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SUMMARY:Melbourne Bach Choir St Matthew Passion
DESCRIPTION:The Melbourne Bach Choir and Melbourne Baroque Orchestra conducted by Rick Prakhoff present the St Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach\, sung in German. Two adult choirs\, a children’s choir\, two orchestras and outstanding Australian soloists will fill Melbourne Recital Centre with this extraordinary\, dramatic telling of the Passion story\, written to be performed on Good Friday. \nThe Choir’s 2022 performance of this work received a five minute ovation with The Age saying ‘a sterling interpretation of the long Bach Passion’ and Classic Melbourne claiming this ‘concert was a triumph.’ \nAndrew Goodwin again brings his beautiful high tenor to the role of the Evangelist. Adrian Tamburini will sing Christus\, together with aria soloists Lorina Gore\, Sally-Anne Russell\, Henry Choo\, Simon Meadows and Christopher Hillier. \nFrom the darkly evocative orchestral opening Bach creates a narrative more compelling than that of any opera of the period. Sung in German\, this extraordinary musical journey is the perfect reflection for Good Friday.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-bach-choir-st-matthew-passion/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Recital Centre & the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM)  Mostly Mozart – Mannheim to Paris
DESCRIPTION:Mozart’s self-described best.\nMusicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM)\, alongside director and ANAM horn alum Carla Blackwood\, present a morning of music that unites winds and strings. \nA 28-year-old Mozart considered the Quintet in E-flat one of his greatest works. This piece effortlessly balances wind timbres against piano in an ever changing sequence of melodic development. Written at the peak of his compositional powers\, this ever-popular work\, combining complexity with charming musical conversation\, radiates with an alchemy that is distinctly Mozart. \nThe exploration of Mozart’s great works continues in his Quintet for Horn and Strings\, which distinctly features just a single violin and cello\, along with two violas. Breaking the traditional string quartet format\, the addition of the two violas provides this stunning work with a blend of brightness and depth. This unique ensemble provides the perfect accompaniment to the star of the piece – the horn. \nReceiving long overdue recognition\, the 19th-century French composer Louise Farrenc’s Sextet for winds and piano in C Minor is sandwiched between the two Mozart masters. Overflowing with warmth and appealing melodies\, Farrenc’s intimate 20-minute work is a perfect addition for a morning of music that will enliven the spirit. \nCarla Blackwood director/horn (ANAM Alum\, 2000); ANAM Musicians \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quintet in E-flat\, K.452 \nLouise Farrenc Sextet in C Minor\, Op.40 \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quintet for Horn and Strings in E-flat\, K.407 \nMorning Tea\nJoin us for a complimentary morning tea of coffee\, tea\, sweet treats and savoury delights from 10am in the ground floor foyer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 01 April 2026 – 11:00am \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour (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\nTicket Prices Standard $59 ($52 Concession); Student & Under 40s $49 \n\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\n2026 Mostly Mozart concert packages Book a three or four-concert package & save \nFour-Concert Package Standard $177 $156 Concession) \nThree-Concert Package  Standard $141 ($123 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-recital-centre-the-australian-national-academy-of-music-anam-mostly-mozart-mannheim-to-paris/
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SUMMARY:Pinchgut Opera: Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach performed by Erin Helyard
DESCRIPTION:Bach’s sublime variations\, brought to life by one of Australia’s great musical storytellers.\nExperience one of the greatest works in the keyboard repertoire – Bach’s Goldberg Variations – in the hands of Erin Helyard\, Australia’s most distinguished harpsichordist and Artistic Director of Pinchgut Opera. Originally composed to soothe and enchant\, the Goldberg Variations offers a vast musical universe built from a single elegant aria. Across thirty variations\, Bach weaves complexity\, joy\, tenderness\, and brilliance into an intricate architectural whole\, a testament to the boundless imagination of the Baroque. \nPerformed on harpsichord\, as Bach intended\, Helyard’s interpretation reveals the clarity\, intimacy\, and vitality often lost on modern instruments. Each variation unfolds like a miniature world\, alive with wit\, colour\, and emotion. A rare opportunity to hear this monumental work performed with authenticity\, insight\, and luminous artistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 19 February 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 10 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard & Concession Premium $140; A Reserve $115 ($109 Concession); B Reserve $95 ($90 Concession)\nC Reserve $70 ($67 Concession); D Reserve $55 ($52 Concession) \nUnder 35 B – D Reserve $35 \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/pinchgut-opera-goldberg-variations-by-j-s-bach-performed-by-erin-helyard/
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SUMMARY:Omega Ensemble: Starburst
