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SUMMARY:Paolo Pandolfo
DESCRIPTION:Adieu Sweet Love – The Art of Melancholy\nExperience the ‘pure sound’ (The Strad) of one of the planet’s greatest viola da gamba players. \nDescribed as ‘one of the most brilliant and poetic exponent’ (Gramophone) of his instrument\, Paolo Pandolfo makes his Melbourne Recital Centre debut with a mesmerising venture through the golden age of the viola da gamba. \nMimicking that of European courts\, the Primrose Potter Salon’s intimate acoustics are on full display in this hour-long performance demonstrating why this historical instrument captivated audiences for centuries. \nFrom the intimacy of de Machy\, the bold experimentalism of Tobias Hume’s The First Part of Ayres\, right through to his own arrangement of Bach’s first Cello Suite\, this historic\, yet thoroughly contemporary\, instrument comes to life with Paolo’s ‘brilliantly poetic’ (Sydney Morning Herald) artistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDates & Times\n\nWednesday 12 March 2025 – 6:00pm\nWednesday 12 March 2025 – 8:00pm \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\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $69\, Concession $59\nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/paolo-pandolfo/2025-03-12/2/
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SUMMARY:PAOLO PANDOLFO: Adieu Sweet Love – The Art of Melancholy
DESCRIPTION:Experience the ‘pure sound’ (The Strad) of one of the planet’s greatest viola da gamba players. \nDescribed as ‘one of the most brilliant and poetic exponent’ (Gramophone) of his instrument\, Paolo Pandolfo makes his Melbourne Recital Centre debut with a mesmerising venture through the golden age of the viola da gamba. \nMimicking that of European courts\, the Primrose Potter Salon’s intimate acoustics are on full display in this hour-long performance demonstrating why this historical instrument captivated audiences for centuries. \nFrom the intimacy of de Machy\, the bold experimentalism of Tobias Hume’s The First Part of Ayres\, right through to his own arrangement of Bach’s first Cello Suite\, this historic\, yet thoroughly contemporary\, instrument comes to life with Paolo’s ‘brilliantly poetic’ (Sydney Morning Herald) artistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 12 March 2025 – 6:00pm\nWednesday 12 March 2025 – 8:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nTICKETS: Standard $69; Concession $59 \n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/paolo-pandolfo-adieu-sweet-love-the-art-of-melancholy/2025-03-12/1/
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SUMMARY:Paolo Pandolfo
DESCRIPTION:Adieu Sweet Love – The Art of Melancholy\nExperience the ‘pure sound’ (The Strad) of one of the planet’s greatest viola da gamba players. \nDescribed as ‘one of the most brilliant and poetic exponent’ (Gramophone) of his instrument\, Paolo Pandolfo makes his Melbourne Recital Centre debut with a mesmerising venture through the golden age of the viola da gamba. \nMimicking that of European courts\, the Primrose Potter Salon’s intimate acoustics are on full display in this hour-long performance demonstrating why this historical instrument captivated audiences for centuries. \nFrom the intimacy of de Machy\, the bold experimentalism of Tobias Hume’s The First Part of Ayres\, right through to his own arrangement of Bach’s first Cello Suite\, this historic\, yet thoroughly contemporary\, instrument comes to life with Paolo’s ‘brilliantly poetic’ (Sydney Morning Herald) artistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDates & Times\n\nWednesday 12 March 2025 – 6:00pm\nWednesday 12 March 2025 – 8:00pm \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\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $69\, Concession $59\nA Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/paolo-pandolfo/2025-03-12/1/
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SUMMARY:The Balanas Sisters
DESCRIPTION:An unmissable Valentine’s Day performance filled with ‘eye-popping virtuosity’ (The Times UK).\nHaving carved out a reputation as two of the most exciting artists of their generation\, Latvian sisters Kristine and Margarita Balanas make their Melbourne Recital Centre debut. \nFrom Australian composer Anne Cawrse’s atmospheric and sublime Sanctuary\, right through to Norwegian composer Halvorsen’s mesmerisingly virtuosic take on Handel’s Passacaglia\, this thrilling program features Baroque masters paired with contemporary minimalists. \nComposed in remembrance of the mystic St Teresa of Avila\, a mythologised 16th-century nun who documented her own ecstatic mystical experiences in her autobiography\, Pēteris Vasks’ meditative work Castillo Interior takes audiences to a deeply reflective and spiritual place before Ravel’s rich\, impressionistic Sonata for Violin and Cello rounds out this hour-long performance of musical light and shade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 14 February 2025 – 6:00pm\nFriday 14 February 2025 – 8:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $65 Concession $55
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/28242/2025-02-14/2/
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SUMMARY:The Balanas Sisters
