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SUMMARY:The Bowerbird Collective:  Where Song Began
DESCRIPTION:A cinematic concert celebrating songbirds.\nDescribed as ‘spectacular‘ by Limelight Magazine in a 5-star review\, Where Song Began is an iconic celebration of songbirds. The mesmerising program of music spans 300 years\, from Bach and Schmelzer to Arvo Pärt and new commissions\, enhanced by a film of evocative visual projections and immersive soundscapes. \nPerformed more than 100 times throughout Australia and internationally to rave reviews\, this concert marks the long awaited Melbourne debut of The Bowerbird Collective\, and celebrates the 125th birthday of BirdLife Australia. \nWhere Song Began offers audiences an unforgettable and deeply moving evening filled with the beauty\, colour and sounds of the Australian landscape. Brought to life by virtuosic\, passionate performers with extraordinary multimedia staging\, this concert shines a light on our unique and precious birdlife and the evolution of song. \nThe Bowerbird Collective\nSimone Slattery violin\nAnthony Albrecht cello \nArvo Pärt Fratres for solo violin\, 1977 \nSarah Hopkins Reclaiming the Spirit\, 1993 \nVaughan Williams The Lark Ascending\, 1917 \nChris Williams bird\, songs\, seas\, 2017 \nRoss Edwards Ecstatic Dance No.2\, 1990 \nJohann Heinrich Schmelzer Cucu Sonata\, 1664 \nJ.S. Bach Prelude from Cello Suite No.1\, c.1720 \nDavid John Lang Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattle Bird)\, 2017 \nNgarra Burra Ferra Traditional Indigenous hymn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 06 June 2026 – 7:30pm \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\n\nTicket Prices: A Reserve $89; B Reserve $79; C Reserve $69; Under 30 $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-bowerbird-collective-where-song-began/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra:  Schubert’s Fantasy & Octet
DESCRIPTION:Richard Tognetti leads an Australian Chamber Orchestra octet to celebrate the greatest of musical poets.\nSchubert composed like an oil painter\, drawing from a rich palette of melodic and harmonic colours. With a divine lyricism at its heart\, his music is imbued with an intimacy and intensity that taps into the full range of human emotion. \nRichard Tognetti’s affinity for Schubert is evident in every note he plays. Here\, he directs an ACO ensemble featuring a handpicked selection of Australia’s top wind players in two exquisite works that showcase Schubert as a master of chamber music. \nSchubert wrote his Octet to emulate his hero Beethoven’s groundbreaking septet – adding an extra violin and revelling in the textural possibilities of the winds and strings together. \nThe result offers the drama of a big orchestra with the agility of a small ensemble. The Octet is six movements of unbridled joy\, studded with moments of darkness and poignancy that make its resolution even more satisfying. \nSchubert’s beloved Fantasy in C for violin and piano was inspired by Paganini’s brilliance and is arranged by Tognetti for the magic of the ACO octet. It is a shimmering and compelling counterpart that completes this heart-warming\, life-affirming concert experience. \n\nSaturday 23 May 2026 – 7:30pm\nMonday 25 May 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-schuberts-fantasy-octet/2026-05-25/
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SUMMARY:Corpus Medicorum: Tour De Force #2
DESCRIPTION:Corpus Medicorum presents its Tour de Force concert series.\nWe are dancing all concert to this lively program beginning with The Chairman Dances by John Adams and finishing with the Symphonic Dances of Rachmaninov. \nSandwiched in the middle\, Corpus Medicorum welcomes their long-time friend Frank Celata to play Mozart’s highly popular Clarinet Concerto. \nThis concert is directed by Fabian Russell and all proceeds will benefit patients with lung cancer at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. A memorable and wonderful concert to keep your feet tapping for days. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 24 May 2026 – 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\nTicket Prices: Standard $70 ($40 Concession); Student $30; Group 10 + $45
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/corpus-medicorum-tour-de-force-2/
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra:  Schubert’s Fantasy & Octet
DESCRIPTION:Richard Tognetti leads an Australian Chamber Orchestra octet to celebrate the greatest of musical poets.\nSchubert composed like an oil painter\, drawing from a rich palette of melodic and harmonic colours. With a divine lyricism at its heart\, his music is imbued with an intimacy and intensity that taps into the full range of human emotion. \nRichard Tognetti’s affinity for Schubert is evident in every note he plays. Here\, he directs an ACO ensemble featuring a handpicked selection of Australia’s top wind players in two exquisite works that showcase Schubert as a master of chamber music. \nSchubert wrote his Octet to emulate his hero Beethoven’s groundbreaking septet – adding an extra violin and revelling in the textural possibilities of the winds and strings together. \nThe result offers the drama of a big orchestra with the agility of a small ensemble. The Octet is six movements of unbridled joy\, studded with moments of darkness and poignancy that make its resolution even more satisfying. \nSchubert’s beloved Fantasy in C for violin and piano was inspired by Paganini’s brilliance and is arranged by Tognetti for the magic of the ACO octet. It is a shimmering and compelling counterpart that completes this heart-warming\, life-affirming concert experience. \n\nSaturday 23 May 2026 – 7:30pm\nMonday 25 May 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-schuberts-fantasy-octet/2026-05-23/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra:  Gran Partita
