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The White Hat Guide to Classical Music in Melbourne & Victoria

Comprehensive list of concerts and recitals in Melbourne
The White Hat Classical Music Map of Melbourne

Comprehensive list of concerts and recitals in Melbourne

Below is a comprehensive listing of classical music concerts and performances in Melbourne. We believe this to be the most comprehensive listing of such performances in Melbourne available either on the web or in print.

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What's on in Melbourne

 

 

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Concerts

Music for children of all ages performed live by a variety of local classical musicians. These concerts are specifically designed for parents with babies and young children.
11am to noon, third Thur of month (until Dec 08)

Richmond Uniting Church, 314 Church St, Richmond -

Entry by gold coin donation Enquiries: (03) 9416 1035

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Concerts

Music for children of all ages performed live by a variety of local classical musicians. These concerts are specifically designed for parents with babies and young children.
11am to noon, first Wed of month (until Dec 08)

Fitzroy Town Hall, Crn Moor and Napier St Fitzroy -

Entry by gold coin donation Enquiries: (03) 9416 1035

Garinger Quartet - Darkness and Light

In the second concert of their 2008 series, the Grainger Quartet perform:

  • Haydn String Quartet in G major, op 76 no 1
  • Harris New Work (2008) (premiere performances)
  • Schubert String Quartet no 15 in G major, op post 161, D. 887

7pm, Tuesday 22 July 2008, City Recital Hall,  Angel Place, Sydney
7pm, Tuesday 26 August 2008, Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium, Southbank, Brisbane
7pm, Thursday 24 July 2008, Adelaide Town Hall
7pm, Tuesday 15 July 2008, Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne

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Bookings: 1300 365 266

Otello

Otello

Book tickets for Otello
at the Sydney Opera House

Verdi's Otello. Shakespeare's story, Verdi's music, an extraordinary production and the soaring voices of Opera Australia. Harry Kupfer, legendary director of the Vienna State Opera, has created a production which exposes the psychological storm within the hearts of Otello and Desdemona, and set designer Hans Schavernoch's opulent but war-torn palace mirrors their chaotic emotions. As for the music, it is magnificent, deliciously poised between surging choruses, exquisite arias and the heady passion of the main protagonists. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

1pm on 16 August 2008 and 7.30pm on 18, 23, 26 & 29 July 2008 and 2, 8 & 13 August 2008, Sydney Opera House
1pm on 6 December 2008 and 7.30pm on 18, 22, 25 & 28 November 2008 and 3 & 11 December 2008, State Theatre

Click here for prices and bookings for the Sydney Opera House Dinner and opera package for Otello. Be warned - These packages usually book out weeks in advance.

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Victorian Opera - The Elixir of Love

A bottle of wondrous potion (most likely snake-oil), a furtive tear, a gullible youth, a gorgeous girl and gloriously fresh music all combine to bring Donizetti's witty confection to life in the intimate setting of the Merlyn Theatre. Two sparkling casts feature favourite Melbourne artists such as David Hobson, Antoinette Halloran, Roger Lemke, Roger Howell and conductor Warwick Stengards as they join forces with some of opera's brightest rising stars, including Operatunity Oz finalist Roy Best and, fresh from her debut at Covent Garden, brilliant young, soprano Elena Xanthoudakis. Acclaimed British director Stephen Medcalf returns to Australia to direct his signature production of this hilarious work.
11 to 21 August 2008

Merlyn Theatre, C.U.B. Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank -

Enquiries: (03) 9685 2478

Orlando

Orlando

Book tickets for Orlando
at the Sydney Opera House

Opera Australia presents Handel's wild and magical opera, Orlando, in a new production created by the same team who brought Alcina to such spectacular life. The outstanding cast is drawn from a new generation of talent. In Sydney we welcome Italian contralto Sonia Prina, while in Melbourne young Australian, Dominica Matthews makes her debut in the title role. Emma Matthews is the intoxicating Angelica while Tobias Cole, who last year triumphed as Julius Caesar, plays Angelica's lover, Medoro. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

12.30pm on 6 September 2008 and 7pm on 18. 20, 23, 28 & 30 August 2008 and 2 & 11 September 2008; Sydney Opera House
12.30pm on 13 December 2008 and 7pm on 27 & 29 November 2008 and 2 & 10 December 2008; State Theatre

Click here for prices and bookings for the Sydney Opera House Dinner and opera package for Oralando. Be warned - These packages usually book out weeks in advance.

