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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Bach's Orchestral Suites
DESCRIPTION:The thunderous magnificence of Bach.\nJoin the ABO for an extraordinary evening as they breathe life into the majestic Orchestral Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach. This monumental event is a rare and unparalleled opportunity to experience all four suites performed in a single concert—a hallmark of the Baroque repertoire that promises to resonate with unparalleled power and brilliance. \nFeel the intensity and expansive richness of Bach’s diverse Orchestral Suites. From the bold and rhythmic\, to the poetic\, gentle and melodic; experience all the elements of Bach’s signature musical architecture delivered with the passion and precision that only the Brandenburg can bring. \nThe grandest performance of the 2025 season\, the concert will be a bold statement of ABO’s dedication to delivering historically informed performances authentic to the composer’s original vision. For loyal fans and newcomers alike\, this is your chance to experience the ultimate in orchestral drama and power of Baroque. \nPaul Dyer artistic director\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nProgram \nJohann Sebastian Bach\nOrchestral Suite No.3 in D\, BWV 1068\nOrchestral Suite No.1 in C\, BWV 1066\nOrchestral Suite No.2 in B minor\, BWV 1067\nOrchestral Suite No.4 in D\, BWV 1069 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 03 April 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 05 April 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 06 April 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: \nThursday Premium $196; A reserve $160 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $55; E reserve $30 \nSaturday & Sunday Premium $196; A reserve $175 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior A reserve $157*; B reserve $114* \n*Senior price type only applicable to 5pm Sunday matinee concerts \nUnder 40 A–D reserve $40 Student A–E reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-bachs-orchestral-suites/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Bach's Orchestral Suites
DESCRIPTION:The thunderous magnificence of Bach.\nJoin the ABO for an extraordinary evening as they breathe life into the majestic Orchestral Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach. This monumental event is a rare and unparalleled opportunity to experience all four suites performed in a single concert—a hallmark of the Baroque repertoire that promises to resonate with unparalleled power and brilliance. \nFeel the intensity and expansive richness of Bach’s diverse Orchestral Suites. From the bold and rhythmic\, to the poetic\, gentle and melodic; experience all the elements of Bach’s signature musical architecture delivered with the passion and precision that only the Brandenburg can bring. \nThe grandest performance of the 2025 season\, the concert will be a bold statement of ABO’s dedication to delivering historically informed performances authentic to the composer’s original vision. For loyal fans and newcomers alike\, this is your chance to experience the ultimate in orchestral drama and power of Baroque. \nPaul Dyer artistic director\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nProgram \nJohann Sebastian Bach\nOrchestral Suite No.3 in D\, BWV 1068\nOrchestral Suite No.1 in C\, BWV 1066\nOrchestral Suite No.2 in B minor\, BWV 1067\nOrchestral Suite No.4 in D\, BWV 1069 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 03 April 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 05 April 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 06 April 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: \nThursday Premium $196; A reserve $160 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $55; E reserve $30 \nSaturday & Sunday Premium $196; A reserve $175 ($109 Concession); B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)\nC reserve $95 ($59 Concession); D reserve $60; E reserve $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior A reserve $157*; B reserve $114* \n*Senior price type only applicable to 5pm Sunday matinee concerts \nUnder 40 A–D reserve $40 Student A–E reserve $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-bachs-orchestral-suites/2025-04-03/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Reformation\, Romance & Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:Music of romance\, power\, and joy.\nShostakovich’s Fifth Symphony emerged as a masterful response to Stalin’s criticism of his earlier works. Whether interpreted as a public statement or subtle rebellion\, the symphony captures the turbulence\, despair\, and triumph of its time with volcanic intensity. \nKorngold\, a celebrated Jewish émigré\, found safety and success in Hollywood\, where his music embodied the emotional exuberance of early cinema. Gifted with sparkling melodies\, lush harmonies\, and imaginative orchestration\, Korngold brought a joyous spirit to his compositions. His Violin Concerto\, featuring brilliant violinist Louise Turnbull\, remains a beloved masterpiece. \nMelbourne composer Miriama Young’s Daughters of Elysium also draws from the past\, weaving Bach’s influences into her imaginative soundscape. The program opens with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No.5\, a spiritual declaration reaching an awe-inspiring climax. \nThe talented young musicians of Melbourne Youth Orchestra are thrilled to share this transformative celebration of passion\, creativity\, and rebirth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLouise Turnbull violin\nBrett Kelly conductor\nMelbourne Youth Orchestra  \nFelix Mendelssohn Symphony No.5 'Reformation' Finale\n\nMiriama Young Daughters of Elysium (2024)\n \nErich Wolfgang Korngold Violin Concerto\n\nDmitri Shostakovich Symphony No.5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 30 March 2025 – 2:00pm \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\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $40 ($30 Concession)\, Student $20 \n\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\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-youth-orchestras-reformation-romance-rebellion/