DESCRIPTION:Fall in love with the most lyrical family in the orchestra.\nThe MSO woodwind players will soar through melodies from Strauss and Mozart\, bringing you up close and personal to the sounds of these mellow and expressive instruments. MSO Principal Oboe Johannes Grosso and Principal Clarinet David Thomas will direct this concert collaboratively. They’ll also perform alongside their fellow wind and horn specialists\, placing the best of chamber music in the best of hands. \nAlready one of Mozart’s most popular pieces\, Gran Partita was composed in the 1780s but enjoyed a renewed burst of fame in the 1980s when it featured in the film Amadeus. Richard Strauss modelled his own Wind Sonatina on classic works like this one\, which influenced his new style for a new generation. \nHear both of these intimate pieces performed at Melbourne Recital Centre\, one of the standout chamber music venues of the world. \nWhy not make an occasion of it? Attend the MSO’s choral performance in the same venue\, earlier in the day. It’ll feature Australian composer Dan Walker’s Mass of Deliverance inspired by the music of John Rutter\, which will also grace the sacred-themed program. \nPre-Concert Talk\nJoin the MSO for a pre-concert talk in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall from 5.15pm – 5.35pm. \n\nSunday 17 May 2026 – 6:00pm; Duration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: $105 – $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-gran-partita/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra:  String Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Could the waltz from Serenade for Strings be the most charming piece of music ever written?\nDecide for yourself when you hear the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra perform Tchaikovsky’s music at Melbourne Recital Centre. \nThis concert is dedicated entirely to the luscious sounds of the string orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s yearningly romantic music is paired with Mozart’s sprightly Divertimento\, both of which will leave you feeling uplifted. With Grieg’s Holberg Suite\, you’ll be swept into the joyful momentum of Norwegian music inspired by dances. \nBut the standout work on the program comes from our own backyard. Ella Macens is a composer whose music you may have heard broadcast on ABC Classic FM or performed live in concert. The MSO presents her profoundly expressive and emotionally resonant work The Lake. \nFor a program honouring string music through the eras\, there are few better choices than Natalie Chee to take the dual roles of director and violin soloist. \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra; Natalie Chee director\, violin \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart  Divertimento K.136 \nEdvard Grieg  Holberg Suite \nElla Macens The Lake \nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings \nPre-Concert Talk\nJoin the MSO for a pre-concert talk in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall from 6.45pm – 7.05pm. \n\nSaturday 16 May 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 50 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: $105 – $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-string-spectacular/
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SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia:  Beethoven's Ghost
DESCRIPTION:Serendipitous meeting of musical hearts and minds.\nAustralian pianist and storyteller Aura Go has worked with Finnish/Australian-based cellist Timo-Veikko (Tipi) Valve for many years\, performing nationally and internationally as a duo. She’s also toured extensively with virtuoso Australian violinist Kristian Winther. \nNow Musica Viva Australia presents Aura Go\, Timo-Veikko Valve and Kristian Winther performing all together. \nBeethoven’s Piano Trio in D\, the ‘Ghost’\, and Ravel’s stormy Piano Trio form the dramatic core of Aura\, Kristian and Tipi’s national tour. Alongside these two giants of the repertoire they bring a glowing miniature from Lili Boulanger\, written in the shadow of the First World War\, and a world premiere from Australian composer Melody Eötvös\, commissioned by Musica Viva Australia and written for this exciting new ensemble of local heroes. \n‘From the slow broad opening of the first sonata – like an athlete flexing his muscles – Valve showed why he is so popular… As the sparkling runs of the piano kicked in it was obvious that Go was the perfect partner for these taxing works.’ – Limelight \n‘Kristian Winther’s artistry knew no limit in a remarkable concert with pianist Aura Go.’ – In Daily \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 12 May 2026 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nPlease ensure you arrive early\, as this concert has a strict lockout policy and latecomers will not be admitted until after the first work has been performed\, or at interval. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $163 ($145 Concession / Student); A Reserve $135 ($120 Concession / Student)\nB Reserve $92 ($80 Concession / Student); C Reserve $65; Under 40 $49\, Under 18 $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-beethovens-ghost/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber: Orchestra  Overgrown Paths
DESCRIPTION:MCO + Sophie Rowell.\nMCO Artistic Director and violinist Sophie Rowell leads a luminous fusion of music and poetry that culminates in The Four Seasons – voiced with Vivaldi’s original sonnets by acclaimed actress and narrator\, Helen Morse. \nThe concert opens with the ebullience of Hugo Wolf’s Italian Serenade\, followed by Libby Croad’s Portraits for string orchestra\, each movement paired with evocative poetry by Eleanor Percy. \nJanáček’s tender On an Overgrown Path invites a quiet turn inward\, rounding out a program of lyricism\, storytelling\, and emotional resonance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 10 May 2026 – 2:30pm \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\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $150; A Reserve $130; B Reserve $100; C Reserve $75 \nConcession / Senior  Premium $135; A Reserve $110; B Reserve $80; C Reserve $55 \nFull Time Student / Child  Premium – C Reserve $30 Under 40 B – C Reserve $40 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophie Rowell Director & Violin Solo\nHelen Morse Speaker\nMelbourne Chamber Orchestra \nHugo Wolf  Italian Serenade \nLibby Croad Selections from Portraits for string orchestra \nLeoš Janáček Selections from On an Overgrown Path (arr. string orchestra Daniel Rumler) \nAntonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-overgrown-paths-2/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra:  Overgrown Paths
