BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Classic Melbourne - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Classic Melbourne REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240324T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240324T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T173703 CREATED:20240318T043922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T043922Z UID:10013293-1711299600-1711305000@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Mini Opera Festival: The Medium and Hand of Bridge DESCRIPTION:Calling all opera lovers and music enthusiasts! \nBrought to life under the masterful guidance of guest director Beverly Blankenship (Berlin)\, delve into the psychological drama of Barber’s Hand of Bridge and Menotti’s chilling The Medium. \nWhether you’re a seasoned opera aficionado or simply curious to discover the next generation of operatic talent\, or a student considering your music future\, this festival is the perfect opportunity to be captivated by beautiful music\, compelling stories\, and the raw energy of rising stars. So come along\, support the future of opera\, and enjoy a weekend filled with unforgettable musical moments. \nDirected by Beverly Blankenship\nHand of Bridge\nSamuel Barber\nCards reveal hidden desires in Barber’s “A Hand of Bridge.” This bijou opera unravels as two unhappy couples play bridge. As bids and tricks unfold\, each character is exposed through introspective arias\, revealing unspoken longings and simmering tensions. Witness the elegant melodies and jazz-infused score mirror the characters’ desires and discontent. A unique and thought-provoking glimpse into the complexities of relationships. \nThe Medium\nGian Carlo Menotti\nUnnerving chills meet captivating drama in Menotti’s “The Medium.” This chilling one-act opera delves into the dark world of a fraudulent psychic\, Madame Flora. During a séance\, reality takes a sinister turn\, blurring the lines between deception and the supernatural. Expect suspenseful melodies\, haunting vocals\, and a touch of madness as Flora grapples with her own beliefs and the consequences of her charade. Perfect for those seeking a thrilling operatic experience that lingers long after the curtain falls. \n\nSaturday 23 March 2024  8:00pm to 9.30;  Sunday 24 Mar\, 2024 5pm to 6.30\n\n Faculty of Fine Arts and Music\nHanson Dyer Hall (313)\, The Ian Potter Southbank Centre (880)\nFree URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mini-opera-festival-the-medium-and-hand-of-bridge/2024-03-24/ LOCATION:Hanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre\, 43 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty of Fine Arts and Music%2C The University of Melbourne":MAILTO:fineartsmusic-er@unimelb.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T213000 DTSTAMP:20260427T173703 CREATED:20240318T043922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T043922Z UID:10013292-1711224000-1711229400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Mini Opera Festival: The Medium and Hand of Bridge DESCRIPTION:Calling all opera lovers and music enthusiasts! \nBrought to life under the masterful guidance of guest director Beverly Blankenship (Berlin)\, delve into the psychological drama of Barber’s Hand of Bridge and Menotti’s chilling The Medium. \nWhether you’re a seasoned opera aficionado or simply curious to discover the next generation of operatic talent\, or a student considering your music future\, this festival is the perfect opportunity to be captivated by beautiful music\, compelling stories\, and the raw energy of rising stars. So come along\, support the future of opera\, and enjoy a weekend filled with unforgettable musical moments. \nDirected by Beverly Blankenship\nHand of Bridge\nSamuel Barber\nCards reveal hidden desires in Barber’s “A Hand of Bridge.” This bijou opera unravels as two unhappy couples play bridge. As bids and tricks unfold\, each character is exposed through introspective arias\, revealing unspoken longings and simmering tensions. Witness the elegant melodies and jazz-infused score mirror the characters’ desires and discontent. A unique and thought-provoking glimpse into the complexities of relationships. \nThe Medium\nGian Carlo Menotti\nUnnerving chills meet captivating drama in Menotti’s “The Medium.” This chilling one-act opera delves into the dark world of a fraudulent psychic\, Madame Flora. During a séance\, reality takes a sinister turn\, blurring the lines between deception and the supernatural. Expect suspenseful melodies\, haunting vocals\, and a touch of madness as Flora grapples with her own beliefs and the consequences of her charade. Perfect for those seeking a thrilling operatic experience that lingers long after the curtain falls. \n\nSaturday 23 March 2024  8:00pm to 9.30;  Sunday 24 Mar\, 2024 5pm to 6.30\n\n Faculty of Fine Arts and Music\nHanson Dyer Hall (313)\, The Ian Potter Southbank Centre (880)\nFree URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mini-opera-festival-the-medium-and-hand-of-bridge/2024-03-23/ LOCATION:Hanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre\, 43 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty of Fine Arts and Music%2C The University of Melbourne":MAILTO:fineartsmusic-er@unimelb.