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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: A Musical Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Experience the healing power of music\, directed by ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve\, featuring recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey.\nMusic is visceral and vital. In A Musical Awakening\, we invite you to take a breath and lean into this program designed to nourish your soul. Directed by ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve\, the Orchestra will be joined by friend and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey\, whose mastery of this most elemental of instruments is unsurpassed. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra will explore the different ways music can heal\, culminating in Beethoven’s Holy Song of Thanksgiving\, composed after his recovery from a life-threatening illness. Beethoven was forever facing down adversity with music\, and this heartfelt masterpiece is filled with quiet joy and a deep gratitude for life and the chance to live it. \nMax Richter wrote his intimate On the Nature of Daylight after witnessing the suffering of the Iraq war\, and its beauty has resonated with filmmakers and fans as an antidote to tragedy. The ACO premiere a new work from Pulitzer-prize winning composer David Lang and enter Pēteris Vasks’ tranquil sound world with the lush warmth of Musica Serena. From a millennium earlier\, abbess Hildegard’s sublime songs speak directly to the human soul\, holy reflections that broke musical barriers then and remain potent today. Melody Eötvös’ Meraki embodies its title\, a Greek word which means to create with soul or love. And that is what music is all about. \nThis concert is for everyone and anyone who wants to experience healing\, renewal\, invigoration and enlightenment. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 06 September 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 08 September 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 50 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $141; A reserve $125 ($113 Concession); B reserve $96 ($85 Concession)\nC reserve $75 ($64 Concession); D reserve $49 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-a-musical-awakening/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250828T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250828T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
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SUMMARY:AUSFENG EVENT PRODUCTIONS PTY LTD:  SONGS OF PEACE AND REMEMBRANCE
DESCRIPTION:80 Years On Shenyang Conservatory of Music Gala Concert.\nA distinguished lineup of internationally acclaimed virtuosos\, renowned vocalists\, and award-winning talents from the Shenyang Conservatory of Music\, one of China’s most prestigious institutions\, makes its momentous Australian debut with a captivating program of Chinese classical and traditional music. \nShowcasing a rich variety of styles\, from folk and classical to vocal and instrumental works\, the concert features beloved Chinese pieces such as On the Songhua River\, Ode to the Yellow River\, and Nanniwan\, performed through solos\, ensembles\, and choral arrangements. \nFounded in 1938\, Shenyang Conservatory of Music is one of China’s most respected and historic music institutions. Known for nurturing generations of elite musicians\, the Conservatory is home to world-class faculty\, orchestras\, and rising stars in classical\, traditional\, and contemporary music. This tour brings together over 20 of its top performers – hand-selected talents across vocal\, and instrumental disciplines – to represent the highest standard of musical excellence. \nUniting world-class artistry with deep cultural resonance\, this concert is a breathtaking celebration of musical excellence. It offers a powerful reflection on memory\, resilience\, and renewal-an evocative tribute to the past and a moving call for peace through the universal language of music\, marking 80 years since the end of World War II. \n\nThursday 28 August 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Premium $108 ($97.20 Concession); A Reserve $88 ($79.20 Concession)\nB Reserve $68 ($61.20 Concession); C Reserve $48 ($43.20 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ausfeng-event-productions-pty-ltd-songs-of-peace-and-remembrance/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250824T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250824T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra:  Musette
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the cello and one of its great players.\nWe’re delighted to welcome back cellist Li-Wei Qin for Haydn’s beautiful Concerto in C and a fabulous French bonbon by Françaix. A world-renowned soloist\, Li-Wei’s playing is distinguished by his glorious tone and commanding technique. \nWritten for MCO Artistic Director Sophie Rowell\, the first piece on the program reworks very familiar themes from the notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach\, who was the copyist of her husband’s Cello Suites. \nA cellist himself\, Boccherini’s dramatic Symphony\, ‘The Devil’s House’\, is the perfect way to finish this concert that is truly all about the cello. \nElena Kats-Chernin From Anna Magdalena’s Notebook \nJoseph Haydn Cello Concerto No.1 in C \nJean Françaix Variations de concert \nLuigi Boccherini Symphony No.4 in D minor ‘La Casa del Diavolo’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 21 August 2025 – 7:30pm\nSunday 24 August 2025 – 2:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\nStandard & Concession Premium $144 ($129 Concession); A reserve $124 ($109 Concession); B reserve $98 ($78 Concession)\nC reserve $72 ($52 Concession) \nSenior Premium $129; A reserve $109; B reserve $78; C reserve $52 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40 B & C reserve $40; Student/Child $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-musette/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra:  Musette
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the cello and one of its great players.\nWe’re delighted to welcome back cellist Li-Wei Qin for Haydn’s beautiful Concerto in C and a fabulous French bonbon by Françaix. A world-renowned soloist\, Li-Wei’s playing is distinguished by his glorious tone and commanding technique. \nWritten for MCO Artistic Director Sophie Rowell\, the first piece on the program reworks very familiar themes from the notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach\, who was the copyist of her husband’s Cello Suites. \nA cellist himself\, Boccherini’s dramatic Symphony\, ‘The Devil’s House’\, is the perfect way to finish this concert that is truly all about the cello. \nElena Kats-Chernin From Anna Magdalena’s Notebook \nJoseph Haydn Cello Concerto No.1 in C \nJean Françaix Variations de concert \nLuigi Boccherini Symphony No.4 in D minor ‘La Casa del Diavolo’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 21 August 2025 – 7:30pm\nSunday 24 August 2025 – 2:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\nStandard & Concession Premium $144 ($129 Concession); A reserve $124 ($109 Concession); B reserve $98 ($78 Concession)\nC reserve $72 ($52 Concession) \nSenior Premium $129; A reserve $109; B reserve $78; C reserve $52 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40 B & C reserve $40; Student/Child $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-musette/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T213000
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SUMMARY:Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School: When All Is Still and Quiet