DESCRIPTION:MCO + Sophie Rowell.\nMCO Artistic Director and violinist Sophie Rowell leads a luminous fusion of music and poetry that culminates in The Four Seasons – voiced with Vivaldi’s original sonnets by acclaimed actress and narrator\, Helen Morse. \nThe concert opens with the ebullience of Hugo Wolf’s Italian Serenade\, followed by Libby Croad’s Portraits for string orchestra\, each movement paired with evocative poetry by Eleanor Percy. \nJanáček’s tender On an Overgrown Path invites a quiet turn inward\, rounding out a program of lyricism\, storytelling\, and emotional resonance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 07 May 2026 – 7:30pm\nSunday 10 May 2026 – 2:30pm \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\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $150; A Reserve $130; B Reserve $100; C Reserve $75 \nConcession / Senior  Premium $135; A Reserve $110; B Reserve $80; C Reserve $55 \nFull Time Student / Child  Premium – C Reserve $30 Under 40 B – C Reserve $40 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophie Rowell Director & Violin Solo\nHelen Morse Speaker\nMelbourne Chamber Orchestra \nHugo Wolf  Italian Serenade \nLibby Croad Selections from Portraits for string orchestra \nLeoš Janáček Selections from On an Overgrown Path (arr. string orchestra Daniel Rumler) \nAntonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-overgrown-paths/
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SUMMARY:The Spooky Men's Chorale - 25 Years of Pointless Grandeur
DESCRIPTION:‘Stand back and admire the beautifully sung anarchy.’ – Daily Telegraph\nThe Spooky Men’s Chorale is a magnificent\, many-headed beast that has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down. Bypassing well-trodden avenues\, they carve out new territories of mighty man sounds\, exquisite tenderness\, and charming stupidity to both celebrate masculinity and mock it. \nCelebrating their 25th birthday\, The Spooky Men’s Chorale bring their anarchic approach to vocal music and reflect on what it means to be a man. Highly theatrical\, these ordinary blokes with extraordinary voices veer from surreal to moving to joyous\, in a style which defies genre. \nPraise for The Spooky Men’s Chorale  \n‘Don’t miss an opportunity to see them.’ – Daily Telegraph   \n‘Once seen\, they are never forgotten! Beautiful singing; very sharp and witty lyrics.’ – BBC Radio 2   \n‘Grown up entertainment in the best\, most infantile way.’ – Daily Telegraph   \n‘It takes a rare skill to be very silly\, thoughtful\, and sing in perfect harmony\, but the Spooky Men’s Chorale manage to achieve just that.’ – The Guardian   \n‘Sheer musical excellence – like the ghosts of choristers long gone.’ – Sydney Morning Herald  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 03 May 2026 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 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\nTicket Prices: A Reserve $75 ($70 Concession); B Reserve $65 ($60 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-spooky-mens-chorale-25-years-of-pointless-grandeur/
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SUMMARY:Hoang Pham: Chopin Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:One composer and one instrument\, experience the timeless beauty of Chopin’s piano music with Hoang Pham.\nA Chopin piano recital is an opportunity to enter and remain within a special world. Chopin wrote music of tremendous power and depth\, almost exclusively for the piano. He was and remains the poet of the piano. There is incredible variety in the style of works that Chopin wrote. In the smaller forms\, there are the delicate Waltzes\, the lyrical Nocturnes and the nostalgic Mazurkas. \nGoing larger\, we have the dramatic Ballades and Polonaises. In one sitting\, a Chopin piano recital is an exploration of all these styles within Chopin’s unique sound world. It is a journey through his heart and soul\, which was the piano. \nFrédéric Chopin\nFantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor\nBallade in G minor\, Op.23\nTwo Nocturnes\, Op.27\nBallade in F minor\, Op.52\nTwo Waltzes\, Op.64\nThree Mazurkas\, Op.63\nPolonaise in A Flat\, Op.53 ‘Heroic’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 March 2026 – 6:00pm \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\n\nTickets: Standard $68 ($61.20 Concession); Student $34; Group 4+ $51 \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 Group tickets.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/hoang-pham-chopin-piano-recital/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Roberto Fonseca - La Gran Diversión
DESCRIPTION:‘The most exciting pianist in Cuba.’ – The Guardian\nGrammy-nominated pianist\, composer\, and Cuban music trailblazer\, Roberto Fonseca\, makes his highly anticipated return to Melbourne Recital Centre in March 2026 for the first time in over a decade\, with a national tour showcasing his critically acclaimed album\, La Gran Diversión\, along with songs spanning his storied career. \nReleased in 2023\, La Gran Diversión is a tribute to the golden era of Cuban music\, shaped by the man who arguably personified the revival of the Cuban sound. Inspired by the legendary 1930s Parisian cabaret Cabane Cubaine\, the album fuses infectious rhythms\, dazzling horn sections\, and spellbinding piano melodies – an invitation to dance and celebrate the joyful spirit of Cuba. \nA major force in contemporary Cuban music for over 20 years\, Fonseca rose to global prominence through performing with the Buena Vista Social Club and releasing multiple acclaimed solo albums\, including Zamazu (2007)\, ABUC (2016)\, and the Grammy-nominated YO (2012). His genre-defying sound blends Afro-Cuban roots with jazz\, funk\, and global influences\, featuring collaborations with icons such as Omara Portuondo\, Gilles Peterson\, Ibrahim Ferrer\, Baba Sissoko\, and Fatoumata Diawara\, among others. \n‘Together we will laugh\, cry\, enjoy the mystery and magic of rhythms and melodies stemming from my roots.’ – Roberto Fonseca \nPraise for Roberto Fonseca \n‘An evocative trip to Cuba…’ – Silent Radio \n‘The most exciting pianist in Cuba.’ – The Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 05 March 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nSet Times \nArrive early and enjoy drinks\, snacks and refreshments at the foyer bar\, open one hour before the performance. DJ Saúl Zavarce provides the soundtrack from 6:15pm. \n6.15pm: DJ Saúl Zavarce\n7.30pm – 9pm: Roberto Fonseca \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets : Premium $89; A Reserve $79; B Reserve $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/roberto-fonseca-la-gran-diversion/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra:  Flexible Sky
