planet. This project\, developed by the ensemble in 2022\, uses compositions from within the last century of accelerated and unprecedented planetary change and presents them alongside commissions. \nGenerously supported by the Robert Salzer Foundation. \nPost-Concert Talk\nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Brooklyn Rider joins Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming\, Marshall McGuire\, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about their artistry\, careers and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \n\nTuesday 27 February 2024 7pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A reserve $55; B reserve $45
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/brooklyn-rider-the-four-elements/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240224T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240224T184500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240209T053813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T053813Z
UID:10013240-1708794000-1708800300@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Notre-Dame
DESCRIPTION:A story of ritual\, revolution\, and resurrection.\nIt only took one tiny ember to spark the destruction of 800 years of history when Notre-Dame de Paris was partially consumed by fire in April 2019\, igniting collective grief for the iconic eras\, moments\, and characters embodied in her halls. \nWhile fire has the power to destroy\, it also cleanses and purifies. The ashes create a canvas and illuminate the path forward\, to bravely begin anew. Battered\, dilapidated and restored. Witness to both revolution and miracles\, the cathedral on the Île de la Cité has been an epicentre of musical innovation and choral transcendence since the first stone was laid\, and its enduring spirit deserves to be celebrated. \nSpirited\, soulful and unapologetically French\, Notre-Dame commemorates eight centuries of exquisite music performed within Notre-Dame de Paris. It is a story told in a moving theatrical experience of spoken word penned by award-winning playwright and director Alana Valentine\, spurring from the mind of Artistic Director Paul Dyer\, and brought to life by orchestral and choral music from the cathedral’s rich history. \nNotreDame goes beyond a story of grief and loss. Revel in an opportunity to raise our hearts together as we dig through the ashes of memories\, affirming hope in the certain resurrection of the cathedral\, and indeed the human spirit\, to enter a brave new era. \n\nThursday 22\, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 February 2024; MRC< Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196 – $30\nA reserve $175 ($109* Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60; E reserve $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-notre-dame/2024-02-24/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240217T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240217T211500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240209T053813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T053813Z
UID:10013238-1708198200-1708204500@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Notre-Dame
DESCRIPTION:A story of ritual\, revolution\, and resurrection.\nIt only took one tiny ember to spark the destruction of 800 years of history when Notre-Dame de Paris was partially consumed by fire in April 2019\, igniting collective grief for the iconic eras\, moments\, and characters embodied in her halls. \nWhile fire has the power to destroy\, it also cleanses and purifies. The ashes create a canvas and illuminate the path forward\, to bravely begin anew. Battered\, dilapidated and restored. Witness to both revolution and miracles\, the cathedral on the Île de la Cité has been an epicentre of musical innovation and choral transcendence since the first stone was laid\, and its enduring spirit deserves to be celebrated. \nSpirited\, soulful and unapologetically French\, Notre-Dame commemorates eight centuries of exquisite music performed within Notre-Dame de Paris. It is a story told in a moving theatrical experience of spoken word penned by award-winning playwright and director Alana Valentine\, spurring from the mind of Artistic Director Paul Dyer\, and brought to life by orchestral and choral music from the cathedral’s rich history. \nNotreDame goes beyond a story of grief and loss. Revel in an opportunity to raise our hearts together as we dig through the ashes of memories\, affirming hope in the certain resurrection of the cathedral\, and indeed the human spirit\, to enter a brave new era. \n\nThursday 22\, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 February 2024; MRC< Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $196 – $30\nA reserve $175 ($109* Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD reserve $60; E reserve $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-notre-dame/2024-02-17/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240209T052638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T052638Z
UID:10013237-1708196400-1708200000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:La Compañia – The Baroque of Venice