DESCRIPTION:Students from the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School return for a program of excellence in performance.\nOpening with the title work When All Is Still and Quiet\, a world premiere commission by Nat Bartsch\, presented alongside two recent works from VCASS Alumna Emily Sheppard\, Light Bathing and Maatsuyker Keep. \nThe program includes selections from Jean-Philippe Rameau’s French Baroque opera Les Indes galantes and the entirety of the Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.5\, performed by the VCASS Chorus\, Orchestras and Improvisors\, under the direction of Mark Shiell\, Rachael Beesley\, Monica Naselow\, Dermot Tutty and Ian Whitehurst. \nStudents of the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School\nMark Shiell Conductor\nDermot Tutty Conductor\nRachael Beesley Ensemble Director\nMonica Naselow Ensemble Director\nRosanne Hunt Ensemble Director\nIan Whitehurst Ensemble Director \nDeborah Cheetham Fraillon AO Tarimi Nulay: Long Time Living Here (2017) \nNat Bartsch When All is Still and Quiet (2025 World Premiere Commission) \nLudwig van Beethoven  Symphony No.5 in C minor\, Op.67 (1808) \nEmily Sheppard\, Yyan Ng & Robert Manley Light Bathing for String Orchestra (2019) \nEmily Sheppard & Yyan Ng Maatsuyker Keep (2025 Orchestral Premiere Commission) \nJean-Philippe Rameau Excerpts from Les Indes galantes (1735) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 20 August 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $58.75 ($37.75 Concession); Student $37.75
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-college-of-the-arts-secondary-school-when-all-is-still-and-quiet/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250817T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250817T191500
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join The University of Melbourne’s Wind Symphony for their third concert of 2025.\nThe ensemble’s energetic program kicks off with the Paul Hindemith’s Symphony in B-flat. The concert also features two Australian composer premieres and horn soloist\, Carla Blackwood. The evening will conclude with Kevin Day’s Pulitzer nominated\, Concert for Wind Ensemble. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 17 August 2025 – 5:00pm;  Duration: 2 hours 15 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: This event is free\, however tickets are required for entry. \nDelivery Fees may apply.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-the-university-of-melbourne-wind-symphony-concert/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250811T093314Z
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SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia: Takács Quartet with Angie Milliken
DESCRIPTION:Is Takács Quartet the world’s greatest string quartet?\n‘You will not hear better string quartet playing anywhere in the world today.’ BBC Music Magazine  \nMusica Viva Australia is thrilled to welcome back the Takács Quartet\, 50 years young and as vibrant as ever\, to perform life-affirming Haydn\, revolutionary Beethoven and an intriguing premiere for our times featuring actor Angie Milliken. \nThe string quartets of Haydn and Beethoven are at the heart of the chamber music repertoire\, works to which we return time and again\, because they are\, quite simply\, timeless. Meanwhile\, Australian composer Cathy Milliken pushes the boundaries in her new work\, Sonnet of an Emigrant\, which weaves together the poetry of Bertholt Brecht\, the sounds of a string quartet\, and the ever-relevant theme of searching for your home. \n‘[Takács] plays not like a group looking back\, but like musicians still in love with the act of discovery… – of chamber music as a living art\, and of the quartet’s evolving bond with it.’ Seen and Heard International  \nAlways inventive\, always curious\, and always communicating with a genuine sense of wonder and humanity\, the Takács Quartet is\, quite simply\, legendary. \nJoseph Haydn String Quartet in G minor\, Op.74 No.3 ‘The Rider’ \nCathy Milliken Sonnet of an Emigrant (2025)** Commissioned by Musica Viva Australia \nLudwig van Beethoven String Quartet in C\, Op.59 No.3 ‘Razumovsky’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 14 August 2025 – 7:00pm; Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $153 ($135 Concession); A reserve $125 ($110 Concession);B reserve $92 ($80 Concession); C reserve $65 ($56 Concession) \nUnder 40  A–C reserve $49; Student Premium $135 – $56
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-takacs-quartet-with-angie-milliken/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra:  Circa & The Art of Fugue
DESCRIPTION:The power of the mind\, the body\, and music.\nDive into an extraordinary multi-artform experience where the meticulous intellect of Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue meets the breath-taking physicality of contemporary acrobatics. \nThe Brandenburg\, renowned for its spirited reimagining of the Baroque\, joins forces once again with Brisbane’s premier acrobatic troupe Circa\, to present a performance that transcends the traditional boundaries of both art forms. \nThis collaboration is a celebration of human potential\, pushing the limits of both mind and body. The complex structure and intellectual depth of Bach’s The Art of Fugue is brought to life by Paul Dyer and the Brandenburg’s vibrant interpretation\, while Circa’s ensemble\, led by Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz\, respond with dynamic choreography that defies gravity and captivates the senses. \nBe there and witness Bach’s musical genius combined with the daring artistry of acrobatics in a performance that embodies the ultimate in human endeavour whilst exploring the boundless possibilities of artistic creation. \n\nThursday 07 August 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 09 August 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 10 August 2025 – 5:00pm \nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday: Premium $196; A reserve $160 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $55; E reserve $30 \nSaturday & Sunday: Premium $196; A reserve $175 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior A reserve $157 *; B reserve $114 * \nSenior price type only applicable to 5pm Sunday matinee concerts. * \nUnder 40 A–D reserve $40; Student A–E reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-circa-the-art-of-fugue/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250809T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250801T103449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T103449Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra:  Circa & The Art of Fugue
DESCRIPTION:The power of the mind\, the body\, and music.\nDive into an extraordinary multi-artform experience where the meticulous intellect of Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue meets the breath-taking physicality of contemporary acrobatics. \nThe Brandenburg\, renowned for its spirited reimagining of the Baroque\, joins forces once again with Brisbane’s premier acrobatic troupe Circa\, to present a performance that transcends the traditional boundaries of both art forms. \nThis collaboration is a celebration of human potential\, pushing the limits of both mind and body. The complex structure and intellectual depth of Bach’s The Art of Fugue is brought to life by Paul Dyer and the Brandenburg’s vibrant interpretation\, while Circa’s ensemble\, led by Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz\, respond with dynamic choreography that defies gravity and captivates the senses. \nBe there and witness Bach’s musical genius combined with the daring artistry of acrobatics in a performance that embodies the ultimate in human endeavour whilst exploring the boundless possibilities of artistic creation. \n\nThursday 07 August 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 09 August 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 10 August 2025 – 5:00pm \nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday: Premium $196; A reserve $160 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $55; E reserve $30 \nSaturday & Sunday: Premium $196; A reserve $175 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior A reserve $157 *; B reserve $114 * \nSenior price type only applicable to 5pm Sunday matinee concerts. * \nUnder 40 A–D reserve $40; Student A–E reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-circa-the-art-of-fugue/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250808T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250808T214500