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Concordis Chamber Choir 10th Anniversary Concert

Concordis celebrates its first decade with ten favourites from ten years of performances, plus the world premiere of 'Requiem Concordia' for choir and brass which has been specially commissioned for the occasion by Melbourne composer Nicholas Buc.
8pm, Saturday 23 August

Ian Roach Hall, Scotch College, Morrison St, Hawthorn - (Mel ref 59 B1)

Adults $25, Concession $20, school students free Enquiries: (03) 9810 4219

Preston Symphony Orchestra presents Youth Concerto Competition

Preston Symphony Orchestra presents Youth Concerto Competition Conducted by Steven Stanke. Featuring our 7 finalists – all aged 18 or under.

  • Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto 3rd movement - Joshua Hu
  • Milhaud Scaramouche for Saxophone and Orchestra - Yo-Yo Su
  • Shostakovich Piano Concerto No 2 1st movement - Vicky Zhang
  • R.Strauss Horn Concerto No 1 - Lauren Whitehead
  • Bruch Violin Concerto No 1 movements 2 & 3 - Anne-Marie Johnson
  • Bartók Violin Concerto No 2 1st movement - James Dong
  • Arensky Piano Concerto Op 2 movements 1 & 2 - David Soo
2.30pm, Sunday 24th August 2008

Northcote Town Hall, 189 High St, Northcote -

Tickets $15 (conc $10) available at door. Enquiries: (03) 9497 2351 or 9459 7752

Opera in Concert - The Flying Dutchman

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Oleg Caetani (conductor), Lisa Gasteen (soprano), Stuart Skelton (tenor), John Wegner (baritone). Sian Pendry (mezzo), Adrian Dwyer (tenor), Bjarni Kristinsson (baritone), MSO Chorus and Men of the Victorian Opera Chorus perform:

8pm, 25, 28 & 30 August 2008

Hamer Hall, Melbourne Arts Centre -

The Melbourne Musicians

The Melbourne Musicians with Elena Xanthoukadis (soprano), Mardi McSullea (flute) and Geoff and Julie Payne (trumpets) perform music by Bach and Vivaldi.
8.15pm, Wednesday 27 August 2008

St Johns Southgate -

$45 / $40 / $20 Bookings: 1300 884 654

FreeOrgan Recital

Robert Ampt on the grand organ of the Melbourne Town Hall performs:

  • Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Voluntary (arr. Robert Ampt)
  • Claude Balbastre Noel: Ou S'en vont Ces gais bergers: Theme & 7 Variations
  • Johann Christian Rinck Theme, 5 Variations & Finale on God Save the King
  • Johann Sebastian Bach Air on the G String (arr. Sigfrid Karg-Elert)
  • John Weaver Toccata
  • Robert Ampt O Sacred Head (i) Lament (ii) Dance - Moto Perpetuoso
  • Antonio Vivaldi Adagio from Winter (The Four Seasons)
  • Charles Marie Widor Allegro (1st Movt, Symphony VI)
1pm to 2pm, Wednesday 27th August 2008

Melbourne Town Hall -

Three Great Romantics

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Oleg Caetani (conductor) and John Chen (piano) perform:

  • Weber Oberon: Overture
  • Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.54
  • Brahms Serenade No. 1 in D major, Op. 11
7.30pm, Friday 29 August 2008

Melbourne Town Hall -

Night of Chamber Music with Mobius Duo

If you’re passionate about fine music, an evening with Mobius Duo is to be savoured! Enjoy chamber music full of passion and in an atmosphere of fellow music lovers for an exceptional evening of accomplished musical performance! This is chamber music of the highest order. Viatcheslav Iourgaev (cello) Victoria Bilogan (piano) perform music by A.Scarlatti, J.S.Bach, C.Franck, A.Scnittke and A.Piazzolla.