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240323T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T173703 CREATED:20240318T044957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T044957Z UID:10013294-1711213200-1711218600@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Mini Opera Festival: Old Maid and Thief\, and The Storm DESCRIPTION:Calling all opera lovers and music enthusiasts! The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music presents the Melbourne Mini Opera Festival\, a delightful weekend showcasing the talents of its up-and-coming opera stars. Immerse yourself in a diverse program featuring two double bills\, each performed on both Saturday and Sunday.\nIn these sessions\, experience the world premiere of a brand-new student-composed opera\, The Storm\, based on the violent flooding of Creswick in 2022. Also\, enjoy the comedic charm of Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief\, directed by Professor Jane Davidson.\nWhether you’re a seasoned opera aficionado or simply curious to discover the next generation of operatic talent\, or a student considering your music future\, this festival is the perfect opportunity to be captivated by beautiful music\, compelling stories\, and the raw energy of rising stars. So come along\, support the future of opera\, and enjoy a weekend filled with unforgettable musical moments. \nThe Storm\nOriginal creator/singers: Qiulian Axtens\, Nicholas Beecher\, Lisette Bolton\, James Billson\, Genevieve Droppert\, Sofia Imperatore\, Chloe James\, Jesse Linke\, Saskia Mascitti\, Metehan Pektas\, Mitchell Sanders\, Noah Straughan\, Maria Woolford.\nCreator/percussionist: Brynn Jacka\nOriginal Project guided by Gillian Howell\, Sarah Woodland and Jane Davidson with Meta Cohen. \nAcross the weeks between August and October 2023\, the opera students undertook a creative project exploring the impact of the storm that hit Creswick in January 2022. This work is presented in the form of a “mini-opera.” The team was privileged to interview storm-affected residents\, and their words inspired the piece. \nContent Warnings: This opera includes loud percussive effects and may generate uncomfortable feelings for those affected by the events depicted \nSaturday 23 March 2024  5:00pm to 6:30pm;  Sunday 24 March 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM AEDT \nFaculty of Fine Arts and Music\nHanson Dyer Hall (313)\, The Ian Potter Southbank Centre (880)\nFree URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/mini-opera-festival-old-maid-and-thief-and-the-storm/2024-03-23/ LOCATION:Hanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre\, 43 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty of Fine Arts and Music%2C The University of Melbourne":MAILTO:fineartsmusic-er@unimelb.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240319T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T173703 CREATED:20240318T041822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T041822Z UID:10013290-1710876600-1710882000@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Stories in French DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow at 7:30 PM \nHanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 \nFree \nAlthough this event is sold out\, it could be worth checking for cancellations by showing up on the night. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-stories-in-french/ LOCATION:Hanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre\, 43 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty of Fine Arts and Music%2C The University of Melbourne":MAILTO:fineartsmusic-er@unimelb.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231007T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T173703 CREATED:20231001T002639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T002639Z UID:10013016-1696698000-1696708800@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Art Song Festival 2023 - Schubert's 1823 Project: Secrets\, Longing and Dreams DESCRIPTION:As part of Art Song Festival 2023\, we are delighted to announce the visit of renowned pianist\, accompanist\, and scholar\, Dr Graham Johnson OBE\, who will present Schubert’s 1823 Project. The festival features a weekend of two performances\, Secrets\, Longing and Dreams\, and Die schöne Müllerin \, where audiences are invited to observe him working with our undergraduate\, masters and recent Voice and Piano graduate students on this exciting project. \n1823 was a pivotal year in Franz Schubert’s life. From the depths of despair after his syphilis diagnosis to the heights of creation\, his output includes some of his best music for solo piano\, as well as operas\, but in the realm of Lieder\, this year is extraordinary. \nStarting Saturday October 7\, the 1823 Project will feature performances of all Schubert songs written that fateful year\, including some audience favourites\, such as Du bist die Ruh and Nacht und Träume. \nThe festival will culminate on Sunday October 8 with a complete presentation of Die schöne Müllerin\, the first of his great Song cycles. Graham Johnson is the greatest performer and scholar on Schubert’s Lieder and we are looking forward to collaborating with him on this ambitious project. \nOctober 7\, 5pm 8pm \nHanson Dyer Hall – Level 3;    The Ian Potter Southbank Centre 43 Sturt Street Southbank\, VIC 3006 \nTICKETS: $10 – $15 URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/art-song-festival-2023-schuberts-1823-project-secrets-longing-and-dreams/ LOCATION:Hanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre\, 