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250801T104443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T105303Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Contemporary Opera Company: Danielle de Niese
DESCRIPTION:‘The most sought-after singer on the planet’ – BBC\nSuperstar soprano Danielle de Niese shot to stardom in Australia at the age of 9 – the youngest-ever winner of the TV singing competition\, Young Talent Time.‬ More than the most magnetic presence in modern classical music\, Danielle is shredding the rulebook with her unique combination of artistic credibility and 21st century allure. No other opera soprano has thrilled audiences worldwide from the Metropolitan Opera to Covent Garden\, and performed on stage with LL Cool J\, or sung in a Ridley Scott movie. Nor have they won an Emmy Award as a TV host at 16 or appeared on the cover of UK Tatler Magazine. \nAside from her exceptional career\, magnetic stage presence and heavenly voice\, Danielle is celebrated for connecting with audiences through her down-to-earth nature and infectious charm. There really isn’t anyone quite like her. \nDanielle is joined on stage by leading Australian chamber musicians and ACOCO Rising Artist ensemble. \nAssociate Artists\nCurt Thompson violin; Sophie Rowell violin; Lisa Grosman viola; Richard Narroway cello\nRachel Curkpatrick oboe; Marshall McGuire harp; Coady Green piano \nwith Sophie Bisset; Uma Dobia; Saskia Mascitti; Callum Warrender\nWilliam Grant; James Billson; Daniel Felton \nProgram: Part One \nJimmy Lopez (1978- ) / Nilo Cruz (1960-) ‘You were destined to come here’* from Bel canto After the novel by Ann Patchett \nKurt Weill (1900-1950) / Berthold Brecht (1898-1956) Prologue from The Seven Deadly Sins English translation by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman \nSir James Macmillan (1959-) / Michael Symmons Roberts (1963-) Soul Song*; The Vows* \nGeorg Frideric Händel (1685-1759) / Cardinal Benedetto Pamphili (1653-1730) Gia nel seno* Based on a fragment from the cantata Lucrezia \nAlessandro Marcello (1684-1750) / Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374) Pace non trovo* Based on Oboe Concerto in D Minor and Canzoniere CXXXIV \nChristopher Tin (1976-) / Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) Courage* \nPatrick Cassidy / Dante Alighieri Vide cor meum*  From motion picture soundtrack of Hannibal *Australian Premiere \nPart Two \nGeorge Gershwin\, Dan Bryer\, Mike Needle & Tom Grennan\, Kenneth Macmillan\, John Denver\, Jerome Kern and others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 08 August 2025 – 7:30pm Duration: 2 hours 15 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelbourne Recital Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Premium $149 ($129 Concession): A Reserve $119 ($109 Concession)\nB Reserve $99 ($89 Concession); C Reserve $75 ($55 Concession) \nStudent: B & C Reserve $35; Under 40: B & C Reserve $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-contemporary-opera-company-danielle-de-niese/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250801T103449Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra:  Circa & The Art of Fugue
DESCRIPTION:The power of the mind\, the body\, and music.\nDive into an extraordinary multi-artform experience where the meticulous intellect of Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue meets the breath-taking physicality of contemporary acrobatics. \nThe Brandenburg\, renowned for its spirited reimagining of the Baroque\, joins forces once again with Brisbane’s premier acrobatic troupe Circa\, to present a performance that transcends the traditional boundaries of both art forms. \nThis collaboration is a celebration of human potential\, pushing the limits of both mind and body. The complex structure and intellectual depth of Bach’s The Art of Fugue is brought to life by Paul Dyer and the Brandenburg’s vibrant interpretation\, while Circa’s ensemble\, led by Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz\, respond with dynamic choreography that defies gravity and captivates the senses. \nBe there and witness Bach’s musical genius combined with the daring artistry of acrobatics in a performance that embodies the ultimate in human endeavour whilst exploring the boundless possibilities of artistic creation. \n\nThursday 07 August 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 09 August 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 10 August 2025 – 5:00pm \nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday: Premium $196; A reserve $160 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $55; E reserve $30 \nSaturday & Sunday: Premium $196; A reserve $175 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior A reserve $157 *; B reserve $114 * \nSenior price type only applicable to 5pm Sunday matinee concerts. * \nUnder 40 A–D reserve $40; Student A–E reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-circa-the-art-of-fugue/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250801T102438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T102438Z
UID:10017013-1754240400-1754247600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Corpus Medicorum & The Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation  Atmosphere - Concert #3
DESCRIPTION:Ethereal French melodies to elevate your soul and senses.\nThis is truly music of the ethereal realm. A French program featuring master violinist Natsuko Yoshimoto with Chausson’s Poeme and Ravel’s Tzigane is the central atmospheric theme. Beginning with Debussy’s La Mer and concludes with Ravel’s La Valse. \nAn extraordinary musical experience to breathe life into your world! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatsuko Yoshimoto violin; Fabian Russell conductor \nClaude Debussy La Mer \nErnest Chausson Poeme \nJoseph Maurice Ravel Tzigane; La Valse \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 03 August 2025 – 5:00pm \nMelbourne Recital Centre \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $65 ($30 Concession); Group 10+ $45; Student $30 \nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/corpus-medicorum-the-royal-melbourne-hospital-foundation-atmosphere-concert-3/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T212000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250720T104056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T104056Z
UID:10017003-1753471800-1753478400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Sjaella
