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Sergio Tiempo

25th June

If you want your pianistic preconceptions to be challenged, to hear familiar music made new, Venezuelan-born piano virtuoso Sergio Tiempo is the musician...

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Lady Rizo - Melbourne Cabaret Festival 2013

27th June

Making her Australian debut, Lady Rizo, the New York cabaret superstar, comedienne and chanteuse, revives the genre by combining vintage arrangements and...

$40

Stormy Weather - Melbourne Cabaret Festival 2013

28th June

Motown royalty and founding member of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, stars in this epic production that follows the life and career of Hollywood’s first...

$40

Mary Carewe: Over The Piano - Melbourne Cabaret Festival 2013

4th July

In this beguiling program, songstress Mary Carewe explores the diversity of the American Songbook with her long-time collaborator and arranger, Philip...

$40

Paul Kelly ‘Spring And Fall’ National Australian Tour

8th August

- Last October Australian singer songwriter PAUL KELLY released his 19th studio album ‘Spring And Fall’. This July and August he will be touring cities...

$99

Paul Kelly ‘Spring And Fall’ National Australian Tour

9th August

- Last October Australian singer songwriter PAUL KELLY released his 19th studio album ‘Spring And Fall’. This July and August he will be touring cities...

$99

Australian Chamber Orchestra - Brahms Piano Quintet

26th August

BACH (arr. Tognetti) Canons on a Goldberg Ground, BWV1087NANCARROW 3 Canons for UrsulaIVES Concord Sonata (excerpts)BRAHMS Piano QuintetRichard Tognetti...

$45

Susan Bullock

29th August

In demand across the globe, Susan Bullock is praised for her vocal prowess, intelligence and dramatic instinct. Before she takes the stage as the valkyrie...

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Australian Chamber Orchestra - Andreas Scholl Sings Vivaldi

7th October

VIVALDI Concerto Grosso, RV117SCHNITTKE String Quartet No.3PRT Es sang von langen JahrenGLASS String Quartet No.5, Mvt.5PRT Da Pacem DomineVIVALDI Stabat...

$45

Katia and Marielle Labèque

19th October

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David Helfgott 2013 Australian Tour

27th October

The pianist who stole our hearts performs the music that captured his soul. The inspiration for the Oscar winning film “Shine”, David Helfgott is one of...

$29

The Tallis Scholars 40th Anniversary Tour

29th October

Celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2013, The Tallis Scholars are the world's leading exponents of Renaissance sacred music.Under Director Peter...

$60

Murray Perahia

4th November

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The Ring: Wagner Animated

19th November

The Ring: Wagner Animated condenses Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle The Ring into a format which everyone can enjoy. Bridging the gap between opera and...

$35

Australian Chamber Orchestra - Brandenburg Concertos

4th December

BACH Brandenburg Concertos Nos.1, 2, 3, 4 6Richard Tognetti Director ViolinAustralian Chamber OrchestraBegin the festive season with the most celebrated...

$45

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Arabella Steinbacher

18th June

Arabella Steinbacher's musical demeanour is equal parts sweetness and grit. The acclaimed German-Japanese violin virtuoso and her 1716 Stradivarius...

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Martha Wainwright Australian Tour 2013

15th June

The wonderfully talented Martha Wainwright is heading to Australia with her trio for a national tour beginning late May 2013. Fresh from warmly received...

$65

Martha Wainwright Australian Tour 2013

14th June

The wonderfully talented Martha Wainwright is heading to Australia with her trio for a national tour beginning late May 2013. Fresh from warmly received...

$65

Mahler Chamber Orchestra

12th June

Sydney Opera House Melbourne Recital Centre present Mahler Chamber Orchestra One of the world’s best chamber orchestras to visitAustralia for the first...

$49

Rasa Duende 'Improvisations' Australian Tour 2013

13th June

A collaboration between internationally acclaimed musicians Bobby Singh (Tabla), Adrian McNeil (Sarod) and Damian Wright (Flamenco Guitar), Rasa Duende's...

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James Carter Organ Trio - Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2013

7th June

An artist long intrigued by contrasts and hybrids, James Carter is a powerhouse musician and one of the most admired saxophonists of his generation....

$49

Maria Schneider/Darcy James Argue - Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2013

6th June

Two of the world’s most sought-after contemporary big band composers conduct Australia’s leading jazz orchestra in a groundbreaking Festival exclusive....

$49

Mike Stern Band - Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2013

4th June

Since his days with Blood, Sweat & Tears in the mid-70s, followed by stints with Billy Cobham, Miles Davis and Michael Brecker in the 80s, Mike Stern has...

$49

Christian McBride Trio - Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2013

1st June

Illuminating the jazz world for nearly 25 years, Christian McBride is hailed as a “chameleonic virtuoso” (All About Jazz) and “one of the best jazz...

$49

Mozart's Last Symphonies

11th May

Douglas Boyd returns to Melbourne to direct Mozart’s last three symphonies – each a masterpiece in its own right – together in one stunning program. Boyd...

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Seven Harp Ensemble

12th March

The harp is the most captivating and irresistible of instruments. Imagine then, seven harps playing together in heavenly consort! The beauty of the harps’...

$40

Soweto Gospel Choir 10th Anniversary Tour

9th March

“Soweto Gospel Choir is wonderful! You have never seen or heard such infectious joy – guaranteed!!” – Brian May of Queen“Sheer jubilation … earthy and...

$89

Soweto Gospel Choir 10th Anniversary Tour

9th March

“Soweto Gospel Choir is wonderful! You have never seen or heard such infectious joy – guaranteed!!” – Brian May of Queen“Sheer jubilation … earthy and...

$89

Half The Sky

7th March

The International Women's Development Agency invites you to join them for Half the Sky, an evening of celebration and affirmation to mark International...

$79

The London Klezmer Quartet Australian Tour 2013

7th March

In “stylish performances from four highly accomplished and in-demand musicians’” (Folk Roots Magazine) this all-female band will take Australian concert...