DESCRIPTION:A blaze of sound and colour.\nHeralding an exhilarating start to Omega Ensemble’s 2026 Season\, this program pulsates with the idiosyncratic sounds of the world around us\, traversing the human experience in all its wonderful chaos and brilliance. \nLed by Shostakovich’s brilliant Concerto in C minor for Piano\, Trumpet and Strings\, a whirlwind of jazz hall swagger\, classical fanfare\, and streetwise energy\, this concert also features Gerald Finzi’s tender Clarinet Concerto and Jessie Montgomery’s radiant Starburst\, a constellation of sound where jazz\, folk\, and classical threads collide in vibrant motion. \nThis concert also marks the world premiere of Lachlan Skipworth’s new double concerto for clarinet and trumpet\, a continuation of a dynamic creative partnership with trumpeter David Elton. Written for David Rowden and David Elton\, the piece brings two solo voices into dazzling interplay\, showcasing the vivid musical voice of one of Australia’s most compelling composers. \nDavid Elton solo trumpet\nVatche Jambazian solo piano\nDavid Rowden solo clarinet\nOmega Ensemble \n\nJessie Montgomery Starburst\nGerald Finzi Clarinet Concerto\nDmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.1\nLachlan Skipworth A Turning Sky (World Premiere)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 18 February 2026 – 7:00pm Duration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Standard & Concession Premium $139 ($129 Concession); A Reserve $109 ($99 Concession)\nB Reserve $89 ($79 Concession); C Reserve $64 ($54 Concession) \nUnder 30s Premium $114; A Reserve $84; B Reserve $64; C Reserve $39 \nGroup 6+ Premium $119; A Reserve $89; B Reserve $69; C Reserve $44 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Packages Save up to 25% when booking two or more performances in Omega Ensemble’s 2026 Season. \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/omega-ensemble-starburst-2/
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SUMMARY:Musica Viva Australia and Opera Australia  A Winter's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Following triumphant performances in Australia and the UK\, Musica Viva Australia is thrilled to present A Winter’s Journey.\nA Winter’s Journey is a reimagining of Franz Schubert’s Winterreise\, a collection of songs mapping a winding path from love to despair\, anger and hope. Lindy Hume directs acclaimed British tenor Allan Clayton and Australian pianist Kate Golla. Central to the drama are video projections created by David Bergman (The Picture of Dorian Gray\, Dracula) who uses iconic artist Fred Williams’ glowing visions of Australia to create a landscape of the emotions. \nSince his Australian debut as Hamlet at the Adelaide Festival in 2018\, Allan Clayton’s star has continued to soar: Peter Grimes at the Met\, Hamlet in New York\, Berlin and Sydney\, and the 2025 Olivier Award for outstanding achievement in opera. It’s therefore a special treat to hear of the most outstanding singers of his generation alongside acclaimed pianist Kate Golla performing Schubert’s poignant song cycle in this unique presentation. \nAllan Clayton MBE tenor\nKate Golla piano\nLindy Hume AM director\nDavid Bergman visual design\nMatthew Marshall lighting designer \n‘[Clayton’s Winterreise is] an interpretation every bit as memorable as Clayton’s Peter Grimes and his Hamlet. And that’s saying something.’ – The Times \nA Winter’s Journey is presented in partnership with Opera Australia and in association with Opera Queensland\, State Opera of South Australia and West Australian Opera. \nPost-Concert Talk \nJoin Musica Viva Australia for a post-concert talk following this performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 16 February 2026 – 7:00pm\nTuesday 17 February 2026 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 20 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $163 ($145 Concession / Student)\nA Reserve $135 ($120 Concession / Student); B Reserve $92 ($80 Concession / Student)\nC Reserve $65; Under 40 $49; Under 18 $20 \nWant to book a 2026 Subscription? \nThis concert is available to book as part of Musica Viva Australia‘s 2026 Season or Opera Australia‘s 2026 Season.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/musica-viva-australia-and-opera-australia-a-winters-journey/
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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 Vivald La Folia\, Trio Sonata in D minor\, Op.1 No.12\, RV 63 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Thursday Standard & Concession \nPremium $167 ($105 Concession)\nA Reserve $142 ($89 Concession)\nB Reserve $114 ($72 Concession)\nC Reserve $85 ($54 Concession)\nD Reserve $54\nE Reserve $45 \nSenior Premium $151; A Reserve $128; B Reserve $103; C Reserve $77 \nFull Time Student A – E Reserve $20 Under 40 A – Reserve $36 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday & Sunday Standard & Concession Premium $186 ($117 Concession)\nA Reserve $158 ($99 Concession); B Reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C Reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD Reserve $60; E Reserve $50 \nSenior A Reserve $142; B Reserve $114 \nFull Time Student A – E Reserve $40 Under 40A – Reserve $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-masters-2/2026-02-15/
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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 Vivald La Folia\, Trio Sonata in D minor\, Op.1 No.12\, RV 63 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Thursday Standard & Concession \nPremium $167 ($105 Concession)\nA Reserve $142 ($89 Concession)\nB Reserve $114 ($72 Concession)\nC Reserve $85 ($54 Concession)\nD Reserve $54\nE Reserve $45 \nSenior Premium $151; A Reserve $128; B Reserve $103; C Reserve $77 \nFull Time Student A – E Reserve $20 Under 40 A – Reserve $36 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday & Sunday Standard & Concession Premium $186 ($117 Concession)\nA Reserve $158 ($99 Concession); B Reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C Reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD Reserve $60; E Reserve $50 \nSenior A Reserve $142; B Reserve $114 \nFull Time Student A – E Reserve $40 Under 40A – Reserve $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-masters-2/2026-02-14/