DESCRIPTION:Experience the ethereal voices of Sjaella.\nFollowing a stunning debut at Melbourne Recital Centre in 2023\, German a cappella ensemble Sjaella returns to the stage with their ethereal and soul-stirring voices. Embodying a blend of youthful exuberance and refined artistry\, their performances at the Rheingau Musik Festival\, Mozarteum Salzburg\, and collaborations with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra have cemented their reputation as one of the most captivating vocal ensembles of our time. \nPerforming commissioned works and original arrangements from their critically acclaimed album Origins\, Sjaella seamlessly traverses contemporary and Baroque masterpieces. From the opening notes of David Lang’s poignant evening morning day to Henry Purcell’s enchanting adaptation of A Midsummer’s Night Dream\, The Fairy Queen\, Sjaella masterfully weaves old and new in a performance rich with sensitivity and depth. \nProgram \nDavid Lang evening morning day \nHenry Purcell The Fairy Queen Z.629 A bird’s Prelude 3’ \nHenry Purcell\nThe Fairy Queen Z.629\nThus the ever grateful spring (Spring)\nHere’s the summer\, sprightly\, gay (Summer)\nSee my many coloured fields (Autumn)\nNow winter comes slowly (Winter) \nMeredi Crystallized \nSjaella Hypophysis \nHenry Purcell The Fairy Queen Z.629\nSee\, even night herself is here (Night)\nI am come to lock all fast (Mystery)\nOne charming night (Secrecy)\nHush\, no more (Sleep) \nĒriks Ešenvalds Stars \nPaola Prestini\nA Triptych for Our Time: I Apocalypse?\nATriptych for Our Time: II Dead Soul\nATriptych for Our Time: III Ascending Stairways \nSjaella Vacuum \nFriday 25 July 2025 – 7:30pm \nDuration: 1 hour 50 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTickets: A Reserve $69\, B Reserve $59 \nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/sjaella/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250713T135757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T135757Z
UID:10016991-1753210800-1753218000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia: Mozart's Clarinet
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Invention.\nVienna\, 1785. Johann Friedrich Schink is blown away by a new work featuring the clarinet and basset horn. ‘Oh\, what a glorious effect it made – glorious and great\, excellent and sublime!’ he writes of Mozart’s Serenade ‘Gran Partita’. \nEighteenth-century Vienna was alive with musical inventions. The clarinet\, basset horn\, and fortepiano were expanding the possibilities for composers like Mozart and the young Ludwig van Beethoven. \nPerformers and early music scholars Nicola Boud\, Simon Cobcroft\, and Erin Helyard bring their infectious enthusiasm for 18th-century innovation to the much-loved chamber music of these trailblazing composers. \nTravel back to the future with three dynamic artists to hear these glorious works as if for the first time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 22 July 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard & Concession Premium $153 ($135 Concession)\, A reserve $125 ($110 Concession)\nB reserve $92 ($80 Concession)\, C reserve $65 ($56 Concession) \nGroup 10+ Premium $137.70\, A reserve $112.50\, B reserve $82.80\, C reserve $58.50 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40  A–C reserve $49 \nStudent Premium $135\, A reserve 110\, B reserve $80\, C reserve $56 \nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicola Boud historical clarinets\nSimon Cobcroft cello\nErin Helyard fortepiano \nLudwig van Beethoven\nSonata for Fortepiano and Basset Horn\, Op.17 (arr. Friedlowsky)\n12 Variations on ‘Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen’ from The Magic Flute \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Trio in E-flat\, K.498 ‘Kegelstatt’ \nLudwig van Beethoven Aria con Variazioni from Three Duos\, WoO 27 \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Sonata in C\, K.545 \nLudwig van Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat\, Op.11 ‘Gassenhauer’
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-mozarts-clarinet/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250713T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250713T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250709T064128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T064128Z
UID:10016988-1752417000-1752424200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Pastorale
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting the warmth and beauty of the MCO sound.\nOne of the most iconic works\, Barber’s Adagio for Strings lifts the lid on this musical jewellery box brimming with treasures. \nA true hidden gem\, Doreen Carwithen’s lush and lyrical Concerto for Piano and Strings was written in 1948\, then sadly disregarded for many years. To our knowledge\, this is the first chance Australian audiences will have to hear it. Melbourne pianist Aura Go is the perfect partner to introduce us to this music of great beauty. \nThe second half opens with Peter Sculthorpe’s final work\, a serene melody that is rich in his iconic musical language\, before MCO dives into one of the true highlights of the string orchestra repertoire\, Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking Serenade for Strings. \nSophie Rowell artistic director\nAura Go piano\nMelbourne Chamber Orchestra \nSamuel Barber Adagio for Strings \nDoreen Carwithen Concerto for Piano and Strings \nPeter Sculthorpe Pastorale (from String Quartet No.4) \nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C Op.48 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 10 July 2025 – 7:30pm\nSunday 13 July 2025 – 2:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Premium $144 ($129 Concession); A reserve $124 ($109 Concession); B reserve $98 ($78 Concession); C reserve $72 ($52 Concession) \nSeniors: Premium $129; A reserve $109; B reserve $78; C reserve $52 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40 B & C reserve $40   Student/Child $30 \nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-pastorale/2025-07-13/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250709T064128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T064128Z
UID:10016987-1752175800-1752183000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Pastorale
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting the warmth and beauty of the MCO sound.\nOne of the most iconic works\, Barber’s Adagio for Strings lifts the lid on this musical jewellery box brimming with treasures. \nA true hidden gem\, Doreen Carwithen’s lush and lyrical Concerto for Piano and Strings was written in 1948\, then sadly disregarded for many years. To our knowledge\, this is the first chance Australian audiences will have to hear it. Melbourne pianist Aura Go is the perfect partner to introduce us to this music of great beauty. \nThe second half opens with Peter Sculthorpe’s final work\, a serene melody that is rich in his iconic musical language\, before MCO dives into one of the true highlights of the string orchestra repertoire\, Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking Serenade for Strings. \nSophie Rowell artistic director\nAura Go piano\nMelbourne Chamber Orchestra \nSamuel Barber Adagio for Strings \nDoreen Carwithen Concerto for Piano and Strings \nPeter Sculthorpe Pastorale (from String Quartet No.4) \nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C Op.48 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 10 July 2025 – 7:30pm\nSunday 13 July 2025 – 2:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Premium $144 ($129 Concession); A reserve $124 ($109 Concession); B reserve $98 ($78 Concession); C reserve $72 ($52 Concession) \nSeniors: Premium $129; A reserve $109; B reserve $78; C reserve $52 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40 B & C reserve $40   Student/Child $30 \nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-pastorale/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250615T112553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T112553Z
