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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T204500
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T204500
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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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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
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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:20260508T171312
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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
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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:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250510T075706Z
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T171500
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
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UID:10016833-1746892800-1746897300@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Jane Austen's Music – Pemberley Revisited
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Jane Austen for Melbourne Recital Centre’s celebration of the beloved author’s 250th birthday.\nAfter an evocative presentation in 2024\, the music of Jane Austen’s era is further explored in this delightfully enchanting musical event. Transporting listeners to the drawing rooms and picturesque surroundings of Pemberley\, Rachael Beesley\, Aura Go\, and Lizzy Bennet’s Band bring to life the musical heart of Austen’s most cherished novels. \nSet your heart aflutter and immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of Pride and Prejudice\, experiencing the very melodies that may have inspired one Mr Darcy to declare\, ‘My feelings will not be repressed.’ Or delight in the playful interplay between music and prose as Rachael and Aura explore a repertoire that would feel perfectly at home in Emma and Sense and Sensibility. \nIn this performance\, Austen’s razor-sharp wit and keen observations on love and society come vividly to life through carefully chosen readings and period-perfect musical selections. From lively country dances to intimate chamber pieces\, each note resonates with the spirit of Austen’s world\, offering a deeper appreciation of the musical landscape that shaped her timeless stories. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram \nDario Marianelli (b.1963)\n‘Dawn’ from Pride and Prejudice \nRachel Portman (b.1960)\nEnd titles from Emma \nJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)\nPiano Sonata No.48 in C\, Hob.XVI:35\nI. Allegro con brio \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)\nPiano Concerto No.21 in C\, K.467\nII. Andante \nPatrick Doyle (b.1953)\n‘Willoughby’ from Sense and Sensibility\n‘My Father’s Favourite’ from Sense and Sensibility \nCarl Davis (1936-2023)\nOpening Music from Pride and Prejudice \nNiccolò Jommelli (1714-1774) Sinfonia XIV in E flat I. Allegro di molto II. Chaconne. Andante \nWilliam Boyce (1711-1779) Symphony No.2 in A\, Op.2\, ‘Birthday Ode’ \nMuzio Clementi (1752-1832) Waltz for Piano\, Tambourine and Triangle in C Op.38 No.9 Presto \nClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836) La Marseillaise March \nTraditional\, arr. Roy Thackray Sailor’s Hornpipe \nThomas Arne (1710-1778) Rule\, Britannia! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTISTS: Rachael Beesley music director; Aura Go piano and narrator; Lizzy Bennet’s Band \n\n\n\n\n\nPost-Concert Talk \nJoin iconic Melbourne book editor\, event moderator and bookseller\, Jaclyn Crupi\, and writer and producer of AustenCon\, Sharmini Kumar\, for a discussion about Jane Austen\, her literature and her legacy. This talk will take place in the Ground Floor Foyer following the concert. \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\n\nSaturday 10 May 2025 – 4:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-pemberley-revisited/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T211000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T134317Z
UID:10016831-1746558000-1746565800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia: Hollywood Songbook
DESCRIPTION:Signum Saxophone Quartet and Ali McGregor.\nThe musicians of the Signum Saxophone Quartet\, who won hearts across Australia on their debut tour\, return with a new collaborator—Ali McGregor\, the opera star turned cabaret queen. \nTogether\, they embark on a journey from Berlin to Hollywood\, stopping at a shadowy nightclub\, a Shakespearean tragedy\, a Broadway musical\, and even a Wild West rodeo\, before finally arriving somewhere over the rainbow. \nThe first half of the 20th century was a time of radical change—socially\, politically\, and artistically. While history books tell one version\, artists\, composers\, and performers offer another. As Musica Viva Australia reflects on 80 years of sharing these stories\, music takes us on a journey from moody monochrome to vibrant technicolour\, and from introspective darkness to blazing hope. \n★★★★★ ‘[Signum Saxophone Quartet] brought to bear a seemingly endless variety of tonal colour and effects. The sense of balance\, clarity and tone was exemplary.’ — Limelight \nPre and Post-Concert Talks \nEnrich your music experience with pre-concert and post-concert talks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 06 May 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours 10 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\nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nTICKETS: Premium $153 ($135 Concession); A reserve $125 ($110 Concession)\nB reserve $92 ($80 Concession); C reserve $65 ($56 Concession)Under 40  A–C reserve $49; Student Premium $135\, A reserve 110\, B reserve $80\, C reserve $56
