Past Events

Young soloists and ensembles from the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School present a program exploring interactions between young people and technology featuring the world premiere of Stefan Cassomenos’ Terms and Conditions. Cassomenos compiles text from consumed sources such as memes and Instagram posts to shine a spotlight on the inherent contradictions facing the youth of today, while Bates implants electronica and improvisation into an orchestral score. The program also features Schnittke’s modern take on two master composers with…

Two exquisite instruments and uplifting Classical spirit in abundance. One of Mozart’s most loved works, the concerto for flute, harp & orchestra is pure elegance and magic. Don’t miss this reunion of legendary Australian musicians Alice Giles and Prudence Davis, who have performed this work together over decades. To complement, Haydn’s lyrical and intimate Mercury symphony, the sparkling brio of Tchaikovsky, and a new composition by MCO audience favourite Nicholas Buc, commissioned by residents of Yackandandah where the orchestra tours…

Perhaps the most celebrated string quartet ever to emerge from the USA, the Emerson String Quartet is making its first Australian tour in over 19 years. Founded in 1976 and with only one personnel change in all that time, the ensemble has stacked up more than 30 recordings and countless awards.

New Horizons reveals sounds of new worlds while drawing on colours of the past. Soloist in residence Natsuko Yoshimoto returns to the HSO as custodian of ‘The Adelaide’ violin, performing Stravinsky's Violin Concerto, a work whose forms echo the Baroque era, while its themes are alive with a multitude of Stravinsky’s spectacular tricks.  Michael Daugherty's Radio City (2011) is a large-scale symphonic tribute to fiery conductor Toscanini. The score traces his move from celebrated director of the famous La Scala,…

Two exquisite instruments and uplifting Classical spirit in abundance. One of Mozart’s most loved works, the concerto for flute, harp & orchestra is pure elegance and magic. Don’t miss this reunion of legendary Australian musicians Alice Giles and Prudence Davis, who have performed this work together over decades. To complement, Haydn’s lyrical and intimate Mercury symphony, the sparkling brio of Tchaikovsky, and a new composition by MCO audience favourite Nicholas Buc, commissioned by residents of Yackandandah where the orchestra tours…

New Horizons reveals sounds of new worlds while drawing on colours of the past. Soloist in residence Natsuko Yoshimoto returns to the HSO as custodian of ‘The Adelaide’ violin, performing Stravinsky's Violin Concerto, a work whose forms echo the Baroque era, while its themes are alive with a multitude of Stravinsky’s spectacular tricks.  Michael Daugherty's Radio City (2011) is a large-scale symphonic tribute to fiery conductor Toscanini. The score traces his move from celebrated director of the famous La Scala,…

Four of the finest musicians from Camberwell Grammar School will sing and play works by Faure, Saint-Saens, Debussy, Piazzolla, Haydn and Bach.

Perhaps the most celebrated string quartet ever to emerge from the USA, the Emerson String Quartet is making its first Australian tour in over 19 years. Founded in 1976 and with only one personnel change in all that time, the ensemble has stacked up more than 30 recordings and countless awards.