DESCRIPTION:An unmissable Valentine’s Day performance filled with ‘eye-popping virtuosity’ (The Times UK).\nHaving carved out a reputation as two of the most exciting artists of their generation\, Latvian sisters Kristine and Margarita Balanas make their Melbourne Recital Centre debut. \nFrom Australian composer Anne Cawrse’s atmospheric and sublime Sanctuary\, right through to Norwegian composer Halvorsen’s mesmerisingly virtuosic take on Handel’s Passacaglia\, this thrilling program features Baroque masters paired with contemporary minimalists. \nComposed in remembrance of the mystic St Teresa of Avila\, a mythologised 16th-century nun who documented her own ecstatic mystical experiences in her autobiography\, Pēteris Vasks’ meditative work Castillo Interior takes audiences to a deeply reflective and spiritual place before Ravel’s rich\, impressionistic Sonata for Violin and Cello rounds out this hour-long performance of musical light and shade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 14 February 2025 – 6:00pm\nFriday 14 February 2025 – 8:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $65 Concession $55
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/28242/2025-02-14/1/
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SUMMARY:THE BALANAS SISTERS
DESCRIPTION:An unmissable Valentine’s Day performance filled with ‘eye-popping virtuosity’ (The Times UK).\nHaving carved out a reputation as two of the most exciting artists of their generation\, Latvian sisters Kristine and Margarita Balanas make their Melbourne Recital Centre debut. \nFrom Australian composer Anne Cawrse’s atmospheric and sublime Sanctuary\, right through to Norwegian composer Halvorsen’s mesmerisingly virtuosic take on Handel’s Passacaglia\, this thrilling program features Baroque masters paired with contemporary minimalists. \nComposed in remembrance of the mystic St Teresa of Avila\, a mythologised 16th-century nun who documented her own ecstatic mystical experiences in her autobiography\, Pēteris Vasks’ meditative work Castillo Interior takes audiences to a deeply reflective and spiritual place before Ravel’s rich\, impressionistic Sonata for Violin and Cello rounds out this hour-long performance of musical light and shade. \nArtists: Kristīne Balanas violin; Margarita Balanas cello \nProgram \nJohan Halvorsen / George Frideric Handel Passacaglia in G minor \nAnne Cawrse Sanctuary \nAntonio Vivaldi arr. Balanas Sisters The Four Seasons (excerpts) \nPēteris Vasks Castillo Interior \nMaurice Ravel Sonata for Violin and Cello M.73 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 14 February 2025 – 6:00pm\nFriday 14 February 2025 – 8:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon \nTICKETS: Standard $65; Concession $55
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-balanas-sisters/
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SUMMARY:Kristian Chong & Friends – Quartet for the End of Time
DESCRIPTION:‘If ever there was a piece of chamber music that could be described as a masterpiece in its composer’s lifetime\, this is it.’ – Gramophone\nAcclaimed pianist Kristian Chong\, along with friends and colleagues\, returns to the Primrose Potter Salon for a performance of a must-hear piece of musical storytelling. \nWith its eight movements\, each telling a unique yet connected story\, Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time is often considered the composer’s magnum opus… and for good reason! Written in the most emotionally demanding of circumstances – while Messiaen was a prisoner-of-war during World War II – the unusual instrumentation was not by design. Rather\, in response to the instruments on hand among the camp’s musician inmates: violin\, cello\, clarinet\, and piano. \nThroughout his life\, Messiaen was fascinated with birdsong\, and he regularly included similar melodies in his compositions. Once quoted as saying ‘I doubt that one can find in any human music\, however inspired\, melodies and rhythms that have the sovereign freedom of bird song’\, Messiaen prefaces each of the movements in Quartet for the End of Time with references to blackbirds and nightingales. \nIn his third movement\, Abîme des oiseaux (Abyss of the Birds)\, Messiaen wrote ‘The abyss is Time with its sadness\, its weariness. The birds are the opposite to time; they are our desire for light\, for stars\, for rainbows\, and for jubilant songs.’ This tension between sadness and joy\, happiness and sorrow results in an eight-minute tour-de-force for solo clarinet joining spirituality and nature in what is often considered one of the most challenging solos ever written. \n\nThursday 5 September 2024 7pm \n\nPrimrose Potter Salon\n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $50 ($40 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/kristian-chong-friends-quartet-for-the-end-of-time/
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SUMMARY:Selby & Friends – Triple Treat
DESCRIPTION:Beethoven features prominently in this incredible program featuring two of our favourite guest artists – Susie Park and Timo-Veikko Valve with Kathryn Selby.\nThe highlight of this program is a work that wowed audiences when programmed years ago – Beethoven’s virtuosic Triple Concerto in Carl Reinecke’s stunning 1866-67 arrangement for piano trio. The program also includes two piano trios by Beethoven composed at vastly different stages of the master’s compositional output – the charming early work\, Op.11 and the great E-flat Trio\, Op.70 No.2\, the sibling to the Ghost Trio. Another amazing program of artistic brilliance and genius to be savoured. \n\nThursday 29 August 2024 2pm & 7pm \n\nPrimrose Potter Salon\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $79 ($61 Concession); Senior $77; Student $61