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Jens Lekman 'I Know What Love Isn't' Australian Tour 2013

15th February

“Lekman borrows liberally from his memories and surroundings, then uses them to create a lush and romantic world worth misinterpreting again and again.” –...

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Gossling @ Melbourne Recital Centre

1st February

$35

Saskwatch @ Melbourne Recital Centre

26th January

Free

Christmas with the Australian Boys Choir

16th December

The Australian Boys Choir has celebrated Christmas with the Melbourne community since 1939. In 2012 the long-standing tradition continues as the choir...

$35

Sing Joyfully 2012

15th December

The festival of Christmas represents one of the few remaining public occasions where an Australian public is liable to break out into song. Sing Joyfully!...

Wilma & Friends

10th December

For the final concert of the series this year, Wilma & Friends features three well-known chamber musicians always in demand. Pianist Ian Munro, violist...

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The Snowman @ Melbourne Recital Centre

8th December

A family Christmas favourite returns. The popular children's book The Snowman comes to life in a short animated feature on the big screen with pictures,...

$18

Noel! Noel! 2012

8th December

On Christmas Eve in 1818, in the Austrian village of Obendorf, one of the most celebrated Christmas carols was written. In the church of St Nicholas,...

Ensemble Offspring @ Melbourne Recital Centre

6th December

A foyer installation of old-school magnetic tape loops, paying tribute to the godfather of loops Steve Reich, welcomes the audience to this playful...

$25

On Loop 2012

6th December

Experience live performance of On Loop Salon at The Melbourne Recital Centre on December 6. Time: 6:00pm Visit the website below to buy tickets online.

Stephen Osborne 2012

4th December

Steven Osborne seems to have a direct line to the composers he performs – giving note perfect and idiomatic readings of music from personalities as...

Steven Osborne 2012

4th December

Steven Osborne seems to have a direct line to the composers he performs – giving note perfect and idiomatic readings of music from personalities as...

O Solitude 2012

3rd December

During his exile in France, Charles II was greatly influenced by the music of the court of Louis XIV. Upon his return to England, he encouraged new music...

Milos - Debut Australian Tour

1st December

Experience a new elegance, intimacy and energy on the guitar as young virtuoso, Miloš Karadaglić, comes to Australia on his highly anticipated Debut...

$75

Each Ears Wide Open 3 2012

28th November

Each Ears Wide Open is a fascinating 80-minute interactive event for audiences of all ages, featuring the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Australia's Mr....

Ears Wide Open 3

28th November

Ears Wide Open is an interactive 80-minute journey into music, live on stage in the beautiful Melbourne Recital Centre – conducted and presented by...

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Brahms Quintet

27th November

Brahms’ piano music spans his entire creative life. In the mighty Variations and Fugue of 1861, he takes a theme from a Handel keyboard suite and fashions...

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Brahms Quintet 2012

27th November

Brahms' piano music spans his entire creative life. In the mighty Variations and Fugue of 1861, he takes a theme from a Handel Keyboard suite and fashions...

Peter de Jager

26th November

Exciting young pianist Peter de Jager presents a solo recital that explores music and words. Our Salon provides the perfect environment for an intimate...

$25

Benaud Trio - Poetic Visions 2012

24th November

Poetic Visions is the long awaited partnership between the Benauds (Lachlan Bramble - violin, Ewan Bramble - cello and Amir Farid - piano) and Bradman....

Wang Zheng-Ting

23rd November

In a unique and original collaboration, master Australian-Chinese musician Wang Zheng-Ting collaborates with some of Melbourne's finest musicians and...

$25

Mexican Baroque Encounters

21st November

The Spanish and Portuguese colonisation of the Americas produced a wealth of fascinating and beautiful music. The New World was a melting pot of cultures;...

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Mexican Baroque Encounters 2012

21st November

The Spanish and Portuguese colonisation of the Americas produced a wealth of fascinating and beautiful music. The New World was a melting pot of cultures;...

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Night Songs 2012

21st November

Beethoven - Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano op.38 (arranged from Septet) A selection of improvisations and arrangements of works by Bach, Sondheim,...

Destination Bohemia

20th November

Ludovico's Band performs gems of the late 17th century revealing the splendour of the Austro-Bohemian empire. Compositions preserved in the Moravian...

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Their noble country 2012

20th November

The Tinalley String Quartet continues its presentation of dynamic and evocative programs in its 2012 National Concert Series. The Series begins with an...

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Destination Bohemia/Austria 2012

20th November

Ludovico's Band performs gems of the late 17th century revealing the splendour of the Austro-Bohemian empire. Compositions preserved in the Moravian...

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Tinalley String Quartet: 'Their Noble Country'

20th November

Tinalley crosses the Pacific for Program 3 of its 2012 National Series with 'Their noble country', an American-inspired program featuring John Adams' 2008...

$50

Anthony Marwood & Aleksandar Madžar

17th November

Like good wine and cheese, Marwood and Madžar go really well together. In fact, rarely have two musicians clicked so well on stage. They’re so in sync,...

$119

Manins & Gould with Eugene Ughetti 2012

16th November

Eugene Ughetti is know world wide as a most creative and forward thinking artist, underpinned by a remarkable and broad ranging skill levels across an...

Miriam Hyde Curated By William Hennessy 2012

14th November

Hyde Fantasy Trio; Hyde String Quartet in E minor; Hyde Trio for flute, oboe and piano; and Hyde Toccata for 2

$25

Ship to Shore 2012

14th November

The Song Company with guest artists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan (Guitar) Ship to Shore features the extraordinary talents of the Grigoryan Brothers in a...

Anthony Marwood & Aleksandar Madžar

13th November

Like good wine and cheese, Marwood and Madžar go really well together. In fact, rarely have two musicians clicked so well on stage. They’re so in sync,...

$119

Dialogue V : Les Goûts-réünis - Perfection in Music

12th November

Greg Dikmans (baroque flute) and Lucinda Moon (baroque violin) explore the rich and varied repertoire of 18th-century instrumental music with guest artist...

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Transcription and Innovation 2012

10th November

Bach's deeply moving masterpiece for solo violin arranged for Piano Trio forms the centrepiece of this programme. It is matched in impact by a...

Spring Bouquet 2012

9th November

Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre and Duo Chamber Melange. Experience live performance of Spring Bouquet Salon on November 9. Time: 6:30pm Visit...

Ani Choying Drolma In Concert

8th November

Internationally acclaimed for her stunning interpretations of Buddhist mantras and songs, Ani Choying Drolma has been described as one of the finest...

$64.50

Firebird Trio The Genius and the Goddess

7th November

Chronicling one of the great love stories in Classical music, the tumultuous relationship of Robert and Clara is reflected in Huxley's stage play,The...

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The Genius and the Goddess 2012

7th November

Chronicling one of the great love stories in Classical music, the tumultuous relationship of Robert and Clara is reflected in Huxley's stage play,The...

Songlines of the Heart 2012

1st November

Merlyn Quaife (soprano), Paul Barrymore Hughes (baritone) and Amir Farid (piano) combine forces to perform songs by master composer, Richard Mills. The...

Trick or Treat 2012

31st October

Celebrate Halloween with Sutherland Trio as they continue their exploration of the Beethoven Piano Trios with a performance of the “Ghost” trio. A new...

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Pierrot Lunaire

26th October

One of the 20th century's most revolutionary compositions. One of Melbourne's finest music collectives. A dreamlike journey into imagination's abyss. A...

$45

Pierrot Lunaire

25th October

One of the 20th century's most revolutionary compositions. One of Melbourne's finest music collectives. A dreamlike journey into imagination's abyss. A...

$45

Pierrot Lunaire

24th October

One of the 20th century's most revolutionary compositions. One of Melbourne's finest music collectives. A dreamlike journey into imagination's abyss. A...

$45

Quasi Una Fantasia

23rd October

Grand provocateurs of Australia's contemporary classical scene, Melbourne's Speak Percussion take us on an inspired sonic voyage through the possibilities...

$35

A Phoenix for Ferdinand III 2012

22nd October

Composers of the French High Baroque couldn't speak highly enough of their departed colleagues. Latitude 37 presents the ultimate 'tribute' concert with...

Billy Bragg ‘Ain’t Nobody That Can Sing Like Me’ Tour

20th October

Modern day troubadour Billy Bragg comes to Australia this October with a special new two part show: the first half celebrating the legacy of Woody...

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Andrew Schultz Curated By Stephen Emmerson 2012

16th October

Schultz Stick Dance II; Schultz Twelve Variations for piano duet Gesangvoll mit innigster Empfindung; Schultz Suspended Preludes; Schultz After Nina; and...

$25

Conversations With Ghosts

12th October

Be uplifted by an extraordinary evening of music and lyricism led by iconic Australian singer / songwriter Paul Kelly.This October, Paul Kelly, recorder...

$80

Behind Closed Doors

6th October

A new cross-platform work by Red Stitch Actors Theatre and Flinders Quartet (world premiere)* Franz Schubert String Quartet D810 in D minor Death and the...

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Mostly Mozart: Symphony of the Gods 2012

3rd October

Hear Mozart's Symphony of the Gods at Melbourne Recital Centre on October 3. Artist: Orchestra Victoria Time: 11:30am Visit the website below for further...

Wilma & Friends

1st October

The second concert of the Wilma & Friends series this year highlights the talents of two of Melbourne's emerging musical stars - cellist William Hewer and...

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Behind Closed Doors 2012

1st October

A new cross-platform work by Red Stitch Actors Theatre and Flinders Quartet (world premiere)* Franz Schubert String Quartet D810 in D minor Death and the...

Tchaikovsky: The Seasons

28th September

Join the finest piano students of the Monash University's School of Music Conservatorium and Kate Lawson Gould as they recreate the unique world of...

$15

Bodice Ripper

27th September

Passion, lust, betrayal and the pangs of unrequited love burn through the stays of Aria Co's musical romp Bodice Ripper. Drawing vocal music from the 17th...

$35

Dialogue IV

26th September

Greg Dikmans (baroque flute) and Lucinda Moon (baroque violin) explore the rich and varied repertoire of the 18th-century instrumental solo without bass...

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Music On The Mind - Moved by Music

25th September

What if pianist Franz Liszt had performed behind a screen? Would the reported 'poetry' of his performance have been diminished? Do you tap your toe when...

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Geoffrey Lancaster

24th September

Geoffrey Lancaster doesn't just perform 18th-centure music on period instruments, he gets inside the heads of Mozart and Haydn, bringing their world to...

$35

Pop Kids!

24th September

Susie and Phil present Pop Kids!, a fun and interactive concert for pre-school aged children that combines song, body percussion, improvisation, movement...

$15

Kuss Quartet & Naoko Shimizu

22nd September

Germany and Japan are renowned for great cars and great pianos. Industrious and serious, it’s no wonder they produce exceptional musicians. Making their...

$103

The Seasons 2012

21st September

Second in our "Great Cities" series, this year we travel to Buenos Aires and explore the music of one of its most revered and reviled composers, Astor...

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Katie Noonan & Karin Schaupp 'Songs of the Southern Skies' Australian Tour 2012

21st September

Two of Australia's most loved female artists – songstress Katie Noonan and classical guitarist Karin Schaupp are to record their first full length album –...

Balkan Wizardry 2012

20th September

Recognized as the "International Revelation of the Year" at the Victoires de la Musique (European Association of Artist Managers) Nemenja Radulovic will...

Whomever finds this note 2012

20th September

In September, the Consort has planned a concert showcasing 8 Australian composers - some local and some interstate, some emerging and some already...

ASQ: Sunrise 2012

19th September

Experience Haydn's unique talent in combining elegance with earthiness and high spirits with seriousness when the ASQ play his beautiful Sunrise Quartet....

Kuss Quartet & Naoko Shimizu

18th September

Germany and Japan are renowned for great cars and great pianos. Industrious and serious, it’s no wonder they produce exceptional musicians. Making their...

$103

That Old Black Magic: The Songs of Johnny Mercer

15th September

"Australia's first lady of jazz", Janet Seidel, returns to the Salon with her acclaimed tribute to the great Johnny Mercer, lyricist, songwriter and...

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Paul Stanhope Curated By Matthew Hindson 2012

13th September

Stanhope Dawn Lament; Stanhope Agnus Dei; Stanhope String Quartet No.2; and Stanhope Oboe Trio

$25

Nicky Bomba

12th September

Nicky Bomba has built a solid reputation through many musical projects including writing and performing with his funk and reggae band, Bomba, conducting...

$35

Paul Lewis 2012

6th September

Paul Lewis does things differently. Instead of performing recitals that showcase his very real technical prowess with flamboyant works, he devotes himself...

Postcards from Prague 2012

10th September

In this enchanting Czech-inspired program, Seraphim Trio performs Dvorak's beloved Dumky Trio and a recent work by Andrew Ford. The internationally...

Liminal

8th September

What happens when ancient chant collides with contemporary culture? The incantation is born a new, modern energy mixing freely with sacred text. Returning...

$35

Domestic Divas

7th September

UK soprano Sophia Brumfitt and Australia's lutenist Rosemary Hodgson trace the musical journey of women at home and on the stage in this exquisite new...

$35

Pierrot's Successors

5th September

Syzygy presents a geographical survey of just how far Pierrot's reach has extended. From the explicit references of England's Helen Grime, to the...

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Pierrot's Successors 2012

5th September

Syzygy presents a geographical survey of just how far Pierrot's reach has extended. From the explicit references of England's Helen Grime, to the...

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Chamber View T(w)oo

4th September

The Arcko Symphonic Project soloists continue their exploration of rarely played works for voice and chamber ensemble with Jessica Aszodi (soprano)...

$35

The Black Arm Band @ Melbourne Recital Centre

1st September

First presented to sold out houses as part of the 2009 Melbourne Festival, dirtsong is a powerful musical journey through Australia’s cultural heartland...

$60

Brighton Grammar School Concert

30th August

Brighton Grammar School is an Anglican boys' school that upholds a strong musical tradition. The Annual Concert provides an opportunity to showcase the...

$30

Our Lady of Mercy College Celebration Concert

29th August

A celebration of the Performing Arts at Our Lady of Mercy College featuring girls from Year 7 to Year 12. The concert will showcase the school's actors,...

$30

Destination France 2012

28th August

Ludovico's Band takes you to the dazzling and highly perfumed world of the court of Louis the XIV, where prowess on the dance floor was as highly prized...

Guided Tour 2012

27th August

$15

Oh Captain, My Captain!

27th August

Experience live performance of Oh Captain, My Captain at the Melbourne Recital Centre on August 27. Artist(s): Melbourne Art Song Collective Eidit Golder...

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Solo in Red

25th August

"McCarthy's writing and the atmosphere he creates has a sparseness, detachment and tension and is always touched with a dry wit. He presents both the...

$40

Mother Russia 2012

25th August

Fiery and richly romantic, Armenian composer, Babajanian's, F-sharp minor Piano Trio brought him immediate fame and is hailed as a masterpiece. Also...

Solo in Red

24th August

"McCarthy's writing and the atmosphere he creates has a sparseness, detachment and tension and is always touched with a dry wit. He presents both the...

$40

Master Peter's Puppet Show 2012

15th August

In the stunning surrounds of the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, experience a double bill of two special 20th century operas which question our ideas of identity...

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Flemish Masters Abroad 2012

22nd August

Flemish musicians set the compositional benchmarks in the early 16th century and Flemish composers, singers and instrumentalists were highly prized...

Master Peter's Puppet Show and What Next?

15th August

In the stunning surrounds of the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, experience a double bill of two special 20th century operas which question our ideas of identity...

$30

L'isle Joyeuse

21st August

"There's no need for music to make people think! ... It would be enough if music could make people listen." Debussy to Paul Dukas (1901). One hundred and...

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L'isle joyeuse 2012

21st August

"There's no need for music to make people think! ... It would be enough if music could make people listen." Debussy to Paul Dukas (1901). One hundred and...

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Music on the Mind with Dorottya Fabian

20th August

Listeners and critics are quick to decide who the greatest interpreters of classical music are. But the evidence of sound recordings tells a sobering...

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Voicing Emily

18th August

Emily Dickinson - one of the most original 19th century American poets, genius, recluse and woman in white. In this unique performance the poems and...

$59

Tabura

16th August

Tabura are a powerful and innovative group of West Papuan musicians based in Melbourne. They are breaking new ground with unique blend of music crossing...

$35

James Ledger Curated By Paul Dean 2012

14th August

Ledger Inscriptions; Ledger Processions; and Ledger All Hail the Machine

$25

Zubin Kanga

11th August

London-based Australian pianist, Zubin Kanga, returns to Australia with Spectrum, a recital of innovative contemporary works by a diverse range of...

$35

Musical Kaleidoscope

10th August

We journey from the classicism of Spohr, the deep-set Romanticism of Brahms, through the early 20th-century rhythmic dynamism of Bartok to recent works...

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Musical Kaleidescope 2012

10th August

Experience live performance of Salon - Musical Kaleidescope at Melbourne Recital Centre on August 10. Time: 6:30pm Visit website below for further...

Beethoven's Cello #2

9th August

Zoë Knighton and Amir Farid return to the Salon for the second installment of Beethoven's Cello. As the cellist of Flinders Quartet and pianist of Benaud...

$35

Exile 2012

8th August

Composers of the French High Baroque couldn't speak highly enough of their departed colleagues. Latitude 37 presents the ultimate 'tribute' concert with...

Sunken Dreams 2012

7th August

The Song Company with guest artist Claire Edwardes (vibraphone/water percussion) Two halves, two very unique and contrasting performances that fuse...

