Two great Romantic voices, one intimate stage. Members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra bring the lush sound of Brahms and Tchaikovsky to Castlemaine in Souvenirs — a program of string sextets that shimmer with longing and emotional fire. Demanding technical brilliance from each musician the program explores friendship, memory and longing through music that was […]
The Big String Day is a joyful, all-ages workshop and performance for string players of every level — from beginner violinists to seasoned cellists. Presented by Resonance String Orchestra, this inclusive event celebrates community music-making in its purest form. Participants will join professional mentors for a day of ensemble playing, technique-sharing and discovery. The program […]
This special 2026 Festival commission brings together two elder statesmen of the Australian music scene. Kutcha Edwards, Songman and songwriter, uses music to create connections across cultures, generations, and spaces. James Rigby has been working with local community choirs to explore ideas of community and identity, particularly identity as defined by the land where we […]
A special night bringing together past alumni with current orchestra members. Like many of us, the years 2020 and 2021 were disruptive and had a big impact on the orchestra and the music program. This concert gathers past and present orchestra members in a program that remembers and shares stories about all that has been […]
Virtuosity meets intimacy in this concert featuring world-renowned violinist Sergej Krylov playing a 1710 Stradivari ‘Camposelice' and pianist Konstantin Shamray. Greatly influenced by cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, with whom he regularly shared a stage as a young violinist, Krylov’s nuanced artistry has seen him perform internationally as well as hold the role of Music Director of […]
A celebration of the timeless power of opera. Experience soaring arias, dramatic duets and stirring ensembles up close in this intimate opera recital. Presented by Victorian Opera for the Festival’s 50th anniversary, The Heart of Opera features principal artist Kathryn Radcliffe alongside prize-winning emerging artists Bailey Montgomerie (baritone), Rachael Joyce (soprano) and Alessia Pintabona (soprano), […]
Exhilarating, multi award-winning pianist Andrea Lam made her debut at 13 years of age with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. As a soloist she has performed with major orchestras and leading conductors in Australasia, Japan, China and the United States as well as recording acclaimed albums of contemporary and classical piano works, with 'Piano Diary' winning […]
A mesmerising kaleidoscope of multi-lingual poetry, folk songs, movement, and ritual. The Resonant Heart - where diverse worlds and traditions meet in harmony – is a multi-disciplinary ensemble who have united to share and create from their collective cultural and artistic knowledge. Comprising Sudanese poet Nyaluelit ‘Lizzy’ Kuoth, Indian sitarist Sarita McHarg, Iranian artists Vahideh […]
Genesis Baroque brings the vibrant music of the 17th and 18th centuries to life with fresh intensity. The ensemble’s players are some of Australia’s most respected early-music specialists, known for their precision and generosity on stage. Their historically informed performances use period instruments to recapture the emotional immediacy of the Baroque masters. For this special […]
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