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/selby-friends-triple-treat/2024-08-29/2/
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SUMMARY:Selby & Friends – Triple Treat
DESCRIPTION:Beethoven features prominently in this incredible program featuring two of our favourite guest artists – Susie Park and Timo-Veikko Valve with Kathryn Selby.\nThe highlight of this program is a work that wowed audiences when programmed years ago – Beethoven’s virtuosic Triple Concerto in Carl Reinecke’s stunning 1866-67 arrangement for piano trio. The program also includes two piano trios by Beethoven composed at vastly different stages of the master’s compositional output – the charming early work\, Op.11 and the great E-flat Trio\, Op.70 No.2\, the sibling to the Ghost Trio. Another amazing program of artistic brilliance and genius to be savoured. \n\nThursday 29 August 2024 2pm & 7pm \n\nPrimrose Potter Salon\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $79 ($61 Concession); Senior $77; Student $61
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/selby-friends-triple-treat/2024-08-29/1/
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SUMMARY:Markiyan Melnychenko: Concert for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Experience some of the greatest cultural treasures in Ukrainian classical music in this humanitarian fundraiser.\nAs the war in Ukraine continues into its third year\, this concert presents some of the greatest cultural treasures in Ukrainian classical music as a humanitarian fundraiser for the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv. \nLed by acclaimed Ukrainian-Australian violinist Markiyan Melnychenko (Churchill Fellow)\, witness what critics have described as an artist of noble sensibility and ‘admirable lyrical flexibility’ (The Age). Joined by some of Melbourne’s finest musicians\, this concert features music by Ukrainian composers and Australian premieres yet to be experienced by Australian audiences. \nUkrainian composers and their valuable contributions to the treasury of global culture have not been represented\, nor celebrated\, due to centuries of cultural oppression and foreign occupation. This concert shines a spotlight on these valuable contributions\, offering not only a compelling introduction to Ukrainian classical music\, but an opportunity for deserving musical celebration. \nJoin Melnychenko in this Concert for Ukraine to support a worthy cause and discover a window into the beauty of Ukrainian culture. \n\nWednesday 28 August 2024 7pm \n\nPrimrose Potter Salon\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $50 ($40 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/markiyan-melnychenko-concert-for-ukraine/
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SUMMARY:Zoe Knighton and Amir Farid
DESCRIPTION:A thrilling match for cello and piano repertoire.\nZoe Knighton and Amir Farid grace the stage with a musical partnership spanning 15 remarkable years. Known for her ‘thrilling tenor sound’ (Limelight)\, and sublime phrasing\, Zoe is a cellist and founding member of Flinders Quartet\, one of Australia’s finest chamber ensembles. Amir Farid is an award-winning New York-based Iranian-Australian solo pianist. Described as a ‘highly creative musician\,’ he brings strong musical substance to all that he does\, imbuing it with his own experience and understanding. A perfect pairing\, witness their undeniable stage dynamic as they return from a recent striking debut at Carnegie Hall which had listeners ‘hanging on to every note’ (Legato Arts). \nIn this intimate Salon experience\, Zoe and Amir will perform three sonatas that epitomise the lyrical possibilities of cello and piano\, featuring two exciting discoveries set to become staples of the canon. From Brahms’ luscious and comforting Sonata No.1 in E-minor\, Op.38\, to the lightning-quick intelligence\, warmth\, and sensitivity of Margaret Sutherland\, the evening concludes with the glowing sensuousness of a composer rapidly emerging as Croatia’s best-known musical export\, Dora Pejačević.   \nThursday 1 August 2024 6pm\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon \nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/zoe-knighton-and-amir-farid/
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SUMMARY:Selby and Friends – Jewels in the Crown
DESCRIPTION:Works by Beethoven\, Bartók and Brahms performed by three of Australia’s finest artist are the ‘Jewels in the Crown’ for this fascinating concert.\nA Selby & Friends favourite\, violinist Natalie Chee returns in 2024 for a brilliant and unusual program featuring Beethoven’s mighty ‘Kreutzer’ Sonata with Kathryn Selby. An accomplished performer and mentor Lloyd Van’t Hoff opens the program with what is considered the greatest work composed for clarinet and piano with Brahms’ second sonata followed by two of the most popular and extraordinary works for violin\, clarinet and piano in a Selby & Friends first – after more than 30 years\, Selby & Friends finally have an opportunity to program Kathy’s childhood favourite\, Béla Bartók! Contrasts is widely considered one of the seminal works for this instrumental combination and the composer’s famous charming Romanian Dances rounds out a spectacular and virtuosic concert experience. \nWednesday 10 July 2024 2pm & 7pm\nMRC\, Primrose Potter Salon\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: Standard $79 ($61 Concession); Senior $77; Student $61