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-hollywood-songbook/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250505T211500
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250501T133612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T133612Z
UID:10016830-1746473400-1746479700@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Erwan Keravec – 8 Pipers for Philip Glass + Nat Bartsch
DESCRIPTION:A musical odyssey that demands to be heard\, witnessed and felt with every sense.\nWith the saturated sonic textures of eight bagpipes\, 8 Pipers for Philip Glass invites audiences to immerse themselves in a world of haunting resonance and complex beauty. The powerful artistry of these French pipers\, led by Erwan Keravec and his captivating arrangements\, re-imagines some of Glass’ most visionary works. \nConsidered the master of French highland bagpipes\, Keravec\, alongside seven other pipers\, connect Glass’ modern compositions with ancient musical roots\, perfectly showcasing the raw\, expressive power of the bagpipe. \nTo open this Dynamic Double Set performance\, Melbourne Recital Centre’s 2024 Artist in Residence\, Nat Bartsch\, returns to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. Presenting a selection of works from her critically acclaimed new album Forever Changed\, before ultimately leading listeners into the Philip Glass exploration with her mesmerising performance of the composer’s Etude No.2. \nFrom Melbourne Recital Centre’s Marshall McGuire \n‘I first heard this extraordinary performance late at night in a club in Berlin in 2024. Spending an hour in the company of bagpipes in a small space was perhaps not up there on my list of must-haves\, but initial curiosity soon turned to intense amazement. This is music-making like you’ve never heard it before. These virtuoso Breton pipers take the music of Philip Glass and turn it into a swirling\, mesmerising\, intoxicating brew of chants and tunes and vibrations. \nThe crowd soon turned from initial curiosity to transfixed participants\, each wave of sound moving the audience emotionally and physically. We all emerged changed\, from a powerful\, unique\, beautiful and intense musical experience like no other. I look forward to sharing this experience with you\, as we immerse ourselves in this beautiful and intoxicating performance in the unparalleled acoustics of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 05 May 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $69 (Concession $59)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/erwan-keravec-8-pipers-for-philip-glass-nat-bartsch/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250504T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250504T161500
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250501T132850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T132850Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Fantasia
DESCRIPTION:Youthful brilliance and solemn beauty.\nAt the heart of this program is a new violin concerto by one of Australia’s most respected composers\, Richard Mills\, who has conceived the work with MCO Artistic Director Sophie Rowell as the soloist. \nDescribed as an ‘oarsman\, musician and scholar’\, Frederick Septimus Kelly wrote his thought-provoking Elegy in memory of his friend while recovering from wounds he acquired in Gallipoli. \nContinuing our commitment to nurturing emerging Victorian talent\, core MCO musicians will share the stage with a small group of leading young VCASS players for the remarkable Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan Williams. \nTo encapsulate the youthful exuberance on the stage\, MCO finishes with Jessie Montgomery’s Strum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 01 May 2025 – 7:30pm\nSunday 04 May 2025 – 2:30pm \n\n\nDuration:1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabet Murdoch Hall \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) \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-fantasia/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250422T133315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T133315Z
UID:10016825-1746300600-1746306000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - The Soul of the Cello: Timo-Veikko Valve
DESCRIPTION:Sublime and stunning\nTimo-Veikko Valve\, Principal Cello of the Australian Chamber Orchestra\, performs and directs this program of music arranged for string orchestra. \nExperience sublime works by Mozart and Bach\, and the stunning Wiima by Finnish composer Jaakko Kuusisto. Schumann’s soulful Cello Concerto completes an evening celebrating this beautiful instrument. \nBach Prelude in E-flat BWV1010\nBach (arr. Mozart) Fugue in E-flat\, BWV876\nMozart (arr. Valve) String Quartet No.15 KV421 arranged for String Orchestra\nJ. Kuusisto Wiima\nSchumann (arr Jopling) Cello Concerto arranged for String Orchestra \nSaturday 03 May 2025\, 7:30pm – duration: approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes including interval\nMelbourne Recital Centre\nTICKETS: Standard $57-$105; Concession $52-$100; Child (under 18) $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-the-soul-of-the-cello-timo-veikko-valve/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250501T211500