7pm, 30th August 2008; Holy Trinity Anglican Church, cnr Hotham and Clarendon Sts, South Melbourne
2.30pm, 7th September 2008; Richmond Uniting Church, 314 Church st Richmond
Tickets: Adults $20, Concession $16, Students $14 Tickets at the door or Bookings (03) 9531 7631

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Australian Chamber Orchestra - Vivacious

The Australian Chamber Orchestra with Alina Ibragimova (Guest Director and Lead Violin) perform:

  • JS Bach from The Art of Fugue
  • György Kurtág from Signs, Games & Messages
  • Berg Lyric Suite - 3 Pieces
  • Vivaldi The Four Seasons
2.30pm Sun 31 Aug, & 8pm Mon 1 Sep 2008

Hamer Hall, Melbourne -

Bookings: 1800 444 444

Benaud Trio Concerts 2008 - 2nd Innings

The Benaud Trio perform:

  • Haydn Piano Trio in C major Hob.27
  • Ives Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano
  • Dvořák Piano Trio No.3 in F minor Op.65

You can hear some background of the Benaud Trio and why they adopted the name in the White Hat Podcast of September 2007.

7.30pm, Monday 1st September 2008

Melba Hall, University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville -

Bookings: 1300 884 654

Parker String Quartet Australian debut with Kathryn Selby 'The Nationalists'

Pianist virtuoso Kathryn Selby makes beautiful music in a first-time collaboration with rising USA ensemble, the Parker String Quartet
8pm, Wednesday 3rd September

Melba Hall, University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville -

$36 - $50 Enquiries: (02) 9969 7039

VCA Symphony Orchestra & VCA Secondary School Choir

The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School Choir joins the VCA Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of VCASS. This concert features a program of exceptional orchestral works for large orchestra:

Conductor: Marco van Pagee. Choral Director: Claire Preston.
7.30pm, Friday 12 September 2008

Melbourne Town Hall -

$10 at the door. Door sales only Enquiries: (03) 9685 9423

Beethoven and Tchaikovsky

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Bramwell Tovey (conductor) and Christian Tetzlaff (violin) perform:

8pm, Friday 12 September 2008

Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Clayton -

Beethoven and Tchaikovsky

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Bramwell Tovey (conductor) and Christian Tetzlaff (violin) perform:

2pm 13 Sept 2008 and 8pm 15 Sept 2008

Hamer Hall, Melbourne Arts Centre -

Monash University Philharmonic Society - Song and Dance Concert

After a sell out Autumn Concert, the Monash University Philharmonic Society is back with an even bigger and better Spring concert. he theme is Song and Dance, and works such as Swan Lake Suite and a Stevie Wonder Medley will explore all aspects of music and movement. Make sure you get in early by emailing tickets@monashphil.org to secure your seat now.
7.30pm, Saturday 13th September 2008

South Oakleigh Secondary College - (Mel ref 78 F2)

Adult $15, Concession $12, Child $8

Ensemble Liaison and Friends - Brahms and Messiaen

Ensemble Liaison with Wilma Smith (violin) perform:

7pm, 14th September 2008

BMW Edge, Federation Square -

Adult $30, Concession $20, Student rush $10 Enquiries: (03) 9808 6684

Eggner Trio

Musica Viva presents the Eggner Trio performing:

  • Schumann Piano Trio no 1 in D minor, op 63
  • Martin Trio sur des melodies populaires irlandaises (1925)
  • Shostakovich Piano Trio in E minor, op 67

8pm, Friday 19 September 2008, Adelaide Town Hall
6.30pm, Wednesday 24 September 2008, Conservatorium Theatre, South Bank, Brisbane
7.30pm, Tuesday 16 September 2008, Perth Concert Hall
7pm Monday 22 September 2008, City Recital Hall, Angel Place Sydney

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Bookings: 1800 688 482

Eggner Trio

Musica Viva presents the Eggner Trio performing:

7pm, Thursday 18 September 2008, Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music, Canberra
8.15pm, Tuesday 23 September 2008, Melbourne Arts Centre, Hamer Hall
8pm Saturday 27 September 2008, City Recital Hall, Angel Place Sydney

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Bookings: 1800 688 482

3MBS Salon Series

A concert (with performers to be announced) performed live to air on 3MBS in the presence of a studio audience at Abbotsford Convent.
6pm sharp, Thursday 18th September 2008

The Grand Library, Abbotsford Convent -

$25 / $15 Enquiries & bookings: 1300 884 654

The Melbourne Youth Orchestra conducted by Fabian Russell

The program consists of Ravel’s Alborada del Gracioso, Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments [1947 version] & the great Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz. Please call the MYM office on 9690 8624 to book your tickets.
8pm, Saturday 20th September 2008

Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank Boulevard -

Adult $27/ concession $22/ Children under 15 $10 Enquiries: (03) 9690 8624

Twilight Chamber Music at Rippon Lea - Concert 6

As part of the John Tallis Twilight Chamber Music at Rippon Lea Series, David Thomas (clarinet), Darryl Cooke (piano) and Max Cooke (piano) perform:
6.30pm, Sunday 21st September

Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick -

($35 / $20) (subscription - 6 concerts $150) Enquiries: (03) 9527 2851

Eggner Trio

Musica Viva presents the Eggner Trio performing:

8.15pm, Tuesday 23 September 2008

Melbourne Arts Centre, Hamer Hall -

Bookings: 1800 688 482

Let the Sun Shine In

Australia Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra directed by William Hennessy with Jeffrey Crellin (oboe) perform:

  • Purcell Chaconne
  • Handel Concerto Grosso Op 6 No 11
  • Bowman Oboe Concerto
  • Marcello Oboe Concerto
  • Bliss Music for Strings
2.30pm Sun 28 Sept & 7pm Mon 29 Sept 2008

BMW Edge, Federation Square -

Enquiries: (03) 9650 3365

Handel's Water Music

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Bernard Labadie (conductor) and David Hansen (counter-tenor) perform:

  • Handel Solomon: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
  • Handel Giulio Cesare: Va, tacito
  • Handel Giulio Cesare: Aure, deh, per pieta
  • Handel Alcina: Suite - Overture, Musette, Menuet, Gavotte, Menuet, Gavotte
  • Handel Rodelinda: Vivi, tiranno
  • Handel Water Music (complete)
8pm, 2, 3 & 4 October 2008

Hamer Hall, Melbourne Arts Centre -

Victorian Youth Opera

The Happy Prince by Malcolm Williamson. High above the city, on a tall column, stood a statue of the Happy Prince. So begins Oscar Wilde's immortal tale of the gilded statue of the Prince and the faithful swallow, set to music by Australian composer Malcolm Williamson. Victorian Youth Opera presents a new production of this work featuring some of Victoria's most talented young operatic performers. Auditions for the production will be held mid-year for young people of primary and secondary school age. To be allocated an audition time please email auditions@victorianopera.com.au with The Happy Prince in the subject title.
3 to 5 October, 2008

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Enquiries: (03) 9685 2478

Jerusalem Quartet

Musica Viva presents the Jerusalem Quartet performing:

  • Ravel String Quartet in F major, op 34
  • Richard Mills String Quartet no 3 (2008)
  • Smetana String Quartet no 1 in E minor, From My Life

8pm, Thursday 16 October 2008, Adelaide Town Hall
6.30pm, Thursday 9 October 2008, Conservatorium Theatre, South Bank, Brisbane
7pm, Saturday 18 October 2008, Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music, Canberra
8.15pm, Wednesday 15 October 2008, Melbourne Arts Centre, Hamer Hall
7.30pm, Monday 13 October 2008, Perth Concert Hall
8pm Saturday 11 October and 7pm Monday 20 October 2008, City Recital Hall, Angel Place Sydney