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/selby-and-friends-jewels-in-the-crown/2024-07-10/2/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Selby and Friends – Jewels in the Crown
DESCRIPTION:Works by Beethoven\, Bartók and Brahms performed by three of Australia’s finest artist are the ‘Jewels in the Crown’ for this fascinating concert.\nA Selby & Friends favourite\, violinist Natalie Chee returns in 2024 for a brilliant and unusual program featuring Beethoven’s mighty ‘Kreutzer’ Sonata with Kathryn Selby. An accomplished performer and mentor Lloyd Van’t Hoff opens the program with what is considered the greatest work composed for clarinet and piano with Brahms’ second sonata followed by two of the most popular and extraordinary works for violin\, clarinet and piano in a Selby & Friends first – after more than 30 years\, Selby & Friends finally have an opportunity to program Kathy’s childhood favourite\, Béla Bartók! Contrasts is widely considered one of the seminal works for this instrumental combination and the composer’s famous charming Romanian Dances rounds out a spectacular and virtuosic concert experience. \nWednesday 10 July 2024 2pm & 7pm\nMRC\, Primrose Potter Salon\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: Standard $79 ($61 Concession); Senior $77; Student $61
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/selby-and-friends-jewels-in-the-crown/2024-07-10/1/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034425
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SUMMARY:Luminescence Chamber Singers: Of the Body
DESCRIPTION:In a concert that traverses sex\, sensuality\, the senses and more\, Luminescence Chamber Singers explore our corporeal form with Dan Walker’s Of The Body.\nFrom Andreas Vesalius’ groundbreaking De Humani Corporis Fabrica to the drawings of Da Vinci and Dürer\, the 16th century heralded a new fascination with the human figure. Human dissection transformed our understanding of anatomy\, and the body became the subject of scientific and artistic fixation. \nIn the spirit of Buxtehude’s much-loved Membra Jesu Nostri\, each movement of Dan Walker’s new song cycle Of The Body is devoted to an anatomical part: the eyes\, the hands\, the mouth\, the feet\, the blood\, and finally\, the heart. \nIn a concert that traverses sex\, sensuality\, the senses\, and more\, Luminescence Chamber Singers explore our relationship to our corporeal form; our flesh and blood. \nWednesday 3 July 2024 7pm \nPrimrose Potter Salon; Duration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nTICKETS: Standard $60 ($55 Concession); Student $20; Under 35 $35
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/luminescence-chamber-singers-of-the-body/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T210000
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SUMMARY:Genevieve Lacey and Marshall McGuire – Wishing Songs
DESCRIPTION:Experience the ‘inquisitive creativity and brilliant artistry of two extraordinary musicians.’ – The Age\nARIA award-winning duo Genevieve Lacey and Marshall McGuire return to Melbourne Recital Centre for a program of songs and works they describe as ‘near and dear’ to their hearts. \nWorks from 17th-century England sit alongside more contemporary compositions from their acclaimed\, award-winning album Bower\, in a performance that celebrates the unique talents of composers from across Australia and around the world. \nWith their spellbinding expertise on recorder and harp (respectively)\, Genevieve and Marshall perform music from across the centuries to audiences in the Primrose Potter Salon. \n\nThursday 30 May 2024 6pm & 8pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $60 ($48 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/genevieve-lacey-and-marshall-mcguire-wishing-songs/2024-05-30/2/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034425
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SUMMARY:Genevieve Lacey and Marshall McGuire – Wishing Songs
DESCRIPTION:Experience the ‘inquisitive creativity and brilliant artistry of two extraordinary musicians.’ – The Age\nARIA award-winning duo Genevieve Lacey and Marshall McGuire return to Melbourne Recital Centre for a program of songs and works they describe as ‘near and dear’ to their hearts. \nWorks from 17th-century England sit alongside more contemporary compositions from their acclaimed\, award-winning album Bower\, in a performance that celebrates the unique talents of composers from across Australia and around the world. \nWith their spellbinding expertise on recorder and harp (respectively)\, Genevieve and Marshall perform music from across the centuries to audiences in the Primrose Potter Salon. \n\nThursday 30 May 2024 6pm & 8pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $60 ($48 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/genevieve-lacey-and-marshall-mcguire-wishing-songs/2024-05-30/1/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T201500