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250501T132850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T132850Z
UID:10016828-1746127800-1746134100@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Fantasia
DESCRIPTION:Youthful brilliance and solemn beauty.\nAt the heart of this program is a new violin concerto by one of Australia’s most respected composers\, Richard Mills\, who has conceived the work with MCO Artistic Director Sophie Rowell as the soloist. \nDescribed as an ‘oarsman\, musician and scholar’\, Frederick Septimus Kelly wrote his thought-provoking Elegy in memory of his friend while recovering from wounds he acquired in Gallipoli. \nContinuing our commitment to nurturing emerging Victorian talent\, core MCO musicians will share the stage with a small group of leading young VCASS players for the remarkable Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan Williams. \nTo encapsulate the youthful exuberance on the stage\, MCO finishes with Jessie Montgomery’s Strum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 01 May 2025 – 7:30pm\nSunday 04 May 2025 – 2:30pm \n\n\nDuration:1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabet Murdoch Hall \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) \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-fantasia/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T204500
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250410T131705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T131705Z
UID:10016810-1744831800-1744836300@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Metropolis: Composing Australia One
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing today’s Australian composers who make music that embraces city rhythms and the natural world.\nMetropolis kicks off with Holly Harrison’s urban fanfare Hi-Viz in which the neon machine activity of roadworks is re-imagined through electronic dance music\, bootscooting and disco! \nLook up from the city lights and both Ella Macen’s lyrical The Space Between Stars and Fiona Hill’s yogic breath of a piece Śūnyatā take our attention to the vast expanses of time and space of the natural world. \nThe MSO is proud to commission Jessica Wells to compose a Guzheng concerto for Mindy Meng Wang\, one of the world’s finest players of this Chinese zither. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 16 April 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no 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 $55 ; Concession $50 ; Student $50
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-metropolis-composing-australia-one/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250331T114641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T114641Z
UID:10016792-1744659000-1744668000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA:  ABEL SELAOCOE
DESCRIPTION:The international cello sensation brings a kaleidoscope of rhythm and sound to his highly anticipated Australian debut.\nWhen Abel Selaocoe makes music\, he gathers together an unbelievable harmony of classical cello\, African traditions\, throat singing\, percussion\, and unbridled joy. He performs with equal parts grace and fire\, whether he’s directing his own compositions\, improvising\, or inhabiting Baroque music. Feeling him perform is a joyful surrender to his irresistible beat. Bringing the rhythm is Selaocoe’s regular collaborator\, percussionist Sidiki Dembélé. \nThe curiosity and calibre of the ACO is a perfect match for Selaocoe’s charisma\, as he makes his Australian debut performing his original works alongside a new commission from renowned Australian composer Nigel Westlake and excerpts from cellist and composer Giovanni Sollima’s electrifying double concerto When We Were Trees. \nSelaocoe’s rare affinity for the cello is the thread that draws together the musical worlds he inhabits\, as he explores and celebrates the sounds of the South African culture that made him. He’s now in demand all over the world\, making his mark on classical music by bringing his infectious exuberance and drive for innovation to orchestras and ensembles everywhere. \nAbel Selaocoe director and cello (Australian debut)\nSidiki Dembélé African percussion (Australian debut)\nHelena Rathbone lead violin\nTimo-Veikko Valve cello\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra \nProgram \nAbel Selaocoe Qhawe\, Tsepho\, Lerato\, Ka Bohaleng (Australian Premieres) \nGiovanni Benedetto Platti Cello Concerto in D\, WD650 (Australian Premiere) \nNigel Westlake New work (World Premiere) * \nIgor Stravinsky (arr. Bernard Rofe) Three Movements from Petrushka \nGiovanni Sollima When We Were Trees: Selections (Australian Premiere) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 12 April 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 14 April 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours 30 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 $158; A Reserve $138; B Reserve $107; C Reserve $85\n\n\n\nD Reserve $49\n\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $128; B Reserve $97; C Reserve $75\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35 Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-abel-selaocoe/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250413T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250331T115345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T115345Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony: Her