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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 Vivald La Folia\, Trio Sonata in D minor\, Op.1 No.12\, RV 63 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Thursday Standard & Concession \nPremium $167 ($105 Concession)\nA Reserve $142 ($89 Concession)\nB Reserve $114 ($72 Concession)\nC Reserve $85 ($54 Concession)\nD Reserve $54\nE Reserve $45 \nSenior Premium $151; A Reserve $128; B Reserve $103; C Reserve $77 \nFull Time Student A – E Reserve $20 Under 40 A – Reserve $36 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday & Sunday Standard & Concession Premium $186 ($117 Concession)\nA Reserve $158 ($99 Concession); B Reserve $127 ($79 Concession); C Reserve $95 ($59 Concession)\nD Reserve $60; E Reserve $50 \nSenior A Reserve $142; B Reserve $114 \nFull Time Student A – E Reserve $40 Under 40A – Reserve $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-baroque-masters-2/2026-02-12/
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SUMMARY:Roomful of Teeth
DESCRIPTION:Voices beyond borders.\nRoomful of Teeth is the Grammy-winning vocal band distinct from any vocal group you’ve ever heard. Eight voices will soar in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, revealing an extraordinary sonic landscape that reminds us how the boundaries of the human voice are never what they seem. \nThe band defies traditional conventions with their adventurous world-building and contemporary classical precision. Presenting works from their lauded album Rough Magic and a kaleidoscope of works from the band’s expansive catalogue\, this high-powered and poignant octet dissolves boundaries between the ancient and cutting-edge experimentation. \nRoomful of Teeth has collaborated with artists\, thinkers\, and community leaders from around the world\, including celebrated composers Caroline Shaw and Missy Mazzoli. The North American ensemble exhibits their ‘consistently yet freshly cutting-edge’ (Gramophone) style of music-making\, awakening forgotten sensations and reimagining choral music for the 21st century. \nWednesday 11 February 2026 – 7:30pm \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nSingle Tickets: Premium $139; A Reserve $119 ($99 Concession); B Reserve $99 ($79 Concession)\nC Reserve $79; Under 40s B & C Reserve $49 \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/roomful-of-teeth/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Youth Orchestras IMAGINE: Concert 4
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Youth Orchestras is delighted to present IMAGINE.\nIMAGINE Concert 4 includes the following ensemble performances: Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony and Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDates & Times\n\nSunday 16 November 2025 – 10:30am \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 $40 ($30 Concession); $20 Student \nBook two or more IMAGINE concerts & save \nStandard $28 ($21 Concession); Student $14
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-youth-orchestras-imagine-concert-4/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Van Diemen's band: Where Everything is Music
DESCRIPTION:The Persian music of Afghanistan meets baroque.\nTasmanian Baroque ensemble Van Diemen’s Band invites listeners to experience a stunning blend of two distinct musical worlds. Created for MONA FOMA 2023 and performed to sold-out audiences\, this cross-cultural collaboration with Ensemble Kaboul features musicians Khaled Arman (rubab) and Siar Hashimi (tablā and vocals). Embodying artistry and advocacy\, this performance preserves and celebrates musical traditions Afghanistan’s current regime is attempting to silence. \nImmerse yourself in the warm\, resonant tones of Van Diemen’s Band’s period instruments as they interweave with the intricate melodic patterns of traditional Afghan and Persian music\, while soaring vocals merge with the ethereal late 19th century piano compositions of Erik Satie. Traditional Persian compositions have been harmoniously arranged for this ensemble\, and Western classical pieces were selected for their fluid\, contemplative style\, creating a seamless interplay between Central Asian and European musical traditions. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnsemble Kaboul\nKhaled Arman rubab (Afghan lute)\nSiar Hashimi vocals\, tablā\, percussion\nMasud Hashimi percussion \nVan Diemen’s Band \nJulia Fredersdorff artistic director\, baroque violin\nLuke Plumb mandolin\nRachel Meyers viola\nLaura Vaughan viola da gamba\, violone\nMartin Penicka violoncello\nDonald Nicolson harpsichord \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram \nF.A Naynawaz arr. K. Arman Ay naynawâ \nTraditional Sephardic arr. R. Meyers Yo m’enamori d’un aire \nLuke Plumb More than Memory \nErik Satie arr. D. Nicolson Gnossienne No.1 \nPercussion Improvisation Rubab\, Tabla\, including traditional tuneYa rassul allah \nS.W. Taranasaz arr. K. Arman Ba tu del Dâdam \nA.Boesset arr. D. Nicolson Nos esprits libres  \nAbbess Hildegard of Bingen arr. D. Nicolson O virtus Sapientiae \nTraditional J.S. Bach arr. K. Arman Naghma-e Kabouli \nF. A. Naynawaz arr. K. Arman Dar dâman-e saharâ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 25 September 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: A Reserve $59; B Reserve $49