DESCRIPTION:MCO + Slava Grigoryan.\nGuitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage in a dazzling season opener that celebrates innovation and reinvention. In true MCO fashion\, the concert begins with a world premiere by Joe Chindamo\, a composer celebrated for his cross-genre fluency and lyrical voice. \nGrigoryan’s artistry shines in Vivaldi’s D Concerto\, a Baroque gem sparkling with charm and vitality. MCO then offers a new perspective on a timeless classic – Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata\, reimagined for strings. Rich orchestral textures bring fresh depth to an iconic work. With their folkloric flair\, Bartók’s Romanian Dances segue perfectly into a world premiere arrangement of Flexible Sky by Wolfgang Muthspiel – a work that feels both intimate and vast. \nThe concert finishes with Matthew Hindson’s Song and Dance\, bringing the program to a rhythmic and emotional close. \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\nArtists: Sophie Rowell Artistic Director ; Slava Grigoryan Classical Guitar\nMelbourne Chamber Orchestra \nJoe Chindamo OAM  New work* \nAntonio Vivaldi  Guitar Concerto in D RV93 \nLudwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27 No.2 Moonlight\n(arr. string orchestra by Jakub Kowalewski) \nBéla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances Sz56 \nWolfgang Muthspiel  Flexible Sky Redux (new arrangement*) \nMatthew Hindson Song and Dance \n* MCO premiere commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 26 February 2026 – 7:30pm\nSunday 01 March 2026 – 2:30pm \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\n\nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard Premium $150; A Reserve $130; B Reserve $100; C Reserve $75 \nConcession / Senior  Premium $135; A Reserve $110; B Reserve $80; C Reserve $55 \nFull Time Student / Child  Premium – C Reserve $30; Under 40 B – C Reserve $40 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSeason Tickets: Season tickets are on sale now via the MCO website.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-flexible-sky/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Strauss and Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Live music can enrich us with new emotional experiences. It can also provide a great night out.\nIn both of these spirits\, the MSO presents a mood-lifting concert program. Richard Strauss brings the laughs with Le bourgeois gentilhomme\, a musical comedy about a normal bloke who dreams of joining the upper classes. It’s a bit like My Fair Lady but more satirical. As the character attempts to climb a dazzling social ladder\, Strauss provides a score that recalls music from the Baroque era in which the original story was written. \nThis echoes another piece on the program\, J.S. Bach’s Suite in D. Be sure to listen out for Air in G\, its most famous movement and one that’s bound to tug at your heartstrings. Not only will Jaime Martín lead this concert from the podium\, but he’ll also swap baton for flute when he performs Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G. Be there to see MSO Chief Conductor in a different light as soloist! \nVersatile Concertmaster Natalie Chee will also take a showstopping role in this concert that relies heavily on the expressive foundations of the violin. \nMelbourne Symphony Orchestra\nJaime Martín director / flute\nNatalie Chee violin\n \nJ.S. Bach Suite in D \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart  Flute Concerto in G \nRichard Strauss  Le bourgeois gentilhomme \nPre-Concert Talk Join the MSO 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\n\nSaturday 28 February 2026 – 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\n\nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard Premium $105; A Reserve $96; B Reserve $72; C Reserve $62; D Reserve $43 \nConcession / Full Time Student Premium $100; A Reserve $91; B Reserve $67; C Reserve $57; D Reserve $43 \nChild A – D Reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-strauss-and-mozart/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra:  Flexible Sky
DESCRIPTION:MCO + Slava Grigoryan.\nGuitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage in a dazzling season opener that celebrates innovation and reinvention. In true MCO fashion\, the concert begins with a world premiere by Joe Chindamo\, a composer celebrated for his cross-genre fluency and lyrical voice. \nGrigoryan’s artistry shines in Vivaldi’s D Concerto\, a Baroque gem sparkling with charm and vitality. MCO then offers a new perspective on a timeless classic – Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata\, reimagined for strings. Rich orchestral textures bring fresh depth to an iconic work. With their folkloric flair\, Bartók’s Romanian Dances segue perfectly into a world premiere arrangement of Flexible Sky by Wolfgang Muthspiel – a work that feels both intimate and vast. \nThe concert finishes with Matthew Hindson’s Song and Dance\, bringing the program to a rhythmic and emotional close. \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\nArtists: Sophie Rowell Artistic Director ; Slava Grigoryan Classical Guitar\nMelbourne Chamber Orchestra \nJoe Chindamo OAM  New work* \nAntonio Vivaldi  Guitar Concerto in D RV93 \nLudwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27 No.2 Moonlight\n(arr. string orchestra by Jakub Kowalewski) \nBéla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances Sz56 \nWolfgang Muthspiel  Flexible Sky Redux (new arrangement*) \nMatthew Hindson Song and Dance \n* MCO premiere commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 26 February 2026 – 7:30pm\nSunday 01 March 2026 – 2:30pm \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\n\nMRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard Premium $150; A Reserve $130; B Reserve $100; C Reserve $75 \nConcession / Senior  Premium $135; A Reserve $110; B Reserve $80; C Reserve $55 \nFull Time Student / Child  Premium – C Reserve $30; Under 40 B – C Reserve $40 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSeason Tickets: Season tickets are on sale now via the MCO website.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-flexible-sky/2026-02-26/
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SUMMARY:Barton & Brodsky
DESCRIPTION:Ancient strings\, living spirit.\nWitness musical history as chamber music masters the Brodsky Quartet meet master yidaki artist William Barton to create a performance that revolutionises the idea of what a string quartet can become. \nIn this profound musical dialogue between traditions\, baroque precision meets ancient breath; European chamber music encounters First Nations wisdom. \nBarton’s yidaki doesn’t merely accompany the Brodsky’s pristine strings\, it converses with them\, in sonic dialogue spanning millennia. From Henry Purcell’s baroque geometries to Peter Sculthorpe’s dreamtime landscapes. From Leoš Janáček’s intimate confessions to new works born from Australia’s burning heart\, this program traces an extraordinary arc through time and culture. \nMusic’s deepest truths emerge when profound traditions meet as equals. Together\, the Brodsky Quartet and William Barton conjure moments of startling beauty where the ancient breath of the yidaki weaves through Stravinsky’s modernist fragments\, and where Andrew Ford’s Eden Ablaze emerges like smoke from a burning continent. \nWith the Brodsky’s 50-year legacy and legendary precision and Barton’s pioneering talents\, this is your chance to experience Australia’s musical soul in conversation and self-reflection\, from past to present. \nThis concert is supported by the British Council. \nBrodsky Quartet: Krysia Osostowicz violin; Ian Belton violin; Paul Cassidy viola; Jacqueline Thomas cello \nWilliam Barton didgeridoo \nHenry Purcell Fantasia in D minor\, Z.739 \nPeter Sculthorpe String Quartet No.11\, Jabiru Dreaming \nRobert Davidson Minjerribah \nLeoš Janáček String Quartet No.1\, The Kreutzer Sonata \nIgor Stravinsky Three Pieces for String Quartet – 1st Mov. ‘Dance’ \nAndrew Ford String Quartet No.7\, Eden Ablaze \nSalina Fisher Tōrino \nTraditional She moved through the fair \nWilliam Barton Square Circles Beneath the Red Desert Sand \nWednesday 25 February 2026 – 7:30pm \nDuration: 2 hours 30 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTickets: Premium $139; A Reserve $119 ($99 Concession); B Reserve $99 ($79 Concession); C Reserve $79 \nUnder 40s B & C Reserve $49
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/barton-brodsky/
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SUMMARY:Martin Hayes
DESCRIPTION:Melody meets soul.\nMartin Hayes\, the virtuoso Irish fiddler and guitarist Kyle Sanna transform long-revered melodies into pathways for profound emotional experiences. Fostering connection between melody and human spirit\, Hayes strips away musical pretence\, revealing how traditional tunes can become vehicles for personal revelation. \nAccompanied by guitarist Kyle Sanna\, praised by The New Yorker as ‘first rate’ and ‘versatile’\, Hayes continues his mission to reveal how local musical vernacular becomes universal language. The Irish Times predicts ‘in the decades to come\, we’ll surely talk of having seen this man in the way others talk of Miles Davis or Jimi Hendrix.’   \nMartin Hayes fiddle Kyle Sanna guitar \nPROGRAM: Traditional\nThe Lark In The Clear Air\nToss The Feathers\nThe Wild Irishman\nThe Killavil Jig\nThe Kerfunken Jig\nThe Slip Jig\nThe Night Before Poor Larry Was Stretched  \nMartin Hayes\nMaghera Mountain\nIn Memory of Mellows \nTuesday 24 February 2026 – 7:30pm. \nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: Premium $139; A Reserve $119 ($99 Concession); B Reserve $99 ($79 Concession); C Reserve $79 \nUnder 40s  B & C Reserve $49
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/martin-hayes/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra  Baroque Masters
DESCRIPTION:The icons. The energy. The essence of the Brandenburg.\nThe 2026 Season opens with a vibrant tribute to the composers who sit at the very heart of the Brandenburg’s identity. Led by Artistic Director Paul Dyer\, this concert celebrates the music that continues to inspire us\, year after year. \nBaroque Masters brings together the greats in one uplifting program. Enjoy the grandeur of Handel’s Concerto Grosso in G\, Op.6 No.1\, the joyful inventiveness of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos\, the timeless elegance of Pachelbel’s Canon\, and the fiery brilliance of Vivaldi. \nThis is music that showcases the full range of the Brandenburg’s artistry. From delicate solos to full ensemble fireworks\, the orchestra moves with style\, precision\, and passion through some of the most enduring works of the Baroque. \nWhether you’re rediscovering favourites or hearing them live for the first time\, this is the perfect way to start the year. Baroque Masters is a celebration of everything that makes this music\, and this orchestra\, unforgettable. \nAdam Masters Baroque oboe\nMelissa Farrow Baroque flute\nPaul Dyer Artistic Director\, Harpsichord\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nGeorge Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso in G\, Op.6 No.1\, HWV 319 \nJohann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G\, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G\, BWV 1049 \nJohann Pachelbel Canon in D\, P 37 \nAntonio Vivaldi La Folia\, Trio Sonata in D minor\, Op.1 No.12\, RV 63 \n\nThursday 12 February 2026 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 14 February 2026 – 5:00pm\nSunday 15 February 2026 – 5:00pm \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 \nTICKETS: $186 – $36
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-masters/2026-02-14/
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra  Baroque Masters
DESCRIPTION:The icons. The energy. The essence of the Brandenburg.\nThe 2026 Season opens with a vibrant tribute to the composers who sit at the very heart of the Brandenburg’s identity. Led by Artistic Director Paul Dyer\, this concert celebrates the music that continues to inspire us\, year after year. \nBaroque Masters brings together the greats in one uplifting program. Enjoy the grandeur of Handel’s Concerto Grosso in G\, Op.6 No.1\, the joyful inventiveness of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos\, the timeless elegance of Pachelbel’s Canon\, and the fiery brilliance of Vivaldi. \nThis is music that showcases the full range of the Brandenburg’s artistry. From delicate solos to full ensemble fireworks\, the orchestra moves with style\, precision\, and passion through some of the most enduring works of the Baroque. \nWhether you’re rediscovering favourites or hearing them live for the first time\, this is the perfect way to start the year. Baroque Masters is a celebration of everything that makes this music\, and this orchestra\, unforgettable. \nAdam Masters Baroque oboe\nMelissa Farrow Baroque flute\nPaul Dyer Artistic Director\, Harpsichord\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nGeorge Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso in G\, Op.6 No.1\, HWV 319 \nJohann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G\, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G\, BWV 1049 \nJohann Pachelbel Canon in D\, P 37 \nAntonio Vivaldi La Folia\, Trio Sonata in D minor\, Op.1 No.12\, RV 63 \n\nThursday 12 February 2026 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 14 February 2026 – 5:00pm\nSunday 15 February 2026 – 5:00pm \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 \nTICKETS: $186 – $36
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-masters/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra  Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
DESCRIPTION:A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić\, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.\nWhen Rachmaninoff first performed his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, it had the audience in raptures. The extraordinary pianist had written a showstopper\, and audiences have loved its lush\, romantic melodies for nearly 100 years. Now\, the ever- adventurous pianist Dejan Lazić returns to the Australian Chamber Orchestra to play it\, in a new arrangement for piano and strings. \nIn this joyful season opener directed by Richard Tognetti and featuring the singular talents of Lazić as soloist\, the Australian Chamber Orchestra explores the power of music to take us to the edge of what is known… and beyond. Join the Australian Chamber Orchestra to explore where the lines between earth\, sea and sky merge. There\, possibility is infinite. \nJohn Luther Adams is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer whose music is a profound response to the natural world. In the world premiere of his expansive Horizon\, you’ll explore the extremes of the Australian landscape. Born of a residency in Australia\, Adams plays with space\, sound and texture to immerse you in this special place. \nRaminta Šerkšnytė’s euphoric De Profundis plays with high and low extremes\, in a piece full of energy and drama. Stravinsky’s balletic Concerto in D is sometimes ominous\, sometimes graceful\, and always impressive. \nLazić describes playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra as “coming home”. This latest collaboration between virtuosos – and old friends – is not to be missed. \nJohn Luther Adams Horizon * (World Premiere) \nIgor Stravinsky Concerto in D ‘Basle’ \nRaminta Šerkšnytė De Profundis (Australian Premiere) \nSergei Rachmaninoff (arr. piano\, percussion and strings) Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, Op.43 \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\nSaturday 07 February 2026 – 7:30pm\nMonday 09 February 2026 – 7:30pm \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 $175 ; A Reserve $160 ($149 Concession); B Reserve $138 ($128 Concession)\nC Reserve $110 ($100 Concession); D Reserve $59 \nFull Time Student B – D Reserve $30; Under 35 B – D Reserve $35 \nWant to book a Subscription?  \n2026 Subscriptions are on sale now via the Australian Chamber Orchestra website.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-rachmaninoffs-rhapsody/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra  Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
DESCRIPTION:A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić\, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.\nWhen Rachmaninoff first performed his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, it had the audience in raptures. The extraordinary pianist had written a showstopper\, and audiences have loved its lush\, romantic melodies for nearly 100 years. Now\, the ever- adventurous pianist Dejan Lazić returns to the Australian Chamber Orchestra to play it\, in a new arrangement for piano and strings. \nIn this joyful season opener directed by Richard Tognetti and featuring the singular talents of Lazić as soloist\, the Australian Chamber Orchestra explores the power of music to take us to the edge of what is known… and beyond. Join the Australian Chamber Orchestra to explore where the lines between earth\, sea and sky merge. There\, possibility is infinite. \nJohn Luther Adams is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer whose music is a profound response to the natural world. In the world premiere of his expansive Horizon\, you’ll explore the extremes of the Australian landscape. Born of a residency in Australia\, Adams plays with space\, sound and texture to immerse you in this special place. \nRaminta Šerkšnytė’s euphoric De Profundis plays with high and low extremes\, in a piece full of energy and drama. Stravinsky’s balletic Concerto in D is sometimes ominous\, sometimes graceful\, and always impressive. \nLazić describes playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra as “coming home”. This latest collaboration between virtuosos – and old friends – is not to be missed. \nJohn Luther Adams Horizon * (World Premiere) \nIgor Stravinsky Concerto in D ‘Basle’ \nRaminta Šerkšnytė De Profundis (Australian Premiere) \nSergei Rachmaninoff (arr. piano\, percussion and strings) Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, Op.43 \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\nSaturday 07 February 2026 – 7:30pm\nMonday 09 February 2026 – 7:30pm \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 $175 ; A Reserve $160 ($149 Concession); B Reserve $138 ($128 Concession)\nC Reserve $110 ($100 Concession); D Reserve $59 \nFull Time Student B – D Reserve $30; Under 35 B – D Reserve $35 \nWant to book a Subscription?  \n2026 Subscriptions are on sale now via the Australian Chamber Orchestra website.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-rachmaninoffs-rhapsody/2026-02-07/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Youth Orchestras  MYO Summer School Showcase Concert 4
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Victoria’s next generation of musical talent with Melbourne Youth Orchestras.\nJoin MYO for a series of unforgettable concerts – celebrating the talent and hard work of hundreds of young musicians from the 2026 MYO Summer School. \nThese dedicated and passionate students have spent the week immersed in music-making\, learning and building lasting friendships. Don’t miss the chance to witness their inspiring performances and cheer them on as they take the stage for this special celebration! \nArtists: Melnychenko String Orchestra\, Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras \nAs this concert features children under 18\, we kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos\, videos\, or audio recordings during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 17 January 2026 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 45 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\nTickets: Standard $46; Concession $34; Student $22 \nBook two or more Summer School concerts & save \nStandard $34.50; Concession $25.50; Student $16.50 \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-youth-orchestras-myo-summer-school-showcase-concert-4/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Youth Orchestras  MYO Summer School Showcase Concert 2
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Victoria’s next generation of musical talent with Melbourne Youth Orchestras.\nJoin MYO for a series of unforgettable concerts – celebrating the talent and hard work of hundreds of young musicians from the 2026 MYO Summer School. \nThese dedicated and passionate students have spent the week immersed in music-making\, learning and building lasting friendships. Don’t miss the chance to witness their inspiring performances and cheer them on as they take the stage for this special celebration! \nArtists: Jury\, Corvaia and Wyatt String Orchestras \nAs this concert features children under 18\, we kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos\, videos\, or audio recordings during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 17 January 2026 – 11:00am \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 45 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\nTickets: Standard $46; Concession $34; Student $22 \nBook two or more Summer School concerts & save \nStandard $34.50; Concession $25.50; Student $16.50 \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-youth-orchestras-myo-summer-school-showcase-concert-2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Youth Orchestras  MYO Summer School Showcase Concert 1
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Victoria’s next generation of musical talent with Melbourne Youth Orchestras.\nJoin MYO for a series of unforgettable concerts – celebrating the talent and hard work of hundreds of young musicians from the 2026 MYO Summer School. \nThese dedicated and passionate students have spent the week immersed in music-making\, learning and building lasting friendships. Don’t miss the chance to witness their inspiring performances and cheer them on as they take the stage for this special celebration! \nArtists: Oswell\, Scully and Bremner String Orchestras \nAs this concert features children under 18\, we kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos\, videos\, or audio recordings during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 16 January 2026 – 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\nTickets: Standard $46; Concession $34; Student $22 \nBook two or more Summer School concerts & save \nStandard $34.50; Concession $25.50; Student $16.50 \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-youth-orchestras-myo-summer-school-showcase-concert-1/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra  Baroque Masters
DESCRIPTION:The icons. The energy. The essence of the Brandenburg.\nThe 2026 Season opens with a vibrant tribute to the composers who sit at the very heart of the Brandenburg’s identity. Led by Artistic Director Paul Dyer\, this concert celebrates the music that continues to inspire us\, year after year. \nBaroque Masters brings together the greats in one uplifting program. Enjoy the grandeur of Handel’s Concerto Grosso in G\, Op.6 No.1\, the joyful inventiveness of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos\, the timeless elegance of Pachelbel’s Canon\, and the fiery brilliance of Vivaldi. \nThis is music that showcases the full range of the Brandenburg’s artistry. From delicate solos to full ensemble fireworks\, the orchestra moves with style\, precision\, and passion through some of the most enduring works of the Baroque. \nWhether you’re rediscovering favourites or hearing them live for the first time\, this is the perfect way to start the year. Baroque Masters is a celebration of everything that makes this music\, and this orchestra\, unforgettable. \nAdam Masters Baroque oboe\nMelissa Farrow Baroque flute\nPaul Dyer Artistic Director\, Harpsichord\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nGeorge Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso in G\, Op.6 No.1\, HWV 319 \nJohann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G\, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G\, BWV 1049 \nJohann Pachelbel Canon in D\, P 37 \nAntonio Vivaldi La Folia\, Trio Sonata in D minor\, Op.1 No.12\, RV 63 \n\nThursday 12 February 2026 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 14 February 2026 – 5:00pm\nSunday 15 February 2026 – 5:00pm \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 \nTICKETS: $186 – $36
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-masters/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Pops Orchestra: They Sang at Carnegie Hall​
DESCRIPTION:Songs from the iconic New York stage\, starring Bernadette Robinson.\nTICKETS FROM $59.99 \nCritically acclaimed songstress Bernadette Robinson presents an unforgettable homage to the world’s greatest female singers\, bringing the magic of New York’s famed Carnegie Hall to Melbourne. \nEnjoy timeless hits as Bernadette channels the very spirit of each iconic performer\, taking you on a breathtaking journey through powerhouse songs and story. \nFrom the soaring power of Barbra Streisand\, the raw emotion of Judy Garland\, to the golden tones of Shirley Bassey and the sultry allure of Eartha Kitt\, enjoy the haunting beauty of Edith Piaf\, Billie Holiday\, Dolly Parton and more! This is a spellbinding celebration of music’s most legendary voices – backed by the Australian Pops Orchestra\, conducted by David Young. \nPrepare to be swept up in the grandeur\, glamour\, and nostalgia of Carnegie Hall in this unmissable concert event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 22 December 2025 – 6:30pm\nTuesday 23 December 2025 – 2:00pm \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\nTICKETS: Standard Premium $119.99 ; A Reserve $99.99; B Reserve $79.99; C Reserve $59.99 \nBUY FOUR OR MORE TICKETS & SAVE \nThinking of bringing family or friends? Get the gang together and save a minimum of $50 ($12.50 per ticket) when you book four or more tickets. \nGroup 4+ A Reserve $87.49; B Reserve $67.49 \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/australian-pops-orchestra-they-sang-at-carnegie-hall/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Pops Orchestra: They Sang at Carnegie Hall​