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of women in music featuring works by Joan Tower\, Jennifer Higdon and Mikaela Thomsen.\nJoin the start of a new season of music making with The University of Melbourne’s Wind Symphony. \nThis concert is all about Her. Who is she? She is the Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman by Joan Tower. She is Miss E.C. Wilson\, Georgia Isabella Keon\, and Tempest Margaret Paul\, three Australian composers from the nineteenth century rediscovered in Dances of Old Sydney for Wind Band by our Ph.D. student Tracy Videon. She is Mikaela Thomsen\, a student guest soloist\, performing Jennifer Higdon’s Percussion Concerto; and she is the inspiration for James Barnes’ Third Symphony. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Melbourne Wind Symphony\nJackie Hartenberger conductor\nTracy Videon guest conductor\nMikaela Thomsen soloist \nJoan Tower  Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No.1      \nMiss E.C. Wilson\, Georgia Isabella Keon\, and Tempest Margaret Paul\, arr. Tracey Videon  Dances of Old Sydney Suite  \nJennifer Higdon     Percussion Concerto \nInterval \nJames Barnes  Third Symphony \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 13 April 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 55 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre \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/the-university-of-melbourne-wind-symphony-her/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250331T114641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T114641Z
UID:10016791-1744486200-1744495200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA:  ABEL SELAOCOE
DESCRIPTION:The international cello sensation brings a kaleidoscope of rhythm and sound to his highly anticipated Australian debut.\nWhen Abel Selaocoe makes music\, he gathers together an unbelievable harmony of classical cello\, African traditions\, throat singing\, percussion\, and unbridled joy. He performs with equal parts grace and fire\, whether he’s directing his own compositions\, improvising\, or inhabiting Baroque music. Feeling him perform is a joyful surrender to his irresistible beat. Bringing the rhythm is Selaocoe’s regular collaborator\, percussionist Sidiki Dembélé. \nThe curiosity and calibre of the ACO is a perfect match for Selaocoe’s charisma\, as he makes his Australian debut performing his original works alongside a new commission from renowned Australian composer Nigel Westlake and excerpts from cellist and composer Giovanni Sollima’s electrifying double concerto When We Were Trees. \nSelaocoe’s rare affinity for the cello is the thread that draws together the musical worlds he inhabits\, as he explores and celebrates the sounds of the South African culture that made him. He’s now in demand all over the world\, making his mark on classical music by bringing his infectious exuberance and drive for innovation to orchestras and ensembles everywhere. \nAbel Selaocoe director and cello (Australian debut)\nSidiki Dembélé African percussion (Australian debut)\nHelena Rathbone lead violin\nTimo-Veikko Valve cello\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra \nProgram \nAbel Selaocoe Qhawe\, Tsepho\, Lerato\, Ka Bohaleng (Australian Premieres) \nGiovanni Benedetto Platti Cello Concerto in D\, WD650 (Australian Premiere) \nNigel Westlake New work (World Premiere) * \nIgor Stravinsky (arr. Bernard Rofe) Three Movements from Petrushka \nGiovanni Sollima When We Were Trees: Selections (Australian Premiere) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 12 April 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 14 April 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours 30 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 $158; A Reserve $138; B Reserve $107; C Reserve $85\n\n\n\nD Reserve $49\n\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $128; B Reserve $97; C Reserve $75\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35 Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-abel-selaocoe/2025-04-12/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250330T003005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T003005Z
UID:10016783-1743494400-1743526800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Matthias Goerne sings Winterreise with Daniil Trifonov
DESCRIPTION:Matthias Goerne reunites with GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov for a one-night-only performance. \nWith Trifonov described as ‘a knockout’ (The Washington Post) and Goerne a ‘commanding vocalist’ (The New York Times)\, these titans of the classical world present an unforgettable rendition of Schubert’s masterpiece\, Winterreise. \nComposed in the final year of Schubert’s life\, this haunting song cycle ventures through a profoundly emotional winter landscape and draws listeners through expressive vocals intertwined with nuanced pianism. \nTransforming simple elements – a crow\, a frozen stream – into powerful metaphors for human experience\, Schubert’s expressive genius is on full display in this performance that’ll highlight Elisabeth Murdoch Hall’s reputation of being a vessel for unforgettable storytelling. \nMatthias Goerne baritone\nDaniil Trifonov piano \nTuesday April 1\, 7.30 \nMelbourne Recital Centre
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/matthias-goerne-sings-winterreise-with-daniil-trifonov/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250315T103548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T110109Z
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SUMMARY:Hoang Pham and the Spirit of French Music
