2012 Local Heroes

2012

M E L B O U R N E R E C I TA L C E N T R E’S

USING MUSICAL POWERS FOR GOOD

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LOCAL HEROES

21 ensembles

over 70 concerts

one stunning venue

The Local Heroes M a nif esto

We, Melbourne’s musical local heroes, hereby pledge to:

Sing and pl ay with passion and courage Share our ENDLESS love for great music Delight in the wonder of chamber music Engage MELBOURNE in a musical conversation Discover new sounds, unearth old treasures — AND Use our musical powers for good —

M E E T U S i n 2 0 1 2 f o r O U R Y E A R L ON G F E S T I V A L at M el b o u r n e Re c i tal Ce n t r e.

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benaud trio A BO U T

The ‘knockabout’ Benaud Trio is one of Australia’s finest young ensembles and a firm favourite with Melbourne audiences. Since 2005, pianist Amir Farid, violinist Lachlan Bramble and cellist Ewen Bramble have established themselves as formidable and engaging performers of the classics of chamber repertoire to music with a pop sensibility.

The award-winning Benauds continue their series at Melbourne Recital Centre, with a season featuring rare treasures by Copland, Shostakovich and Takemitsu and familiar favourites by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Brahms.

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benaud trio A BO U T

The ‘knockabout’ Benaud Trio is one of Australia’s finest young ensembles and a firm favourite with Melbourne audiences. Since 2005, pianist Amir Farid, violinist Lachlan Bramble and cellist Ewen Bramble have established themselves as formidable and engaging performers of the classics of chamber repertoire to music with a pop sensibility.

The award-winning Benauds continue their series at Melbourne Recital Centre, with a season featuring rare treasures by Copland, Shostakovich and Takemitsu and familiar favourites by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Brahms.

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GREAT CLASSICS, OLD & NEW, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, PIANO TRIO

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EAST MEETS WEST

Saturday 11 February 3pm & 6pm · Salon Come globetrotting from the Japan of Toru Takemitsu to Kenji Bunch’s tour of New York at night.

SONGS WITHOUT WORDS

Saturday 14 April 3pm & 6pm · Salon Pure song from three masters of melody: Haydn, Westlake and Mendelssohn.

POETIC VISIONS

Saturday 24 November 3pm & 6pm · Salon The Benauds meet a Bradman for powerful works by Shostakovich, Brahms and Paul Stanhope.

With Greta Bradman, soprano.

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EAST MEETS WEST

Saturday 11 February 3pm & 6pm · Salon Come globetrotting from the Japan of Toru Takemitsu to Kenji Bunch’s tour of New York at night.

SONGS WITHOUT WORDS

Saturday 14 April 3pm & 6pm · Salon Pure song from three masters of melody: Haydn, Westlake and Mendelssohn.

POETIC VISIONS

Saturday 24 November 3pm & 6pm · Salon The Benauds meet a Bradman for powerful works by Shostakovich, Brahms and Paul Stanhope.

With Greta Bradman, soprano.

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the continuo c o ll e c t i v e A BO U T

The Continuo Collective, formed by Samantha Cohen, is a showcase for the unsung hero of Baroque music, the theorbo (bass lute), and the improvisatory art of basso continuo. The Collective’s first series, The King’s Bedroom (intimate music from Europe in the time of Louis XIV), invites you to get up close and personal with the largest member of the lute family in a series of duet performances with the elegant and softly-spoken voices of the viola da gamba, recorder, voice and Baroque guitar. King Louis XIV’s patronage of the arts helped shape the Baroque period in all its grandeur. The intimate space of the Salon is the ideal venue to experience music fit for a King.

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TIME TRAVEL, BAROQUE, PERIOD INSTRUMENTS, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, IMPROVISATION

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the continuo c o ll e c t i v e A BO U T

The Continuo Collective, formed by Samantha Cohen, is a showcase for the unsung hero of Baroque music, the theorbo (bass lute), and the improvisatory art of basso continuo. The Collective’s first series, The King’s Bedroom (intimate music from Europe in the time of Louis XIV), invites you to get up close and personal with the largest member of the lute family in a series of duet performances with the elegant and softly-spoken voices of the viola da gamba, recorder, voice and Baroque guitar. King Louis XIV’s patronage of the arts helped shape the Baroque period in all its grandeur. The intimate space of the Salon is the ideal venue to experience music fit for a King.

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TIME TRAVEL, BAROQUE, PERIOD INSTRUMENTS, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, IMPROVISATION

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T HE CON T INUO CO L L EC T IVE

Cohen followed her partner with intelligent insight, responding to the dynamic drama of these charged works with an unflappable breadth of musicianship.

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THE KING’S CHAMBER

Monday 28 May · 6pm · Salon Soothing serenades for the Sun King

by Robert de Visée.

With Tommie Andersson, theorbo/guitar.

IN FOREIGN TASTE

Monday 2 July · 6pm · Salon Encounter the beguiling music of Marin Marais, the greatest viola da gamba player of his age and a composer of innovative works for his instrument.

With Laura Vaughan, viola da gamba.

BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT

Monday 6 August · 6pm · Salon The French perfected the art of recorder playing. Discover the tender melancholy and elegance of music by Hotteterre and François Couperin for recorder and continuo.

With Ruth Wilkinson, recorder.

O SOLITUDE

Monday 3 December · 6pm · Salon Exquisite and emotive airs by the greatest composer of 17th Century England, Henry Purcell.

With Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo soprano.

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T HE CON T INUO CO L L EC T IVE

Cohen followed her partner with intelligent insight, responding to the dynamic drama of these charged works with an unflappable breadth of musicianship.

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THE KING’S CHAMBER

Monday 28 May · 6pm · Salon Soothing serenades for the Sun King

by Robert de Visée.

With Tommie Andersson, theorbo/guitar.

IN FOREIGN TASTE

Monday 2 July · 6pm · Salon Encounter the beguiling music of Marin Marais, the greatest viola da gamba player of his age and a composer of innovative works for his instrument.

With Laura Vaughan, viola da gamba.

BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT

Monday 6 August · 6pm · Salon The French perfected the art of recorder playing. Discover the tender melancholy and elegance of music by Hotteterre and François Couperin for recorder and continuo.

With Ruth Wilkinson, recorder.

O SOLITUDE

Monday 3 December · 6pm · Salon Exquisite and emotive airs by the greatest composer of 17th Century England, Henry Purcell.

With Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo soprano.

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the consort of melbourne A BO U T

Four fresh programs showcase the best of choral music, from Renaissance masterpieces to the Beatles. That’s The Consort of Melbourne’s style: eclectic, vibrant and passionate. Directed by Peter Tregear and Warren Trevelyan-Jones, The Consort is Melbourne’s premier professional chamber choir, having performed a cappella and in collaboration with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, La Compañía, the Song Company, Ensemble Liaison and the formidable Kronos Quartet. The Consort has selected sublime music that will inspire, refresh and celebrate the beauty of the voice.

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OLD & NEW, CHORAL, VOICE, AUSTRALIAN COMPOSERS, GLOBAL ADVENTURES

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the consort of melbourne A BO U T

Four fresh programs showcase the best of choral music, from Renaissance masterpieces to the Beatles. That’s The Consort of Melbourne’s style: eclectic, vibrant and passionate. Directed by Peter Tregear and Warren Trevelyan-Jones, The Consort is Melbourne’s premier professional chamber choir, having performed a cappella and in collaboration with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, La Compañía, the Song Company, Ensemble Liaison and the formidable Kronos Quartet. The Consort has selected sublime music that will inspire, refresh and celebrate the beauty of the voice.

