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Simon Tedeschi is quite often described by respected critics and musical peers as one of the finest artists in the world making the young pianist’s mark on music both undeniable and admirable. Tedeschi has a string of international prizes and scholarships under his belt. This includes winning the Open Age Concerto Series and ‘Most Outstanding in all Youth Sections’ at the IBLA Grand Prize in Italy in 1994 and taking out the top prize in the keyboard section of the…

The centerpiece of the next concert by the Preston Symphony Orchestra is the world premiere of a new work about Preston itself. Three composers have reflected on the sound of Preston at different times of the day. Luke Speedy-Hutton’s morning bustle becomes the daydreaming of William Schmidt’s afternoon, before Keyna Wilkins captures the mystery of a suburban night as trams rattle in the distance. Under the baton of conductor Joseph Lallo, the concert journeys explores ideas of home and away…

Memories and hopes, laughter and grief, deep hope and anger at what was, exquisite visions of what could be. Extraordinary music by Gustav Mahler, Jóhann Jóhannsson (The Theory of Everything), Sir John Tavener and Arvo Pärt, in the soaring beauty of St Patrick's Cathedral.

Recently SOLD OUT at The Sydney Opera House, don't miss Internationally acclaimed, award winning concert pianist, and ‘Young Steinway Artist’ Nicholas Young with renowned 10-string virtuoso Guitarist Matthew Fagan to celebrate launch of Fagan’s newest vinyl album “El Vito".  The duo infuse the exhilarating traditional flamenco elements of Spanish Guitar into classical piano masterpieces of composers from de Falla, Albeniz to Rodrigo. A celebration of Spanish repertoire from Spanish classical to flamenco and modern jazz EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL  NOVEMBER…

Join us for an evening of high quality music for a great cause. We donate all profits to the Royal Children’s Hospital ‘Gatehouse’ which provides crisis services and support to young people who have been sexually abused. Our final concert of the year will feature: * Dvorak – Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 104 – with soloist Luke Severn * Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 1 “Winter Dreams” Online ticket prices are: * Adult: $26 * Student…

Celebrate the joy of Christmas at our spectacular concert "Joyful! Joyful", on Saturday December 1st, 3pm at Deakin Edge in Federation Square. Presented by Play It Forward, this fundraising concert is conducted by founding artistic director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM and features a wonderful star studded cast. It will be a joyous celebration of community, inclusion and music. What could be more joyful than raising funds to support the iconic Choir of Hard Knocks? What could be more joyful than…

In our last concert for 2018, we feature the culmination of Germanic Classical and Romantic expression with Haydn’s and Brahms' last symphonies and Strauss' Four Last Songs, each one a masterwork in its own right. We are thrilled to present expatriate Australian soprano Miriam Gordon-Stewart, an acclaimed Strauss and Wagner interpreter. She has sung in major opera houses in Hamburg, Berlin, Paris and Sydney and at the Bayreuth Festival. Haydn’s final symphony, the London, was composed while he was living in the…

Essendon Choral Society along with Singularity invite you to join you in singing G. F. Handel’s “The People‘s Messiah” at their annual performance of this work with Greg Hocking AM, conductor and distinguished soloists and instrumentalists from the Melbourne Opera Company. This performance will take place on Sunday, 2nd December 2018 at 2.30pm at the Collins Street Baptist Church, 174 Collins Street, Melbourne. Entry is by donation at the door, where scores will also be available for hire for a fee…