DESCRIPTION:Songs from the iconic New York stage\, starring Bernadette Robinson.\nTICKETS FROM $59.99 \nCritically acclaimed songstress Bernadette Robinson presents an unforgettable homage to the world’s greatest female singers\, bringing the magic of New York’s famed Carnegie Hall to Melbourne. \nEnjoy timeless hits as Bernadette channels the very spirit of each iconic performer\, taking you on a breathtaking journey through powerhouse songs and story. \nFrom the soaring power of Barbra Streisand\, the raw emotion of Judy Garland\, to the golden tones of Shirley Bassey and the sultry allure of Eartha Kitt\, enjoy the haunting beauty of Edith Piaf\, Billie Holiday\, Dolly Parton and more! This is a spellbinding celebration of music’s most legendary voices – backed by the Australian Pops Orchestra\, conducted by David Young. \nPrepare to be swept up in the grandeur\, glamour\, and nostalgia of Carnegie Hall in this unmissable concert event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 22 December 2025 – 6:30pm\nTuesday 23 December 2025 – 2:00pm \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\nTICKETS: Standard Premium $119.99 ; A Reserve $99.99; B Reserve $79.99; C Reserve $59.99 \nBUY FOUR OR MORE TICKETS & SAVE \nThinking of bringing family or friends? Get the gang together and save a minimum of $50 ($12.50 per ticket) when you book four or more tickets. \nGroup 4+ A Reserve $87.49; B Reserve $67.49 \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/australian-pops-orchestra-they-sang-at-carnegie-hall/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi's Gloria
DESCRIPTION:Spirits soar in this radiant program of Baroque masterworks.\nDescribed as ‘impressive’ (Sydney Morning Herald)\, Melbourne’s own Genesis Baroque makes its Elisabeth Murdoch Hall debut as they join forces with the illustrious Choir of Trinity College. \nThis evening of deep musical devotion opens with Vivaldi’s eternally dazzling Gloria. Bursting with sunlit joy and dancing rhythms\, the opening movement right through to the final notes perfectly showcase why this has long been a fan-favourite work by the Italian composer. \nIn contrast\, the haunting Salve Regina draws listeners into a word of melancholy beauty as interwoven soprano and alto voices float above shimmering strings. Finally\, two of JS Bach’s most deeply personal compositions\, including his Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied with its spectacular eight-part double choir\, round out this radiant program of Baroque masterworks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 26 November 2025 – 7:30pm \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\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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGenesis Baroque\nChoir of Trinity College\, University of Melbourne directed by Chris Watson\nMia Robinson soprano\nStella Horvath soprano (Genesis Baroque Emerging Artist)\nStephanie Dillon mezzo soprano\nAdam Masters baroque oboe \nAntonio Vivaldi Gloria in D\, RV589 \nAlessandro Scarlatti (attrib.) Salve Regina Motet in F minor for Soprano\, Alto\, Strings and Basso Continuo \nJohann Sebastian Bach Ich habe genug\, BWV82; Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied\, BWV225
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/vivaldis-gloria/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251108T203000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra -  The Voice of the Viola: Fiona Sargeant
DESCRIPTION:Sonorous sounds with Fiona Sargeant.\nThe sonorous sounds of the viola anchor both works in this program featuring MSO musician Fiona Sargeant. Hindemith’s concerto—based on German folk song— portrays a travelling medieval musician. \nBrahms’ Second Serenade—having no violins in the orchestration—brings out the rich sounds of the lower voices of the orchestra in an intimate setting. \nPre-Concert Talk Join the MSO for a pre-concert talk from 6.45pm – 7.05pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 08 November 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\n1 hour (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: Premium $105 ($100 Concession); A reserve $91 ($86 Concession); B reserve $67 ($62 Concession); C reserve $57 ($52 Concession) \n\n\nStudent Premium $100; A reserve $86; B reserve $62; C reserve $52 \nStudents get $25 tickets to all MSO concerts \nIf you’re a student and would like to access $25 tickets\, you can sign up for the MSO student membership program here.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-the-voice-of-the-viola-fiona-sargeant/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251027T190000
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SUMMARY:The Australian String Quartet:  Convergence
DESCRIPTION:A dramatic rollercoaster of virtuosity and emotion converges in three wildly contrasting works by Stanhope\, Britten and Schubert.\nSince the release of their recorded trilogy of Paul Stanhope’s quartets\, the ASQ has proudly championed this beloved Australian composer\, whose first string quartet\, Elegies and Dances\, bristles with rhythmic vitality. Benjamin Britten’s String Quartet No.2\, a deeply moving tribute to the great English composer Henry Purcell\, is the musical equivalent of a towering architectural marvel\, weaving four distinct voices in stark contrast and breathtaking unity. \nThe program culminates with Schubert’s enduringly popular Death and the Maiden quartet\, a window into the tortured soul of a musical giant at the height of his powers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAustralian String Quartet: Dale Barltrop Violin; Francesca Hiew Violin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Cartlidge Viola; Michael Dahlenburg Cello \nPaul Stanhope String Quartet No.1\, Elegies & Dances \nBenjamin Britten  String Quartet No.2 in C\, Op.36 \nFranz Schubert String Quartet No.14 in D minor\, Death and the Maiden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 27 October 2025 – 7:00pm \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 $95; Concession $75; Under 40 $40; Student $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-australian-string-quartet-convergence/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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