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OLD & NEW, CHORAL, VOICE, AUSTRALIAN COMPOSERS, GLOBAL ADVENTURES

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COM-MOTION!

Thursday 23 February 7pm · Salon Pop songs, folk songs, nursery rhymes and more from the Baroque to the Beatles.

GOLDEN LIGHT: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CHORAL MUSIC

Thursday 3 May 7pm · Salon Featuring Eric Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque.

Part of the Metropolis New Music Festival.

TO WHOMEVER FINDS THIS NOTe: AUSTRALIAN CHORAL MUSIC

Thursday 20 September 7pm · Salon Featuring the music of Ford, Twist, Kats-Chernin, Bowman and more.

SING JOYFULLY!

Saturday 15 December 7.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Songs for the season by Bach, Purcell, John Rutter and your favourite carols.

With Ensemble Liaison; Tiffany Speight, soprano; Nicholas Dinopoulos, bass-baritone.

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Thursday 23 February 7pm · Salon Pop songs, folk songs, nursery rhymes and more from the Baroque to the Beatles.

GOLDEN LIGHT: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CHORAL MUSIC

Thursday 3 May 7pm · Salon Featuring Eric Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque.

Part of the Metropolis New Music Festival.

TO WHOMEVER FINDS THIS NOTe: AUSTRALIAN CHORAL MUSIC

Thursday 20 September 7pm · Salon Featuring the music of Ford, Twist, Kats-Chernin, Bowman and more.

SING JOYFULLY!

Saturday 15 December 7.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Songs for the season by Bach, Purcell, John Rutter and your favourite carols.

With Ensemble Liaison; Tiffany Speight, soprano; Nicholas Dinopoulos, bass-baritone.

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DUO CHA M BER M E L AN G E A BO U T

Duo Chamber Melange is an organic partnership from a decade long collaboration between internationally acclaimed musicians, Ivana Tomaskova, violin and Tamara Smolyar, piano.

Their performances are infused with their infectious and joyous personalities and the strength of their friendship and partnership is a joy to behold. In these three programs their versatility is perfectly showcased with a range of diverse repertoire that bridges classical and contemporary genres, alongside major works by Prokofiev, Brahms and Beethoven, and two programs with guest artists Peter Tregear, baritone and Elizabeth Sellars, violin.

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GREAT CLASSICS, OLD & NEW, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, DUO, PIANO, VIOLIN

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DUO CHA M BER M E L AN G E A BO U T

Duo Chamber Melange is an organic partnership from a decade long collaboration between internationally acclaimed musicians, Ivana Tomaskova, violin and Tamara Smolyar, piano.

Their performances are infused with their infectious and joyous personalities and the strength of their friendship and partnership is a joy to behold. In these three programs their versatility is perfectly showcased with a range of diverse repertoire that bridges classical and contemporary genres, alongside major works by Prokofiev, Brahms and Beethoven, and two programs with guest artists Peter Tregear, baritone and Elizabeth Sellars, violin.

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GREAT CLASSICS, OLD & NEW, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, DUO, PIANO, VIOLIN

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EUROPEAN NOSTALGIA

Friday 13 April 6.30pm · Salon Including Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No.2.

MUSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE

Friday 10 August 6.30pm · Salon Including works by Brahms and Bartók.

With Peter Tregear, baritone.

SPRING BOUQUET

Friday 9 November 6.30pm · Salon Including works by Beethoven and Shostakovich.

With Elizabeth Sellars, violin.

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Friday 13 April 6.30pm · Salon Including Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No.2.

MUSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE

Friday 10 August 6.30pm · Salon Including works by Brahms and Bartók.

With Peter Tregear, baritone.

SPRING BOUQUET

Friday 9 November 6.30pm · Salon Including works by Beethoven and Shostakovich.

With Elizabeth Sellars, violin.

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[Tamara Smolyar]

technically brilliant and the interpretations truly convincing.

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E L Y SIU M ENSE M B L E A BO U T

Elysium Ensemble is true to its name, creating a state of ideal happiness by bringing together musicians whose affinity with Baroque music is combined with a mastery of their instruments. Greg Dikmans, Baroque flute and Lucinda Moon, Baroque violin, have developed a unique artistic dialogue and understanding over a 20 year creative partnership.

In their new series, supported by the Early Music Studio at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Lucinda and Greg are joined by Glenys March on harpsichord to present rarely heard and newly discovered works from the Baroque era using the performance practices of the time.

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BAROQUE, PERIOD INSTRUMENTS, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, FLUTE, VIOLIN

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E L Y SIU M ENSE M B L E A BO U T

Elysium Ensemble is true to its name, creating a state of ideal happiness by bringing together musicians whose affinity with Baroque music is combined with a mastery of their instruments. Greg Dikmans, Baroque flute and Lucinda Moon, Baroque violin, have developed a unique artistic dialogue and understanding over a 20 year creative partnership.

In their new series, supported by the Early Music Studio at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Lucinda and Greg are joined by Glenys March on harpsichord to present rarely heard and newly discovered works from the Baroque era using the performance practices of the time.

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BAROQUE, PERIOD INSTRUMENTS, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, FLUTE, VIOLIN

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DIALOGUE: THE ART OF ELEGANT CONVERSATION

Tuesday 27 March Monday 21 May Tuesday 17 July Wednesday 26 September Monday 12 November All 7pm · Salon Elysium Ensemble’s 2012 season celebrates the music of Boismortier, Telemann and Quantz, drawing from their cycles of solos and duets.

Works by their contemporaries will provide an enlightening context.

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DIALOGUE: THE ART OF ELEGANT CONVERSATION

Tuesday 27 March Monday 21 May Tuesday 17 July Wednesday 26 September Monday 12 November All 7pm · Salon Elysium Ensemble’s 2012 season celebrates the music of Boismortier, Telemann and Quantz, drawing from their cycles of solos and duets.

Works by their contemporaries will provide an enlightening context.

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ENSE M B L E L IAISON A BO U T

‘One of Australia’s most imaginative chamber ensembles’ (The Australian), Ensemble Liaison (David Griffiths, clarinet; Svetlana Bogosavljevic, cello and Timothy Young, piano) is justly celebrated for innovative programs that juxtapose art forms and explore new musical ground with every concert.

Critics have described its performances as spellbinding, flawless, a revelation, polished and stunningly blended.

In 2012 the ensemble will surprise and delight with four unique collaborations. From American songs with two of Australia’s most respected singers to a blend of theatre and chamber music with renowned puppeteer Peter Wilson, Ensemble Liaison’s 2012 series promises adventure and artistry.

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ENSE M B L E L IAISON A BO U T

‘One of Australia’s most imaginative chamber ensembles’ (The Australian), Ensemble Liaison (David Griffiths, clarinet; Svetlana Bogosavljevic, cello and Timothy Young, piano) is justly celebrated for innovative programs that juxtapose art forms and explore new musical ground with every concert.

Critics have described its performances as spellbinding, flawless, a revelation, polished and stunningly blended.

In 2012 the ensemble will surprise and delight with four unique collaborations. From American songs with two of Australia’s most respected singers to a blend of theatre and chamber music with renowned puppeteer Peter Wilson, Ensemble Liaison’s 2012 series promises adventure and artistry.

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GREAT CLASSICS, OLD & NEW, MUSIC PLUS, AUSTRALIAN COMPOSERS, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, CLARINET, CELLO, PIANO

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An Evening of American Song

Wednesday 22 February 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Classic and popular American songs and works by Barber, Copland, Ives, Bernstein, Porter and Gershwin.

With Cheryl Barker, soprano; Peter Coleman-Wright, baritone.

Once Upon a Time...

Wednesday 23 May 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall The music of Bruch, Chan Ka Nin, Pärt, Ravel, Grieg and others with puppetry

by Peter Wilson.

Balkan Wizardry

Thursday 20 September 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Includes the world premiere of Stuart Greenbaum's new Quartet commissioned for Ensemble Liaison and Brahms' Piano Quartet in G minor.

With Nemanja Radulovic, violin.

Night Songs

Wednesday 21 November 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Beethoven's Trio for clarinet, cello and piano (an arrangement of his Septet) plus jazz standards, arrangements and new works.

With Tony Gould, piano; Gian Slater, vocals.

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An Evening of American Song

Wednesday 22 February 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Classic and popular American songs and works by Barber, Copland, Ives, Bernstein, Porter and Gershwin.

With Cheryl Barker, soprano; Peter Coleman-Wright, baritone.

Once Upon a Time...

Wednesday 23 May 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall The music of Bruch, Chan Ka Nin, Pärt, Ravel, Grieg and others with puppetry

by Peter Wilson.

Balkan Wizardry

Thursday 20 September 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Includes the world premiere of Stuart Greenbaum's new Quartet commissioned for Ensemble Liaison and Brahms' Piano Quartet in G minor.

With Nemanja Radulovic, violin.

Night Songs

Wednesday 21 November 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Beethoven's Trio for clarinet, cello and piano (an arrangement of his Septet) plus jazz standards, arrangements and new works.

With Tony Gould, piano; Gian Slater, vocals.

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ENSE M B L E OFFS P RIN G A BO U T

For over 15 years Ensemble Offspring has been one of Australia’s pre-eminent new music groups, acclaimed for their ‘razor-sharp precision, textural clarity, incisive attack and thrilling virtuosity’ (The Australian). The innovative ensemble has a reputation for adventurous programs that embrace unique repertoire and composers from Australia and abroad. With an open minded approach to music-making, Offspring’s shows are striking sonic and visual experiences.

In 2012, Ensemble Offspring explore the mesmerising minimalism of Steve Reich and John Luther Adams.

In November, the interface between the acoustic and the electronic inspires a program combining turntables, percussion, violins, bass and more in an evening of lo and hi-fi blips, beats and loops.

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ENSE M B L E OFFS P RIN G A BO U T

For over 15 years Ensemble Offspring has been one of Australia’s pre-eminent new music groups, acclaimed for their ‘razor-sharp precision, textural clarity, incisive attack and thrilling virtuosity’ (The Australian). The innovative ensemble has a reputation for adventurous programs that embrace unique repertoire and composers from Australia and abroad. With an open minded approach to music-making, Offspring’s shows are striking sonic and visual experiences.

In 2012, Ensemble Offspring explore the mesmerising minimalism of Steve Reich and John Luther Adams.

In November, the interface between the acoustic and the electronic inspires a program combining turntables, percussion, violins, bass and more in an evening of lo and hi-fi blips, beats and loops.

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CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS, NEW MUSIC, MUSIC PLUS, AUSTRALIAN COMPOSERS, GLOBAL ADVENTURES, DIRECTIONAL

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BLINDMAN’S BLUFF

Friday 4 May 6pm · Salon Steve Reich, Thierry de Mey, Bree van Reyk, John Luther Adams, Tom Johnson, Philip Glass.

Part of the Metropolis New Music Festival.

On LOOP

thursday 6 december 8pm · Salon Works for ensemble and electronics by Steve Reich, Matthew Shlomowitz, Michel van de Aa, Gavin Bryars, Bernhard Lang, and Matthew Wright.

With turntablists Martin Ng and Cor Fuhler.

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BLINDMAN’S BLUFF

Friday 4 May 6pm · Salon Steve Reich, Thierry de Mey, Bree van Reyk, John Luther Adams, Tom Johnson, Philip Glass.

Part of the Metropolis New Music Festival.

On LOOP

thursday 6 december 8pm · Salon Works for ensemble and electronics by Steve Reich, Matthew Shlomowitz, Michel van de Aa, Gavin Bryars, Bernhard Lang, and Matthew Wright.

With turntablists Martin Ng and Cor Fuhler.

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FIREBIRD

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The mythical firebird shines magically through the darkness.

The Firebird Trio (Roger Jonsson, violin; Josephine Vains, cello and Benjamin Martin, piano), like its namesake, sheds light on music from all epochs. Founded in 2010, Firebird Trio has performed nationwide to critical acclaim, with a vibrancy of imagination that lives up to its name. In 2012 Firebird Trio presents The Huxley Titles a thought-provoking, passionate series of chamber music inspired by three titles from the great 20th century thinker, novelist and essayist Aldous Huxley.

Three programs illuminate exquisite repertoire spanning three centuries; from Haydn to Ives, Schubert to Stravinsky.

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The mythical firebird shines magically through the darkness.

The Firebird Trio (Roger Jonsson, violin; Josephine Vains, cello and Benjamin Martin, piano), like its namesake, sheds light on music from all epochs. Founded in 2010, Firebird Trio has performed nationwide to critical acclaim, with a vibrancy of imagination that lives up to its name. In 2012 Firebird Trio presents The Huxley Titles a thought-provoking, passionate series of chamber music inspired by three titles from the great 20th century thinker, novelist and essayist Aldous Huxley.

Three programs illuminate exquisite repertoire spanning three centuries; from Haydn to Ives, Schubert to Stravinsky.

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GREAT CLASSICS, OLD & NEW, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, PIANO TRIO

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BRAVE NEW WORLD

Wednesday 4 April 7pm · Salon Ives, Copland and selections from Stravinsky’s Firebird.

MUSIC AT NIGHT

Wednesday 11 July 7pm · Salon Haydn, Schoenberg and Mendelssohn.

THE GENIUS & THE GODDESS

Wednesday 7 November 7pm · Salon Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Schubert’s Trout Quintet.

With Caroline Henbest, viola; Damien Eckersley, double bass.

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BRAVE NEW WORLD

Wednesday 4 April 7pm · Salon Ives, Copland and selections from Stravinsky’s Firebird.

MUSIC AT NIGHT

Wednesday 11 July 7pm · Salon Haydn, Schoenberg and Mendelssohn.

THE GENIUS & THE GODDESS

Wednesday 7 November 7pm · Salon Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Schubert’s Trout Quintet.

With Caroline Henbest, viola; Damien Eckersley, double bass.

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F L INDERS Q UAR T E T A BO U T

In 2012, Flinders Quartet (Erica Kennedy, violin; Matthew Tomkins, violin; Helen Ireland, viola and ZoĂŤ Knighton, cello) have challenged themselves to come up with new ways of looking at and listening to string quartets. They meet a jazz icon in Vince Jones; composers creating masterpieces in spite of, or perhaps because of, their hearing impediment; and a play that takes us behind the scenes of a string quartet, revealing the intricate interplay between four artistic personalities, culminating in a performance of Death and the Maiden. The season explores themes of love, creativity through crisis, and the never ending search for perfection with one of the most personally revealing forms of artistic expression: the string quartet.

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F L INDERS Q UAR T E T A BO U T

In 2012, Flinders Quartet (Erica Kennedy, violin; Matthew Tomkins, violin; Helen Ireland, viola and ZoĂŤ Knighton, cello) have challenged themselves to come up with new ways of looking at and listening to string quartets. They meet a jazz icon in Vince Jones; composers creating masterpieces in spite of, or perhaps because of, their hearing impediment; and a play that takes us behind the scenes of a string quartet, revealing the intricate interplay between four artistic personalities, culminating in a performance of Death and the Maiden. The season explores themes of love, creativity through crisis, and the never ending search for perfection with one of the most personally revealing forms of artistic expression: the string quartet.

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GREAT CLASSICS, OLD & NEW, MUSIC PLUS, AUSTRALIAN composers, INTIMATE ENSEMBLES, STRING QUARTET

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They create wonderful new synergies, setting sparks flying as player bounced off player with the skill, simpatico and exhilaration of a jazz combination.

INTIMATE LETTERS

Monday 19 March 6.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Janá ek, Elvis Costello and Calvin Bowman’s new work based on Michael Leunig’s The Curly Pyjama Letters.

With Vince Jones, vocals.

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Monday 28 MaY 6.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Bowman, Beethoven and Smetana.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Monday 1 October 6.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall New Theatrical work Behind Closed Doors with a performance of Schubert’s Death and the Maiden quartet.

With Red Stitch Actors Theatre.

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INTIMATE LETTERS

Monday 19 March 6.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Janá ek, Elvis Costello and Calvin Bowman’s new work based on Michael Leunig’s The Curly Pyjama Letters.

With Vince Jones, vocals.

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Monday 28 MaY 6.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Bowman, Beethoven and Smetana.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Monday 1 October 6.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall New Theatrical work Behind Closed Doors with a performance of Schubert’s Death and the Maiden quartet.

With Red Stitch Actors Theatre.

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Renaissance and early Baroque instrumental experts La Compañia have set benchmarks in Australian early music performance and are now rapidly gaining an international profile. The ensemble’s virtuosity on a diverse range of period instruments, their expressive use of ornamentation and embellishment have established their reputation for presenting dynamic music-making which has ‘dust-scattering bounce and clarity’ (The Age). La Compañia’s 2012 series unearths some of the most beautiful and fascinating music of the 16th and 17th centuries from around the globe, including many Australian premieres.

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Renaissance and early Baroque instrumental experts La Compañia have set benchmarks in Australian early music performance and are now rapidly gaining an international profile. The ensemble’s virtuosity on a diverse range of period instruments, their expressive use of ornamentation and embellishment have established their reputation for presenting dynamic music-making which has ‘dust-scattering bounce and clarity’ (The Age). La Compañia’s 2012 series unearths some of the most beautiful and fascinating music of the 16th and 17th centuries from around the globe, including many Australian premieres.

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MEDITERRANEAN RHYTHMS

Wednesday 22 February · 6pm · Salon The infectious melodies and the intoxicating rhythms from the fertile grounds of Southern Europe are captured in a program of songs, dances and improvisations.

LA MELODIA ANTICA

Wednesday 18 April · 6pm · Salon Exploring the popular Italian Renaissance song known as the frottola in all their colourful variations, these songs of love were poetic, rhythmic and danceable in style.

QUEEN OF THE GOLDEN AGE

Wednesday 20 June · 6pm · Salon Elizabethan songs and consort music from the Golden Age of England when music became increasingly expressive, inventive and refined.

FLEMISH MASTERS ABROAD

Wednesday 22 August · 6pm · Salon Haunting chansons and lively dances from 16th century Flanders, a time when Flemish composers set the musical standards and were in demand throughout all of Europe.

MEXICAN BAROQUE ENCOUNTERS

Wednesday 21 November · 6pm · Salon From the Iberian Peninsula to the Mexican Baroque, the New World was a melting pot of cultures that produced a wealth of exciting and captivating music.

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MEDITERRANEAN RHYTHMS

Wednesday 22 February · 6pm · Salon The infectious melodies and the intoxicating rhythms from the fertile grounds of Southern Europe are captured in a program of songs, dances and improvisations.

LA MELODIA ANTICA

Wednesday 18 April · 6pm · Salon Exploring the popular Italian Renaissance song known as the frottola in all their colourful variations, these songs of love were poetic, rhythmic and danceable in style.

QUEEN OF THE GOLDEN AGE

Wednesday 20 June · 6pm · Salon Elizabethan songs and consort music from the Golden Age of England when music became increasingly expressive, inventive and refined.

FLEMISH MASTERS ABROAD

Wednesday 22 August · 6pm · Salon Haunting chansons and lively dances from 16th century Flanders, a time when Flemish composers set the musical standards and were in demand throughout all of Europe.

MEXICAN BAROQUE ENCOUNTERS

Wednesday 21 November · 6pm · Salon From the Iberian Peninsula to the Mexican Baroque, the New World was a melting pot of cultures that produced a wealth of exciting and captivating music.

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After the success of its ARIA nominated debut CD in 2011, Australasia’s most exciting Baroque trio, Latitude 37 (Julia Fredersdorff, violin; Laura Vaughan, viola da gamba and Donald Nicolson, harpsichord/organ) presents three dazzling and highly-polished programs. The Latitude 37 hallmark is again evident in each of these investigations of the past; meticulous research, unsurpassable virtuosity from these three graduates of the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, and a passion for the art of improvisation. The Baroque has never sounded more authentic and vividly alive.

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After the success of its ARIA nominated debut CD in 2011, Australasia’s most exciting Baroque trio, Latitude 37 (Julia Fredersdorff, violin; Laura Vaughan, viola da gamba and Donald Nicolson, harpsichord/organ) presents three dazzling and highly-polished programs. The Latitude 37 hallmark is again evident in each of these investigations of the past; meticulous research, unsurpassable virtuosity from these three graduates of the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, and a passion for the art of improvisation. The Baroque has never sounded more authentic and vividly alive.

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Monday 23 April 7pm 路 Salon An exquisite collection of musical homages by Louis and Francois Couperin, Marin Marais and Jean-F茅ry Rebel With Miranda Hutton, Baroque violin.

EXILE

WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST 7pm 路 Salon A world of luxury, excess and corruption: explore the music of the infamous Barberini family at home and in Parisian exile.

With Guy du Blet, percussion.

A PHOENIX FOR FERDINAND III

Monday 22 October 7pm 路 Salon Some of the most haunting German music you may never have heard in a program featuring works by Buxtehude, Erlebach, Froberger and Schmelzer.

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Monday 23 April 7pm 路 Salon An exquisite collection of musical homages by Louis and Francois Couperin, Marin Marais and Jean-F茅ry Rebel With Miranda Hutton, Baroque violin.

EXILE

WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST 7pm 路 Salon A world of luxury, excess and corruption: explore the music of the infamous Barberini family at home and in Parisian exile.

With Guy du Blet, percussion.

A PHOENIX FOR FERDINAND III

Monday 22 October 7pm 路 Salon Some of the most haunting German music you may never have heard in a program featuring works by Buxtehude, Erlebach, Froberger and Schmelzer.

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L UDOVICO ’ S BAND A BO U T

Directed by Marshall McGuire and Tommie Andersson, Ludovico’s Band is one of Australia’s leading period instrument ensembles. Combining the lush plucked sounds of theorbos, guitars and triple harp with refined violins, viola da gamba and percussion, the group creates a unique sound world in which to explore the depths of human emotion in 17th and 18th century music. Improvisation plays a key role in the realisation of Baroque music, and this is a defining element of Ludovico’s Band’s performances. The ensemble’s 2012 concert series, The Baroque Destination, will take you on a journey to the Baroque heart of Europe, placing music in its historical and social context with readings and visual artistry.

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L UDOVICO ’ S BAND A BO U T

Directed by Marshall McGuire and Tommie Andersson, Ludovico’s Band is one of Australia’s leading period instrument ensembles. Combining the lush plucked sounds of theorbos, guitars and triple harp with refined violins, viola da gamba and percussion, the group creates a unique sound world in which to explore the depths of human emotion in 17th and 18th century music. Improvisation plays a key role in the realisation of Baroque music, and this is a defining element of Ludovico’s Band’s performances. The ensemble’s 2012 concert series, The Baroque Destination, will take you on a journey to the Baroque heart of Europe, placing music in its historical and social context with readings and visual artistry.

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DESTINATION ITALY

Tuesday 10 April 6pm · Salon A program of 17th century music

by Frescobaldi, Castello and Fontana.

DESTINATION ENGLAND

Tuesday 15 May 6pm · Salon Lute music and songs by Dowland, sonatas and songs by Purcell.

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Tuesday 20 November 6pm · Salon String music by Biber, Muffat and Schmelzer.

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DESTINATION ITALY

Tuesday 10 April 6pm · Salon A program of 17th century music

by Frescobaldi, Castello and Fontana.

DESTINATION ENGLAND

Tuesday 15 May 6pm · Salon Lute music and songs by Dowland, sonatas and songs by Purcell.

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Tuesday 20 November 6pm · Salon String music by Biber, Muffat and Schmelzer.

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M ANINS & G OU L D A BO U T

This series brings together a remarkable and diverse collection of some of Australia’s outstanding musicians.

The nucleus of the group, cellist Imogen Manins and pianist Tony Gould, have chosen these artists for both their unique creativity and their wonderful ability to connect with audiences. Each of them brings a spontaneity and joy to music-making which makes the listening experience invariably enriching for all - way beyond their virtuosic abilities. As all the players embrace a wide spectrum of art music with great expertise the repertoire will include both composed and improvised works.

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M ANINS & G OU L D A BO U T

This series brings together a remarkable and diverse collection of some of Australia’s outstanding musicians.

The nucleus of the group, cellist Imogen Manins and pianist Tony Gould, have chosen these artists for both their unique creativity and their wonderful ability to connect with audiences. Each of them brings a spontaneity and joy to music-making which makes the listening experience invariably enriching for all - way beyond their virtuosic abilities. As all the players embrace a wide spectrum of art music with great expertise the repertoire will include both composed and improvised works.

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THINK, DANCE, IMAGINE, FLY

Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March 7pm 路 Salon Melodic lines and layered textures explore music that will be at times meditative and haunting and at other times lively and energetic.

With Riley Lee, shakuhachi; David Jones, percussion.

POETRY & VIRTUOSITY

Friday 11 May 7pm 路 Salon Explore new works composed by the trio and some masterpieces from the guitar repertoire.

With Slava Grigoryan, guitar.

A VOICE FOR OUR TIME

Friday 3 August 7pm 路 Salon Beautiful ballads and breathtakingly creative, spontaneous chamber music matched effortlessly with piano and cello.

With Gian Slater, vocals.

ANOTHER VIEW

Friday 16 November 7pm 路 Salon An exploration of glorious, inventive, curious, and intricate sounds of percussion, cello and piano.

With Eugene Ughetti, percussion.

M ANINS & G OU L D

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THINK, DANCE, IMAGINE, FLY

Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March 7pm 路 Salon Melodic lines and layered textures explore music that will be at times meditative and haunting and at other times lively and energetic.

With Riley Lee, shakuhachi; David Jones, percussion.

POETRY & VIRTUOSITY

Friday 11 May 7pm 路 Salon Explore new works composed by the trio and some masterpieces from the guitar repertoire.

With Slava Grigoryan, guitar.

A VOICE FOR OUR TIME

Friday 3 August 7pm 路 Salon Beautiful ballads and breathtakingly creative, spontaneous chamber music matched effortlessly with piano and cello.

With Gian Slater, vocals.

ANOTHER VIEW

Friday 16 November 7pm 路 Salon An exploration of glorious, inventive, curious, and intricate sounds of percussion, cello and piano.

With Eugene Ughetti, percussion.

M ANINS & G OU L D

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MELBOURNE ART SONG COLLECTIVE A BO U T

Melbourne Art Song Collective is one of the most fascinating musical groups in a busy local scene. The starting point for all MASC events is the presentation of art song in all its guises: from popular classics to neglected masterpieces. MASC draws on a wide range of brilliant singers, both established artists and the stars of tomorrow, and performances are further distinguished by the inclusion of chamber music and solo piano repertoire that puts art song into a richer context.

MASC’s philosophy is that great music should be appreciated in a comfortable and intimate environment. All MASC events take place in cabaret-style, so order a glass of your favourite wine and a cheese platter to get ‘up close and personal’ with superlative performers.

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MELBOURNE ART SONG COLLECTIVE A BO U T

Melbourne Art Song Collective is one of the most fascinating musical groups in a busy local scene. The starting point for all MASC events is the presentation of art song in all its guises: from popular classics to neglected masterpieces. MASC draws on a wide range of brilliant singers, both established artists and the stars of tomorrow, and performances are further distinguished by the inclusion of chamber music and solo piano repertoire that puts art song into a richer context.

MASC’s philosophy is that great music should be appreciated in a comfortable and intimate environment. All MASC events take place in cabaret-style, so order a glass of your favourite wine and a cheese platter to get ‘up close and personal’ with superlative performers.

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Thursday 15 March 6pm · Salon Rachmaninov’s cello sonata and songs and Tchaikovsky’s None But The Lonely Heart.

With Rosamund Illing, soprano; Rosanne Hunt, cello; Eidit Golder, piano.

SONGS OF LOVE AND LIFE

Thursday 31 May 6pm · Salon Schumann’s A Woman’s Life and Love and songs by Chopin.

With Siobhan Stagg, soprano; Karen Van-Spall, mezzo-soprano; Eidit Golder, piano.

OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN!

monday 27 August 6pm · Salon Kurt Weill’s Walt Whitman songs and cabaret songs by William Bolcom.

With Michael Smallwood, tenor; Eidit Golder, piano.

songlines of the heart

thursday 1 november 6pm · Salon Richard Mills’ Songlines of the Heart's Desire and Here Where Death and Life are Met. With Merlyn Quaife, soprano; Paul Barrymore Hughes, baritone; Amir Farid, piano.

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Thursday 15 March 6pm · Salon Rachmaninov’s cello sonata and songs and Tchaikovsky’s None But The Lonely Heart.

With Rosamund Illing, soprano; Rosanne Hunt, cello; Eidit Golder, piano.

SONGS OF LOVE AND LIFE

Thursday 31 May 6pm · Salon Schumann’s A Woman’s Life and Love and songs by Chopin.

With Siobhan Stagg, soprano; Karen Van-Spall, mezzo-soprano; Eidit Golder, piano.

OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN!

monday 27 August 6pm · Salon Kurt Weill’s Walt Whitman songs and cabaret songs by William Bolcom.

With Michael Smallwood, tenor; Eidit Golder, piano.

songlines of the heart

thursday 1 november 6pm · Salon Richard Mills’ Songlines of the Heart's Desire and Here Where Death and Life are Met. With Merlyn Quaife, soprano; Paul Barrymore Hughes, baritone; Amir Farid, piano.

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Celebrated for its vitality and rapport and its innovative programming, Seraphim Trio is comprised of pianist Anna Goldsworthy, violinist Helen Ayres, and cellist Timothy Nankervis. Since winning the prize for Leading Piano Trio and the Audience Choice Award in the 2001 Australian National Chamber Music Competition, Seraphim Trio has performed internationally and throughout Australia. The Trio appears regularly for Musica Viva, is broadcast on ABC Classic FM and is a regular guest at Australian music festivals. In 2012, the Seraphim Trio return to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall with two programs that combine masterworks by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Dvo รกk with arrangements of orchestral favourites and some beguiling and rarely-heard compositions.

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Celebrated for its vitality and rapport and its innovative programming, Seraphim Trio is comprised of pianist Anna Goldsworthy, violinist Helen Ayres, and cellist Timothy Nankervis. Since winning the prize for Leading Piano Trio and the Audience Choice Award in the 2001 Australian National Chamber Music Competition, Seraphim Trio has performed internationally and throughout Australia. The Trio appears regularly for Musica Viva, is broadcast on ABC Classic FM and is a regular guest at Australian music festivals. In 2012, the Seraphim Trio return to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall with two programs that combine masterworks by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Dvo รกk with arrangements of orchestral favourites and some beguiling and rarely-heard compositions.

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MIDWINTER DREAM

Saturday 16 June 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Holley.

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Monday 10 September 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Dvo ák, Martin , Westlake and Mozart With Diana Doherty, oboe.

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MIDWINTER DREAM

Saturday 16 June 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Holley.

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Monday 10 September 7pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Dvo ák, Martin , Westlake and Mozart With Diana Doherty, oboe.

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t h e SON G CO M P AN Y A BO U T

The Song Company has developed an enviable reputation both across Australia and internationally as a dynamic and innovative vocal ensemble. Going Deeper, the Song Company’s 2012 subscription series, offers an eclectic mix of great song.

Six superb singers, with Artistic Director Roland Peelman depart on a musical exploration of the mythology and mystery of water. Glide along the Venetian canals then experience Monet’s water gardens at Giverny, where Claire Edwardes’ Debussy. Visit Ireland then set sail for a rollicking Atlantic voyage with the Grigoryan Brothers.

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The Song Company has developed an enviable reputation both across Australia and internationally as a dynamic and innovative vocal ensemble. Going Deeper, the Song Company’s 2012 subscription series, offers an eclectic mix of great song.

Six superb singers, with Artistic Director Roland Peelman depart on a musical exploration of the mythology and mystery of water. Glide along the Venetian canals then experience Monet’s water gardens at Giverny, where Claire Edwardes’ Debussy. Visit Ireland then set sail for a rollicking Atlantic voyage with the Grigoryan Brothers.

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LOVE IN VENICE

Monday 12 March 8pm · Salon Monteverdi ‘s erotic madrigals and Banchieri’s A boat from Venice bound for Padua.

With Tommie Andersson, lute/theorbo/ guitar; Laura Vaughan, lirone/gamba.

A natural feel for the balance between sensuality of sound and intelligence of word.

SUNKEN DREAMS

Tuesday 7 August 8pm · Salon Debussy, Sculthorpe and Jack Body.

With Claire Edwardes, vibraphone/ water percussion.

SHIP TO SHORE

Wednesday 14 November 7.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Nick Cave, Caetano Veloso, sea shanties, Portuguese Fado and Marinheiro songs.

With Slava & Leonard Grigoryan, guitars.

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LOVE IN VENICE

Monday 12 March 8pm · Salon Monteverdi ‘s erotic madrigals and Banchieri’s A boat from Venice bound for Padua.

With Tommie Andersson, lute/theorbo/ guitar; Laura Vaughan, lirone/gamba.

A natural feel for the balance between sensuality of sound and intelligence of word.

SUNKEN DREAMS

Tuesday 7 August 8pm · Salon Debussy, Sculthorpe and Jack Body.

With Claire Edwardes, vibraphone/ water percussion.

SHIP TO SHORE

Wednesday 14 November 7.30pm · Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Nick Cave, Caetano Veloso, sea shanties, Portuguese Fado and Marinheiro songs.

With Slava & Leonard Grigoryan, guitars.

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SON G M A K ERS AUS T RA L IA A BO U T

Songmakers Australia is a vibrant new player on the Melbourne scene composed of some of Australia’s finest musicians. Melbourne-based pianist, Andrea Katz has collaborated with renowned singers and instrumentalists to create programs that feature a dynamic interplay of song and chamber music. Merlyn Quaife, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano; Christopher Saunders, tenor; Nicholas Dinopoulos, bass-baritone and Andrea Katz, piano are joined by distinguished guest artists in a series of themed explorations of love, the sea and the music of Debussy and Piazzolla.

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SON G M A K ERS AUS T RA L IA A BO U T

Songmakers Australia is a vibrant new player on the Melbourne scene composed of some of Australia’s finest musicians. Melbourne-based pianist, Andrea Katz has collaborated with renowned singers and instrumentalists to create programs that feature a dynamic interplay of song and chamber music. Merlyn Quaife, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano; Christopher Saunders, tenor; Nicholas Dinopoulos, bass-baritone and Andrea Katz, piano are joined by distinguished guest artists in a series of themed explorations of love, the sea and the music of Debussy and Piazzolla.

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OTHER LOVE SONGS

Friday 30 March 6pm · Salon Songs by Hough, Ravel, Eisler and Brahms.

With Caroline Almonte, piano.

SEA PICTURES

Friday 15 June 6pm · Salon Elgar’s Sea Pictures and songs by Faure, Finzi, Ireland, Quilter and Brahms.

L’ISLE JOYEUSE: 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUSSY’S BIRTH

Friday 21 august 6pm · Salon A selection of Debussy’s songs, piano works and Cello Sonata.

With Howard Penny, cello.

THE Seasons: the ARGENTINIAN CONNECTION

Friday 21 September 6pm · Salon Songs and tangos by Astor Piazzolla including Oblivion and Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas.

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OTHER LOVE SONGS

Friday 30 March 6pm · Salon Songs by Hough, Ravel, Eisler and Brahms.

With Caroline Almonte, piano.

SEA PICTURES

Friday 15 June 6pm · Salon Elgar’s Sea Pictures and songs by Faure, Finzi, Ireland, Quilter and Brahms.

L’ISLE JOYEUSE: 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUSSY’S BIRTH

Friday 21 august 6pm · Salon A selection of Debussy’s songs, piano works and Cello Sonata.

With Howard Penny, cello.

THE Seasons: the ARGENTINIAN CONNECTION

Friday 21 September 6pm · Salon Songs and tangos by Astor Piazzolla including Oblivion and Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas.

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SU T HER L AND T RIO A BO U T

The Sutherland Trio is comprised of three of Australia’s most outstanding musicians: Caroline Almonte, piano; Molly Kadarauch, cello and Elizabeth Sellars, violin. Collectively, they have been international prize winners and have played with ensembles of the highest acclaim including the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Duo Sol and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Described as ‘moving and resonant’ the Sutherland Trio is characterised by the eloquence and artistry of their interpretations. Their 2012 program continues their exploration of Beethoven’s great piano trios alongside the visionary writing of Vasks and Veress.

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SU T HER L AND T RIO A BO U T

The Sutherland Trio is comprised of three of Australia’s most outstanding musicians: Caroline Almonte, piano; Molly Kadarauch, cello and Elizabeth Sellars, violin. Collectively, they have been international prize winners and have played with ensembles of the highest acclaim including the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Duo Sol and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Described as ‘moving and resonant’ the Sutherland Trio is characterised by the eloquence and artistry of their interpretations. Their 2012 program continues their exploration of Beethoven’s great piano trios alongside the visionary writing of Vasks and Veress.

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BEETHOVEN & VASKS

Wednesday 16 May 7pm · Salon Beethoven’s Archduke Trio and Vasks’ Episodi e Canto perpetuo (Hommage à Olivier Messiaen).

TRICK OR TREAT

Wednesday 31 October 7pm · Salon Beethoven’s Ghost piano trio and Veress’s Tre quadri.

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Wednesday 16 May 7pm · Salon Beethoven’s Archduke Trio and Vasks’ Episodi e Canto perpetuo (Hommage à Olivier Messiaen).

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Wednesday 31 October 7pm · Salon Beethoven’s Ghost piano trio and Veress’s Tre quadri.

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SYZYGY ENSE M B L E A BO U T

The musicians of Syzygy Ensemble have a deep empathy with music of our time as well as an unbridled desire to share their enthusiasm with audiences in a way that may stretch your ears but never slap you in the face.

If you don’t want to wait 100 years for the world to catch up with what composers are doing here and now, join Syzygy on a journey into contemporary music that speaks with relevance, authority and passion. Syzygy’s performances are exhilarating, enriching and above all fun. In 2012, Syzygy paints a portrait of the enigmatic figure of Pierrot, who has been an inspiration to composers for centuries.

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SYZYGY ENSE M B L E A BO U T

The musicians of Syzygy Ensemble have a deep empathy with music of our time as well as an unbridled desire to share their enthusiasm with audiences in a way that may stretch your ears but never slap you in the face.

If you don’t want to wait 100 years for the world to catch up with what composers are doing here and now, join Syzygy on a journey into contemporary music that speaks with relevance, authority and passion. Syzygy’s performances are exhilarating, enriching and above all fun. In 2012, Syzygy paints a portrait of the enigmatic figure of Pierrot, who has been an inspiration to composers for centuries.

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PIERROT BY MOONLIGHT

Wednesday 29 February 6pm · Salon Debussy, Brett Dean, Erkki Sven Tuur and more.

PIERROT’S BRAVE NEW WORLD

Tuesday 1 May 6pm · Salon David Lang, Sean Shepard, Higdon and more.

Part of the Metropolis New Music Festival.

PIERROT’S CREATOR

Wednesday 25 July 6pm · Salon Schoenberg, Joan Tower, Brett Dean and more.

PIERROT’S SUCCESSORS

Wednesday 5 September 6pm · Salon Tristan Murail. Roger Smalley, Peteris Vasks and more.

With Lauren Brigden, viola.

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PIERROT BY MOONLIGHT

Wednesday 29 February 6pm · Salon Debussy, Brett Dean, Erkki Sven Tuur and more.

PIERROT’S BRAVE NEW WORLD

Tuesday 1 May 6pm · Salon David Lang, Sean Shepard, Higdon and more.

Part of the Metropolis New Music Festival.

PIERROT’S CREATOR

Wednesday 25 July 6pm · Salon Schoenberg, Joan Tower, Brett Dean and more.

PIERROT’S SUCCESSORS

Wednesday 5 September 6pm · Salon Tristan Murail. Roger Smalley, Peteris Vasks and more.

With Lauren Brigden, viola.

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T RIO ANI M A M UNDI A BO U T

Trio Anima Mundi (Rochelle Bryson, violin; Miranda Brockman, cello and Kenji Fujimura, piano) has become a significant and much-loved part of Melbourne’s chamber music life.

Presenting concerts that bring an eclectic mix of repertoire from the great masters to lesser-known works, the Trio has gained a reputation for excellence and a sumptuous sound world. Trio Anima Mundi’s 2012 subscription series, A Russian Odyssey, explores the magnificent and often haunting music of the great countries of Russia and her satellite states. This rich tapestry of music provides a bridge to other fascinating journeys into the worlds of story and allegory. The season ends with the performance of the winning work from Trio Anima Mundi’s annual Composition Prize which attracts international attention.

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T RIO ANI M A M UNDI A BO U T

Trio Anima Mundi (Rochelle Bryson, violin; Miranda Brockman, cello and Kenji Fujimura, piano) has become a significant and much-loved part of Melbourne’s chamber music life.

Presenting concerts that bring an eclectic mix of repertoire from the great masters to lesser-known works, the Trio has gained a reputation for excellence and a sumptuous sound world. Trio Anima Mundi’s 2012 subscription series, A Russian Odyssey, explores the magnificent and often haunting music of the great countries of Russia and her satellite states. This rich tapestry of music provides a bridge to other fascinating journeys into the worlds of story and allegory. The season ends with the performance of the winning work from Trio Anima Mundi’s annual Composition Prize which attracts international attention.

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A trio of vitality, charm and aplomb.

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STORY & ALLEGORY

Saturday 16 June 3pm · Salon Haydn’s famous Gypsy Trio, the folksy energy of Martin and Shostakovich.

MOTHER RUSSIA

Saturday 25 August 3pm · Salon Arno Babajanian and Paul Juon contrasts charmingly with Hummel’s beautiful Piano Trio No.7.

TRANSCRIPTION & INNOVATION

Saturday 10 November 3pm · Salon Bach’s Chaconne in D minor and Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night transcribed for piano trio and Glinka’s seductive Piano Trio.

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A trio of vitality, charm and aplomb.

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STORY & ALLEGORY

Saturday 16 June 3pm · Salon Haydn’s famous Gypsy Trio, the folksy energy of Martin and Shostakovich.

MOTHER RUSSIA

Saturday 25 August 3pm · Salon Arno Babajanian and Paul Juon contrasts charmingly with Hummel’s beautiful Piano Trio No.7.

TRANSCRIPTION & INNOVATION

Saturday 10 November 3pm · Salon Bach’s Chaconne in D minor and Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night transcribed for piano trio and Glinka’s seductive Piano Trio.

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WIL M A & FRIENDS A BO U T

The engaging concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Wilma Smith, invites her friends to the Salon to perform three programs she has curated to showcase their diverse talents. First up, Wilma invites Phillip Arkinstall to perform the Brahms Clarinet Quintet. Other guests in the series include cellists Howard Penny and Rohan de Korte, Brett Dean and Simon Oswell on viola, violinists Daniel Kossov and Roger Jonsson and pianist Ian Munro. Most of Wilma’s guests will be well known to chamber music fans but she will also present rising stars during the season when two brilliant young performers, bassist Phoebe Russell and cellist William Hewer are guests in the October concert.

The chemistry of mixing youth and experience is guaranteed to produce an effervescent collaboration.

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WIL M A & FRIENDS A BO U T

The engaging concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Wilma Smith, invites her friends to the Salon to perform three programs she has curated to showcase their diverse talents. First up, Wilma invites Phillip Arkinstall to perform the Brahms Clarinet Quintet. Other guests in the series include cellists Howard Penny and Rohan de Korte, Brett Dean and Simon Oswell on viola, violinists Daniel Kossov and Roger Jonsson and pianist Ian Munro. Most of Wilma’s guests will be well known to chamber music fans but she will also present rising stars during the season when two brilliant young performers, bassist Phoebe Russell and cellist William Hewer are guests in the October concert.