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/van-diemens-band-where-everything-is-music/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Bach Choir: Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:One of the best-known works in the entire choral repertory will be performed in Melbourne this September. From the opening chorus of O Fortuna – an earworm familiar not only from the concert hall\, but also from its use in countless films and commercials – the passion and pace of this music are unstoppable. \nSoloists will be soprano Jane Magão (currently touring in Opera Australia’s La Bohème); Melbourne favourite\, baritone Christopher Hillier; and tenor Robert Macfarlane in a hilarious cameo as the roasting swan. The concert will also feature the Australian Children’s Choir\, making their debut performance with Melbourne Bach Choir\, and will be conducted by Rick Prakhoff. \nCarmina Burana will be presented in the version for two pianos (Elyane Laussade and Kathryn Pisani) and percussion.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-bach-choir-carl-orffs-carmina-burana/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Recital Centre & Australian National Academy of Music: Mostly Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik
DESCRIPTION:The many moods of Mozart and Shostakovich take centre stage.\nOpening with unique brass arrangements of two of Mozart’s most profound moments – the Kyrie and Lacrimosa from his Requiem – this Wednesday morning performance begins with power and pathos. Intensities deepen as Shostakovich’s searing Chamber Symphony takes flight under the direction of ANAM’s Head of Violin Adam Chalabi. Inspired by his own String Quartet No.8\, Shostakovich’s deeply personal 25-minute work was written in just three days and is filled with haunting meditations on loss and survival. \nTo round out this hour-long expedition through the many moods of Mozart and Shostakovich\, ANAM Musicians present Mozart at his most delightful in Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. With melodies sparkling throughout the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, the classical charm of this Mozart masterpiece is the perfect conclusion for a journey from the sacred to the secular; the tragic to the triumphant. \nMorning Tea \nJoin us for coffee plus sweet and savory treats from 10am in the ground floor foyer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDates & Times\n\nWednesday 03 September 2025 – 11:00am \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $59; Concession $52\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Chalabi (Head of Violin\, ANAM Faculty) violin\, director\nANAM Musicians \nProgram \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nKyrie from the Requiem in D minor (arr. brass ensemble)\nLacrimosa from the Requiem in D minor (arr. brass ensemble) \nDmitri Shostakovich\nChamber Symphony\, Op.110a \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nEine Kleine Nachtmusik\, K.525
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-recital-centre-australian-national-academy-of-music-mostly-mozart-eine-kleine-nachtmusik/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Omega Ensemble: Elevator Music
DESCRIPTION:Omega Ensemble presents Elevator Music\, a captivating showcase of the clarinet featuring legendary British clarinettist Michael Collins in his first Australian appearance in six years. \nPerforming at Melbourne Recital Centre on Saturday 16 August\, Elevator Music will feature the world premiere of Graeme Koehne’s Double Clarinet Concerto. Koehne’s latest work is a tongue-in-cheek thriller filled with joyful contrasts\, soul-searching melodies\, and heart-racing rhythms. \nAlso featured in the program are Grammy-nominated composer Anna Clyne’s Stride and Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/omega-ensemble-elevator-music/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Bach Choir: Bach's St John Passion
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Bach Choir Presents St John Passion on Good Friday \nOn 18th April\, the Melbourne Bach Choir will continue its tradition of performing a Passion at the Melbourne Recital Centre  on Good Friday. This year\, the choir will present the much-loved and dramatic St John Passion of J S Bach\, a profound musical narrative and reflection on the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. \nPerformance Details: Date: 18 April Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM \nLocation: Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre \nTickets: Available at J.S. Bach – St John Passion \nThis year’s performance will feature an outstanding lineup of some of Australia’s most talented soloists. Christopher Watson will make his debut with Melbourne Bach Choir with his acclaimed portrayal of the Evangelist. He will be joined by Christopher Hillier\, who will again contribute his moving performance in the role of Jesus. \nThe remaining solo parts will be taken by \n\nJacqueline Porter\, soprano\nSally-Anne Russell\, mezzo-soprano\nTimothy Reynolds\, tenor\nJeremy Kleeman\, bass baritone\nSimon Meadows\, baritone\n\nThe Melbourne Baroque Orchestra will accompany the performance\, and MBC Artistic Director Rick Prakhoff conducts. The St John Passion will be performed in German at Baroque pitch. \nJoin us for this special Good Friday event and experience the beauty and emotional depth of Bach’s St John Passion. \nFor more information\, including artist details\, photos\, recordings\, interviews\, and ticket inquiries\, please contact Ros Smith at rosej99.smith@gmail.com or 0411 236 011\, or Norma Tovey at normatovey@gmail.com or 0412 440 376.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/st-john-passion-js-bach/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Samuel Mariño