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SUMMARY:Anna-Lee Robertson – After Birth
DESCRIPTION:‘An Artist who has it all\, Robertson stands out from the ruck for her artistry\, confidence\, and sheer talent bursting at the seams. She is a class act.’ – Clive O’Connell The Age.\nIn After Birth\, Robertson fearlessly submits her personal life for analysis as she sets sail on a humorous\, poignant navigation of parenthood and the nature of love. Offering meditations on the modern family struggles of pandemic kid-wrangling; relationship maintenance; self-care; the limits of hospitality and the boundless capacity of the human heart\, Robertson’s inimitable wit and wisdom provide the perfect counterpoint to her extraordinary curation of vocal repertoire. \nRobertson shines as the interpreter of a genre-bending patchwork of song\, spanning old and new worlds of Broadway\, opera\, cabaret\, and art song. Sharing her consummate instrument – rich in emotion\, flush with colour\, and sparkling with agility – Robertson’s gilded voice reaches deep into your soul and plucks at your heartstrings. Her breathtaking capacity to translate music in the most profound way is a treat to the senses\, leading the audience along a musical journey at once tender and exhilarating. \n\nFriday 10 May 2024 7pm; MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/anna-lee-robertson-after-birth/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T200000
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SUMMARY:Andrea Lam – Sad Piano
DESCRIPTION:A soul-restoring evening of sublime piano.\nHailed as a ‘real talent’ by the Wall Street Journal\, Australian pianist Andrea Lam makes a stunning return to the stage following two decades in New York. Having performed with leading orchestras including the Hong Kong Philharmonic and San Francisco Ballet Orchestra\, Andrea’s pianism is a hypnotic blend of flawless technique\, spirited eloquence\, and sensitivity. \nThe term ‘sad piano’ ranks among the most searched keywords on streaming platforms for solo piano music. Performing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and Chopin’s Nocturne in C sharp minor\, Op. Posth.\, Andrea breathes new life into what is considered the foundational works of the repertoire. Melancholic\, yet simultaneously comforting and uplifting\, these masterpieces resonate deeply within one’s soul–solidifying their status as enduring classics. \nJoined by one of Australia’s leading contemporary composers\, Matthew Hindson’s meditative ‘Sad Piano Pieces\,’ is a beautiful and moving antidote to the frustrations\, fleeting moods\, and unexpected joy of everyday life. In the skilful hands of Andrea Lam\, experience a soul-restoring hour of sublime piano in this intimate Salon experience. \n\nThursday 18 April 2024 7pm; MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $40 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/andrea-lam-sad-piano/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240408T210000
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SUMMARY:Reuben Tsang
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Artists. Rising Stars. The future of classical music.\nBorn and raised in Cairns\, emerging Australian pianist Reuben Tsang is already an artist on the rise. He simply ‘stunned the crowd’ in 2016 (limelight magazine)\, with his performance of Chopin and Beethoven as part of the Australian Showcase at the Sydney International Piano Competition. He was just twelve years old\, and definitely a sign of things to come. \nNow he returns to the stage as a Piano+ Laureate\, having been named winner of the Nancy Weir Best Australian Pianist Prize\, proudly supported by YMFA\, at the Sydney International Piano Competition in 2023\, all the while completing his studies at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University under the tutelage of Natasha Vlassenko. \nThere is no doubt that Reuben Tsang is an extraordinary performer with a stellar career ahead of him – now is your opportunity to catch him on the rise as he performs works by Scarlatti and Fauré\, along with the Brahms Piano Sonata No.1 in C Op.1 and the Mozart Piano Sonata No.3 in B K.281. \n\nMonday 8 April 2024 7pm; MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $60 ($50 Concession); Student\, 16 & Under $20 \nSEASON PACKAGES 5-concert package; Standard $220-$400 (Concession $185-$305)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/reuben-tsang/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240327T213000
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SUMMARY:Beethoven’s Last Piano Sonatas
DESCRIPTION:‘Penetrating musical intelligence\,’ (The New York Times)\, Sarah Grunstein returns to Melbourne Recital Centre for a must-see performance of Beethoven’s final Sonatas.\nSarah Grunstein has graced stages globally\, earning comparisons to musical legends like Dame Myra Hess and Wanda Landowska. As a Steinway Artist trained at the Sydney Conservatorium and The Juilliard School\, she embodies a sought-after blend of historical performance interpretations and contemporary excellence. Grunstein\, a passionate educator\, has conducted masterclasses and performed across Europe\, the USA\, New Zealand\, and Australia. \nReturning to her homeland in 2024\, she brings her enchanting presence to the Melbourne Recital Centre\, inviting audiences to experience the transcendent beauty of Beethoven’s final three piano sonatas. This performance not only showcases Grunstein’s virtuosity but also reflects her dedication to connecting with audiences\, fostering a shared appreciation for the timeless power of classical music. \n\nWednesday 27 March 2024 7.30pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $80 ($40 Concession); Student $40