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Ravel’s 150th birthday and other French composers.\nPianists Daniel Le and Allie Xinyu Wang unite for a special afternoon concert to celebrate Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday\, with a program of French piano masterpieces. The recital showcases the rich history of French music\, from the elegance of Ravel’s predecessors to his own innovative style. \nFeaturing Ravel’s Miroirs\, a suite full of shimmering colours and emotions inspired by nature and light\, as well as his dramatic La Valse for four hands. Alongside Ravel\, enjoy works by baroque composers Rameau and Couperin\, whose music shaped generations of French composers. The evening also includes pieces by Nadia Boulanger\, a key figure in 20th century music. \nExperience the grandeur of the French Baroque to the impressionistic beauty of modern France. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Le piano\nAllie Xinyu Wang piano \nMaurice Ravel Selections from Miroirs; ‘Ondine’ from Gaspard de La Nuit; La Valse \nJean Phillipe Rameau Selections from Pieces de Clavecin \nFrancois Couperin Selections from Pieces de Clavecin \nNadia Boulanger 3 little pieces \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 29 March 2025 – 1:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre: Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $62; Concession $42; Group 10+ $52; Student $32\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/hoang-pham-and-the-spirit-of-french-music/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T213000
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SUMMARY:Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Freiburg Baroque Orchestra returns for an exhilarating exploration through the Baroque and Classical eras.\nLed by dynamic musical director Gottfried von der Goltz\, this first of two performances opens with Bach’s spirited Symphony in G minor\, setting the stage with its vibrant energy. \nImmediately following\, the Orchestra present a masterful mix of Mozart works; all fan-favourites from the great composer’s cannon. Witness internationally celebrated Australian pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout’s artistry dance throughout the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.9 before the virtuosity of his Violin Concerto No.5 dazzles listeners with its lyrical beauty. \nCulminating with Mozart’s Symphony No.40\, the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra showcase the intensity of this beloved work\, striking audiences with a unique – yet thrilling – interpretation presented on period instruments. With dramatic turns and passionate outbursts\, this first of two performances is the perfect re-introduction to one of the world’s greatest ensembles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristian Bezuidenhout fortepiano\nGottfried von der Goltz musical director\nFreiburg Baroque Orchestra \nJohann Christian Bach Symphony in G minor Op.6 No.6 \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No.9 in E-flat K.271; Violin Concerto No.5 in A K.219\nSymphony No.40 in G minor K.550 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 25 March 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $149\, A Reserve $119\, B Reserve $99 C Reserve $59\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $99\, B Reserve $59\n\n\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/freiburg-baroque-orchestra/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250322T211000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Heart of the Violin - James Ehnes
DESCRIPTION:Bridging old and new\nJames Ehnes leads this all-strings program bridging the old and new world with works ranging from classical to contemporary. Journey into the heart of the violin with one of today’s most masterful soloists. \n\nGRAMMY Award-winning composer Jessie Montgomery is renowned for her socially inspired and richly layered music. In Strum\, Montgomery brilliantly evokes ‘American folk idioms and the spirit of dance and movement.’ Her 2012 work Starburst uses a fast-changing shimmer of musical colour to vividly portray the formation of new stars in a galaxy.\nMozart wrote five Violin Concertos while still a teenager. His Fourth shows the young genius imprinting traditional forms with his own creative twist. The result is quintessential Mozart: playful\, soulful and utterly delightful.\nTo round out the program\, journey back to the Bohemian countryside with Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings. One of the Czech composer’s most enduringly popular works\, the Serenade paints luscious scenes of dance\, humour and sunshine. This uplifting and optimistic music will leave you humming all the way home.\n\nJessie Montgomery Strum\nMozart Violin Concerto No.4\nJessie Montgomery Starburst\nDvořák Serenade for Strings \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nJames Ehnes* director / violin \n*2025 Artist in Residence \nFriday 21 March 2025\n7:30pm at Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Ballarat Tickets available via Her Majesty’s Theatre \nSaturday 22 March 2025\n7:30pm at Melbourne Recital Centre \nDuration: approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes including interval \nTICKETS: $57-$105 (Concession $52-$100) \n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-the-heart-of-the-violin-james-ehnes-2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250310T103230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T103230Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Heart of the Violin - James Ehnes
