A diverse selection of classical concerts recorded at Melbourne Recital Centre.
In this video: Birdsong is a new take on Baroque music inspired by birds. Much loved duos and trios by Couperin, Boismortier, Biber, Hotteterre are interspersed with the soundscapes of the lush Australian bush which sourced the very first birdsong. New works by Ros Bandt […]
About this video: Three generations of Australian women composers are celebrated in a richly hued kaleidoscope of music from across the decades. Helen Gifford’s compelling compositional voice begins the journey, with her seminal works setting the scene for generations of women composers including Christine McCombe, Annie […]
About this video: On March 5 1953, Joseph Stalin died in his bed. Spinning on his record player was Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23, performed by his pianist of choice, the formidable Maria Yudina. An outspoken champion of new music and artistic freedom, Yudina was banned, suspended […]
In this video: Horsley & Williams Duo is a driving force in fusing the worlds of electro-acoustic music and the refined counterpoint of the 18th century within contemporary Australia. This program is a celebration of new Australian song with specials guests; vocalist and songwriter Lucy […]
In this video: Leaping onto the Australian music scene in 2017, Melbourne Chamber Players comprises musicians who have dedicated their lives to performing exceptional chamber music at the highest level. Directed by clarinetist Justin Beere and oboist Steph Dixon, its passionate players perform with the […]
In this video: Inspiring others through its intelligent programming and love of chamber music, Seraphim Trio never fails to delight. Its players, Helen Ayres (violin), Anna Goldsworthy (piano) and Tim Nankervis (cello), are steadfastly committed to building contemporary repertoire, developing audiences and teaching emerging performers. […]