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/beethovens-last-piano-sonatas/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034425
CREATED:20240223T115755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T115755Z
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SUMMARY:Melba Masterclass with Caitlin Hulcup
DESCRIPTION:Share the intimate experience of a vocal Masterclass with internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Caitlin Hulcup.\nGuiding the Melba Artists over this two hour session\, join us for rare insights and wonderful teaching moments. \nOne of Australia’s great vocalists\, Caitlin Hulcup is renowned for her captivating stage presence\, luminous voice and expressive power. With an illustrious career throughout Europe\, Hulcup’s stunning sonority has resonated throughout the world’s leading stages such as the Wiener Staatsoper\, Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Bolshoi Theatre. \n\nWednesday 28 February 2024 6pm;  MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $10
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melba-masterclass-with-caitlin-hulcup/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034425
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T070922Z
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SUMMARY:Divisi Chamber Singers: a love is a love is a love
DESCRIPTION:‘A love letter to queerness and the LGBTQIA+ community.’ – Meta Cohen\nDivisi is a youth-led not-for-profit organisation that supports early-career creative artists. Through commissioning and performing innovative works and projects\, Divisi strives to break down established norms of classical music. Their groundbreaking debut album\, Spectrum\, stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication\, being the first classical record in Australian history exclusively devoted to LGBTQIA+ composers. As part of Midsumma Festival 2024\, Divisi continue to amplify the voices of local LGBTQIA+ artists as they present a vibrant program of works by acclaimed Australian queer composers Meta Cohen\, Sally Whitwell\, and Connor D’Netto. \nWinner of the 2021 ABC Composer Commissioning Award\, Cohen’s ‘a love is a love is a love’\, is a poignant cycle of queer love songs based on the poetry of Australian queer writers. Whitwell’s Spectrum is a multi-movement masterpiece\, artfully reflecting the varying shades of the queer experience. In a world premiere\, Connor d’Netto’s latest work draws from Bastian Fox Phelan’s moving narrative Stove Photography\, as featured in the award-winning podcast Queerstories by Maeve Marsden. \nJoin Divisi Chamber Singers as they continue to break barriers and inspire in this celebration of queer voices and perspectives. \n\nSaturday 3 February 2024 7pm;  MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/divisi-chamber-singers-a-love-is-a-love-is-a-love/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034425
CREATED:20231115T041619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T041619Z
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SUMMARY:Syzygy Ensemble – Joy Ride
DESCRIPTION:Don’t we all just want to be happy?\nIn their second series installment Syzygy invites listeners to strap in for an exhilarating road trip featuring musical fusion from around the globe. Joy Ride is a thrilling hedonistic romp. Fast rides. Loud machines. Shiny things. Instant satisfaction. High-level distraction. Tomorrow be damned\, let’s have some fun. \nGuillaume Connesson Techno Parade for Flute\, Clarinet and Piano; Daniel Schnyder Impetus \nHolly Harrison Slipstream; Svante Henryson Suite Off Pist; Su Min Chasing Shadows \nThursday 30 November 2023 6pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \n\nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/syzygy-ensemble-joy-ride/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231121T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034425
CREATED:20231119T094711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T094711Z
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SUMMARY:Duo Niels Bijl and Brian Chapman