UID:10016955-1751216400-1751223600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra:  Baroque Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:Virtuosic Skill. Raw Talent. Pure Baroque.\nIt’s unleashed. Feel the rush of Baroque like never before in this bold\, electrifying program\, where core members of the orchestra perform a dynamic fusion of beloved Baroque hits and hidden gems unearthed from the archives. \nBrandenburg’s music may be centuries old\, but it’s as thrilling as ever. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-charged ride with concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen’s fiery take on Locatelli\, Robert Nairn’s electrifying Vivaldi\, and Paul Dyer’s fresh twist on Durante. These homegrown virtuosos pour their passion into every note\, delivering performances that will leave you breathless. \nPrepare to be inspired and exhilarated as your Brandenburg heroes push the boundaries. From spirited\, effervescent concertos to soulful sonatas and displays of raw power\, this performance is a celebration of Baroque’s enduring energy and excitement. \nShaun Lee-Chen baroque violin\nRobert Nairn violone\nAdam Masters baroque oboe\nPaul Dyer artistic director\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nRepertoire highlights to include: \nPietro Locatelli Introduzione teatrale in D\, Op.4 No.5 \nTomaso Albinoni Adagio from Concerto for Oboe D minor\, Op.9 No.2 \nAntonio Vivaldi Concerto for Violin in D\, RV 208 \nFrancesco Durante Concerto No.8 in A\, La Pazzia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 26 June 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 28 June 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 29 June 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Thursday \nPremium $196; A reserve $160 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $55; E reserve $30 \nSaturday & Sunday \nPremium $196; A reserve $175 ($109 Concessio; B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \nSenior A reserve $157 *\, B reserve $114 * \n*Senior price type only applicable to 5pm Sunday matinee concerts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40 A–D reserve $40 Student A–E reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-unleashed/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250628T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250615T112553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T112553Z
UID:10016954-1751137200-1751144400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra:  Baroque Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:Virtuosic Skill. Raw Talent. Pure Baroque.\nIt’s unleashed. Feel the rush of Baroque like never before in this bold\, electrifying program\, where core members of the orchestra perform a dynamic fusion of beloved Baroque hits and hidden gems unearthed from the archives. \nBrandenburg’s music may be centuries old\, but it’s as thrilling as ever. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-charged ride with concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen’s fiery take on Locatelli\, Robert Nairn’s electrifying Vivaldi\, and Paul Dyer’s fresh twist on Durante. These homegrown virtuosos pour their passion into every note\, delivering performances that will leave you breathless. \nPrepare to be inspired and exhilarated as your Brandenburg heroes push the boundaries. From spirited\, effervescent concertos to soulful sonatas and displays of raw power\, this performance is a celebration of Baroque’s enduring energy and excitement. \nShaun Lee-Chen baroque violin\nRobert Nairn violone\nAdam Masters baroque oboe\nPaul Dyer artistic director\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nRepertoire highlights to include: \nPietro Locatelli Introduzione teatrale in D\, Op.4 No.5 \nTomaso Albinoni Adagio from Concerto for Oboe D minor\, Op.9 No.2 \nAntonio Vivaldi Concerto for Violin in D\, RV 208 \nFrancesco Durante Concerto No.8 in A\, La Pazzia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 26 June 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 28 June 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 29 June 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Thursday \nPremium $196; A reserve $160 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $55; E reserve $30 \nSaturday & Sunday \nPremium $196; A reserve $175 ($109 Concessio; B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \nSenior A reserve $157 *\, B reserve $114 * \n*Senior price type only applicable to 5pm Sunday matinee concerts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40 A–D reserve $40 Student A–E reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-unleashed/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250615T112553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T112553Z
UID:10016953-1750964400-1750971600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra:  Baroque Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:Virtuosic Skill. Raw Talent. Pure Baroque.\nIt’s unleashed. Feel the rush of Baroque like never before in this bold\, electrifying program\, where core members of the orchestra perform a dynamic fusion of beloved Baroque hits and hidden gems unearthed from the archives. \nBrandenburg’s music may be centuries old\, but it’s as thrilling as ever. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-charged ride with concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen’s fiery take on Locatelli\, Robert Nairn’s electrifying Vivaldi\, and Paul Dyer’s fresh twist on Durante. These homegrown virtuosos pour their passion into every note\, delivering performances that will leave you breathless. \nPrepare to be inspired and exhilarated as your Brandenburg heroes push the boundaries. From spirited\, effervescent concertos to soulful sonatas and displays of raw power\, this performance is a celebration of Baroque’s enduring energy and excitement. \nShaun Lee-Chen baroque violin\nRobert Nairn violone\nAdam Masters baroque oboe\nPaul Dyer artistic director\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nRepertoire highlights to include: \nPietro Locatelli Introduzione teatrale in D\, Op.4 No.5 \nTomaso Albinoni Adagio from Concerto for Oboe D minor\, Op.9 No.2 \nAntonio Vivaldi Concerto for Violin in D\, RV 208 \nFrancesco Durante Concerto No.8 in A\, La Pazzia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 26 June 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 28 June 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 29 June 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Thursday \nPremium $196; A reserve $160 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $55; E reserve $30 \nSaturday & Sunday \nPremium $196; A reserve $175 ($109 Concessio; B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \nSenior A reserve $157 *\, B reserve $114 * \n*Senior price type only applicable to 5pm Sunday matinee concerts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40 A–D reserve $40 Student A–E reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-unleashed/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250615T111746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T111746Z
UID:10016952-1750879800-1750885200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Nobuntu
DESCRIPTION:Experience the pure and soul-stirring voices of Nobuntu.\nHailing from Zimbabwe\, Nobuntu is an internationally acclaimed all-female a cappella quartet lauded for their ‘rich voices and exhilarating rhythms’ (Sarasota Herald-Tribune). Making their Australian debut at Melbourne Recital Centre\, their inventive performances range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz and Gospel music. \nRepresenting a new generation of young African women singers\, Nobuntu’s mission is the belief that music can be a powerful vehicle for change\, one that transcends racial\, tribal\, religious\, gender\, and economic boundaries. \nImmerse yourself in Nobuntu’s pure and soulful voices as the ensemble performs a vibrant program of traditional songs and original arrangements. Featuring minimalist percussion\, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano)\, and authentic dance movements\, join Nobuntu in this uplifting experience as they celebrate and preserve their culture\, beauty\, and heritage through art. \nPost-Concert Talk \nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Nobuntu joins Marshall McGuire in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about their artistry\, career and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \nThis concert is supported by our Program Partner\, The Langham Melbourne. \n\n\n\n\n\nTraditional Earth Song \nJoyline Sibanda Ingoma Yami \nDuduzile Sibanda Uyangiphoxa; Nanguyana \nZanele Manhenga Cula \nLetta Mbulu arr. Nobuntu There’s Music in The Air; Not Yet Uhuru \nPeter Muparutsa arr. Nobuntu Rwizi \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuduzile Sibanda/ Zanele Manhenga Qina \nDuduzile Sibanda llanga \nZanele Manhenga Black Tax \nBill Withers Lean On Me \nZanele Manhenga Narini \nThandeka Moyo Siyambonga \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 25 June 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $79; Concession $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/nobuntu/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T121500
