What's On

Simon Tedeschi: playing solo - Rachmaninov, Chopin, Gershwin and Grainger.

Ian Cooper: introducing his hot new jazz ensemble playing brand new numbers in a great show featuring Simon Tedeschi.

Don’t miss this opportunity to let conductor, educator and speaker, Richard Gill be your guide to the world of symphonic music in this lively blend of concert and commentary.

Whether you are a regular concert-goer or just beginning to explore the world of symphonic music, the Discovery Program is a perfect way to learn more in an informal and entertaining way.

The Idea of North’s incredible sound and superb arrangements, coupled with their relaxed presentation and endearing sense of humour have made them a live act which goes well beyond the extraordinary quality of their recordings.

This concert will comprise pieces ranging from classical to gospel, to jazz.

The Navarra String Quartet formed in 2002 at the Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester) and are now multi-prize winners at home and abroad.

The Navarra String Quartet will play in an exciting program of works by Brahms, Schumann, Shostakovich and Adler.

This group of 15 principal players from the Sydney Symphony will give an exciting program of music that will include a recently-discovered arrangement of Mahler's Fourth Symphony, Beethoven’s Septet and the World Premier of a specially commissioned piece for the group by Elena Kats-Chernin. Another highlight of the evening will be the performance by the Young Performer Finalist joined by members of the Sydney Soloists.

The Flinders Quartet has been the vanguard of an extraordinary creative awakening amongst a new generation of string quartets. They are joined by Genevieve Lacey in a superb program that will include the music of Mozart, Kats-Chernin, Bowman and Bach.

The Whiteley Trio was formed in 2007 and is made up of three of Australia’s finest chamber musicians. This enthralling concert will feature the music of Beethoven, Stanhope and Tchaikovsky.

Born in Naples, Roberto Cominati was just eight when he was admitted to the Conservatory San Pietro a Majella in Naples for special merits. From 1976 to 1982 he participated in the most important piano national competitions, being awarded the highest prizes everywhere. This concert will include music by Schumann, Ravel and Chopin.

Led by the ACO’s Principal 2nd Violin, Helena Rathbone, ACO2 comprises talented young string players from the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Emerging Artists Program and core players from the orchestra. This inspiring program will include music by Bach, Sibelius, Dvorak and Kuusisto's own "Fiddle Music".

Explore the exotic and intriguing wonders of Kammer's "Songs to the Moon", a concert that will include Schoenberg’s “Pierrot Lunaire”, and pieces by Milhaud, Satie, Debussy and Ravel.