DESCRIPTION:Witness the saxophone’s expressive power and astonishing versatility.\nExperience the enchanting melodies of Dutch saxophonist Niels Bijl and esteemed concert pianist Brian Chapman as they breathe new life into classical masterpieces. Renowned for his mastery of the tenor saxophone\, Bijl made his debut onto the Australian music scene after an illustrious career throughout Europe. Bijl’s critically acclaimed recordings\, Chant du Saxophone Ténor and Mozaik features both original compositions and exquisite transcriptions\, showcasing his profound dedication to the instrument. \nRevered concert pianist Brian Chapman is a pillar of Melbourne’s music scene with over 55 years of experience across three continents. Chapman’s extensive discography\, including over 100 studio recordings and broadcasts for the ABC highlight his exceptional talent and artistry. \nAbout the concert\nTogether\, Bijl and Chapman take audiences on a journey with Chant du Saxophone Ténor (The Song of the Tenor Saxophone). Exploring timeless masterpieces by Beethoven\, Schubert\, Schumann\, and Glazunov\, the saxophone defies all preconceived notions with its expressive power and astonishing versatility. Invented by Adolphe Sax in 1840\, the often-misunderstood instrument was designed to combine the warmth of brass with the virtuosity of wind instruments. Through reimagined masterpieces\, enjoy the rich heritage of the saxophone as Bijl and Chapman pay homage to its remarkable qualities. \n\nTuesday 21 November 2023 6pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $25 ($20 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/duo-niels-bijl-and-brian-chapman/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034425
CREATED:20231107T224416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T224416Z
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SUMMARY:Coco's Lunch and The Sai Brothers – Raising Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:‘Inordinately\, preposterously\, almost slanderously talented.’ – ABC Radio National\nExperience the electrifying cross-cultural collaboration of Raising Rhythms as Coco’s Lunch and The Sai Brothers unite in a groundbreaking fusion of East and West. A bold exploration of creativity\, they forge a distinct language and style that demands an intimate understanding of both traditions. For the first time\, witness this captivating performance as it brings together the vocal textures of Coco’s Lunch with the rhythmic energy of The Sai Brothers on mridangam and kanjira. \nWith Lisa Young’s mastery as a konnakol (South Indian vocal percussion) artist and a shared lineage between Coco’s Lunch and The Sai Brothers\, this collaboration unveils a new dimension of artistic expression. Be immersed in beloved works such as Tha Thin Tha from their celebrated album\, Misra Chappu\, and be spellbound by Young’s award-winning composition\, Other Plans\, which was recently showcased as the opening choral piece of Bjork’s performance at the Perth International Arts Festival. \nRenowned for their rhythmic prowess\, South Indian vocal percussion\, soulful lyrics and skintight harmonies\, this is a must-see show for fans of Coco’s Lunch seeking an expansion of Misra Chappu’s stunning repertoire. Embark on a transcendent musical experience that resonates locally and globally. \n\nTuesday 14 November 2023 6pm;  MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/cocos-lunch-and-the-sai-brothers-raising-rhythms/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Jack Liebeck
DESCRIPTION:Momentum Ensemble unites with Jack Liebeck for an evening of enthralling music.\nMomentum Ensemble are a dynamic group of performers powered by the Australian Youth Orchestra. Momentum Ensemble aims to democratize classical music\, bring new interpretations and unconventional works to audiences\, and perform in venues that transcend the boundaries of the traditional concert hall. \nIn an exciting collaboration\, the ensemble will be joining forces with internationally acclaimed British/German violinist and director Jack Liebeck. Jack has performed as a soloist with orchestras across the world and his recording career features titles with Sony Classics\, Hyperion Records\, and Albion Records. He is currently the Royal Academy of Music’s first Emie Sauret Professor of Violin and Artistic Director of festivals such as the Australian Festival of Chamber Music and Oxford May Music. \nThis performance will reimagine the barriers between the artist and the audience. Jack and a string orchestra of fifteen spirited young musicians will move through an enthralling program of works by Vaughan Williams\, Ravel\, and Australian composers Richard Meale and Frederick Septimus Kelly. \n\nMonday 13 November 2023 6pm; MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nA promo code is required to book tickets. \nCurrently sold out \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/jack-liebeck/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231109T190000
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SUMMARY:Alex Raineri – The Firebird
DESCRIPTION:A solo recital of blistering pianism and vivid colour.\nAward-winning artist Alex Raineri returns with a solo recital of blistering pianism and vivid colour. Praised by Limelight as a ‘a soloist of superb virtuosic skill and musicality’\, Raineri’s recital showcases beloved masterpieces by Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff\, alongside four captivating works by talented Naarm-based composers. \nAbout the concert\nOpening with one of the most famous gestures in the piano repertoire\, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Sonata No.2 distils the sweeping romanticism and grand sentiment for which the composer is so well loved. Featuring three movements\, the Sonata is cyclical in nature and is bound by recurring musical motifs\, making it an extraordinary experience. Raineri commissioned works by Elliott Gyger\, Lisa Cheney\, Liza Lim\, and Michael Bakrnčev to create musical miniatures that reflect cultural identity\, resulting in a celebration of the multiculturalism that pervades the Australian arts landscape. Closing with Stravinsky’s masterpiece\, The Firebird takes audiences on a thrilling journey based on ancient Russian folk tales. Don’t miss the stunning pianism of Alex Raineri in a powerful solo recital in the Primrose Potter Salon. \n\nThursday 9 November 2023 6pm; MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $25 ($20 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/alex-raineri-the-firebird/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231108T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231108T193000