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SUMMARY:Hoang Pham in Recital
DESCRIPTION:Hoang Pham performs three masterpieces for solo piano by Beethoven and Liszt.\nBeethoven wrote 32 piano sonatas and both the Pathétique and Moonlight remain his most popular of the series. Both of these sonatas were written around the turn of the 19th century and were revolutionary\, offering a glimpse into the more emotional and dramatic Romantic period. \nLiszt’s piano transcription of Wagner’s Overture to Tannäuser is one of over fifty operatic paraphrases that Liszt composed in his lifetime. Many of the famous French\, Italian and German operas of the 19th century provided a creative canvas for Liszt’s reflections at the piano. His Tannhäuser transcription provides a towering virtuoso conclusion to this recital. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoang Pham piano \nLudwig van Beethoven Sonata in C minor\, Op.13 Pathétique; Sonata in C sharp minor\, Op.27\, No.2 Moonlight \nRichard Wagner / Franz Liszt Overture to Tannhäuser \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 29 March 2025\, 6:00pm \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: Standard $68; Concession $61.20; Group 4+ $51; Student $34\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/hoang-pham-in-recital/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Freiburg Baroque Orchestra with Siobhan Stagg
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Freiburg Baroque Orchestra returns for an exhilarating exploration through the Baroque and Classical eras.\nIn this second of two Signature Event performances\, the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and piano virtuoso Kristian Bezuidenhout join forces with Australia’s sparkling soprano Siobhan Stagg. \nWith her ‘ethereal stage presence and impossibly beautiful voice’ (The Age)\, Siobhan leads a breathtaking extravaganza of Mozart’s most-captivating arias. As the acclaimed soprano’s crystalline voice soars throughout the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, the raw emotion and stunning virtuosity of these great works transports listeners to the elegant salons of the 18th century. \nWritten at the age of 18\, Mozart’s Symphony No.29 overflows with youthful effervescence. Often considered one of his greatest accomplishments\, the light-hearted charm and elegance displayed throughout curates a listening experience of true entertainment and delight. \nPraised pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout’s rendition of Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No.23 rounds out two unforgettable nights of music-making. With delicate tones that blend seamlessly with the orchestra’s period instruments\, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra will leave audiences marveling at how this authentic approach brings new life to familiar melodies. \nKristian Bezuidenhout fortepiano\nGottfried von der Goltz Musical Director\nSiobhan Stagg soprano\nFreiburg Baroque Orchestra \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nLa finta giardiniera K.196 (Overture)\nChi sà\, chi sà\, qual sia K.582\nVado\, ma dove? in E-flat K.583\nBella mia fiamma K.528\nCh’io mi scordi di te K.505\nSymphony No.29 in A K.201/186a\nPiano Concerto No.23 in A K.488 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 26 March 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 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-with-siobhan-stagg/
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SUMMARY:Omega Ensemble: La Musica Notturna
DESCRIPTION:Violoncello\, vibrez!\nRenowned cellist and conductor Umberto Clerici joins Omega Ensemble as guest director for a powerhouse performance featuring Italian masterworks and a celebration of the cello throughout the ages\, including a world premiere work from UK composer and cellist Peter Gregson. \nUmberto Clerici solo cello\nDavid Rowden solo clarinet\nOmega Ensemble \nGiovanni Sollima Alone \nLuigi Boccherini La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid \nAntonio Vivaldi Cello Concerto in B minor\, RV 424 \nGiovanni Sollima Violoncelles\, vibrez!  \nPeter Gregson New Commission – World Premiere \nCommissioned by Omega Ensemble with the generous support of Richard Cobden SC and the Living Music Commissioning Circle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 24 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\n\nTickets:  Premium $119; A reserve $89 ($79 Concession); B reserve $69 ($59 Concession); C reserve $49 ($39 Concession) \n\n\nUnder 30 A–C reserve $39 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSeason Package Save 25% when booking two or more 2025 performances. \nPremium $89.25 A reserve $66.75 ($59.25 Concession); B reserve $51.75 ($44.25 Concession)\nC reserve $36.75 ($29.25 Concession) Under 30 A–C reserve $29.25
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/omega-ensemble-la-musica-notturna/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:CORPUS MEDICORUM:  ATMOSPHERE - CONCERT #1
DESCRIPTION:Ligeti\, Beethoven\, Brahms—pure musical magic.\nCorpus Medicorum welcomes you to their opening concert for 2025 with none other than György Ligeti’s ‘Atmosphères’. This remarkable work sets the scene for the entire year of music to envelop your senses. Stefan Cassomenos plays Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.5 and concludes with Brahms’s Symphony No.1 to complete the Brahms Symphonic cycle with chief conductor Fabian Russell. \nJoin them in this ethereal journey of musical discovery. \nGyörgy Ligeti Atmosphères \nLudwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 \nJohannes Brahms Symphony No.1 \nSunday 16 March 2025 – 5:00pm \nDuration: 2 hours 10 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $65 ($30 Concession); Group 10+ $45; Student $30 \n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/corpus-medicorum-atmosphere-concert-1/