DESCRIPTION:Witness the sumptuous music of Italian masters brought to life with virtuosity and flair.\nLa Compañia unfailingly embodies repertoire with precision\, flexibility\, and vibrant musicality. The celebrated Renaissance band unearths some of the most beautiful and fascinating music of the 16th and early 17th centuries with virtuosity and flair. Directed by Danny Lucin\, the celebrated ensemble is recognised as Australia’s preeminent period instrument ensemble specialising in music of the Renaissance and early Baroque. \nImmerse yourself in the sumptuous and breathtaking music of the Italian masters as La Compañia takes listeners on a captivating journey to the Italian north. Performing the lavish music of Claudio Monteverdi along with the refined gems of his contemporaries\, experience virtuosic songs with florid and expressive melodies dynamically woven with the new Baroque style. Joyfully adorned with masterful improvisations through their splendid period instruments\, don’t miss La Compañia as they create the lush soundscape of an era that redefined musical artistry. \n\nSaturday 17 February 2024 7pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $55 ($45 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/la-compania-the-baroque-of-venice/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240213T200200
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240209T051928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T051928Z
UID:10013236-1707850800-1707854520@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Omega Ensemble – Échappsodie
DESCRIPTION:French delights and modern beauty.\nAs one of the leading exponents of musical Impressionism\, Debussy’s music represents an extraordinarily beautiful palette of colour and harmonic innovation. Commissioned by the Paris Conservatoire the Premiere Rhapsodie was originally a ‘Solo de Concours’ (competition solo) written to test the virtuosic abilities of students at the Conservatoire. \nLaden with emotional melodies and rich textures\, Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quintet No. 1 is an expressive work that highlights a groundbreaking change in French chamber music. \nA rising star in both her native Australia and current home in Paris\, Alice Chance’s Échappsodie (a made-up word using the French verb échapper — ‘to escape’) takes fragments of Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsodie and constructs them into a colourful masterclass of virtuosity for clarinet and ensemble. \nOmega Ensemble\nDavid Rowden clarinet; Peter Clark violin; Natalia Harvey violin; Neil Thompson viola\nPaul Stender cello; Vatche Jambazian piano \n\nTuesday 13 February 2024 7pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 20 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A reserve $79 ($69 Concession); B reserve $59; C reserve $39 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/omega-ensemble-echappsodie/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113928
CREATED:20240126T072943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T072943Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Explore the enigmatic genius of Schubert with Paul Lewis.\nIllustrious English pianist Paul Lewis returns to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage and transports audiences to the timeless world of Franz Schubert. \nReturning to complete his exploration of the composer’s great sonatas – this time focusing on the final three. These compositions weren’t always viewed as masterpieces\, instead they laid dormant for a decade following Schubert’s death. It wasn’t until the centenary of his passing\, well into the 20th century\, that public opinion on the breadth and dramatic expansiveness of Schubert’s final three piano works began to change. \nNow\, well into the 21st century\, Paul Lewis’s return to Melbourne follows two critically acclaimed performances in 2023 where he left audiences ‘in no doubt that he is probably the most virtuosic interpreter of Schubert today’ (Classic Melbourne). \nCommencing the evening of soul-stirring music with Schubert’s Piano Sonata No.19 in C minor\, Lewis’s artistry unveils the complex emotions and dramatic contrasts inherent in Schubert’s work. The composer’s genius continues to come to life as Lewis unravels the intricate melodies that define Schubert’s Piano Sonata No.20 in A; a captivating reminder of Schubert’s timeless allure. And finally\, Piano Sonata No.21 in B-flat\, the pinnacle of Schubert’s piano compositions. This intricate work unfolds like a musical odyssey\, and under Paul Lewis’s expertise\, becomes a transcendent experience. \n\nTuesday 6 February 2024\, 7.30pm;  MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours 30 mins (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/paul-lewis/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: River
DESCRIPTION:A cinematic odyssey exploring the waterways that have shaped our world\, in all their majesty and fragility.\nFor millions of years\, rivers shaped landscapes and sustained communities. In flow\, flood and drought\, rivers gave life and carried it away. In two short centuries\, humans have begun to reshape rivers. We build dams upstream to sustain our cities. We alter flood plains and vary flows. Downstream\, the changes can be catastrophic. \nACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and Director Jennifer Peedom follow their acclaimed Mountain with this cinematic exploration of the waterways that have shaped our world. On-screen\, the rivers flow in rhythm and harmony with music from outstanding composers. The result is an awe-inspiring combination of timeless music\, captivating cinematography\, and distinctive narration from Academy Award™ winner Willem Dafoe. \n\nSaturday 3 and Monday 5 February 2024\, 7.30pm;  MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $166; A reserve $161 ($150 Concession); B reserve $135 ($125 Concession)\nC reserve $104 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-river-2/2024-02-05/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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