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SUMMARY:Accademia Arcadia – J.S. Bach's Musical Offering
DESCRIPTION:Experience the sounds of the 18th century like never before with the only copy of a Cristofori Piano in the Southern Hemisphere.\nStep back in time to the world of 1700\, and witness the origins of a revolutionary classical approach and the invention of a new keyboard instrument that could shape and shade dynamics. Accademia Arcadia\, an Aria-nominated chamber ensemble formed by Jacqueline Ogeil\, takes audiences on a journey through baroque and early classical chamber music\, including the trio-sonata\, cantata\, early opera\, and grand liturgical genres. \nWith a timbre closer to a harpsichord\, a Cristofori piano (c.1730) features a range of 54 keys rather than the standard 88. Differing greatly to what we know as the modern piano today\, its harder hammers and thinner strings allowed pianists the ability to wonderfully express feeling and colour for the first time. \nAbout the concert\nExperience the sounds of the 18th century like never before with the only copy of a Cristofori piano in the Southern Hemisphere\, commissioned by Ogeil and supported by the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Directed by internationally acclaimed Bach expert John O’Donnell\, this incredible instrument allows the performers to present a new interpretative approach to J.S. Bach’s Musical Offering. Allow Accademia Arcadia to transport you to a time of musical innovation and beauty. \n\nWednesday 8 November 2023 6pm;   MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 1 hour (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $25 ($20 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/accademia-arcadia-j-s-bachs-musical-offering/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231102T210000
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SUMMARY:Selby & Friends – Final Statements
DESCRIPTION:Selby & Friends’ final concert for their 2023 season brings together two brilliant guest artists of the younger generation.\nThis extraordinary final program for the 2023 Season brings together two highly accomplished guest artists of the younger generation who are making great waves now they are back in Australia – the brilliant violinist Ike See\, previously Assoc. Concertmaster of the Adelaide Symphony and now a core member of the tightly knit ACO\, and solo cellist and lecturer at the Melbourne Conservatorium\, Richard Narroway. \nThe program opens with Copland’s famous Vitebsk\, a beautiful but brief work by the great American composer. We follow with the passionate and powerful Arensky Piano Trio No. 1 after having presented Arensky’s second piano trio in 2022. \nAnd to bring the Season to a close\, Schubert’s delightful\, melody-rich piano trio was composed in the last year of his life – a testament to a beautiful and rich life extinguished too soon. \n\nThursday 2 November 2023 2pm & 7pm;  MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $77 ($59 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/selby-friends-final-statements/2023-11-02/2/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Selby & Friends – Final Statements
DESCRIPTION:Selby & Friends’ final concert for their 2023 season brings together two brilliant guest artists of the younger generation.\nThis extraordinary final program for the 2023 Season brings together two highly accomplished guest artists of the younger generation who are making great waves now they are back in Australia – the brilliant violinist Ike See\, previously Assoc. Concertmaster of the Adelaide Symphony and now a core member of the tightly knit ACO\, and solo cellist and lecturer at the Melbourne Conservatorium\, Richard Narroway. \nThe program opens with Copland’s famous Vitebsk\, a beautiful but brief work by the great American composer. We follow with the passionate and powerful Arensky Piano Trio No. 1 after having presented Arensky’s second piano trio in 2022. \nAnd to bring the Season to a close\, Schubert’s delightful\, melody-rich piano trio was composed in the last year of his life – a testament to a beautiful and rich life extinguished too soon. \n\nThursday 2 November 2023 2pm & 7pm;  MRC\, Primrose Potter Salon \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $77 ($59 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/selby-friends-final-statements/2023-11-02/1/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, Primrose Potter Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Australia\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3929\, Australia
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