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Mariño. The Sopranista returns.\nKicking off the 2025 season in fabulous style\, male soprano Samuel Mariño\, known for his bold and fearless performances\, returns to stage as a glittering guest of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. \nBack by popular demand\, the trailblazing smash hit of ABO’s 2022 season once again promises to challenge and transcend gender boundaries with his daring and vivid ode to the power of woman. Through the theatricality and emotional depth of Handel’s arias\, ABO will embark on a dazzling escapade of vocal virtuosity that has been lovingly programmed by Mariño in homage to the many facets of the female identity. From the queen to the sorcerer\, to the femme fatale\, Mariño explores diverse feminine archetypes through his unique lens to deliver universal messages of longing and hope that will touch your heart. \nMariño’s unique voice\, and fearless\, dynamic presence will resonate with strength and beauty whilst traversing the emotional landscape of human experience. For a night where tradition meets audacity\, witness a celebration of artistic freedom that inspires as much as it cheekily provokes through Mariño’s profound and exhilarating perspective. \nBold\, powerful and erupting with emotion. \nSamuel Marino soprano\nPaul Dyer artistic director\nRyan McDonald lighting designer\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nProgram \nRepertoire highlights to include: \nGeorge Frideric Handel\nAria ‘Ritorna\, oh caro e dolce mio tesoro’ from Rodelinda\, regina de’ Longobardi\, HWV 19\nAria ‘Desterò dall’empia dita’ from Amadigi di gaula\, HWV 11 \nBenedetto Giacomo Marcello  Sinfonia from Joaz\, S 692 (Australian premiere) \nGeorge Frideric Handel Aria ‘Scoglio d’immota fronte’ from Scipione\, HWV 20 \n\nThursday 13 February 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 15 February 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 16 February 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre \nTICKETS: $196 – $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-samuel-marino/2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Samuel Mariño
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Mariño. The Sopranista returns.\nKicking off the 2025 season in fabulous style\, male soprano Samuel Mariño\, known for his bold and fearless performances\, returns to stage as a glittering guest of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. \nBack by popular demand\, the trailblazing smash hit of ABO’s 2022 season once again promises to challenge and transcend gender boundaries with his daring and vivid ode to the power of woman. Through the theatricality and emotional depth of Handel’s arias\, ABO will embark on a dazzling escapade of vocal virtuosity that has been lovingly programmed by Mariño in homage to the many facets of the female identity. From the queen to the sorcerer\, to the femme fatale\, Mariño explores diverse feminine archetypes through his unique lens to deliver universal messages of longing and hope that will touch your heart. \nMariño’s unique voice\, and fearless\, dynamic presence will resonate with strength and beauty whilst traversing the emotional landscape of human experience. For a night where tradition meets audacity\, witness a celebration of artistic freedom that inspires as much as it cheekily provokes through Mariño’s profound and exhilarating perspective. \nBold\, powerful and erupting with emotion. \nSamuel Marino soprano\nPaul Dyer artistic director\nRyan McDonald lighting designer\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nProgram \nRepertoire highlights to include: \nGeorge Frideric Handel\nAria ‘Ritorna\, oh caro e dolce mio tesoro’ from Rodelinda\, regina de’ Longobardi\, HWV 19\nAria ‘Desterò dall’empia dita’ from Amadigi di gaula\, HWV 11 \nBenedetto Giacomo Marcello  Sinfonia from Joaz\, S 692 (Australian premiere) \nGeorge Frideric Handel Aria ‘Scoglio d’immota fronte’ from Scipione\, HWV 20 \n\nThursday 13 February 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 15 February 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 16 February 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre \nTICKETS: $196 – $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-samuel-marino/2025-02-15/
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Samuel Mariño
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Mariño. The Sopranista returns.\nKicking off the 2025 season in fabulous style\, male soprano Samuel Mariño\, known for his bold and fearless performances\, returns to stage as a glittering guest of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. \nBack by popular demand\, the trailblazing smash hit of ABO’s 2022 season once again promises to challenge and transcend gender boundaries with his daring and vivid ode to the power of woman. Through the theatricality and emotional depth of Handel’s arias\, ABO will embark on a dazzling escapade of vocal virtuosity that has been lovingly programmed by Mariño in homage to the many facets of the female identity. From the queen to the sorcerer\, to the femme fatale\, Mariño explores diverse feminine archetypes through his unique lens to deliver universal messages of longing and hope that will touch your heart. \nMariño’s unique voice\, and fearless\, dynamic presence will resonate with strength and beauty whilst traversing the emotional landscape of human experience. For a night where tradition meets audacity\, witness a celebration of artistic freedom that inspires as much as it cheekily provokes through Mariño’s profound and exhilarating perspective. \nBold\, powerful and erupting with emotion. \nSamuel Marino soprano\nPaul Dyer artistic director\nRyan McDonald lighting designer\nAustralian Brandenburg Orchestra \nProgram \nRepertoire highlights to include: \nGeorge Frideric Handel\nAria ‘Ritorna\, oh caro e dolce mio tesoro’ from Rodelinda\, regina de’ Longobardi\, HWV 19\nAria ‘Desterò dall’empia dita’ from Amadigi di gaula\, HWV 11 \nBenedetto Giacomo Marcello  Sinfonia from Joaz\, S 692 (Australian premiere) \nGeorge Frideric Handel Aria ‘Scoglio d’immota fronte’ from Scipione\, HWV 20 \n\nThursday 13 February 2025 – 7:00pm\nSaturday 15 February 2025 – 7:00pm\nSunday 16 February 2025 – 5:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre \nTICKETS: $196 – $20
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-samuel-marino/2025-02-13/
