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Reimaginings, the new collaboration between (mostly) classical violinist Zoë Black and jazz pianist Joe Chindamo begins with a piece that is seductive – yet not obviously in either of the genres favoured by the performers. And yet it is. Chopin’s ‘Prelude in E minor’, as re-imagined by Chindamo, would not be out of place at a Latin dance studio – thus putting yet another genre into the musical mix. The quality of performance, however, reveals their musicianship, with Black’s violin at ease with every nuance Chindamo demands of her. Chindamo sets himself a matching technical challenge in his version of ‘Kinderszenen’ (or at least, one of the ‘scenes’ from Schumann’s suite). The melody is unchanged, but violin and piano take turns in providing a re-imagined accompaniment. The result is a fresh enjoyment of a familiar tune. Far more daring is the reinvention of Handel’s ‘Lascio Ch’io Piange’, a favourite showpiece of baroque sopranos and countertenors alike. Wisely, the violin retains the purity and melody of the original, while the piano is allowed to explore a differently scored accompaniment before they bring the piece together to end in the style of the original. The next piece (the first of only a few jazz originals) is ‘The Peacocks’ by 20th century composer Jimmy Rowles. It lends itself to improvisation and so this is yet another version – and yet is lifted to an extraordinary level thanks mainly to the contrasts within it. Zoë Black contributed the violin introduction to ‘The Peacocks’ and an intro improvisation to the next piece, Couperin’s ‘Les Baricades Misterieuses’. This soon settles to a fairly traditional rendition of the work with violin and piano sweetly flowing in harmony. The first of two Chindamo compositions, ‘Zoë’, midway through the album, shows its contemporary origin, while also (perhaps unintentionally) recalling the great Stephane Grappelli. In this way it compliments the Zoë who inspired it, as her violin moves easily through its pace. Interestingly, Chindamo’s second original, ‘Tarantism’ has even more of a gypsy sound, and demands an equal virtuosity from piano and violin. Copeland’s ‘Nocturne’ lends itself well to the Black/Chindamo partnership, marrying a reflective jazz sound with a blues accent lent by the violin. The big surprise is the virtually unrecognizable Dolly Parton hit ‘Jolene’ which Chindamo transforms with ornamentation for piano while the violin then plays to Black’s strengths with lyrical renditions of the melody. Zoë Black comments of the recording: “For the first time, I felt at liberty to create a sound that comes purely from within, my very essence in every musical breath.” And Chindamo says: “I have removed each work from its time capsule, thus allowing its essence to shine through a number of musical transformations”. Shine it does, so that the difference in genres becomes irrelevant. What is left is simply a CD that you could enjoy time and time again. Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 Joe Chindamo and Zoë Black – Reimaginings Out now through Which Way Music

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  • June 2022

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2 events, 30

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Flinders Quartet: A Life’s Work

Flinders Quartet
May 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Flinders Quartet: A Life’s Work

A program with common threads, linking lives that are centuries apart. Program Clara Schumann 3 Preludes and Fugues, Op.16 Melody Eötvös…

$29 – $40
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Flinders Quartet: A Life’s Work

Flinders Quartet
May 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Flinders Quartet: A Life’s Work

A program with common threads, linking lives that are centuries apart. Program Clara Schumann 3 Preludes and Fugues, Op.16 Melody Eötvös…

$29 – $40

1 event, 31

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Consort of Melbourne – Palimpsest

May 31 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Consort of Melbourne – Palimpsest

The Consort of Melbourne: Ancient texts brought to life with luscious vocal harmonies.

$45 – $55

1 event, 1

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Ferruccio Furlanetto in Concert

June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Ferruccio Furlanetto in Concert

With a voice that speaks volumes in every note, Ferruccio Furlanetto is one of the greatest basses of our time. Over…

$53 – $149

0 events, 2

1 event, 3

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

1 event, 4

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

3 events, 5

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Acord – Medieval Performance Ensemble: The Holy Face

June 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Acord – Medieval Performance Ensemble: The Holy Face

In this concert we explore facets of the world of acheiropoieta: literally “not hand made”, but more specifically miraculous images of…

$15 – $20
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Bach Competition 2022