DESCRIPTION:Bridging old and new with one of today’s most masterful soloists.\nJames Ehnes leads this all-strings program bridging the old and new world with works ranging from classical to contemporary. Journey into the heart of the violin with one of today’s most masterful soloists. \nGRAMMY Award-winning composer Jessie Montgomery is renowned for her socially inspired and richly layered music. In Strum\, Montgomery brilliantly evokes ‘American folk idioms and the spirit of dance and movement.’ Her 2012 work Starburst uses a fast-changing shimmer of musical colour to vividly portray the formation of new stars in a galaxy. \nMozart wrote five Violin Concertos while still a teenager. His Fourth shows the young genius imprinting traditional forms with his own creative twist. The result is quintessential Mozart: playful\, soulful and utterly delightful. \nTo round out the program\, journey back to the Bohemian countryside with Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings. One of the Czech composer’s most enduringly popular works\, the Serenade paints luscious scenes of dance\, humour and sunshine. This uplifting and optimistic music will leave audiences humming all the way home. \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nJames Ehnes Director\, violin (2025 Artist in Residence) \nJessie Montgomery Strum \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Concerto No.4 \nJessie MontgomeryStarburst \n Antonín Dvořák Serenade for Strings \nPre-Concert Talk \nPlease join cellist Michelle Wood for a pre-concert talk in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall from 6.45pm – 7.05pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDates & Times\n\nSaturday 22 March 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (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 $105 ($100 Concession); A reserve $91 ($86 Concession)\nB reserve $67 ($62 Concession); C reserve $57 ($52 Concession) \nStudent Premium $100\, A reserve $86\, B reserve $62\, C reserve $52
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-the-heart-of-the-violin-james-ehnes/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
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SUMMARY:ANAM Orchestra Gala Concert with Asher Fisch
DESCRIPTION:Join the ANAM Orchestra for an unforgettable Gala evening of music\, led by renowned conductor Asher Fisch.\nFisch is known for his remarkable interpretations of the grand works of the Romantic era and will use his experienced vision to guide the next generation of Australia’s finest musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM). \nWorld renowned as a conductor of the grand 19th century repertoire\, Fisch will conduct Brahms’s ever-beautiful 2nd Symphony\, alongside two brilliant contemporary works: Australian composer Lachlan Skipworth’s new flute concerto with soloist Andrew Nicholson and British composer Anna Clyne’s 2015 work This Midnight Hour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAsher Fisch conductor\nAndrew Nicholson flute\nAustralian National Academy of Music (ANAM) \nAnna Clyne This Midnight Hour (2015) \nLachlan Skipworth Flute Concerto – Victorian Premiere \nJohannes Brahms Symphony No.2 in D Minor\, Op.72 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 21 March 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (including 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 A Reserve $85; B Reserve $75; Concession A Reserve $60; B Reserve $50\n\n\nSenior & Under 30 A Reserve $70; B Reserve $60\n\n\nStudent: A Reserve $60; B Reserve $50 Child: A-B Reserve (15 years and under) $20\n\n\n\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 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/anam-orchestra-gala-concert-with-asher-fisch/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
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SUMMARY:YAMEN SAADI WITH SIMON TEDESCHI
DESCRIPTION:Vienna Philharmonic’s Concertmaster\, Yamen Saadi makes his Australian debut.\nAs a soloist\, Yamen Saadi has performed with orchestras such as the Staatskapelle Berlin\, Chamber Orchestra of Europe\, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra amongst many others alongside esteemed conductors including: Daniel Barenboim\, Lionel Bringuier\, Lawrence Foster\, Leonidas Kavakos\, Christoph Poppen and Lahav Shani. \nDespite his young age\, Saadi has already performed across the globe in recital and concerto including; Carnegie Hall\, Elbphilharmonie\, Rheingau Festival\, Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival\, Pau Casals Festival\, Jerusalem Festival and Schloss Elmau. In November 2023\, he makes his recital debut in Tokyo at the Hamarikyu Asahi Hall and the Musashino Civic Cultural Hall. \nYamen Saadi plays the 1734 ‘Lord Amherst of Hackney’ Stradivari violin\, previously owned by Fritz Kreisler\, and a Jacob Eury bow\, both generously loaned to him by Stephan Jansen on behalf of a member of the Stretton Society. \nSimon Tedeschi is one of Australia’s most renowned classical pianists\, recipient of prizes such as Symphony Australia’s Young Performer of the Year Award\, the Legacy Award from the Creativity Foundation (USA)\, first prize in the Keyboard division of the Royal Overseas League Competition (UK)\, and a Centenary of Federation Medal. He has performed in major concert halls and for festivals throughout