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SUMMARY:JACK Quartet – String Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Australian premiere of a new Liza Lim work\, performed by one of the planet’s top quartets.\nChampions of 20th and 21st-century string quartet music\, JACK Quartet has been described by its home-city publication as being the ‘expert in the most ferociously difficult modern scores’ (The New Yorker)\, and for good reason. \nSince first joining forces almost 20 years ago\, JACK Quartet’s reputation for being one of the most respected experimental string quartets has continued to build. Known as contemporary music celebrities\, JACK Quartet explored their untapped skills as magicians and escape artists during workshops with Liza Lim for String Creatures. Co-commissioned by Melbourne Recital Centre\, the struggling echoes of being trapped felt in the first movement were directly inspired by John Richards – the Quartet’s violist – attempting to free his hands after being tied to the neck of his instrument during an early workshop. \nThe fascination with string and rope continued throughout the creative process for one of Australia’s most successful contemporary composers: ‘There’s something magical about string … A string retains every twist and turn that it encounters’ (Liza Lim). \nRuth Crawford Seeger’s time capsule String Quartet 1931 precedes the Australian premiere of String Creatures. Written in Germany but often described as an active dismissal of the latest in European musical trends\, String Quartet 1931 cemented her among the most daring and accomplished American avant-garde composers. Similarly\, Elliott Carter was determined to shatter the status quo when he wrote his inaugural String Quartet\, proclaiming that he wanted to break free from his ‘professional and social responsibility to write interesting\, direct\, easily understood music.’ A desire that can be felt and heard throughout\, even in the moments of heart and soul hidden deep within the notes. \n\nWednesday 10 April 2024 7pm; 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: A reserve $55. B reserve $45 \nBuy & Save with an Exquisite Classical Experiences Season Package; Flexible 5+ Concert Package
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/jack-quartet-string-creatures/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Andrey Gugnin Recital
DESCRIPTION:Piano+ presents a lyrical evening of virtuosic passion with Andrey Gugnin at the Melbourne Recital Centre on 1 November. \nThese concerts will mark the return by Andrey to Australia since his highly successful national tour in 2017\, appearances at the Coriole Festival in 2018 and concerto collaborations with the Sydney and West Australian Symphony Orchestra before the pandemic. \nThe recital will include works by Edvard Grieg\, Pyotr Tchaikovsky\, Australian composer Carl Vine\, along with the achingly beautiful 3 Bagatelles by lesser-known Valentin Silvestrov before concluding with Stravinsky/Agnosti’s insanely challenging The Firebird. \nAndrey Gugnin returns to the Australian stage for performances that will demonstrate his internationally awarded pianistic skill.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/andrey-gugnin-recital/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Paco Peña Flamenco in Concert
DESCRIPTION:‘If you ever see flamenco once in your life make this it\, Paco Peña is a true master of his craft\, widely considered the greatest flamenco guitarist in the world.’ – Independent on Sunday\, London\nBringing to life the intoxicating rhythms\, colours and sounds of Andalucía\, Paco Peña and his company of young talented dancers\, singers and musicians set the stage alight in bursts of glorious improvisation and virtuoso flamenco technique. \nThe first half features solo guitar works by Paco Peña which is a great favourite among audiences after he is joined by other artists for the full flamenco experience. \n\nTuesday 1 August 2023 8pm;   Elisabeth Murdoch Hall;   Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval) \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A reserve $137.30 ($127.30 Concession); B reserve $131.25 ($121.05 Concession); C reserve $95.05 ($85.05 Concession); Group 10+ & Student; A reserve $127.30; B reserve $121.05; C reserve $85.05
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/paco-pena-flamenco-in-concert/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Spooky Men's Chorale
DESCRIPTION:Experience a performance as spooky as it is striking.\nFormed in 2001\, The Spooky Men’s Chorale is a vast\, rumbling\, steam powered and black clad behemoth\, seemingly accidentally capable of rendering audiences moist eyed with mute appreciation or haplessly gurgling with merriment. Based on the twin pillars of grand foolishness and the quest for the perfect subwoofer-rattling boofchord\, the Spooky Men seek to commentate on the absurdity and grandeur of the modern male armed only with their voices\, a sly collection of hats and facial hair\, and a twinkle in the eye. \nAbout the concert\nIn this delicious live performance\, The Spooky Men’s Chorale dig deep into their multifarious themes: Georgian male polyphony; a running joke on man as a vast\, oblivious useless object; whispers of clown\, bouffon and Monty Python; and forays into massively pleasurable grunting tribalism. \nAudiences are invited to first joyously endure a wall of mansound\, then laugh stupidly\, before venturing into areas of great tenderness. It is not so much comedic as hilarious\, not so much shimmeringly perfect as human in a very deeply resonant way. \n\nFriday 28 July 2023 7.30pm  Elisabeth Murdoch Hall   Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval) \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $60 ($50 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-spooky-mens-chorale/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230727T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230727T211500