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250615T111209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T111209Z
UID:10016951-1750849200-1750853700@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Mostly Mozart – Mozart\, Haydn\, Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:The musical leaders of tomorrow from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) join forces with the esteemed Australian String Quartet for a morning of stunning music.\nFull of musical wit and unexpected twists\, Haydn’s String Quartet Op.33 No.6 perfectly illustrates why he is celebrated as the ‘father of the string quartet’. Overflowing with joy and charm\, this genre-defining piece has captivated audiences since its premiere in 1781. \nWritten as a tribute to Haydn\, Mozart’s String Quartet in D minor ventures into darker emotional territory. With its dramatic intensity and exquisite interplay between instruments\, this work unfolds as a musical conversation of remarkable depth. \nThe program culminates in a celebration of music history and collaboration\, as the Australian String Quartet joins their ANAM contemporaries for Beethoven’s monumental Große Fuge. Considered ahead of its time\, this work—described as one of the most thrilling adventures in music—is a powerful finale showcasing the synergy between established and emerging musical stars. \nMorning Tea \nJoin us from 10am in the ground floor foyer for coffee and a selection of sweet and savoury treats \nAustralian String Quartet\nANAM Musicians \nJoseph Haydn String Quartet Op.33 No.6 in D \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet in D minor\, K421 \nLudwig van Beethoven Große Fuge\, Op.133 \nWednesday 25 June 2025 – 11:00am \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTickets: Standard $59; Concession $52 \nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book. \nWant to attend more than one concert? \nMostly Mozart\nBuy and save with three or four-concert packages. \nBOOK PACKAGE
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mostly-mozart-mozart-haydn-beethoven/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T204500
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250608T042735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T042735Z
UID:10016937-1749929400-1749933900@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Speak Percussion: Pigeons
DESCRIPTION:Clay shooting—with percussionists in the firing lines.\nAnd… pull! \nPigeons is a clay shooting event\, but the birds are the musicians and pigeons are the ammo. Three robotic trap machines take centre stage. In unrelenting\, symphonic\, patterns\, they hurl hundreds of fluorescent clay targets at a wall of suspended\, resonant percussive objects. The musicians duck\, flap\, glide and slide among the projectiles\, in a frantic search for safety. Glorious music rings out—fragile\, violent\, poetic and heroic. It’s percussionist vs pigeon. Human vs machine. \nThe idea was hatched by Speak Percussion’s Co-Artistic Director Eugene Ughetti\, with a bunch of risk-taking collaborators who’ve been working to redefine the potential of percussion since the turn of the millennium.  Will their plan present a logical endpoint to our algorithmically massaged future? Or lead us on a path to broken bones? Either way\, it’ll be epic. \nSensory Warnings \nFlashing lights\, Moving lights\, Loud sounds. This performance contains heightened audio-visual content. There is unpredictable sound and visual projection throughout which may quickly change in volume\, tone\, brightness\, and colour. Sound sensitive audience members are encouraged to bring headphones. Earplugs available at the venue. There are no dominant light flashes or colour changes which occur more frequently than 3 per second. \nSpeak Percussion has shaped the sound of 21st century Australian percussion music through the creation and presentation of daring arts projects. Internationally recognised as a leader in the fields of experimental and contemporary classical music\, Speak seeks to constantly redefine the potential of percussion. \nRanging from solo concerts to massed sound events\, Speak Percussion’s ‘breathtakingly impressive’ (The West Australian) work is presented throughout the world in concert halls\, theatres\, galleries and site-specific locations. Speak Percussion has been responsible for over 220 commissions and premieres of new percussion works and has contributed new masterworks to the global percussion repertoire. \nArtistic Team \nEugene Ughetti concept/composer/director/percussionist\nKaylie Melville percussionist/collaborating artist\nNick Roux instrument systems design & sound engineer\nJason Lehane set & costume design/set construction\nBosco Shaw (Additive) lighting designer\nKeith Tucker production and technical manager/collaborating artist\nKate Davis outside eye\nBruce Gladwin dramaturg\nJanice Chalmers costume design & maker\nMalte Wagenfeld industrial design\nAlexander Meagher understudy percussionist\nTheo Carbo show operator/collaborating sound artist\nRohan Goldsmith technical assistant \nNicholas Moloney lighting programming and operation \nThis project was funded and supported by Creative Australia\, City of Melbourne\, City of Darebin\, Creative Victoria and the Robert Salzer Foundation. \nSaturday 14 June 2025 – 7:30pm \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins. Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nPlease note\, the performance of Pigeons on Friday 13 June will no longer go ahead. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTickets: Standard $69; Concession $59 \nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/speak-percussion-pigeons-2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T204500
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250603T001808Z
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UID:10016923-1749929400-1749933900@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Speak Percussion: Pigeons
DESCRIPTION:Clay shooting—with percussionists in the firing lines.\nAnd… pull! \nPigeons is a clay shooting event\, but the birds are the musicians and pigeons are the ammo. Three robotic trap machines take centre stage. In unrelenting\, symphonic\, patterns\, they hurl hundreds of fluorescent clay targets at a wall of suspended\, resonant percussive objects. The musicians duck\, flap\, glide and slide among the projectiles\, in a frantic search for safety. Glorious music rings out—fragile\, violent\, poetic and heroic. It’s percussionist vs pigeon. Human vs machine. \nThe idea was hatched by Speak Percussion’s Co-Artistic Director Eugene Ughetti\, with a bunch of risk-taking collaborators who’ve been working to redefine the potential of percussion since the turn of the millennium.  Will their plan present a logical endpoint to our algorithmically massaged future? Or lead us on a path to broken bones? Either way\, it’ll be epic. \nSensory Warnings \nFlashing lights\, Moving lights\, Loud sounds. This performance contains heightened audio-visual content. There is unpredictable sound and visual projection throughout which may quickly change in volume\, tone\, brightness\, and colour. Sound sensitive audience members are encouraged to bring headphones. Earplugs available at the venue. There are no dominant light flashes or colour changes which occur more frequently than 3 per second. \nSaturday 14 June 2025 – 7:30pm  –  Duration: 1 hour 15 mins. Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nPlease note\, the performance of Pigeons on Friday 13 June will no longer go ahead. \nMelbourne Recital Centre \nTICKETS: Standard $69\, Concession $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/speak-percussion-pigeons/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250608T042138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T042138Z