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SUMMARY:La Compañia: Baroque Echoes
DESCRIPTION:A stunning journey from the Scottish Highlands to the lively metropolis of Baroque London.\nJoined by stunning soprano Jacqueline Porter\, Renaissance ensemble La Compañia brings their virtuosity and flair to the hauntingly evocative rhythms and melodies of the Celtic and English Baroque eras. \nDirected by Danny Lucin\, La Compañia embodies its repertoire with precision\, flexibility\, and vibrant musicality. Unearthing some of the most beautiful and fascinating music from the 16th and early 17th centuries\, the ensemble is recognised as Australia’s preeminent period instrumental group specialising in Renaissance and early Baroque music. \nAudiences will embark on a musical journey woven through time. From the Scottish Highlands to the Emerald Isle and the lively metropolis of Baroque London\, witness a program of heartfelt laments\, graceful ayres and exuberant jigs and reels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 01 March 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTickets: Standard $59; Concession $49
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/la-compania-baroque-echoes/
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Brahms & Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Brahms’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the ACO’s 50th Anniversary Season.\nThe ACO has been redefining classical music for half a century. You are invited to celebrate with the ACO as they open the Season with these two masterpieces. \nJoining the Orchestra for their season opener are the be current and former stars of our Emerging Artist Program – which celebrates its 20-year anniversary in 2025 – and wind players hand-picked from ensembles around the world\, to create a big\, bold and brilliant sound. \nRichard Tognetti\, who marks 35 years at the helm of the ACO\, brings all his characteristic flair and feeling to perform one of the pinnacles of the violin repertoire. Brahms’s Violin Concerto is a monumental work of exquisite\, lyrical melodies and acrobatic rhythms. Experiencing Richard perform this extraordinary concerto is a season highlight. \nBeethoven’s Symphony No.7 is beloved for its intensity\, driving rhythms and blissful exuberance. At its premiere\, the audience was so delighted they demanded an encore mid-way through! \nThese two giant composers of classical music meet in the talented hands of one of Australia’s own giants\, as the Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates 50 years of innovation and excellence. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Tognetti director and violin\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra\nWith musicians from the ACO Emerging Artist Program \nJohannes Brahms\nViolin Concerto in D\, Op.77 \nLudwig van Beethoven\nSymphony No.7 in A\, Op.92 \n\n\nSaturday 08 February 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 10 February 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\n\nTICKETS: Standard & Concession Premium $167; A reserve $155 ($145 Concession); B reserve $134 ($124 Concession)\nC reserve $107 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59 \nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/28058/2025-02-10/
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Brahms & Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Brahms’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the ACO’s 50th Anniversary Season.\nThe ACO has been redefining classical music for half a century. You are invited to celebrate with the ACO as they open the Season with these two masterpieces. \nJoining the Orchestra for their season opener are the be current and former stars of our Emerging Artist Program – which celebrates its 20-year anniversary in 2025 – and wind players hand-picked from ensembles around the world\, to create a big\, bold and brilliant sound. \nRichard Tognetti\, who marks 35 years at the helm of the ACO\, brings all his characteristic flair and feeling to perform one of the pinnacles of the violin repertoire. Brahms’s Violin Concerto is a monumental work of exquisite\, lyrical melodies and acrobatic rhythms. Experiencing Richard perform this extraordinary concerto is a season highlight. \nBeethoven’s Symphony No.7 is beloved for its intensity\, driving rhythms and blissful exuberance. At its premiere\, the audience was so delighted they demanded an encore mid-way through! \nThese two giant composers of classical music meet in the talented hands of one of Australia’s own giants\, as the Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates 50 years of innovation and excellence. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Tognetti director and violin\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra\nWith musicians from the ACO Emerging Artist Program \nJohannes Brahms\nViolin Concerto in D\, Op.77 \nLudwig van Beethoven\nSymphony No.7 in A\, Op.92 \n\n\nSaturday 08 February 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 10 February 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\n\nTICKETS: Standard & Concession Premium $167; A reserve $155 ($145 Concession); B reserve $134 ($124 Concession)\nC reserve $107 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59 \nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/28058/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong String Orchestra’s Australian Debut.\nCelebrate Lunar New Year with the internationally acclaimed Hong Kong String Orchestra in their Australian debut welcoming the Year of the Snake. \nLed by virtuoso Yao Jue\, this 25-piece ensemble brings their masterful fusion of Eastern and Western classical music to life\, performing beloved works by Vivaldi alongside traditional pieces. \nLi Huanzhi The Spring Festival Prelude \nAntonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons (Excerpts) \nAbout the Artists \nYao Jue Artistic Director of Hong Kong String Orchestra (HKSO)\nHong Kong String Orchestra (HKSO) \nFounded by Virtuoso Yao Jue\, BBS\, JP\, Hong Kong String Orchestra (HKSO) strives to groom home-grown musical talent. Over the past ten years\, the Orchestra has touched the lives of music lovers through its concert series and overseas exchange tours. \nThe Orchestra continues to aim for artistic excellence and enjoys successful artistic collaborations with an array of international musicians\, including Tan Dun\, Sarah Chang\, Qin Li-wei\, Hayley Westenra\, Andrés Cárdenes\, and Lio Kuok-man. By cultivating bonds between gifted players and international maestros\, the Orchestra reaches new heights of artistic endeavor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 07 February 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\n\nStandard & Concession \nTICKETS: Premium $118 ($106.20 Concession); A reserve $98 ($88.20 Concession); B reserve $78 ($70.20 Concession)\nC reserve $58 ($52.20 Concession) \nGroup 10+ & Student Premium $106.20; A reserve $88.20; B reserve $70.20; C reserve $52.20 \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/lunar-new-year-concert/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241201T190000
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SUMMARY:Corpus Medicorum Concert #4
DESCRIPTION:Berlioz’s Fantastique to complete a year of fantastic music.\nFinally\, truly the definition of Fantastic – Berlioz’s grand Symphony Fantastique completes the 2024 concert series. To begin\, Corpus Medicorum welcomes back Ben Martin to play Ravel’s astounding Piano Concerto for the Left Hand. Maestro Fabian Russell leads the charge and will leave you whistling these fantastic melodies for days after the show is done. \n\nSunday 1 December 2024 5pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $65 ($30 Concession); Group 10+ $45; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/corpus-medicorum-concert-4-3/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241118T210000
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SUMMARY:Australian String Quartet – Aurora
DESCRIPTION:A sound-world shimmering with brilliance.\nWith a reputation as the ‘father of the string quartet’\, Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in D\, Op.76 No.5 opens this concert. Composed in 1797\, it reflects the composer at the height of his powers in the genre. The second movement is of a particularly contemplative\, otherworldly quality and a defining feature of this quartet in contrast to the upbeat nature of the surrounding three movements\, including a thrillingly bright finale. \nFinnish composer Olli Mustonen’s String Quartet No.1\, completed in 2016\, symbolises — as the composer himself says — a journey from darkness to light. It balances fervent rhythms and hymnal melodies with intertwining psychological and physical elements through the music’s textures and moods\, which are said to evoke travel into fantasy worlds. \nFinishing this concert is Edvard Grieg’s String Quartet No.1 in G minor\, composed in 1877 — a Norwegian gem fusing Romantic melodies and folk influences. Its four movements are marked by emotional depth and nationalistic flair\, and a captivating originality that makes it a celebrated work in Grieg’s output. \n\nMonday 18 November 2024 7pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $78 ($67 Concession); 35 & Under $35; Student $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-string-quartet-aurora/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241028T210000
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SUMMARY:ASQ – Aurora
DESCRIPTION:A sound-world shimmering with brilliance.\nWith a reputation as the ‘father of the string quartet’\, Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in D\, Op.76 No.5 opens this concert. Composed in 1797\, it reflects the composer at the height of his powers in the genre. The second movement is of a particularly contemplative\, otherworldly quality and a defining feature of this quartet in contrast to the upbeat nature of the surrounding three movements\, including a thrillingly bright finale. \nFinnish composer Olli Mustonen’s String Quartet No.1\, completed in 2016\, symbolises — as the composer himself says — a journey from darkness to light. It balances fervent rhythms and hymnal melodies with intertwining psychological and physical elements through the music’s textures and moods\, which are said to evoke travel into fantasy worlds. \nFinishing this concert is Edvard Grieg’s String Quartet No.1 in G minor\, composed in 1877 — a Norwegian gem fusing Romantic melodies and folk influences. Its four movements are marked by emotional depth and nationalistic flair\, and a captivating originality that makes it a celebrated work in Grieg’s output. \n\nMonday 28 October 2024 7pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $78 ($67 Concession); 35 & Under $35; Student $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/asq-aurora/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Omega Ensemble – Concertante
DESCRIPTION:Chopin’s raw and reveling piano concerto.\nFrédéric Chopin once wrote: ‘Sometimes I can only groan\, suffer\, and pour out my despair at the piano!’ A great introvert\, Chopin preferred the dark and smoky salons to the grand concert halls of Paris\, and would often perform his own spectacular concertos in the private apartments of friends and patrons accompanied by string ensembles. In this spirit\, Chopin’s first Piano Concerto is performed in a raw and powerful arrangement for just ten musicians. \nAn exciting new voice\, Harry Sdraulig’s name has quickly catapulted into one of the most in-demand Australian composers of his generation\, with commissions from all of Australia’s leading orchestras\, as well as Yo-Yo Ma\, Australian String Quartet\, and Australian Chamber Orchestra. Pushing the Western classical tradition into new directions\, juxtaposes melodic lyricism with intricate rhythmic interplay which draws influences from classical\, jazz\, and popular musical styles. \nA regular on Australian stages as a concert pianist\, Finnish Oli Mustonen is also an accomplished and distinctive composer. Opening with piercing discords and stunted rhythms\, the Nonet II moves through moments of galloping Beethovenian rhythms\, tranquil ostinati\, and Russian flair\, before finally exploding into a heart-racing finale described by the composer as ‘instrumental ecstasy’. \n\nTuesday 1 October 2024 7pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A reserve $79 ($69 Concession); B reserve $59; C reserve $39 Under 30 $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/omega-ensemble-concertante/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:MOUNTAIN
DESCRIPTION:U.K. producer Clark and acclaimed choreographer Melanie Lane present an evocative contemporary dance performance.\nWith the desperate struggle to evolve comes the inevitability of collapse. In order to create\, we must also destroy. \nU.K. electronic music producer Clark and award-winning choreographer Melanie Lane present MOUNTAIN\, an evocative contemporary dance performance with breathtaking costumes by designer Akira Isogawa. \nInhabiting a space between the mythic and manmade worlds\, MOUNTAIN is an urgent exploration of tension between the transcendence of conquering unreachable peaks and the terror of descent. Echoing the human struggle to move ‘upwards\,’ this sonic and choreographic motion moves within these mysterious landscapes. \nSet to a live score of electronics\, strings\, and piano composed and performed by Clark\, alongside the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble\, dancers Tyrel Dulvarie\, Sarah Black\, Yolanda Lowatta\, and Max Burgess climb\, collapse\, and take flight. Their movements are carried by music that both threatens and promises a realm beyond our own. \nSaturday 24 August 2024 7.30pm\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: A reserve $55; B reserve $45\nMobtix / BLAKTIX: $35
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mountain/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Girls Choir in Concert
DESCRIPTION:A spectacular showcase of song and dance.\nYou will be stunned by their exquisite singing\, impressed by their dazzling dance steps and moved by the passionate performance of the Australian Girls Choir (AGC). Like no other choir you’ve seen before\, these girls perform with vibrancy and energy which is how they have sung their way into the hearts of thousands of people worldwide. This enchanting performance will take you on a musical journey featuring varied and entertaining repertoire. \nThe angelic voices of the Australian Girls Choir have been heard all over the globe on tours and at thousands of high profile events including Hugh Jackman’s World Tour. \nSaturday 17 August 2024 4.30pm\nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard $56 ($45 Concession); Student $45
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-girls-choir-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Silence & Rapture
DESCRIPTION:A mesmerising collaboration with Sydney Dance Company featuring countertenor Iestyn Davies and the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nComposing three centuries apart\, Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt’s timeless music speaks to the human soul. From rockstars and writers to artists and filmmakers\, these composers are revered by music lovers across genres and generations. The last time the ACO performed their music together\, it was a sell-out. \nRichard Tognetti directs this mesmerising collaboration between the ACO and Sydney Dance Company that brings together music\, movement and evocative lighting to create something truly extraordinary. \nExpressing the luminous longing at the heart of this music is choreography from Rafael Bonachela\, Artistic Director Sydney Dance Company\, while Gramophone Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies\, whose performances have been described as ‘a pleasure that verges on the sublime’ (The Guardian) makes his Australian debut\, bringing these stirring melodies to life. \nBach and Pärt’s music is rooted in human experience while reaching towards the divine. This program promises to be a season highlight and a deeply affirming experience. \nSaturday 10 & Monday 12 August 2024 7.30pm\nDuration: 2 hours (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Premium $166; A reserve $161 ($150 Concession); B reserve $135 ($125 Concession); C reserve $104 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-silence-rapture/2024-08-12/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Silence & Rapture
DESCRIPTION:A mesmerising collaboration with Sydney Dance Company featuring countertenor Iestyn Davies and the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nComposing three centuries apart\, Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt’s timeless music speaks to the human soul. From rockstars and writers to artists and filmmakers\, these composers are revered by music lovers across genres and generations. The last time the ACO performed their music together\, it was a sell-out. \nRichard Tognetti directs this mesmerising collaboration between the ACO and Sydney Dance Company that brings together music\, movement and evocative lighting to create something truly extraordinary. \nExpressing the luminous longing at the heart of this music is choreography from Rafael Bonachela\, Artistic Director Sydney Dance Company\, while Gramophone Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies\, whose performances have been described as ‘a pleasure that verges on the sublime’ (The Guardian) makes his Australian debut\, bringing these stirring melodies to life. \nBach and Pärt’s music is rooted in human experience while reaching towards the divine. This program promises to be a season highlight and a deeply affirming experience. \nSaturday 10 & Monday 12 August 2024 7.30pm\nDuration: 2 hours (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Premium $166; A reserve $161 ($150 Concession); B reserve $135 ($125 Concession); C reserve $104 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-silence-rapture/2024-08-10/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian National Academy of Music: Mostly Mozart - Magnificent Minor
DESCRIPTION:Two exceptional violinists – ANAM Head of String Chamber Music Sophie Rowell and Polish violinist Jakub Jakowicz – direct ANAM musicians in two works of imperishable beauty.  \nBach’s violin concertos are so sublime that they’ve been described as the music angels play in heaven. This one\, for two violins\, with its overlapping\, intertwining dialogue between the two soloists and the ensemble\, is one of the glories of the Baroque. With its combination of rhythmic power and sustained songfulness\, it leaps across the centuries to bring delight to a troubled world.   \nMozart’s symphony presents you with rockier emotional terrain. ‘Powerful’ will not do\, nor will ‘dramatic’. Written in a blaze of inspiration in the summer of 1788\, this tempestuous music is somehow uniquely Mozartian in its formal grace and harmonic ingenuity\, but also looks forward to the new worlds of expressive possibility which would be explored by composers in the generations to follow. \nSingle Tickets will be on sale from 8 December. \nJohann Sebastian BACH Concerto for Two Violins in D minor\, BWV1043\nWolfgang Amadeus MOZART Symphony no. 40 in G minor\, K550 \nSophie Rowell (ANAM Head of String Chamber Music) director/violin\nJakub Jakowicz director/violin\nANAM Orchestra \nFriday 9 August 2024 11am Duration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\nTICKETS: Standard $49 ($42 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-national-academy-of-music-mostly-mozart-magnificent-minor/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240708T214500
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SUMMARY:Xavier de Maistre + Affinity Quartet
DESCRIPTION:‘Xavier de Maistre is a virtuoso of the highest order’ – Gramophone \nOne of today’s leading harpists\, Xavier de Maistre is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to classical music. With a fierce dedication to his instrument\, critics have lauded Xavier de Maistre as ‘a virtuoso of the highest order\, profoundly musical and capable of realising a remarkable range of nuance’ (Gramophone). Born in Toulon\, Xavier studied the harp with Vassilia Briano at his local conservatoire\, before perfecting his technique to then become the first French musician to be admitted at the Wiener Philharmoniker. Collaborating with revered conductors like Sir André Previn and Sir Simon Rattle\, he has graced prestigious orchestras worldwide\, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg\, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Having released a series of acclaimed albums\, including Nuit d’Etoiles dedicated to Debussy\, Xavier’s innovative approach makes him a true luminary in the field. \nIn an exclusive Australian recital\, witness Xavier challenge traditional harp music through daring commissions and reimagined instrumental classics. From the rippling arpeggios and intricate harmonies of Debussy’s beloved ‘Two Arabesques\, L.66’\, to Henriette Renié’s enchanting Romantic masterpiece Legende d’après les Elfes\, don’t miss this awe-inspiring performance marking the first time a harp has been featured as a solo instrument in the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.\nPost-Concert Talk \nFollowing this extraordinary performance\, Xavier de Maistre joins Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming\, Marshall McGuire\, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about his artistry\, career\, and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience. \nMonday 8 July 2024 7.30pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\nDuration: 2 hours 15 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTickets: Premium $115; A reserve $102 ($87 Concession); B reserve $87 ($67 Concession); C reserve $67
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/xavier-de-maistre-affinity-quartet/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia – Kirill Gerstein
DESCRIPTION:The Art of the Impossible.\nKirill Gerstein is a showman\, philosopher\, and poet of the piano. He grew up playing jazz\, switched to classical\, and won the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition at just 22. Since then he has carved out a formidable reputation as a fearless artist who makes the impossible sound easy. \nFor his Melbourne concerts\, he is scaling new heights of virtuosity: Liszt’s power Polonaise in E and Schumann’s Viennese romp\, Carnival of Vienna\, and the wildly difficult\, wildly entertaining transcriptions of eccentric piano nerd\, Leopold Godowsky. In the same program\, he dives deep into the profundity of Chopin’s Polonaise Fantasie and gives the world premiere of Transcendental Etude\, a new commission from Australian Liza Lim. \n‘A peerless performer\, with so much to express’ – Guardian  \n‘uncanny delicacy in one episode and gnashing power the next’ – The New York Times \n\nTuesday 11 June 2024 7pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $141 ($128 Concession); A reserve $115 ($102 Concession); B reserve $87 ($76 Concession)\nC reserve $62 ($55 Concession); Under 40 $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-kirill-gerstein-2/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Mahler's Song of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby star in this extraordinary encounter with Mahler’s monumental song cycle.