By Royal Appointment 2012

6th August

You are invited to make a musical journey to 17th century France and the magnificent palace of Versailles with Samantha Cohen (theorbo) and Ruth Wilkinson...

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Punch Brothers (USA) Australian Tour

6th August

Warner Music Australia and Nonesuch are thrilled to announce the critically acclaimed American band Punch Brothers will arrive in Australia in August to...

$65

Jane Rutter

4th August

"I went to Paris at the age of 18 to study the flute with Jean-Pierre Rampal and Alain Marion, two of the instrument’s great luminaries. In many ways it...

$65

Mozart Serenade

4th August

A program of Mozart rarities presents an opportunity to bask in the master composer's classical purity. Conductor Reinhard Goebel is one of the most...

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Mozart Serenade 2012

2nd August

A program of Mozart rarities presents an opportunity to bask in the master composer's classical purity. Conductor Reinhard Goebel is one of the most...

Manins & Gould with Gian Slater 2012

3rd August

This trio concert highlights Gian Slater, one of Australia's most wonderfully gifted singers. With a voice of uncommon beauty and surety of pitch. Her...

Jane Rutter

2nd August

"I went to Paris at the age of 18 to study the flute with Jean-Pierre Rampal and Alain Marion, two of the instrument’s great luminaries. In many ways it...

$65

Christine Brewer 2012

1st August

Storytelling is at the heart of all singing. A song is a one-person play and a recital is an evening where a dozen characters unfold a dozen dramas....

Amarcord

31st July

If you could fuse together the Backstreet Boys and an East German Lutheran boys’ choir, you’d probably end up with something like Amarcord. This...

$109

Dazzling Virtuoso

29th July

In the early 19th century, one of the most influential families of the Hungarian nobility appointed 26 year old Johann Hummel to succeed their music...

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Michelle Nicolle Quartet

28th July

When invited to create a program for the series, Michelle Nicolle immediately responded: ‘Well it just has be Mercer and Mancini. Why? Moon River says it...

$75

Dazzling Virtuoso

28th July

In the early 19th century, one of the most influential families of the Hungarian nobility appointed 26 year old Johann Hummel to succeed their music...

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Open House Melbourne

28th July

Ever wondered what backstage looks like? Or where the stage lights are controlled from? Or even what it feels like to enter through Stage Door? We are...

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Michelle Nicolle Quartet

27th July

When invited to create a program for the series, Michelle Nicolle immediately responded: ‘Well it just has be Mercer and Mancini. Why? Moon River says it...

$75

Amarcord

26th July

If you could fuse together the Backstreet Boys and an East German Lutheran boys’ choir, you’d probably end up with something like Amarcord. This...

$109

Pierrot's Creator 2012

25th July

Before Pierrot there was the mighty Kammersymphonie. Despite being a self-confessed 'reluctant revolutionary', it seems Schoenberg could not help but...

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Mostly Mozart: Pipe Dreams 2012

25th July

Hear the music of Mozart - Pipe Dreams at The Melbourne Recital Centre on July 25. Artist: Orchestra Victoria Time: 11:30am Visit the website below for...

Orchestra Victoria: Mozart's Requiem

24th July

Mozart's Requiem is one of the most enigmatic pieces of music ever composed, mostly because of the myths and controversies surrounding it, especially...

$78.50

Music on the Mind with Sally Treloyn

24th July

Across the globe, the oral-transmitted song traditions of Indigenous peoples are facing extinction. This loss of song traditions presents a crisis for...

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Trout Quintet & Quartet for the End of Time

23rd July

Small in scale but exceptionally musically and emotionally ambitious is the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s concert combining Schubert's Trout Quintet and...

$99

Trout Quintet & Quartet for the End of Time 2012

16th July

Small in scale but exceptionally musically and emotionally ambitious is the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s concert combining Schubert's Trout Quintet and...

Trout Quintet & Quartet for the End of Time

22nd July

Small in scale but exceptionally musically and emotionally ambitious is the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s concert combining Schubert's Trout Quintet and...

$99

Avigail Herman

21st July

When Herman sings, Streisand is in the room. To paraphrase her Funny Girl finale, people who love Barbra, and see Herman, are the luckiest people in the...

$75

National Boys Choir of Australia in Concert

21st July

The National Boys Choir of Australia, one of Australia's finest choirs, presents a programme of superb choral music. Repertoire will include Gabriel...

$40

Avigail Herman

20th July

When Herman sings, Streisand is in the room. To paraphrase her Funny Girl finale, people who love Barbra, and see Herman, are the luckiest people in the...

$75

Jake Savona with Aminata Findlay

18th July

Melbourne based songwriter and producer, Mista Savona, is responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed roots reggae, dancehall, and dub rhythms...

$35

Tinalley String Quartet: 'As Dreams are Made On'

17th July

This July, Tinalley warms the heart with music inspired by love, passion and intimacy in its second program, 'As dreams are made on'. Scale the heights of...

$50

Elysium Ensemble

17th July

Greg Dikmans (baroque flute) and Lucinda Moon (baroque violin) explore the rich and varied repertoire of the 18th-century instrumental solo without bass...

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As dreams are made on 2012

17th July

The Tinalley String Quartet continues its presentation of dynamic and evocative programs in its 2012 National Concert Series. The Series begins with an...

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Joe Chindamo

14th July

Joe Chindamo returns to celebrate one of America’s greatest composers, George Gershwin. Joe and his trio perform excerpts from George and Ira Gershwin’s...

$75

Joe Chindamo's Gershwin Songbook

14th July

Joe Chindamo returns to the American Songbook series to celebrate one of America's greatest ever composers and songwriters. An inventive arranger, as well...

$45

Janet Seidel Trio

13th July

This is night music. Turn the lights low, close your eyes and dream. Blossom is there, beside you, and she is singing to you alone,’ Ron Simmonds. Janet...

$75

Janet Seidel Trio

12th July

This is night music. Turn the lights low, close your eyes and dream. Blossom is there, beside you, and she is singing to you alone,’ Ron Simmonds. Janet...