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Bookings: 1800 688 482

Jerusalem Quartet

Musica Viva presents the Jerusalem Quartet performing:

  • Ravel String Quartet in F major, op 34
  • Richard Mills String Quartet no 3 (2008)
  • Smetana String Quartet no 1 in E minor, From My Life
8.15pm, Wednesday 15 October 2008

Melbourne Arts Centre, Hamer Hall -

Bookings: 1800 688 482

Mozart's Requiem

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Northey (conductor), Jacqueline Porter (soprano), Sally-Anne Russell (mezzo-soprano), James Egglestone (tenor), Richard Alexander (bass) and MSO Chorus perform:

  • Mozart Symphony No.41 in C major, K.551 (Jupiter)
  • Mozart Requiem, K.626
7.30pm, Friday 17 October 2008

Melbourne Town Hall -

Beethoven's Septet

Chamber music performed by players from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Lorraine Hook (violin), Anne Martonyi (violin), Katie Chilmaid (viola), Sarah Morse (cello), Stephen Newton (double bass), Jonathan Craven (clarinet), Brock Imison (bassoon), Geoff Lierse (French horn) and Janis Cook keyboard perform:

  • Francaix Divertissement
  • Brahms Horn Trio
  • Beethoven Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
11am, Sunday 19 October 2008

Iwaki Auditorium -

The Yarra Trio - Subscription Concert No.3

The Yarra Trio perform:

  • Shostakovich Trio in E minor no 2 op 67
  • Mozart Trio in E major k 542
  • First Prize work  - The Yarra Trio / University of Melbourne National Composition Award 2008
  • Beethoven Trio in D major op 70 no 1 “Ghost”

7:15pm complimentary drinks. 8:00pm recital.

Tuesday 21 October 2008

fortyfive downstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne -

$35 / $30 / $25 / $20 / $10 Bookings: 1300 884 654

Strawberry Fields

Australia Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra with Jacqueline Porter (soprano) and Jeffrey Crellin (conductor) perform:

  • Haydn Symphony No 70
  • Elgar Serenade for Strings
  • Fox Pathways of Ancient Dreaming (1990)
  • Britten Les Illuminations
2.30pm Sun 26 Oct & 7pm Mon 27 Oct 2008

BMW Edge, Federation Square -

Enquiries: (03) 9650 3365

Ensemble Liaison and Friends - Lullaby and Doina

Ensemble Liaison with Wilma Smith (violin), Katie Chilmaid (violin), Simon Oswell (viola), Alex Henery (double bass) and Mardi McSullea (flute) perform:

  • Beethoven Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4 in C Major Op. 102 No. 1
  • Francaix Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Piano
  • Osvaldo Golijov Lullaby and Doina for Flute, Clarinet and String Quintet
  • Schubert The Trout, Quintet for Strings and Piano D. 667 (one of White Hat's Top 100 Chamber Works)
7pm, 4th November 2008

BMW Edge, Federation Square -

Adult $30, Concession $20, Student rush $10 Enquiries: (03) 9808 6684

Grainger Quartet - Night at the Opera

In the third concert of their 2008 series, the Grainger Quartet perform:

  • Berg String Quartet op 3
  • Mozart String Quartet in E flat major, KV 428
  • Puccini Crisantemi
  • Verdi String Quartet in E minor

7pm, Tuesday 4 November 2008, City Recital Hall,  Angel Place, Sydney
7pm, Thursday 6 November 2008, Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium, Southbank, Brisbane
7pm, Saturday 8 November 2008, Elder Hall, University of Adelaide
7pm, Tuesday 11 November 2008, Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne

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Bookings: 1300 365 266

Australian Chamber Orchestra - Euphoric

The Australian Chamber Orchestra with Richard Tognetti (Artistic Director and Lead Violin) and Timo-Veikko Valve (Cello) perform:

  • Prokofiev Classical Symphony, Op.25 (Symphony No.1)
  • Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello, Op.102, in A minor
  • Beethoven Symphony No.8, Op.93 in F major
2.30pm Sun 9 Nov, & 8pm Mon 10 Nov 2008

Hamer Hall, Melbourne -

Bookings: 1800 444 444

Madama Butterfly

Opera Australia present Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly. Moffatt Oxenbould's classic production, designed by Peter England and Russell Cohen, captures the grace and delicacy of Puccini's exquisite creation. Translucent bamboo screens, red silk and balletic graces define an imagined world for an all too real story, and the vivid colours are echoed by the tantalisingly evocative music and melting arias of this glorious romance. Nicole Youl broke hearts in her Sydney debut as Cio-Cio-San. She now brings her moving interpretation of Madama Butterfly to Melbourne. She is joined by Sally-Anne Russell in the role of Suzuki and Rosario La Spina as the fickle Pinkerton. And to conduct, Opera Australia welcomes back Taiwanese conductor and Puccini-expert, Shao-Chia Lu. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

1pm on 22 November 2008 and 7.30pm on 11, 15, 19, 26 & 19 November 2008 and 4, 6, 9 & 13 December 2008

State Theatre, Melbourne Arts Centre -

Grainger Quartet - Night at the Opera

In the third concert of their 2008 series, the Grainger Quartet perform:

  • Berg String Quartet op 3
  • Mozart String Quartet in E flat major, KV 428
  • Puccini Crisantemi
  • Verdi String Quartet in E minor
7pm, Tuesday 11 November 2008

Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne -

Bookings: 1300 365 266

Hesperion XXI

Musica Viva presents Hesperion XXI performing works by Tobias Hume, Marin Marais, Tarquinio Merula and Diego Ortiz, traditional and ancient melodies and dances from the Orient and Occident and new songs and improvisations created by Arianna and Ferran Savall.

8pm, Thursday 13 November 2008, Adelaide Town Hall
7pm, Saturday 15 November 2008, Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music, Canberra
8.15pm, Tuesday 25 November 2008, Melbourne Arts Centre, Hamer Hall
7.30pm, Tuesday 18 November 2008, Perth Concert Hall
7pm Thursday 20 Nov and 8pm Saturday 22 Nov 2008, City Recital Hall, Angel Place Sydney

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Bookings: 1800 688 482

Otello

Otello

Book tickets for Otello
at the Sydney Opera House

Verdi's Otello. Shakespeare's story, Verdi's music, an extraordinary production and the soaring voices of Opera Australia. Harry Kupfer, legendary director of the Vienna State Opera, has created a production which exposes the psychological storm within the hearts of Otello and Desdemona, and set designer Hans Schavernoch's opulent but war-torn palace mirrors their chaotic emotions. As for the music, it is magnificent, deliciously poised between surging choruses, exquisite arias and the heady passion of the main protagonists. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

1pm on 6 December 2008 and 7.30pm on 18, 22, 25 & 28 November 2008 and 3 & 11 December 2008

Click here for prices and bookings for the Sydney Opera House Dinner and opera package for Otello. Be warned - These packages usually book out weeks in advance.

State Theatre, Melbourne Arts Centre -

The Melbourne Musicians

The Melbourne Musicians with with Pot-Pourri perform highlights from Carmen, Don Giovanni, Lakmé, The Pearlfishers, La Traviata and The Magic Flute
8.15pm, Wednesday 19 November 2008

St Johns Southgate -

$45 / $40 / $20 Bookings: 1300 884 654

Australian String Quartet - Cantilena

The Australian String Quartet perform:

  • Richard Meale Cantilena Pacifica from String Quartet no 2 (1987)
  • Schubert String Quartet in A minor D804 "Rosamunde"
  • Tchaikovsky String Quartet no 1 in D major op 11

The prices below are for single concerts and may involve additional booking service fees. For most Australian String Quartet performances, single ticket sales are available from 4 February 2008 but in many cases savings may be made by purchasing a season ticket