UID:10016936-1749582000-1749589200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia: Northern Lights
DESCRIPTION:Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene makes his Australian debut alongside much-loved pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith.\nSwedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene grabbed the world’s attention when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019\, and he has just been named Artist-in-Residence with London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\, where he will perform concertos by Prokofiev\, Tchaikovsky\, and Nielsen in their 2025 season. Now\, this charismatic performer makes his Australian debut alongside the much-loved pianist Jennifer Marten-Smith. \nDalene presents a program imbued with romance and virtuosity. Ravel’s Tzigane dazzles with Romani fire and Hungarian rhythms\, while Beethoven’s Sonata No.8 explodes with joy. Grieg’s Sonata No.2 battles a Nordic chill through Norwegian folk dances\, Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir d’un lieu cher aches with nostalgia\, and Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps brims with quiet resilience. Rautavaara’s Notturno conjures a vast\, wintry landscape\, and Musica Viva Australia is proud to present the world premiere of a new work by Jack Frerer\, commissioned for Dalene and Marten-Smith. \nLudwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata in G\, Op.30 No.3 \nJack Frerer New Commission \nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Souvenir d’un lieu cher \nEdvard Grieg Violin Sonata No.2\, Op.13 \nLili Boulanger D’un matin de printemps \nEinojuhani Rautavaara Notturno \nMaurice Ravel Tzigane \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 10 June 2025 – 7:00pm  Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard & Concession Premium $153 ($135 Concession); A reserve $125 ($110 Concession); B reserve $92 ($80 Concession); C reserve $65 ($56 Concession) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 40: A–C reserve $49 \nStudent: $135 – $56 \nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. \nA ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-northern-lights/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T211000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250524T115831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T115831Z
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SUMMARY:Stephen Hough
DESCRIPTION:Experience one of the most distinctive artists of his generation.\nSir Stephen Hough returns for a one-night-only performance of Romantic era masterpieces. \nOriginally met with hostility and doubt from audience and artists alike\, Liszt’s Sonata for Piano in B minor is now considered a cornerstone of piano repertoire. With innovative structures and a woven narrative\, Liszt’s artistry and technical brilliance paired with Hough’s ‘transcendental technique and poetic imagination’ (Sunday Times) creates an unforgettable and dynamic listening experience. \nWith its lyrical and poetic qualities\, for which Chopin is renowned\, the great composer’s Sonata No.3 in B minor is the perfect conclusion to a rich evening of music-making. From the captivating opening notes right through to the nuance and passion of the closing chords\, this technically challenging work earns its place as one of Chopin’s most compelling compositions. \nCécile Chaminade Automne; L’Autre Fois; Les Sylvains \nFranz Liszt Sonata for Piano in B minor\, S178 \nStephen Hough Sonatina Nostalgica \nFrédéric Chopin Sonata No.3 in B minor\, Op.58 \nPost-Concert Talk \nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Stephen Hough joins 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. \nThis concert is supported by our Program Partner\, The Langham Melbourne. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 02 June 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 40 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $115; A Reserve $102; B Reserve $87; C Reserve $67\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $87; B Reserve $67
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/stephen-hough/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250520T004355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T004449Z
UID:10016881-1747942200-1747949400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian String Quartet: Rapture
DESCRIPTION:Rapture pulses with a vital force through the music of Beethoven\, Perica\, Janáček and Golijov.\nBeethoven’s String Quartet No.11 in F minor bursts forth\, opening Rapture with unrivalled energy and intensity\, setting the scene for a concert of remarkable contrasts. \nExperience the World Premiere of Australian composer Vanessa Perica’s No Feeling is Final\, a four-movement quartet drawing inspiration from the composer’s own life and all its joys\, twists and turns. Janáček’s Intimate Letters then transports us to the fever dreams and passions of unrequited love before Golijov’s tender Tenebrae reminds us of the wonder and fragility of human existence. \nDon’t miss Australian String Quartet’s return to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall in 2025. \nAustralian String Quartet\nDale Barltrop violin\nFrancesca Hiew violin\nChris Cartlidge viola\nMichael Dahlenburg cello \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 22 May 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $95; Concession $75; Under 40 $40; Student $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLudwig van Beethoven String Quartet No.11 in F minor\, Op.95\, SeriosoVanessa Perica String Quartet No.1\, No Feeling is Final – World Premiere\nCommissioned by the ASQ Australian Music Fund.Leoš Janáček String Quartet No.2\, Intimate Letters \nOsvaldo Golijov Tenebrae for String Quartet
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-string-quartet-rapture/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T121500
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250520T003656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T003656Z
UID:10016880-1747738800-1747743300@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:ANAM: MOSTLY MOZART – SERENADE
DESCRIPTION:ANAM returns to showcase the remarkable versatility of chamber ensembles.\nBegin your morning by venturing to the sunny afternoon with a chamber arrangement Debussy’s innovative Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune. With its famous opening melody\, this impressionist masterpiece comes to life as ANAM Musicians join Principal Flute of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra\, Alison Mitchell (ANAM Faculty)\, for an exploration of Debussy’s dreamlike soundscapes. \nBrimming with the composer’s signature wit and charm\, Mozart’s ‘Posthorn’ Serenade invites audiences into an expansive world radiating with toe-tapping delight. Associate Principal of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra\, and ANAM Faculty member\, Damien Eckersley joins his ANAM colleagues as they inject fresh energy into a work described as filled with ‘moments of pure\, unbridled joy’ (The New York Times). \nMorning Tea \nJoin us for coffee plus sweet and savory treats from 10am in the ground floor foyer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 20 May 2025 – 11:00am \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $59; Concession $52