$75

Firebird Trio Music at Night

11th July

The title of Huxley's essay 'Music at Night' captures the somnambulistic and the fantastic: the program begins with Haydn's Trio No.31, nicknamed Jacob's...

$45

Music at Night 2012

11th July

The title of Huxley's essay 'Music at Night' captures the somnambulistic and the fantastic: the program begins with Haydn's Trio No.31, nicknamed Jacob's...

Cédric Tiberghien

10th July

Cédric Tiberghien’s poetic sensibility and perfect technique are the ideal match for the wonders of Claude Debussy’s Preludes. These miraculous pieces...

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Cédric Tiberghien 2012

10th July

Cédric Tiberghien’s poetic sensibility and perfect technique are the ideal match for the wonders of Claude Debussy’s Preludes. These miraculous pieces...

Julia Messenger Quintet

7th July

Heralded around the world for her exquisite vocal technique and likened to Shirley Bassey, Annie Lennox and Sinéad O’Connor, Melbourne’s own Julia...

$75

Julia Messenger Quintet

6th July

Heralded around the world for her exquisite vocal technique and likened to Shirley Bassey, Annie Lennox and Sinéad O’Connor, Melbourne’s own Julia...

$75

In Foreign Taste 2012

2nd July

Successor to the great Lully, Marin Marais was recognized in his lifetime as a brilliant composer and virtuoso performer, and held the prestigious post of...

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Celtic Divas Australian Tour 2012

29th June

Celtic Divas presents a glittering array of artists to perform a beautiful set of songs that emerge from the timeless and windswept landscapes of an...

$62

Richard Tognetti 2012

27th June

Richard Tognetti is an agent provocateur who plays like an angel. Finding musical inspiration in the most unlikely places from surfing to the idea of...

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Queen of the Golden Age 2012

20th June

The Golden Age of England under the reign of Elizabeth I was a period of great musical innovation and development. Music became increasingly expressive,...

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Matinee Concert for Secondary Students 2012

19th June

Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra present an interactive matinee concert specially designed for secondary students. Students are...

Story and Allegory 2012

16th June

The fertile influence of Europe's folklore fills this programme. Martinu's Bergerettes begin a dazzling and breathtaking journey deriving inspiration from...

Midwinter Dream 2012

16th June

Seraphim Trio explores the intersections between Shakespeare, Mendelssohn and Beethoven, alongside a new trio by Australian composer Alan Holley. Benjamin...

ASQ: Legacy 2012

14th June

Beethoven's Op 18 quartets were his debut for this combination and, although composed under the lingering shadow Haydn & Mozart, quickly established his...

Gerard Brophy Curated By Lisa Moore 2012

12th June

Brophy Glove; Brophy Room of the Saints; Brophy Charm; Brophy Sheer Nylon Dances; and Brophy Kalighat Votives

$25

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

9th June

The poetry of e.e. cummings is the springboard for a daring and spontaneous fusion of musical ideas. Combining improvisation, electronics and composition,...

$35

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

9th June

Few performers have the credentials to pull off a fitting and genuinely thrilling tribute to “America’s first lady of song” – Ella Fitzgerald – but Grammy...

$79

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

6th June

During the 2012 Festival, aspiring students from Monash University Jazz and Popular Studies are provided with the inimitable opportunity to rehearse and...

$30

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

7th June

Film score master and one of the most preeminent trumpeters of the post-Miles Davis era – five-time Grammy Award winner Terence Blanchard – makes his...

$79

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

5th June

Guitarist and composer ALBARE – Albert Dadon – brings his latest project to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival with an international collaboration...

$69

Albare iTD

5th June

Albare visits the Melbourne Recital Centre as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival to perform songs from his forthcoming album release...

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ALBARE iTD

5th June

$69.00

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

4th June

This special double bill brings together two rapidly-rising stars from opposite sides of the globe, each charting new directions in jazz. With her vast...

$69

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

2nd June

Dazzlingly talented keyboardist-composer Hiromi dominates the next wave of jazz superstars, possessing musicianship beyond her years and an electrifying...

$69

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

2nd June

One of Brazil's most celebrated guitarists renowned for the development of the Afro-Samba style, Baden Powell's virtuosity finds a match for his...

$35

Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012

1st June

Melbourne-based jazz pianist and composer Andrea Keller leads an exciting new collaboration with two of her most celebrated, intriguing and broad-minded...

$35

Songs of Love and Life 2012

31st May

Experience Songs of Love and Life presented by the Melbourne Recital Centre on May 31. Artist(s): Melbourne Art Song Collective Ms Siobhan Stagg Karen...

The King's Chamber 2012

28th May

King Louis XIV, who began his reign at the tender age of four, had a great love for plucked string instruments. His court lutenist, Robert de Visée was...

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Silent Inspiration 2012

28th May

Flinders Quartet explore how composers deal with impending deafness and how it enhances or cripples their creativity. Presented with readings alongside...

Once upon a time... with Peter Wilson 2012

23rd May

Be spellbound and taken to a land far away by Master Puppeteer, Peter Wilson as he creates another world of creatures living and breathing and dancing to...

Beethoven and Vask 2012

16th May

Sutherland Trio open their first Melbourne Recital Centre concert of 2012, with Beethoven’s legendary Archduke Trio. The Archduke is the last in...

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Destination England 2012

15th May

John Dowland (1563-1626) and Henry Purcell (1659-1695) were two of the greatest English musicians of any time. Their profound insights into the human...

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Red Bull Beat Suite 2012

12th May

Red Bull Beat Suite is set to smash every conceived musical boundary – creating an entirely original, never-before-heard musical exploration,mixing...

$45

Manins & Gould with Slava Grigoryan 2012

11th May

This concert of cello, piano and guitar features the extraordinary gifts of Slava Grigoryan - a guitarist known internationally both for his virtuosity...

