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Bach Akademie Australia is touring Sydney and the Southern Highlands, while Alexander Gavrylyuk showcases Grieg’s Piano Concerto in Melbourne. Additionally, the Noosa Chorale presents Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. Alice Keath highlights the most exciting classical music events happening across the country this week. There’s also a live broadcast of Sir Stephen Hough performing the Australian premiere of his own Piano Concerto with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra in South Australia
The Australian Chamber Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, returns to UKARIA in South Australia, presenting three remarkable programs over the weekend from 31 May to 1 June.
Sir Stephen Hough in Adelaide
Sir Stephen Hough is set to perform the Australian premiere of his Concerto for Piano (The World of Yesterday) with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra on 31 May, in a concert broadcast live on ABC Classic. Following this, he will present a recital at the Melbourne Recital Centre on 2 June, then performs with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra from 4-7 June and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on 13-14 June.
Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt in Brisbane
In Brisbane, Queensland’s Canticum Chamber Choir will present compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt at St John’s Cathedral on Ann Street on 1 June.
Bach Akademie Australia in Sydney and the Southern Highlands
Bach Akademie Australia is presenting The Class of ’85, which includes works by Scarlatti, Rameau, Bach, and Handel, at St James Church, Sydney on 30 May, Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church in Chatswood on 31 May, and Bowral Memorial Hall in the Southern Highlands on 1 June.
Grieg’s Piano Concerto in Melbourne
Alexander Gavrylyuk will perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Elim Chan on 29 and 31 May.
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace in Noosa
The Noosa Chorale is performing Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, conducted by Kim Kirkman, on 30 and 31 May.
Soprano Nina Korbe in Queensland and Victoria
Soprano Nina Korbe is set to perform in the Southern Cross Soloists’ Pearls concert in Brisbane on 1 June, and will also join Orchestra Victoria for a Music and Me series concert in Melbourne, curated by Maggie Beer, on 2 June.
Saint-Saëns’ Samson and Delilah in Melbourne
Melbourne Opera is staging Saint-Saëns’ Samson and Delilah at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne, on 1 and 3 June.
The Omega Ensemble and Fernleigh Young Musicians Orchestra in Newcastle
The Omega Ensemble collaborates with the Fernleigh Young Musicians Orchestra for their inaugural concert in Newcastle on 31 May, featuring a performance of Elena Kats-Chernin’s Ornamental Air, showcasing OA AD David Rowden as the soloist on basset clarinet.
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