June 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Bach Competition 2022

Melbourne Recital Centre’s 2022 Bach Competition, dedicated to young musicians passionate about JS Bach will soon be open for entries. Entrants…

Free
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

2 events, 6

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jayson Gillham – Bach & Chopin

June 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jayson Gillham – Bach & Chopin

One of the finest players of his generation. Celebrated London-based Australian pianist, Jayson Gillham is known for his bright toned clarity…

$59 – $79
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

1 event, 7

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

3 events, 8

11:30 am - 12:40 pm

Mostly Mozart – Conflicted Passions

June 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:40 pm

Mostly Mozart – Conflicted Passions

A performance of commanding exuberance, grace and sensitivity. Program Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Les petits riens, K.Anh.10/299b Antonio Rosetti - Symphony…

$42 – $49
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 8 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

1 event, 9

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

1 event, 10

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

2 events, 11

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

Never before has The Australian Ballet presented contemporary dance of this scale and ambition. Commissioned for the 60th anniversary of Nederlands…

$50 – $292

0 events, 12

0 events, 13

0 events, 14

0 events, 15

2 events, 16

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COLLIDE

June 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COLLIDE

COLLIDE Collide make their debut at ADCH with a showstopping program of exceptional works. With a surprise item at the end,…

$24 – $44
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Rhapsodic Bohemians

June 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Rhapsodic Bohemians

A double dose of Dvořák and the ferociously brilliant Feld flute concerto, with the legendary Prudence Davis on flute. Program Antonín…

$30 – $143

1 event, 17

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292

3 events, 18

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach

June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach

JS Bach’s Double Violin Concerto is the glowing centrepiece of a Bach family reunion that celebrates this greatest of all musical…

$25 – $171
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Zelman Symphony: Saint-Saëns and Dvořák

June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Zelman Symphony: Saint-Saëns and Dvořák

Saint-Saëns and Dvořák Artists Rick Prakhoff - conductor Roy Theaker - violin Kalina Krusteva - cello Program Saint-Saëns – Havanaise Op…

$15 – $45

1 event, 19

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Recurring

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Rhapsodic Bohemians

June 19 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Recurring

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Rhapsodic Bohemians

A double dose of Dvořák and the ferociously brilliant Feld flute concerto, with the legendary Prudence Davis on flute. Program Antonín…

$30 – $143

2 events, 20

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach

June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach

JS Bach’s Double Violin Concerto is the glowing centrepiece of a Bach family reunion that celebrates this greatest of all musical…

$25 – $171

1 event, 21

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292

2 events, 22

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292

1 event, 23

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292

1 event, 24

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292

2 events, 25

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 25 @ 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A lively love story based on commedia dell’arte, Harlequinade was created in 1900 by Marius Petipa, who choreographed some of classical…

$50 – $292

0 events, 26

0 events, 27

0 events, 28

0 events, 29

0 events, 30

0 events, 1

0 events, 2

0 events, 3

May 30
May 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Flinders Quartet: A Life’s Work

May 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Flinders Quartet: A Life’s Work

May 31
May 31 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Consort of Melbourne – Palimpsest

June 1
June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Ferruccio Furlanetto in Concert

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June 3
June 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 4
June 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 5
June 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Acord – Medieval Performance Ensemble: The Holy Face

June 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Bach Competition 2022

June 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 6
June 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jayson Gillham – Bach & Chopin

June 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 7
June 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 8
June 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:40 pm

Mostly Mozart – Conflicted Passions

June 8 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 9
June 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 10
June 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 11
June 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

June 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkammer

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June 16
June 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COLLIDE

June 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Rhapsodic Bohemians

June 17
June 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 18
June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach

June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Zelman Symphony: Saint-Saëns and Dvořák

June 19
June 19 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Recurring

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Rhapsodic Bohemians

June 20
June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach

June 21
June 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 22
June 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 18
June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach

June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Zelman Symphony: Saint-Saëns and Dvořák

June 19
June 19 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Recurring

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Rhapsodic Bohemians

June 20
June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Bach

June 21
June 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 22
June 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 23
June 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 24
June 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 25
June 25 @ 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

June 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Recurring

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

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