Liza Lim Curated By Marshall McGuire 2012

8th May

Lim The Heart’s Ear; Lim The Four Seasons; Lim Shimmer Songs; and Lim Ming Qi

$25

Waves 2012

5th May

Metropolis concludes with American seascapes. John Luther Adams' orchestral work Dark Waves summons the magnificent, otherworldly beauty of a vast,...

Metropolis New Music Festival 2012: Golden Light 2012

3rd May

The title 'Golden Light' comes from Whitacre's work Lux aurumque which means - light, warm and heavy as pure gold. American Choral Music from the late...

Metropolis New Music Festival 2012: Coming Together 2012

2nd May

Witness the organic growth of an unconducted 'super ensemble'. The six members of eighth blackbird throw down the gauntlet, flinging themselves into Derek...

Syzygy Ensemble - Pierrot's Brave New World 2012

1st May

One of the most revolutionary aspects of Pierrot Lunaire is its scoring for a quintet of mixed keyboard, string and wind instruments. This makeup, with...

$25

St Lawrence String Quartet and Diana Doherty

28th April

Plunge into the non-stop roller-coaster ride of Matthew Hindson’s 'Rush' and feel the contrasting serenity of Mozart’s Oboe Quartet with acclaimed oboist...

$32

Metropolis New Music Festival 2012: On a Wire 2012

27th April

Come aboard a wild ride through contemporary American orchestral music. Michael Gordon's collaboration with visionary film-maker Bill Morrison, Dystopia,...

Susan Graham 2012

26th April

Susan Graham is probably the only singer to have a day named in her honour: in her hometown of Midland, Texas, every fifth of September is Susan Graham...

The Changi Songbook

25th April

More than 20, 000 Australian Servicemen and women throughout South East Asia fell prisoner to advancing Japanese forces. Within days of their arrival at...

$50

Apotheosis 2012

23rd April

Composers of the French High Baroque couldn't speak highly enough of their departed colleagues. Latitude 37 presents the ultimate 'tribute' concert with...

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Emperor Concerto 2012

19th April

The culmination of a special three-year collaboration between the MSO and Finnish pianist, composer and conductor, Olli Mustonen. This concert is a...

La Melodia Antica 2012

18th April

La Compañia celebrates in the joy of the popular Italian secular song known as the frottola, usually driven by a theme of love, these songs were poetic,...

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Songs without words 2012

14th April

Mendelssohn makes a welcome return with one of the most loved trios ever written. For a composer of his genius, words are simply not required. Australia's...

Duo Chamber Melange - European Nostalgia 2012

13th April

Experience live performance of Duo Chamber Melange - European Nostalgia Presented By Melbourne Recital Centre and Duo Chamber Melange on April 13. Time:...

Destination Italy 2012

10th April

Love Italy? Come with Ludovico's Band as they journey through the 17th century. Exotic Venice with its spice traders, mysterious lenten masks, golden St...

Program one: A feast of languages 2012

10th April

The Tinalley String Quartet continues its presentation of dynamic and evocative programs in its 2012 National Concert Series. The Series begins with an...

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Angélique Kidjo - Bluesfest Sideshows

5th April

Her spirit is irrepressible, and she brings life to everything she touches” – Peter Gabriel2012 will see the one of the greatest forces in African music...

Yann Tiersen - Bluesfest Sideshows

4th April

It was one of those rare moments at a live gig when you realise you've been in the presence of greatness, - Michael Hubbard, Music OMHWith a live review...

$60.00

George Boyle Curated By Timothy Young 2012

3rd April

Boyle Sonata for cello and piano; Boyle Suite for two pianos; and Boyle Ballade for piano

$25

Ears Wide Open 1: Introducing Brahms' Tragic Overture 2012

3rd April

Each Ears Wide Open is a fascinating 80-minute interactive event for audiences of all ages, featuring the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Australia's Mr....

TrioKROMA, featuring soprano Elena Xanthoudakis 2012

31st March

TrioKROMA was formed to give a voice to the charming Romantic repertoire written for piano, voice and clarinet. Performing works ranging from Schubert's...

The Songs Of Robert Burns 2012

30th March

Eddi Reader Quartet Australian Tour 2012

30th March

In 2010 Eddi Reader toured Australia and sold out across the board where she captivated and enchanted audiences. In 2012 she is delighted to be returning...

Flinders Quartet with Vince Jones 2012

19th March

For the first concerts in their 2012 concert season, Flinders Quartet have invited Australian jazz icon, Vince Jones, to take the stage with them and...

$40

Jane Birkin sings Serge Gainsbourg

18th March

“…the perfect symbol of innocence” Graham GreeneJane Birkin is one of the world’s most iconic and celebrated women. The star of film and stage; singer,...

$60

Nigel Westlake Curated By Matthew Hoy 2012

13th March

Westlake Rare Sugar; Westlake Tall Tales But True; Westlake Piano Sonata No.1; and Westlake High Tension Wires

$25

Diego Guerrero @ Melbourne Recital Centre 2012

10th March

Kimmo Pohjonen @ Melbourne Recital Centre 2012

8th March

The Arrebato Ensemble @ Melbourne Recital Centre 2012

8th March

Kimmo Pohjonen

8th March

Mind-blowingly original, Finland's Kimmo Pohjonen defies the limitations of conventional music making with unprecedented ingenuity and extravagance. In a...

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Arrebato Ensemble

8th March

Arrebato Ensemble is redefining the world of flamenco for contemporary audiences. The group blends flamenco sounds and rhythms with jazz and other world...

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Schraffur @ Melbourne Recital Centre 2012

5th March

Penguin Café

5th March

In the words of pop music luminary Brian Eno, Penguin Café is "eccentric, charming, accommodating, surprising, seductive, warm, reliable, modest and...

Tafelmusik

3rd March

Canada’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra will take you on an epic space odyssey, performing exquisite period music from memory before stunning images from...

Il Furore!

2nd March

Internationally renowned violinist and leader, Catherine Mackintosh & Swedish Soprano Maria Keohane join London based ensemble, The Little Baroque Company...