43 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230808T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T173703 CREATED:20230804T011516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T012951Z UID:10012916-1691479800-1691528400@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:MCM: Inspired by Paris: A Trombone Hero Concert DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Paris: A Trombone Hero Concert\nConservatorium string\, wind\, brass and percussion staff present a program of beautiful\, lively and lyrical music for mixed chamber ensembles. \nFeaturing Jean Françaix’ witty and mischievous L’heure du Berger\, Récréation\, a delightful quartet by fellow Frenchman Pierre Gabaye\, Swinging Music by the Paris-trained Polish master Kazimierz Serocki\, and a centennial performance of George Antheil’s Symphony for Five Instruments. \nDon Immel\, curator and trombone; Elissa Koppen\, flute; Briana Leaman\, oboe; Georgia White\, clarinet \nPatrick Vaughan\, clarinet; Lyndon Watts\, bassoon; Yichi Zhang\, bassoon; Carla Blackwood\, horn \nTom Allen\, horn; Joel Brennan\, trumpet; Brent Miller\, percussion; Curt Thompson\, violin \nChris Moore\, viola; Richard Narroway\, cello; Aidan Boase\, piano \n\n\n\n\nTue\, 8 Aug 2023 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEST \n\n\n\n\nHanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre 43 Sturt Street Southbank\, VIC 3006 \nCurrently sold out URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/24591/ LOCATION:Hanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre\, 43 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230804T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230804T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T173703 CREATED:20230804T013557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T013557Z UID:10012917-1691175600-1691179200@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Echo Chamber: Australian Saxophone Quartet DESCRIPTION:Echo Chamber: Australian Saxophone Quartet\nThe Australian Saxophone Quartet presents a program of 21st century music from four distinct voices in Australian new music.\nThe Australian Saxophone Quartet (ASxQ) combines four of Australia’s leading saxophonists. In 2023\, the group will present their first season/project Echo Chamber\, presenting a series of contemporary works by renowned Australian composers Liza Lim\, Mary Finsterer\, Samantha Wolf and Cat Hope. Echo Chamber will be their first CD and will be presented in multiple live concerts throughout Bangkok\, Melbourne and Sydney. \nArtists\nJoshua Hyde\, soprano and tenor saxophone\, spring drum\nJoseph Lallo\, alto and tenor saxophone\, spring drum\nMary Osborn\, tenor and soprano saxophone\, spring drum\nYo-yo Su\, baritone and tenor saxophone\nLeah Columbine\, percussion\nJamie Wilson\, percussion \nProgram\nMary Finsterer Ionia (2009) saxophone quartet and two percussion \nSamantha Wolf Echo Chamber (2018) saxophone quartet \nLiza Lim Ash – music for the Eremozoic (2020) four saxophones and four spring drums \nMary Finsterer Until (2011) two soprano saxophones \nCat Hope Cruel & Usual (2011) saxophone quartet and bass amplifiers \nFriday 4 August 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm  \nHost: Faculty of Fine Arts and Music\nHanson Dyer Hall (313)\, The Ian Potter Southbank Centre (880)\nCost: Free URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/echo-chamber-australian-saxophone-quartet/ LOCATION:Hanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre\, 43 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T173703 CREATED:20220210T003505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T003505Z UID:10007546-1644764400-1644771600@classicmelbourne.com.au SUMMARY:Dorcas McClean Scholarship Finals DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the University of Melbourne\, the Dorcas McClean scholarship is the most prestigious violin competition in Australia\, attracting Australia’s most talented young players (17-25) who come from far and wide to compete. Each of the six contestants will present a full-length recital in Hanson Dyer Auditorium at the Ian Potter Southbank Centre at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music on 10 and 11 February 2022. Three finalists will be selected to perform a complete Mozart violin concerto on 13 February\, accompanied by the Melbourne Conservatorium’s Camerata Orchestra with conductor Richard Davis. The event will also feature a guest artist recital on 12 February. \nRepresenting the Australian National Academy of Music\, Colburn Conservatory of Music (Los Angeles)\, Hochschule für Musik und Theater (Munich)\, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne\, competitors include: David Carreon\, Leanne McGowan\, Mana Ohashi\, Emily Su\, Jackie Wong\, and Grace Wu. \nAlongside the competition\, the Conservatorium will present the inaugural Australian National Violin Conference. The ANVC will present performances\, master classes\, lectures and interviews exploring the rich heritage of Australian violin playing and teaching\, its roots and traditions\, and leading exponents of violinists through the generations. URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/dorcas-mcclean-scholarship-finals/ LOCATION:Hanson Dyer Hall – Level 3 The Ian Potter Southbank Centre\, 43 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR