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Melbourne Chamber Orchestra presents

DUSKLIT

Program:

MIRIAMA YOUNG DuskLit Meditations*
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Piano Concerto No 21 in C major K467
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Symphony No 4 in A major Op 90 Italian

* MCO premiere commission

Artists:

Sophie Rowell, Artistic Director
Andrea Lam, piano
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
& students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra presents

DUSKLIT

Program:

MIRIAMA YOUNG DuskLit Meditations*
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Piano Concerto No 21 in C major K467
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Symphony No 4 in A major Op 90 Italian

* MCO premiere commission

Artists:

Sophie Rowell, Artistic Director
Andrea Lam, piano
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
& students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

[SOLD OUT]

Canberra Bach Ensemble presents

TRAUERODE

Canberra Bach Ensemble presents Bach’s Trauerode BWV 198, one of his most remarkable and moving ceremonial works.

Written in 1727 in memory of Christiane Eberhardine, Electress of Saxony, the Trauerode combines profound choral writing with an unusually rich instrumental palette, including transverse flutes, oboes d’amore, violas da gamba and lutes.

The program also includes the cantatas Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin BWV 125 and Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht BWV 55.

Canberra Bach Ensemble is joined by specialist singers and period-instrument players, including flautist Sally Walker and tenor Timothy Reynolds, for two performances at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka.

Canberra Bach Ensemble presents

TRAUERODE

Canberra Bach Ensemble presents Bach’s Trauerode BWV 198, one of his most remarkable and moving ceremonial works.

Written in 1727 in memory of Christiane Eberhardine, Electress of Saxony, the Trauerode combines profound choral writing with an unusually rich instrumental palette, including transverse flutes, oboes d’amore, violas da gamba and lutes.

The program also includes the cantatas Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin BWV 125 and Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht BWV 55.

Canberra Bach Ensemble is joined by specialist singers and period-instrument players, including flautist Sally Walker and tenor Timothy Reynolds, for two performances at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka.

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra presents

DUSKLIT

Program:

MIRIAMA YOUNG DuskLit Meditations*
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Piano Concerto No 21 in C major K467
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Symphony No 4 in A major Op 90 Italian

* MCO premiere commission

Artists:

Sophie Rowell, Artistic Director
Andrea Lam, piano
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
& students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Port Fairy Spring Music Festival 2026 presents

LAST FLIGHT TO MARS

Walker premieres Tognetti

Arts Bundanoon presents

‘Bright Star’

Created and performed by John Bell AO OBE & Simon Tedeschi AM

[SOLD OUT]

Port Fairy Spring Music Festival 2026 presents

Saint-Saens’ CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS

Willoughby City Council’s Jazz At The Lounge 2026 series

Concert 8: Tedeschi / Cutlan / Undy – A take on Dave Brubeck

After a mesmerising performance at The Lounge in 2025, renowned classical pianist Simon Tedeschi returns with Paul Cutlan and Cameron Undy for “A take on Dave Brubeck”.

Celebrating Brubeck’s classical elegance, rhythmic brilliance, and timeless charm, the trio bring iconic hits like Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk to life, alongside hidden gems jazz fans will love.

In the 1960s, Dave Brubeck reached a pinnacle of success in the jazz world by hitting the number- one position in the pop charts. Ever since then, he has remained one of the most popular pianists in the jazz pantheon.

This is a rare chance to experience one of Australia’s finest pianists and two leading lights of jazz, paying tribute to a true jazz legend.

Simon Tedeschi – Piano  
Paul Cutlan – Saxophone, clarinet  
Cameron Undy – Double bass  

[SOLD OUT]

Canberra International Music Festival presents

Newbridge Spring Into Art presents

Opening Night Concert: The Great American Songbook Concert with Simon Tedeschi, George Washingmachine and special guest Clare O’Meara

After the great success of last year’s concert, Simon Tedeschi and George Washingmachine are returning to the little village of Newbridge to perform on its Newbridge Art Show opening night.

6pm for opening of the Newbrige Art Show
8 – 9:30pm for Concert

This year they bring special guest Clare O’Meara for an evening of great jazz and Latin songs of the 20^th Century – The Great American Songbook – in the glorious surroundings of the Former Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Newbridge.

A Night of Gershwin & Friends

Maestro Simon Tedeschi & Jazzman George Washingmachine join up to present an evening of music from George Gershwin & Friends. Special guest Clare o’Meara.

Music in the Regions presents

ANCIENT LETTERS

Tamara-Anna Cislowska, piano
Elena Kats-Chernin AO, piano

A unique chance to witness two of Australia’s foremost musicians – ARIA award-winning pianist and Classic FM presenter, Tamara-Anna Cislowska, and internationally renowned, multi-award-winning composer and pianist Elena Kats-Chernin AO, performing works from the vast catalogue of Kats-Chernin’s music.

With a wealth of material springing from decades of collaboration – and touring performances in all the major cities and regional centres throughout Australia, from Sydney’s Opera House to Perth International Arts Festival, this is a program that is sure to delight audiences – an irresistible introduction or joyful dive back in to the energy, beauty and scope of Elena Kats-Chernin’s music.

Including music from the duo’s latest collaboration, ANCIENT LETTERS (ABC Classic) – nominated for a 2026 ARIA for ‘Best Classical Album’.

Format: 75min without interval.

SHIR Australian Jewish Music Festival presents

Unbreakable – an extraordinary evening celebrating Jewish and world music, cultural identity, and artistic excellence.

UNBREAKABLE brings together acclaimed Australian and international performers in a powerful live concert experience featuring contemporary Israeli music, classical, liturgical, traditional, and popular repertoire.

Through inspiring collaborations between Jewish, Indian, Iranian and Christian artists — featuring Hindu vocalist Rucha Lange with maestro tabla player Maharshi Raval; Muslim Iranian singer and multi-instrumentalist Mustafa Karame with Behzad Ansari; and Samoan Christian singers Micah Papalii-Talanai and Sauimalae Dorothy Talani — UNBREAKABLE celebrates resilience, connection and the universal power of music to bring communities together.

Music in the Regions presents

ANCIENT LETTERS

Tamara-Anna Cislowska, piano
Elena Kats-Chernin AO, piano

A unique chance to witness two of Australia’s foremost musicians – ARIA award-winning pianist and Classic FM presenter, Tamara-Anna Cislowska, and internationally renowned, multi-award-winning composer and pianist Elena Kats-Chernin AO, performing works from the vast catalogue of Kats-Chernin’s music.

With a wealth of material springing from decades of collaboration – and touring performances in all the major cities and regional centres throughout Australia, from Sydney’s Opera House to Perth International Arts Festival, this is a program that is sure to delight audiences – an irresistible introduction or joyful dive back in to the energy, beauty and scope of Elena Kats-Chernin’s music.

Including music from the duo’s latest collaboration, ANCIENT LETTERS (ABC Classic) – nominated for a 2026 ARIA for ‘Best Classical Album’.

Format: 75min without interval.

Adelaide Film Festival presents

Academy Award-winning film, SHINE

[30th anniversary]

The compelling and poignant story of a young man who defies his father’s wishes to pursue his dreams. Shine is a story of rebellion and individuality through the eyes of a pianist whose only form of self-expression is found in the keys of his instrument.

Simon Tedeschi AM to perform a brief piano recital following the new 4K restoration premiere, along with director Scott Hicks’ Q+A with Russell Torrance, ABC Classic.

Music in the Regions presents

ANCIENT LETTERS

Tamara-Anna Cislowska, piano
Elena Kats-Chernin AO, piano

A unique chance to witness two of Australia’s foremost musicians – ARIA award-winning pianist and Classic FM presenter, Tamara-Anna Cislowska, and internationally renowned, multi-award-winning composer and pianist Elena Kats-Chernin AO, performing works from the vast catalogue of Kats-Chernin’s music.

With a wealth of material springing from decades of collaboration – and touring performances in all the major cities and regional centres throughout Australia, from Sydney’s Opera House to Perth International Arts Festival, this is a program that is sure to delight audiences – an irresistible introduction or joyful dive back in to the energy, beauty and scope of Elena Kats-Chernin’s music.

Including music from the duo’s latest collaboration, ANCIENT LETTERS (ABC Classic) – nominated for a 2026 ARIA for ‘Best Classical Album’.

Format: 75min without interval.

Music in the Regions presents

ANCIENT LETTERS

Tamara-Anna Cislowska, piano
Elena Kats-Chernin AO, piano

A unique chance to witness two of Australia’s foremost musicians – ARIA award-winning pianist and Classic FM presenter, Tamara-Anna Cislowska, and internationally renowned, multi-award-winning composer and pianist Elena Kats-Chernin AO, performing works from the vast catalogue of Kats-Chernin’s music.

With a wealth of material springing from decades of collaboration – and touring performances in all the major cities and regional centres throughout Australia, from Sydney’s Opera House to Perth International Arts Festival, this is a program that is sure to delight audiences – an irresistible introduction or joyful dive back in to the energy, beauty and scope of Elena Kats-Chernin’s music.