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SUMMARY:MSO: Reflected Light
DESCRIPTION:Join the MSO for this program of string-featured works connecting ancient and modern\, led by violist and chamber music curator Christopher Moore.\nWritten in Hollywood where Russian composer Stravinsky was being bombarded by new musical styles\, Concerto in D features a dizzying array of special playing techniques in this neoclassical exploration of the possibilities of a string orchestra. \nMSO Composer in Residence Mary Finsterer’s Lumen is ethereal and magical: a fantastical and vivid representation of the light of the first dawn inspired by 11th century poetry. \nBohemian composer Zelenka’s Sinfonia for 8 instruments shows off the emotional versatility of the baroque era\, as jaunty dance rhythms are set alongside sighing violins to pull at the heartstrings. \nRoutinely voted as one of the most beautiful pieces ever written\, Vaughan Williams’s sublime\, folk-inspired meditation on the music of Tudor composer Thomas Tallis is a lush and much-loved musical treat of sublime beauty. \nPre-Concert Talk: Please join MSO for a pre-concert talk in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall from 6.45pm – 7.05pm.\n\nThursday 27 July 2023 7.30pm;  MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall;  Duration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $105 ($100 Concession); A reserve $87 ($82 Concession); bB reserve $65 ($60 Concession)\nC reserve $55 ($50 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mso-reflected-light/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230718T213000
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SUMMARY:Heidelberg Choral Society - Origins
DESCRIPTION:For twenty years evolutionary geneticist Jenny Graves\, a Distinguished Professor at La Trobe University\, had a dream of creating a new telling of the story of creation from the perspective of science. Now the Heidelberg Choral Society is bringing this dream to reality in the premiere of Origins of the Universe\, of Life\, of Species\, of Humanity. Jenny and poet Leigh Hay\, both choristers with Heidelberg Choral Society\, have written the libretto\, with music specially commissioned from Australian composer Nicholas Buc. \nThe world premiere performance of Origins with the 100-voice Heidelberg Choral Society\, orchestra and renowned soloists\, will be conducted by Peter Bandy. \nOrigins is inspired by cosmology\, evolutionary genetics\, anthropology and ecology. It tells the story of the origins of life from the Big Bang to the emergence of humanity\, and celebrates the role of science in understanding and protecting our planet. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience a unique fusion of science and music!
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/heidelberg-choral-society-origins/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230716T183000
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Ottoman Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Spellbinding visions of unity and peace\nBeautiful\, graceful\, peaceful – the Whirling Dervishes of the Sufi Mevlevi Order from Konya\, Turkey join the Brandenburg onstage. The lights dim and the mystic ceremony begins. The sounds of the Ottoman instruments\, rare\, pure and ravishing\, the choral sounds of the Brandenburg Choir chanting the poems of Jalaluddin Rumi\, the exotic mystic poet whose combination of richness and bold adaptations of music poetry form the key to his popularity today. \nOttoman Baroque will be mesmerising and spine-tingling. This unique concert experience spurs from a meeting of minds between Serhat Sarpel\, Hakan Talu and Paul Dyer in Istanbul\, where together they devised a program following the path of an ancient16thcentury Ottoman manuscript by Albert Bobowski (Ali Ufki). \nIn a rare appearance in Australia\, the concert will reach a climax with the Whirling Dervishes spinning gracefully into a trance as they purify their heart to commune with the divine in this unique Sufi ceremony. Don’t miss Ottoman Baroque – it will sell out! \n\nThursday 13\, 7pm; Saturday 15\, 7pm & Sunday 16 July 5pm;   MRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) \n\n\n\n\nTickets: Premium $185 – $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-ottoman-baroque/2023-07-16/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Ottoman Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Spellbinding visions of unity and peace\nBeautiful\, graceful\, peaceful – the Whirling Dervishes of the Sufi Mevlevi Order from Konya\, Turkey join the Brandenburg onstage. The lights dim and the mystic ceremony begins. The sounds of the Ottoman instruments\, rare\, pure and ravishing\, the choral sounds of the Brandenburg Choir chanting the poems of Jalaluddin Rumi\, the exotic mystic poet whose combination of richness and bold adaptations of music poetry form the key to his popularity today. \nOttoman Baroque will be mesmerising and spine-tingling. This unique concert experience spurs from a meeting of minds between Serhat Sarpel\, Hakan Talu and Paul Dyer in Istanbul\, where together they devised a program following the path of an ancient16thcentury Ottoman manuscript by Albert Bobowski (Ali Ufki). \nIn a rare appearance in Australia\, the concert will reach a climax with the Whirling Dervishes spinning gracefully into a trance as they purify their heart to commune with the divine in this unique Sufi ceremony. Don’t miss Ottoman Baroque – it will sell out! \n\nThursday 13\, 7pm; Saturday 15\, 7pm & Sunday 16 July 5pm;   MRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) \n\n\n\n\nTickets: Premium $185 – $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-ottoman-baroque/2023-07-15/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230713T203000