The Australian Youth Orchestra

1st March

Presented By Melbourne Recital Centre & The Australian Youth Orchestra Artist(s) The Australian Youth Orchestra Christopher Hogwood - conductor Program...

The Australian Youth Orchestra under the baton of Christopher Hogwood 2012

26th February

The February 2012 Season of The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) culminates in three concerts with English conductor Christopher Hogwood at the Eastbank...

$35

Pierrot by Moonlight

29th February

Syzygy Ensemble's year-long tribute to mark the 100th anniversary of Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire begins with a celebration of the world of dark hues,...

The Sixteen @ Melbourne Recital Centre 2012

28th February

$60

Cold Water 2012

27th February

Atticus (Lizzy Welsh - violin, Zac Johnston - violin, Phoebe Green - viola and Judith Hamann - cello) join forces with James Rushford and Joe Talia to...

The Australian Youth Orchestra 2012

27th February

The Australian Youth Orchestra, brimful of energy, passion and commitment, brings to life the brilliance of a young genius in two programs of...

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Venice Secrets 2012

25th February

During the 18th century in 'the most beautiful city built by man', the famous orphanage Ospedale Dell Pieta was home to concerts veiled in secrecy and...

COM-motion! 2012

23rd February

Long before there were night clubs and bands there were courts and madrigal singers. Ensemble singing as sophisticated evening entertainment has a long...

An Evening of American Song with Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright 2012

22nd February

A selection of songs arranged for voice and Ensemble Liaison by Barber, Menotti, Ives, Gershwin and Porter. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear...

Mediterranean Rhythms 2012

22nd February

In the 16th century the Mediterranean was enriched by cultural exchanges, ideas and beliefs that created a fertile territory for a music that was...

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Mediterranean Rhythms 2012

22nd February

In the 16th century the Mediterranean was enriched by cultural exchanges, ideas and beliefs that created a fertile territory for a music that was...

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An Evening of American Song with Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright 2012

22nd February

A selection of songs arranged for voice and Ensemble Liaison by Barber, Menotti, Ives, Gershwin and Porter. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear...

Andrea Keller 2012

10th February

Three-time ARIA Award winning jazz pianist Andrea Keller is acclaimed for her original ensemble 'The Andrea Keller Quartet'. However, in this special...

A Fun Filled Evening With Pam Ayres

25th November

Pam Ayres’ return to Australia with her latest show coincides with the publication of her autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude. Since her first...

$69

Ways to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake

15th November

“Astonishing…spellbinding…rousing… grippingly raw.” – The Guardian“When the truly revelatory moment happened in this Nick Drake tribute, there wasn’t a...

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Ways to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake

14th November

“Astonishing…spellbinding…rousing… grippingly raw.” – The Guardian“When the truly revelatory moment happened in this Nick Drake tribute, there wasn’t a...

TBA

James Rhodes Australian Tour 2011

20th October

Described as the "Nigel Kennedy" of the piano, JAMES RHODES isn't your average classical musician, the accolades about him speak for themselves "an...

$79.90

James Rhodes Australian Tour 2011

19th October

Described as the "Nigel Kennedy" of the piano, JAMES RHODES isn't your average classical musician, the accolades about him speak for themselves "an...

$79.90

Topology “Airwaves” Album Release Tour

20th August

Brisbane quintet Topology are proud to present their album “Airwaves”. Created with Melbourne’s Loops, the album is a celebration of the first century of...

$35.00

Elixir

10th June

Melbourne International Jazz Festival Presents

7th June

Former Artistic Director of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Albert Dadon, aka Albare, will return to the Festival, this time as a performer in...

$39

Melbourne International Jazz Festival Presents

7th June

Former Artistic Director of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Albert Dadon, aka Albare, will return to the Festival, this time as a performer in...

$39

Brentano String Quartet

31st May

Don’t miss the Brentano String Quartet, named after Antonie Brentano, the woman many scholars consider was Beethoven's unnamed, intended recipient of his...

Brentano String Quartet

28th May

Don’t miss the Brentano String Quartet, named after Antonie Brentano, the woman many scholars consider was Beethoven's unnamed, intended recipient of his...

Wind Energy ‘A Climate for Change’ Launch Tour

25th March

Australian composer and classical pianist Kristofer Spike pays homage to our nation’s first conservation victory in his latest CD and upcoming concerts to...

Joanna Newsom (USA) 'Have One On Me' Australian Tour

15th March

Joanna Newsom, the pure and strikingly voiced harpist whose sprawling music has earned her international fame, will return to Australia in March. Writing...

$55

Martha Wainwright (Canada) Australian Tour 2011

3rd March

Following sell-out shows in 2008, the Canadian chanteuse returns to Australia with her band this summer, touring the country and playing the Perth...

Katie Noonan 'Sumptuous' Tour

23rd October

"Noonan's soaring, beautifully phrased high notes, ultra-musical communication of meaning and expressive use of the microphone and digital technologies...

$80.00

Katie Noonan 'Sumptuous' Tour

22nd October

"Noonan's soaring, beautifully phrased high notes, ultra-musical communication of meaning and expressive use of the microphone and digital technologies...

$80.00

Creative Innovation 2010

8th September

Imagine a forum and festival that was out of the ordinary... that pushed the boundaries... Creative Innovation 2010 is the place to learn from world...

David Hobson & Yvonne Kenny ‘Singing for Love’ Tour

2nd September

Following David’s Hobson’s recent success with his new album ‘Enchanted Way’ rocketing straight into the top 20 of the ARIA chart, Opera Australia is...

$49

David Hobson & Yvonne Kenny ‘Singing for Love’ Tour

1st September

Following David’s Hobson’s recent success with his new album ‘Enchanted Way’ rocketing straight into the top 20 of the ARIA chart, Opera Australia is...

$49

The Escalators - music and live show inspired by David Lynch

30th July

The Escalators is a group that needs to be seen and heard. Taking inspiration from some of the artistic concepts of master filmmaker David Lynch, The...