The clean energy transition is humanity’s biggest ever economic challenge. In Powering Up, former Australian chief scientist Alan Finkel shows how to remove the barriers that prevent nations transforming from petrostate to electrostate.
Simon Tedeschi, is one of Australia's best-loved classical musicians, performing everything from Mozart and Chopin to Debussy and Prokofiev for orchestras, festivals, and venues around the world. Joined tonight by jazz vocalist and violinist, George Washingmachine, for something a little different - Gershwin favourites and classic jazz standards by Cole Porter, Oscar Peterson, Fats Waller and more
This elegant program explores early classicism in the keyboard literature and the new expressive sound world of the first piano, performed by the Founder and Artistic Director of the Festival, Jacqueline Ogeil
What is the scientific truth of the matter – how long have we got? What must be done, and what are the chances that it will be? Is Australia anywhere near where it should be? What might a ‘renewable’ Australia look like? Special guest speakers Lauren Rickards and Jaimie Button discuss.
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music staff and students perform Mozart’s opera La Clemenza di Tito arranged for wind sextet, alongside original works by Weber and Crusell.
Seven Victorian Choirs take over the community centre for a five hour marathon event. Buy a ticket to the Choral Marathon and drop in or out of the event at any time 3.30-8.30pm (subject to seat availability)
For the first time, on Saturday 10 June, Woodend Winter Arts Festival brings colour, light and sound into High Street by night with a projected art exhibition on the heritage buildings of Woodend, extended trading hours and musicians and song warming the winter’s night.
Witness One of Australia's most outstanding chamber choirs Ensemble Gombert as they are joined by Baroque chamber ensemble, Accademia Arcadia for two outstanding performances of Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Dettingen Te Deum.
Commanding the stage with a heady mix of jazz and blues, Alma Zygier’s mesmerising presence brings to this timeless music a truly authentic yet modern grit. Join the Alma Zygier Trio at St Ambrose Hall for an enigmatic and fun performance featuring jazz and blues classics.
By the clocktower the combined 250+ performers of the Choral Marathon sing the Traditional Camp Meeting Song ‘No Time’.
What has science learned from the COVID pandemic? What have governments learned? What did Australia get wrong, and what right? What are the chances of another pandemic? And what are our chances of surviving it? Special guest speakers Peter Doherty and Christine Keneally discuss.
From the enigmatic genius of William Lawes to the haunting sounds of Peter Sculthorpe’s Djilile, experience music through the crystalline medium of a consort of viols in Fantazy. Be sure not to miss this performance, featuring five of Australia’s finest viol players at the St Ambrose Hall.
On the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio of Shakespeare’s plays in 1623, John O’Donnell presents incontrovertible evidence on the true author.
Described by Limelight magazine as a ‘national treasure’, Ensemble Liaison is one of Australia’s leading internationally acclaimed ensembles. Join them at the St Ambrose Hall for a program featuring Johannes Brahms’ glorious Romanticism; a new Australian work written especially for the Trio; and a selection of their favourite ‘Seasons’ by Argentinian Tango master, Astor Piazzolla.
Is the world headed for a new cold war? Or a hot one? How close are we to the precipice? What are Australia’s options? Do we have any besides the US alliance and AUKUS? Special guests Jim Middleton and Nick Bisley discuss.
Witness one of Australia's most outstanding chamber choirs Ensemble Gombert as they are joined by Baroque chamber ensemble, Accademia Arcadia for two outstanding performances of Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Dettingen Te Deum.
Sheila Drummond Memorial Session. Amidst rampant lies, conspiracy theories, fake news, deepening tribalism, and fashionable fascisms, how can we shore up democracy? How can we assure faith in democratic institutions, including the media, and enliven grassroots political life. How can we invigorate Australian democracy? With special guest speakers Sean Kelly, George Megalogenis and Sally Warhaft.
with special guest speakers Jock Serong, Andrew Rule, Tom Griffiths & Don Watson
Woodend Winter Arts Festival 2024 launches with Lior, one of Australia’s most treasured singer/songwriters, renowned for his beautiful voice and songs that radiate truth and sincerity.
A free evening of musical entertainment with food trucks and the annual fireworks show at 6.30pm. A great night out for the whole family!
Embodying the unmistakable Jerez style of flamenco guitar playing, Paco Lara presents flamenco guitar in all its authenticity, culture, and artistry. With guest Spanish flamenco dancer Deya Miranda Giner.
As machines increasingly match the capabilities of humans, it’s never been more challenging to describe the nature of consciousness. Elizabeth Finkel will take a look at the progress with a panel whose members are all globally recognized leaders in this field.
Step into a classical enchantment with Fiore. Across the Channel highlights renowned composers from the UK and France, featuring timeless choral compositions that form their legacy.
There has never been a more important moment for the public to learn about the scientific method. In the 17th century, the scientific revolution gave us a solid foundation for how to build knowledge. Elizabeth Finkel’s book ‘Proof’ reveals the scientific method in action in the 21st century.
In celebration of the three-hundredth anniversary of its creation, Accademia Arcadia, Ensemble Gombert, and a cast of outstanding soloists come together to present Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental Johannes-Passion (St John Passion).
To be released in July, a new book from award-winning composer and broadcaster Andrew Ford, ‘The Shortest History of Music’ is a lively, authoritative tour through several thousand years of music. Packed with colourful characters and surprising details, it sets out to understand what exactly music is – and why humans are irresistibly drawn to making it.
Much of this performance will be taken from Grabowsky’s album ‘Solo’, featuring all the hallmarks that have made him one of the world’s foremost jazz instrumentalists and composers. This is jazz for the connoisseur: rich, engaging, full of allusion and wit.
Peter Doherty's latest book (2022) ‘Empire War Tennis and Me’ uses his family story to explore ideas about war and peace, with particular reference to the Pacific conflict of 1942–5 that so threatened Australia.
