The Goldner String Quartet has widespread recognition as not only Australia’s pre-eminent string quartet, but as an ensemble of international significance—their performances are acclaimed throughout Australia, the UK, Europe, USA, the Asia-Pacific, and New Zealand.  They appear regularly at major festivals at home and abroad, where they frequently premiere new works, commissioned from many of Australia’s leading composers. Still retaining all founding members, the Goldners celebrate their 26th Anniversary in 2021.  ARTISTS Dene Olding: Violin Dimity Hall: Violin Irina Morozova:…

THIS IS UNMISSABLE...and fascinating for any audience to observe.  But it's especially appropriate for young musicians (and their parents) to help formulate the “what’s next?” in their musical journeys. The Young Mannheim Symphonists youth orchestra program is unique and exciting.  The audience will follow five of these Young Mannheim Symphonists as they are guided to discover the magic of music through a performance workshop of the classical and romantic periods.  They will be inspired and coached by experienced musicians, Nicole…

JOYFULLY CREATIVE:  “As Arcadia Winds took to the stage...I realised I was about to become part of something very special.” – CutCommon. Arcadia Winds, the country’s finest young wind ensemble, is in its element making its mark on Australia’s musical landscape with energetic and vivacious performances.  This superb group of musicians have released their eponymous debut EP, launched their own Australian composition prize, and are developing a unique online portal for Australian wind music.  Presented in association with Musica Viva…

'SELL-OUT' MUSICAL NARRATIVE:  In addition to performing the great masterpieces of the quartet repertory, the Tinalley String Quartet has a passion for collaborating with artists outside of the classical sphere.  Such projects include 'Beethoven's Letters', that interweaves the quartets of Beethoven with eighteen of his own letters, read by Shakespearean actor John Bell, culminating with the devastating Heiligenstadt Testament.  ARTISTS John Bell Adam Chalabi: Violin Lerida Delbridge: Violin Justin Williams: Viola Patrick Murphy: Cello PROGRAM Beethoven's Letters  | read by…

CAPTIVATING FAMILY FUN:  'The Air I Breathe' is a delightful performance for children from kindergarten through to year-8, and it will charm adults of all ages. With a clarinet, a bassoon and flute, Arcadia Winds magically conjure up a rainy day in bed, a fairytale world beyond imagination, the god of the East Wind, and a steaming locomotive.  It’s a truly dazzling display of virtuosity.  Young audiences (older ones too if they are willing) then learn how to master their…

ADDICTIVE SOUND:  Internationally acclaimed for its intuitive music-making and technical virtuosity, the Tinalley String Quartet has established itself as one of Australia’s finest string quartets and most awarded classical music exports.  The Quartet has performed in concert halls throughout Australia, Europe, Canada and United States. During the COVID restrictions period in 2020, Justin Williams composed 'Movement for String Quartet', and it was premiered by musicians of the Sydney Symphony with an online release.  This will be the first performance to…

Founded under the artistic direction of renowned musician and educator, the late Richard Gill AO, the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, now co-directed by Nicole van Bruggen and Rachael Beesley, present a program of gorgeous Romantic chamber music, EVOKE, featuring Beethoven and the underappreciated Swedish composer, Franz Berwald. ARTISTS Nicole van Bruggen: Clarinet TBA: Horn Jackie Newcomb: Bassoon Rachael Beesley: Violin Simon Oswell: Viola Daniel Yeadon: Violoncello TBA: Double bass Neal Peres da Costa: Fortepiano PROGRAM | EVOKE: Beethoven & Berwald…