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nRichard Tognetti directs this unusually intimate encounter with Mahler. \nJoining Richard and the ACO is Stuart Skelton\, one of the great tenors of our time. Commanding a voice of incredible power and passion\, he sings the most demanding music ever written for the human voice. This is a rare chance to hear him on his home stage\, alongside celebrated Australian mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby. \nThe ACO will be joined on stage by guest artists on percussion\, mandolin\, harmonium and an array of wind and brass instruments for a thrilling spectacle. When this program debuted at the Edinburgh Festival it received rave reviews and audiences were in raptures. \n\nMonday 13 & Wednesday 22 May 2024 7.30pm   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $166; A reserve $161 ($150 Concession); B reserve $135 ($125 Concession)\nC reserve $104 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-mahlers-song-of-the-earth/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240520T120000
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SUMMARY:Mostly Mozart – Glories of the Clarinet
DESCRIPTION:With technical brilliance and delicate harmonies\, this hour-long performance showcases the glory that is the clarinet.\nMusicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM)\, alongside Finnish director/clarinetist Christoffer Sundqvist\, present two of the earliest works in the modern clarinet canon. \nConsidered one of the leading clarinetists of his generation\, Christoffer has held the position of Principal Clarinet with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra since 2005 and performs regularly with orchestras throughout Europe. With his ‘outstanding soloist’ (International Record Review) credentials\, Christoffer directs ANAM Musicians through Bernhard Henrik Crusell’s Clarinet Concerto No.2 – the first of two works in this program of passion and virtuosity. Considered a clarinet celebrity in his day\, Crusell’s deep understanding of the instrument’s capabilities is illustrated through the haunting beauty and rich tapestry of his often-forgotten concerto. \nIn a seamless blending of soloist and strings with unparalleled musical elegance\, Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet is often considered the jewel in the composer’s late Chamber Music crown. As the intimate dialogue between clarinet and string quartet begins to unfold\, so too do the intricacies and tenderness of Mozart’s signature compositional style. \nMorning Tea\nJoin us for coffee plus sweet and savory treats from 10am in the ground floor foyer. \n\nMonday 20 May 2024 11am;   Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $49 ($42 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mostly-mozart-glories-of-the-clarinet/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Mahler's Song of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby star in this extraordinary encounter with Mahler’s monumental song cycle.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nRichard Tognetti directs this unusually intimate encounter with Mahler. \nJoining Richard and the ACO is Stuart Skelton\, one of the great tenors of our time. Commanding a voice of incredible power and passion\, he sings the most demanding music ever written for the human voice. This is a rare chance to hear him on his home stage\, alongside celebrated Australian mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby. \nThe ACO will be joined on stage by guest artists on percussion\, mandolin\, harmonium and an array of wind and brass instruments for a thrilling spectacle. When this program debuted at the Edinburgh Festival it received rave reviews and audiences were in raptures. \n\nMonday 13 & Wednesday 22 May 2024 7.30pm   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $166; A reserve $161 ($150 Concession); B reserve $135 ($125 Concession)\nC reserve $104 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-mahlers-song-of-the-earth/2024-05-13/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Beethoven's Emperor
DESCRIPTION:Step into the concert hall of Beethoven’s time in this joyful celebration directed by pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout.\nPianist Kristian Bezuidenhout returns to the ACO to direct this celebratory concert from the fortepiano\, with Beethoven’s most beloved work at its heart. A longtime friend of the ACO\,\nBezuidenhout has a special affinity for historical instruments. He relishes the challenge of their foibles and fickleness\, coaxing out a sound the composer would have recognised. For a modern\naudience\, it’s an enlightening experience. Beethoven untamed. \nJoining the ACO are wind and brass players from the world’s leading period-instrument orchestras\, handpicked by Bezuidenhout to recreate Beethoven’s soundworld. \nChoose this program because you love Beethoven\, but don’t be surprised to find yourself hearing his music as though for the first time. \n\nSaturday 16 & Monday 18 March 2024 7.30pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $166 ($161 Concession); A reserve $150 ($139 Concession); B reserve $130 ($120 Concession)\nC reserve $104 ($93 Concession); D reserve $59; Under 35 $35; Student B–D reserve $25
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-beethovens-emperor/2024-03-18/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Beethoven's Emperor