7pm, Thursday 20 November 2008

Collins St Baptist Church, Melbourne -

$55 / $41 concession / $20 student Bookings: 1300 797 118

3MBS Salon Series

A concert (with performers to be announced) performed live to air on 3MBS in the presence of a studio audience at Abbotsford Convent.
6pm sharp, Thursday 20th November 2008

The Grand Library, Abbotsford Convent -

$25 / $15 Enquiries & bookings: 1300 884 654

The Voice of the Sea

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Oleg Caetani (conductor), Jian Wang (cello), Virgilio Marino (tenor), Jacqueline Porter (soprano) and MSO Chorus perform:

  • Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
  • Haydn Cello Concerto in D major, Hob.VIIIb:2
  • Enescu Vox Maris
8pm, Friday 21 November 2008

Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Clayton -

The Voice of the Sea

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Oleg Caetani (conductor), Jian Wang (cello), Virgilio Marino (tenor), Jacqueline Porter (soprano) and MSO Chorus perform:

  • Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
  • Haydn Cello Concerto in D major, Hob.VIIIb:2
  • Enescu Vox Maris
2pm 22 Nov 2008 and 8pm 24 Nov 2008

Hamer Hall, Melbourne Arts Centre -

Hesperion XXI

Musica Viva presents Hesperion XXI performing works by Tobias Hume, Marin Marais, Tarquinio Merula and Diego Ortiz, traditional and ancient melodies and dances from the Orient and Occident and new songs and improvisations created by Arianna and Ferran Savall.
8.15pm, Tuesday 25 November 2008

Melbourne Arts Centre, Hamer Hall -

Bookings: 1800 688 482

Orlando

Orlando

Book tickets for Orlando
at the Sydney Opera House

Opera Australia presents Handel's wild and magical opera, Orlando, in a new production created by the same team who brought Alcina to such spectacular life. The outstanding cast is drawn from a new generation of talent. In Sydney we welcome Italian contralto Sonia Prina, while in Melbourne young Australian, Dominica Matthews makes her debut in the title role. Emma Matthews is the intoxicating Angelica while Tobias Cole, who last year triumphed as Julius Caesar, plays Angelica's lover, Medoro. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

12.30pm on 13 December 2008 and 7pm on 27 & 29 November 2008 and 2 & 10 December 2008

Click here for prices and bookings for the Sydney Opera House Dinner and opera package for Oralando. Be warned - These packages usually book out weeks in advance.

State Theatre, Melbourne Arts Centre -

Stravinsky’s Petrushka

The Sydney Symphony with Lothar Zagrosek (conductor) and Michele Campanella (piano) perform:

1.30pm 27 Nov; 8pm 28 Nov; 2pm 29 Nov 2008

Sydney Opera House -

Music for the End of Time

Chamber music performed by players from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Markus Tomasi (violin), Alison Rayner (violin), Matthew Tomkins (violin), Katie Chilmaid (viola), Lauren Brigden (viola), Miranda Brockman (cello), Damien Eckersley (double bass), David Thomas (clarinet) and Elyane Laussade (keyboard) perform:

  • Mozart Sinfonia Concertainte K.364 (arr. for string sextet)
  • R.Strauss Capriccio: Prelude for String Sextet
  • Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time
11am, Sunday 30 November 2008

Iwaki Auditorium -

The Apotheosis Of The Dance

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Oleg Caetani (conductor) and Susanna Stefani-Caetani (piano) perform:

8pm, Friday 5 December 2008

Costa Hall, Deakin University, Geelong -

The Apotheosis Of The Dance

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Oleg Caetani (conductor) and Susanna Stefani-Caetani (piano) perform:

8pm,6 December 2008

Hamer Hall, Melbourne Arts Centre -

Was JS Bach an Atheist?