Europe\, North America\, Asia\, and Australia\, and for world leaders including former US President George W. Bush and the Dalai Lama. \nThe program for this recital is based around the miniature masterworks of celebrated violinist and composer\, Fritz Kreisler\, on whose Stradivari Yamen has the privilege of playing on. You will also experience the full blooded virtuosity of the young maestro in Greig’s stirring and romantic Sonata No.3. \nDon’t miss your chance to experience this highly anticipated performance in 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDates & Times\n\nTuesday 18 March 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no 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 VIP* $250; Premium $135; A Reserve $105; B Reserve $85; C Reserve $65\n\n\nConcession: A Reserve $95; B Reserve $75; C Reserve $55\n\n\nStudent A – C Reserve $50\n\n\n*VIP tickets includes the best seats in the house\, a pre-concert champagne and a drink/reception with the artists post-concert.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/yamen-saadi-with-simon-tedeschi/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250317T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250307T081622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T081622Z
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SUMMARY:Tony Ann
DESCRIPTION:Globally celebrated pianist\, composer\, and online sensation Tony Ann Live in Melbourne.\nTony Ann is a celebrated pianist and composer known for seamlessly blending classical and contemporary music. With over 100 sold-out concerts worldwide\, his emotive performances have captured the hearts of audiences across the globe. His popular tracks\, including ICARUS\, LOVE\, and PULSE\, have earned millions of streams\, showcasing his technical brilliance and emotional depth. Tony’s music resonates with listeners worldwide\, making him a standout figure in the modern music scene. \nIn 2025\, he will embark on his highly anticipated debut tour in Australia\, marking a major milestone in his career. Fans can expect an unforgettable experience\, filled with passion\, artistry\, and virtuosity\, as Tony brings his remarkable sound to new audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 17 March 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (no 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: Premium $139; A Reserve $119; B Reserve $89; C Reserve $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/tony-ann/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
CREATED:20250228T053040Z
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SUMMARY:Crystalline Resonance FINAL FANTASY’s Piano Concert
DESCRIPTION:The official FINAL FANTASY Piano Concert returns with a renewed program of emotional piano performances and giant-screen video projection. Iconic themes that have moved millions of players are reimagined in piano arrangements\, featuring classics like Liberi Fatali and Zanarkand\, alongside exclusive new renditions. This tour will debut live piano versions of Away and Ascension from FINAL FANTASY XVI\, as well as Flow and Bygone Serenity from FINAL FANTASY XIV. \nAfter touring 46 cities with 54 performances in 2022-23\, the concert will revisit Melbourne in 2025 to showcase works by renowned composers Nobuo Uematsu\, Masayoshi Soken\, and Yoko Shimomura\, from the earliest FINAL FANTASY to FINAL FANTASY XVI. \nLong-time fans and newcomers alike will experience a captivating blend of music and visuals\, immersed in the series’ universe. Don’t miss this one-night-only event for all FINAL FANTASY enthusiasts! \nAll associated trademarks are owned by and used under license from SQUARE ENIX CO.\, LTD. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 28 February 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: A Reserve $89; B Reserve $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/crystalline-resonance-final-fantasys-piano-concert/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T171312
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T040727Z
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SUMMARY:Schola Cantorum
DESCRIPTION:Frequently heard in concert halls around the world\, Schola Cantorum from The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School share their angelic voices in this ethereal matinee.\nFor their debut Australian tour\, Schola Cantorum showcase their remarkable versatility in this performance filled with ‘serenely otherworldly’ (The Guardian) sounds. \nWith an eclectic program spanning from the intricate polyphony of the Renaissance to the lush harmonies of the 21st century\, the ensemble introduces themselves to Melbourne audiences with J.S. Bach’s tapestry of sound in Komm\, Jesu\, komm before the raw emotion of William Byrd’s Ne irascaris Domine fills the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. \nFrom the rarely heard Veni Sponsa Me and Romantic textures of Rheinberger’s Cantus Missae\, right through to the contemporary worlds of James MacMillan and Eric Whitacre\, this celebration of the human voice showcases its infinite possibilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDates & Times\n\nMonday 17 February 2025 – 11:00am \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nElisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $42\, Concession $32
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/schola-cantorum/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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