DESCRIPTION:Step into the concert hall of Beethoven’s time in this joyful celebration directed by pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout.\nPianist Kristian Bezuidenhout returns to the ACO to direct this celebratory concert from the fortepiano\, with Beethoven’s most beloved work at its heart. A longtime friend of the ACO\,\nBezuidenhout has a special affinity for historical instruments. He relishes the challenge of their foibles and fickleness\, coaxing out a sound the composer would have recognised. For a modern\naudience\, it’s an enlightening experience. Beethoven untamed. \nJoining the ACO are wind and brass players from the world’s leading period-instrument orchestras\, handpicked by Bezuidenhout to recreate Beethoven’s soundworld. \nChoose this program because you love Beethoven\, but don’t be surprised to find yourself hearing his music as though for the first time. \n\nSaturday 16 & Monday 18 March 2024 7.30pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $166 ($161 Concession); A reserve $150 ($139 Concession); B reserve $130 ($120 Concession)\nC reserve $104 ($93 Concession); D reserve $59; Under 35 $35; Student B–D reserve $25
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-beethovens-emperor/2024-03-16/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240307T211500
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Marvellous Mozart
DESCRIPTION:ANAM’s Artistic Director Paavali Jumppanen leads the MSO from the piano for this vivid insight into Mozart’s brilliance.\nGiven his reputation as a larger-than-life trickster\, it’s little surprise that Mozart’s capacity for crafting characters from sound is unparalleled. ANAM’s Artistic Director Paavali Jumppanen leads the MSO from the piano for this vivid insight into Mozart’s brilliance. \nMozart’s Concert-Rondo provides a charming opener to set the stage for the two works to come. Mozart originally composed this set of variations for Piano and Orchestra as an alternate finale for his Piano Concerto No.5. \nBoth Piano Concertos No.23 and No.24 were composed in 1786 while Mozart was immersed in writing his operatic comedy The Marriage of Figaro\, and both are infused with a sense of drama. The 23rd evokes thematic material from Figaro\, tempering its bustling\, playful energy with almost unbearable longing. \nPiano Concerto No.24 takes us to another realm entirely. Out of a dark\, mystical opening emerges a tender and vulnerable piano solo – our characters are set – and a raging battle between ruthless power and quiet honesty ensues. While written years before his opera The Magic Flute\, the counterpoint of unbridled fury and grounded simplicity in this concerto feels like a premonition of his famous Queen of the Night aria. \nPre-Concert Talk\nPlease join Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a pre-concert talk in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall from 6.45pm – 7.05pm. \n\nThursday 7 March 2024 7.30pm;  MRC\,  Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $107 ($102 Concession); A reserve $93 ($88 Concession); B reserve $77 ($72 Concession)\nC reserve $62 ($57 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-marvellous-mozart/
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SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia – Long Lost Loves (and Grey Suede Gloves)
DESCRIPTION:A picture paints a thousand words\, but music makes you feel…\nJoin mezzo-soprano Anna Dowsley and pianist Michael Curtain for an evening of storytelling over the piano\, inspired by the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer William Bolcom\, devised by Paul Kildea and Ian Dickson\, and written and directed by Constantine Costi. \nWilliam Bolcom\, who just celebrated his 85th birthday\, occupies a unique place in the repertoire. Not quite art song\, not quite cabaret\, his settings of Arnold Weinstein’s deliciously dry lyrics continue a grand tradition stretching from Schubert to Sondheim of making words dance\, fly\, and sing. \nA poignant meditation on life\, love and living in the moment. \n\nTuesday 5 March 2024 7pm;   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 10 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $141 ($128 Concession); A reserve $115 ($102 Concession); B reserve $87 ($76 Concession)\nC reserve $62 ($55 Concession); Under 40: $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-long-lost-loves-and-grey-suede-gloves/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240303T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240303T163000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Chamber Orchestra – Music Speaks
DESCRIPTION:More than words could ever express\, music speaks directly to your heart.\nThe musicians of MCO leave nothing on the table in this season opener\, showcasing the orchestra’s powerful emotional expression and captivating unconducted dynamics. \nArtistic Director Sophie Rowell has asked musical storyteller Katy Abbott to compose a new work to begin our year\, drawing on their mutual love of the communicative possibilities of music. \nCurrently Principal Viola of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra\, Chris Moore brings his trademark eloquence and insight to every musical encounter. Chris joins Sophie Rowell to perform the solos in Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante\, with its beloved dialogue between the solo violin and viola. Each voice inspires the other\, a true conversation between friends. \nChris steps into the orchestra for Bunuba woman Molly Jalakbiya and Paul Stanhope’s haunting Dirrari Lament\, telling the story of a mother black cockatoo grieving for the loss of her young one. Hope returns with Dvořák’s Serenade\, one of the great masterpieces of the string orchestra repertoire\, and a celebration of Czech song and dance. \n\nThursday 29 February 7.30pm & Sunday 3 March 2.30pm 2024; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $140 ($120 Concession); A reserve $120 ($100 Concession); B reserve $95 ($75 Concession)\nC reserve $70 ($50 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-music-speaks/2024-03-03/
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