This talk by Wolfgang Eubel is part of the lectures the Melbourne Atheist Society offers each second Tuesday of the month and discusses the topic of "Was J.S. Bach an Atheist?" (Please note: This event is in December - not June as announced in the White Hat Newsletter No.265)
8pm, Tuesday 9th December 2008

Unitarian Hall, 110 Grey Street, East Melbourne -

Free

53rd General Assembly World Federation of International Music Competitions

The World Federation of International Music Competitions meets annually at a General Assembly attended by its worldwide membership which includes government officials, professional musicians, concert agents, business people, academics and teachers. The President of Chamber Music Australia is also a Vice President of the World Federation of International Music Competitions.
13th to 20th April 2009

Langham Hotel, Melbourne and Melbourne Recital Centre (Gala Concert) -

$80 (TBC) to the Gala Concert Enquiries: (03) 9682 3411

Songs Of The Waves, Music Of The Spheres

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Richard Hickox (conductor), Howard Shelley (conductor/piano) and Women of Melbourne Chorale perform:

  • Debussy Nocturnes
  • Eugene Goossens Phantasy Piano Concerto (Australian premiere)
  • Holst The Planets
8pm, Friday 18 April 2008

Costa Hall, Deakin University, Geelong -

Woodend Winter Arts Festival

The Woodend Winter Arts Festival showcases music, literature and the visual arts in intimate historical venues over three pleasurable days.
5th to 8th June 2009 (to be confirmed)

Woodend -

Enquiries: (03) 9842 9740

The White Hat Classical Music Map of Melbourne

Click on the chosen venue link to the right of the map. Use the controls to zoom in or out on the map or change to satellite view.

 

Chamber Orchestra - Surrey Hills:

Meets Tuesdays at Holy Trinity, Surrey Hills 7.45pm for rehearsals and holds up to 3 concerts year. String players are very welcome.

$65 and $45 term fees. Enquiries: 9877 5286

Beginner Strings

Feeder strings for the Surrey Hills Chamber Orchestra rehearse at Holy Trinity, Surrey Hills, Tuesdays at 6.15pm - 7.15pm. One years playing experience needed.

$40 term. Enquiries: 9434 2147

Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Opera in the Park

Free twilight opera in the park with artists performing highlights from popular operas and musicals. This event is always popular, so get there early. White Hat have been regular attenders over the years and can heartily recommend it. Feel free to bring along a picnic hamper and a bottle of wine. In the event of wet weather the concert may be cancelled (updates on 8290 1333).
February 2009 ? Victoria Gardens, Victoria Gardens

The Port Fairy Spring Music Festival

A festival featuring classical and contemporary music.
October 2008 ? Port Fairy

Melbourne International Festival of Arts

In 2007 the Festival offers over 65 events ranging from grand productions and theatre to physical feats and thought-provoking exhibitions.
October 2008 ? various venues in Melbourne

Liquid Architecture

A Festival of Sound Arts featuring practionioners from local and emerging artists to international icons. Installations, screenings, performances and artist talks.
July 2009 ? Various venues in Melbourne

Festival of Flowers & Music

Ballarat churches , florists and local organisations display themed floral arrangements. Also featuring classical music and hymns.
October 2008 ? St Peter's Anglican Church, Sturt Street, Ballarat

Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields

A festival of fine music in historic venues. Artistic director Sergio de Pieri.
January 2009 ? Ballarat and district

Opera in the Market

An annual performance of excerpts from opera with orchestra.
March 2009 ? Queen Victoria Market

Symphony Under The Stars

Symphony under the Stars is a free outdoor concert that has become a summertime community tradition. Families and music-lovers are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the relaxed surrounds of the beautiful Malvern Gardens, whilst hearing and seeing the much acclaimed Stonnington Symphony orchestra live.
March 2009 ? Malvern Gardens, Hight Street, Malvern.

Fifth Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition

Sixteen of the world's best piano trios and string quartets compete for the most prestigious prize in chamber music. Full details at chambermusicaustralia.com.au.
July 2011 ?

Melbourne International Festival of Brass

An international festival initiated in 2003 and featuring a