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/anam-mostly-mozart-serenade/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250510T075706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T075840Z
UID:10016854-1747683000-1747683000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Theremin & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Explore new musical frontiers as you take a deep dive into the thrilling soundworld of the theremin\, the world’s first electronic instrument.\nThe theremin is utterly unique. It’s a sound you’ve definitely heard\, even if you’ve never heard of it. Following the success of our sold-out tour of A Clockwork Orange & Beyond comes this series showcasing the range and power of the world’s first electronic instrument. \nRichard Tognetti directs an eclectic program starring Carolina Eyck\, the internationally renowned superstar of the theremin. When Eyck plays\, she stands poised\, hands aloft\, making intricate moves but touching nothing. Out pours a melody that speaks of other worlds. It looks\, and sounds\, like magic. \nThe theremin can create a thousand different colours and moods. Come with us as we experience them all: serenity and beauty\, longing and danger\, mystery and wonder. From the swinging sounds of The Beach Boys and the unmistakable Star Trek theme\, to a new commission from Australian composer Holly Harrison\, and closing with the riotous thrumming of the Flight of the Bumblebee\, this is a concert full of fun that will take you to other worlds. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Tognetti director & violin\nCarolina Eyck theremin\nTamara-Anna Cislowska piano\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohann Sebastian Bach Orchestral Suite No.3 in D\, BWV1068: II. Air \nHolly Harrison New work (World Premiere) * \nJacques Offenbach Orpheus in the Underworld: Can-can \nCamille Saint-Saëns The Carnival of the Animals: Selections; Danse macabre\, Op.40 \nBrett Dean Short Stories: IV. Komarov’s Last Words * \nMikhail Glinka A Farewell to St Petersburg: X. The Lark \nErwin Schulhoff Five Pieces for String Quartet \nJörg Widmann 180 beats per minute (Australian Premiere) \nCarolina Eyck Fantasias: Oakunar Lynntuja (Strange Birds) (Australian Premiere) \nBrian Wilson Good Vibrations \nNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAnd selections from the soundtracks to: \nMiklós Rozsa Spellbound \nJonny Greenwood There Will Be Blood \nAlexander Courage Star Trek \nEnnio Morricone The Good\, The Bad and The Ugly \nJim Parker Midsomer Murders \n*Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 17 May 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 19 May 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $141; A Reserve $125; B Reserve $96; C Reserve $75; D Reserve $49\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $113\, B Reserve $85; C Reserve $64\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-theremin-beyond/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250510T075706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T075840Z
UID:10016853-1747510200-1747517400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Theremin & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Explore new musical frontiers as you take a deep dive into the thrilling soundworld of the theremin\, the world’s first electronic instrument.\nThe theremin is utterly unique. It’s a sound you’ve definitely heard\, even if you’ve never heard of it. Following the success of our sold-out tour of A Clockwork Orange & Beyond comes this series showcasing the range and power of the world’s first electronic instrument. \nRichard Tognetti directs an eclectic program starring Carolina Eyck\, the internationally renowned superstar of the theremin. When Eyck plays\, she stands poised\, hands aloft\, making intricate moves but touching nothing. Out pours a melody that speaks of other worlds. It looks\, and sounds\, like magic. \nThe theremin can create a thousand different colours and moods. Come with us as we experience them all: serenity and beauty\, longing and danger\, mystery and wonder. From the swinging sounds of The Beach Boys and the unmistakable Star Trek theme\, to a new commission from Australian composer Holly Harrison\, and closing with the riotous thrumming of the Flight of the Bumblebee\, this is a concert full of fun that will take you to other worlds. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Tognetti director & violin\nCarolina Eyck theremin\nTamara-Anna Cislowska piano\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohann Sebastian Bach Orchestral Suite No.3 in D\, BWV1068: II. Air \nHolly Harrison New work (World Premiere) * \nJacques Offenbach Orpheus in the Underworld: Can-can \nCamille Saint-Saëns The Carnival of the Animals: Selections; Danse macabre\, Op.40 \nBrett Dean Short Stories: IV. Komarov’s Last Words * \nMikhail Glinka A Farewell to St Petersburg: X. The Lark \nErwin Schulhoff Five Pieces for String Quartet \nJörg Widmann 180 beats per minute (Australian Premiere) \nCarolina Eyck Fantasias: Oakunar Lynntuja (Strange Birds) (Australian Premiere) \nBrian Wilson Good Vibrations \nNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAnd selections from the soundtracks to: \nMiklós Rozsa Spellbound \nJonny Greenwood There Will Be Blood \nAlexander Courage Star Trek \nEnnio Morricone The Good\, The Bad and The Ugly \nJim Parker Midsomer Murders \n*Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 17 May 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 19 May 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $141; A Reserve $125; B Reserve $96; C Reserve $75; D Reserve $49\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $113\, B Reserve $85; C Reserve $64\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-theremin-beyond/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T095700
CREATED:20250510T073902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T073902Z
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SUMMARY:Omega Ensemble: Distant World
DESCRIPTION:The future of our planet in a world gone mad.\nLatvian composer Pēteris Vasks’ Piano Quartet from 2001 grapples with his familiar themes of a world detached from nature. Contrasting darkness and light\, it reflects the natural world\, and weaves in cherished bird songs. His music portrays a profound catharsis\, historical weight\, and a glimmer of hope for the future. \nA vibrant Australian voice\, Miriama Young’s interactive performance incorporates a soundscape of recordings by young people of personal places in nature\, merging past and present\, physical and metaphysical into a powerful artistic statement. \nWritten in response to devastating bushfires\, Tasmanian composer and saxophonist Jabra Latham’ Fire Music reflects anguish and renewal\, aiming to ‘embody the cyclical nature of life and fire.’ \nArvo Pärt Speigel im Speigel \nJabra Latham Fire Music \nPēteris Vasks Piano Quartet \nMiriama Young New Commission – World Premiere \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 13 May 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $119; A reserve $89 ($79 Concession); B reserve $69 ($59 Concession); C reserve $49 ($39 Concession) \nUnder 30 A–C reserve $39 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSave 25% when booking two or more 2025 performances.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/omega-ensemble-distant-world/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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