Including music from the duo’s latest collaboration, ANCIENT LETTERS (ABC Classic) – nominated for a 2026 ARIA for ‘Best Classical Album’.

Format: 75min without interval.

SHIR Australian Jewish Music Festival presents

Unbreakable – an extraordinary evening celebrating Jewish and world music, cultural identity, and artistic excellence.

UNBREAKABLE brings together acclaimed Australian and international performers in a powerful live concert experience featuring contemporary Israeli music, classical, liturgical, traditional, and popular repertoire.

Through inspiring collaborations between Jewish, Indian, Iranian and Christian artists — featuring Hindu vocalist Rucha Lange with maestro tabla player Maharshi Raval; Muslim Iranian singer and multi-instrumentalist Mustafa Karame with Behzad Ansari; and Samoan Christian singers Micah Papalii-Talanai and Sauimalae Dorothy Talani — UNBREAKABLE celebrates resilience, connection and the universal power of music to bring communities together.

[Sold Out]

SHIR Australian Jewish Music Festival presents

Unbreakable – an extraordinary evening celebrating Jewish and world music, cultural identity, and artistic excellence.

UNBREAKABLE brings together acclaimed Australian and international performers in a powerful live concert experience featuring contemporary Israeli music, classical, liturgical, traditional, and popular repertoire.

Through inspiring collaborations between Jewish, Indian, Iranian and Christian artists — featuring Hindu vocalist Rucha Lange with maestro tabla player Maharshi Raval; Muslim Iranian singer and multi-instrumentalist Mustafa Karame with Behzad Ansari; and Samoan Christian singers Micah Papalii-Talanai and Sauimalae Dorothy Talani — UNBREAKABLE celebrates resilience, connection and the universal power of music to bring communities together.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra presents

The Voice of Bryn Terfel
An evening of song

Bryn Terfel, voice
Hannah Stone, harp
Andrea Lam, piano

West Australian Symphony Orchestra presents

Haydn’s Miracle Symphony

Maurice RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin
Cécile CHAMINADE Konzertstück for Piano & Orchestra
Joseph HAYDN Symphony No.96 The Miracle

Jen Winley conductor
Andrea Lam piano

The rich textures and refined elegance of Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin set the tone for our final Matinee Symphony concert of the year. Leading Australian pianist Andrea Lam returns to WASO to perform Chaminade’s delightful Konzertstück for Piano & Orchestra before Jen Winley leads WASO in Haydn’s spirited Miracle Symphony.

[SOLD OUT]

West Australian Symphony Orchestra presents

Haydn’s Miracle Symphony

Maurice RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin
Cécile CHAMINADE Konzertstück for Piano & Orchestra
Joseph HAYDN Symphony No.96 The Miracle

Jen Winley conductor
Andrea Lam piano

The rich textures and refined elegance of Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin set the tone for our final Matinee Symphony concert of the year. Leading Australian pianist Andrea Lam returns to WASO to perform Chaminade’s delightful Konzertstück for Piano & Orchestra before Jen Winley leads WASO in Haydn’s spirited Miracle Symphony.

[SOLD OUT]

Camelot presents Simon Tedeschi with jazz violinist and vocalist, George Washingmachine – with special guest vocalist, Clare O’Meara

Arguably the only classical pianist who crosses so effortlessly into jazz, Simon Tedeschi teams up with jazz vocalist/violinist George Washingmachine, in a special concert celebrating their shared love of jazz, with standards and more from a new recording together. Come and be entertained by this dazzling duo as they perform not only Gershwin but Cole Porter, Oscar Peterson, and classics like ‘Let’s Get Lost’, ‘But not for me’, ‘I got rhythm’ and more.

A guaranteed night of laid-back jazz, a little classical and plenty of humour from this duo who have toured and performed over 60 performances together from regional town halls to capital city theatres, up and down Australia’s east coast.

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra presents

Miracle

Maurice RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin
Cécile CHAMINADE Konzertstück for Piano & Orchestra
Joseph HAYDN Symphony No.96 The Miracle

Jen Winley conductor
Andrea Lam piano

The rich textures and refined elegance of Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin set the tone for our final Matinee Symphony concert of the year. Leading Australian pianist Andrea Lam returns to ASO to perform Chaminade’s delightful Konzertstück for Piano & Orchestra before Jen Winley leads WASO in Haydn’s spirited Miracle Symphony.