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SUMMARY:Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Ottoman Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Spellbinding visions of unity and peace\nBeautiful\, graceful\, peaceful – the Whirling Dervishes of the Sufi Mevlevi Order from Konya\, Turkey join the Brandenburg onstage. The lights dim and the mystic ceremony begins. The sounds of the Ottoman instruments\, rare\, pure and ravishing\, the choral sounds of the Brandenburg Choir chanting the poems of Jalaluddin Rumi\, the exotic mystic poet whose combination of richness and bold adaptations of music poetry form the key to his popularity today. \nOttoman Baroque will be mesmerising and spine-tingling. This unique concert experience spurs from a meeting of minds between Serhat Sarpel\, Hakan Talu and Paul Dyer in Istanbul\, where together they devised a program following the path of an ancient16thcentury Ottoman manuscript by Albert Bobowski (Ali Ufki). \nIn a rare appearance in Australia\, the concert will reach a climax with the Whirling Dervishes spinning gracefully into a trance as they purify their heart to commune with the divine in this unique Sufi ceremony. Don’t miss Ottoman Baroque – it will sell out! \n\nThursday 13\, 7pm; Saturday 15\, 7pm & Sunday 16 July 5pm;   MRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) \n\n\n\n\nTickets: Premium $185 – $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-brandenburg-orchestra-ottoman-baroque/2023-07-13/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition String Quartets Grand Final
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition Grand Final 2023.\nEstablished in 1991 and held every four years\, the prestigious competition is the perfect launching pad for chamber music ensembles. With a prize pool of over $150\,000\, and a Grand Prize worth $30\,000\, MICMC is open to string quartets and piano trios of all nationalities under the age of 35. \nProduced by Musica Viva Australia\, MICMC seeks to identify and cultivate the next generation of chamber music ensembles. The competition welcomes applicants who embody chamber music’s ability to engage both mind and heart with performances that delight\, inspire and challenge. MICMC ensembles ensure a vibrant future for chamber music\, demonstrating and redefining the inimitable relationship between players\, audiences\, and composers for the 21st century. \n\nSunday 9 July 2023 6pm; Elisabeth Murdoch Hall; Duration: 3 hours (incl. jury deliberations and award ceremony) \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $72 ($61 Concession); Student $30 \nTwo-Concert Package Standard: $120 ($96 Concession); Student $45
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-international-chamber-music-competition-string-quartets-grand-final/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230709T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230709T160000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition Piano Trios Grand Final
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition Grand Final 2023.\nEstablished in 1991 and held every four years\, the prestigious competition is the perfect launching pad for chamber music ensembles. With a prize pool of over $150\,000\, and a Grand Prize wo \nrth $30\,000\, MICMC is open to string quartets and piano trios of all nationalities under the age of 35. \nProduced by Musica Viva Australia\, MICMC seeks to identify and cultivate the next generation of chamber music ensembles. The competition welcomes applicants who embody chamber music’s ability to engage both mind and heart with performances that delight\, inspire and challenge. MICMC ensembles ensure a vibrant future for chamber music\, demonstrating and redefining the inimitable relationship between players\, audiences\, and composers for the 21st century. Join MICMC for the Grand Final of this week long competition. \nFollowing jury deliberations at the end of the Piano Trio Grand Final concert\, all Piano Trio prizes will be announced and awarded. \n\nSunday 9 July 2023 1pm; MRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall;  Duration: 3 hours (incl. jury deliberations & award ceremony) \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $72 ($61 Concession); Student $30 \nTwo-Concert Package Standard: $120 ($96 Concession); Student $45
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-international-chamber-music-competition-piano-trios-grand-final/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230705T203000
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SUMMARY:Omega Ensemble: Ecstatic Dances
DESCRIPTION:Dance\, dance\, otherwise we are lost.\nWhen Ross Edwards composed his first Ecstatic Dance in 1978\, he discovered an idiosyncratic and kinetic way of writing. It was a formative moment\, from which emerged the composers’ iconic and infectiously jubilant style that defined a generation of Australian classical music. In his 80th birthday year\, Omega Ensemble gives the world premiere of a new Clarinet Concerto led by Artistic Director David Rowden. \nAn ode to the infectious spirit of rhythm and dance\, this premiere work is accompanied and Phillip Glass’ epic Violin Concerto No.2\, performed by UK violin maverick Thomas Gould. Entitled ‘The American Four Seasons’\, the legendary composers’ electrifying concerto is a visceral homage to the forces of nature\, packed full of dizzying twists and turns\, turbo-charged drive and heart-stopping intensity. \n\nWednesday 5 July 2023 7pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall;  Duration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval)wa \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $119\, A reserve $89 ($79 Concession); B reserve $69 ($59 Concession)\nC reserve $49 ($39 Concession); Under 30 $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/omega-ensemble-ecstatic-dances/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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