The chemistry of mixing youth and experience is guaranteed to produce an effervescent collaboration.

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Expect thoughtful, sensitive interpretations and great flair from some of Melbourne's most accomplished players.

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MONDAY 16 APRIL 6pm · Salon Dvo ák's Terzetto Op.74 and Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op.115.

With Phillip Arkinstall, clarinet; Daniel Kossov, violins; Simon Oswell, viola; Howard Penny, cello.

WILMA & FRIENDS #2

MONDAY 1 OCToBER 6pm · Salon Glazunov's String Quartet in A minor, Op.39, Dvo ák's String Quartet, Op.77 and Bottesini’s Duo for cello and double bass with string quartet.

With Roger Jonsson, violin; Simon Oswell, viola; Rohan de Korte and William Hewer, cellos; Phoebe Russell, bass.

WILMA & FRIENDS #3

MONDAY 10 DECEMBER 6pm · Salon Mozart’s Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat major, K.493 and Faure’s Piano Quartet No.2 in G major, Op.45.

With Ian Munro, piano; Brett Dean, viola; Howard Penny, cello.

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MONDAY 16 APRIL 6pm · Salon Dvo ák's Terzetto Op.74 and Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op.115.

With Phillip Arkinstall, clarinet; Daniel Kossov, violins; Simon Oswell, viola; Howard Penny, cello.

WILMA & FRIENDS #2

MONDAY 1 OCToBER 6pm · Salon Glazunov's String Quartet in A minor, Op.39, Dvo ák's String Quartet, Op.77 and Bottesini’s Duo for cello and double bass with string quartet.

With Roger Jonsson, violin; Simon Oswell, viola; Rohan de Korte and William Hewer, cellos; Phoebe Russell, bass.

WILMA & FRIENDS #3

MONDAY 10 DECEMBER 6pm · Salon Mozart’s Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat major, K.493 and Faure’s Piano Quartet No.2 in G major, Op.45.

With Ian Munro, piano; Brett Dean, viola; Howard Penny, cello.

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EAST MEETS WEST

SAT 11

BENAUD TRIO

02-05

WED 22

EN SEMBLE LIAI SON

22-25

WED 22

L a Compañ i a

38-41

COM-MOTION!

THURS 23

THE CONSORT OF MELBOURNE

10-13

PIERROT BY MOONLIGHT

WED 29

SYZYGY ENSEMBLE

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think, dance, imagine, fly

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MANINS & GOULD

50-53

LOVE IN VENICE

MON 12

THE SONG COMPANY

62-65

NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART

THURS 15

MELBOURNE ART SONG COLLECTIVE

54-57

MON 19

FLINDERS QUARTET

34-37

TUES 27

ELYSIUM ENSEMBLE

18-21

OTHER LOVE SONGS

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SONGMAKER S AUSTRALIA

66-69

BRAVE NEW WORLD

WED 4

FIREBIRD TRIO

30-33

DESTINATION ITALY

TUES 10

LUDOVICO’S BAND

46-49 14-17

FRI 13

DUO CHAMBER MELANGE

SAT 14

BENAUD TRIO

02-05

WILMA & FRIENDS #1

MON 16

WILMA & FRIEND S

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LA MELODIA ANTICA

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LA COMPAÑIA

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PIERROT’S BRAVE NEW WORLD

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SYZYGY ENSEMBLE

74-7 7

GOLDEN LIGHT

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THE CONSORT OF MEBOURNE

10-13

BLINDMAN’S BLUFF

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EN SEMBLE OFFSPRING

26-29

POETRY & VIRTUOSITY

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MANINS & GOULD

50-53

DESTINATION ENGLAND

TUES 15

LUDOVICO’S BAND

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BEETHOVEN & VASKS

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SUTHERLAND TRIO

THE ART OF ELEGANT CONVERSATION #2

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ELYSIUM ENSEMBLE

18-21

once upon a time...

WED 23

EN SEMBLE LIAI SON

22-25

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THE CONTINUO COLLECTIVE

06-09

SILENT INSPIRATION

MON 28

FLINDERS Q UARTET

34-37

SONGS OF LOVE AND LIFE

THURS 31

MELBOURNE ART SONG COLLECTIVE

54-57

SEA PICTURES

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SONGMAKER S AUSTRALIA

66-69

STORY & ALLEGORY

SAT 16

TRIO ANIMA MUNDI

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SERAPHIM TRIO

58-61

WED 20

LA COMPAÑIA

38-41

In Foreign Taste

MON 2

THE CONTINUO COLLECTIVE

06-09

Music at Night

WED 11

FIREBIRD TRIO

30-33

THE ART OF ELEGANT CONVERSATION #3

TUES 17

ELYSIUM ENSEMBLE

18-21

Pierrot’s Creator

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A VOICE FOR OUR TIME

FRI 3

MANINS & GOULD

50-53

By Royal Appointment

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THE CONTINUO COLLECTIVE

06-09

Sunken Dreams

TUES 7

THE SONG COMPANY

62-65

EXILE

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42-45

Musical Kaleidoscope

FRI 10

DUO CHAMBER MELANGE

14-17

L’isle joyeuse

TUES 21

SONGMAKER S AUSTRALIA

66-69

Flemish Masters Abroad

WED 22

LA COMPAÑIA

38-41

Mother Russia

SAT 25

TRIO ANIMA MUNDI

7 8-81

Oh Captain, My Captain!

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MELBOURNE ART SONG COLLECTIVE

54-57

TUES 28

Ludovico’s B and

46-49

PIERROT'S SUCCESSORS

WED 5

SYZYGY ENSEMBLE

74-7 7

MON 10

SERAPHIM TRIO

58-61

THURS 20

THE CONSORT OF MELBOURNE

10-13

BALKAN WIZARDRY

THURS 20

EN SEMBLE LIAI SON

22-25

THE SEASONS

FRI 21

SONGMAKER S AUSTRALIA

66-69

THE ART OF ELEGANT CONVERSATION #4

WED 26

ELYSIUM ENSEMBLE

18-21

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

MON 1

FLINDERS Q UARTET

34-37

WILMA & FRIENDS #2

MON 1

WILMA & FRIEND S

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LATITUDE 3 7

42-45

WED 31

SUTHERLAND TRIO

7 0-7 3

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GROUP

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SONGLINES OF THE HEART

THURS 1

MELBOURNE ART SONG COLLECTIVE

54-57

The Genius & the Goddess

WED 7

FIREBIRD TRIO

30-33

Spring Bouquet

FRI 9

DUO CHAMBER MELANGE

14-17

TRANSCRIPTION & INNOVATION

SAT 10

TRIO ANIMA MUNDI

7 8-81

THE ART OF ELEGANT CONVERSATION #5

MON 12

ELYSIUM ENSEMBLE

18-21

SHIP TO SHORE

WED 14

THE SONG COMPANY

62-65

ANOTHER VIEW

FR1 16

MANINS & GOULD

50-53

DESTINATION BOHEMIA/AUSTRIA

TUES 20

LUDOVICO’ S BAND

46-49

WED 21

EN SEMBLE LIAI SON

22-25

WED 21

LA COMPAÑIA

38-41

POETIC VISIONS

SAT 24

BENAUD TRIO

02-05

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mon 3

THE CONTINUO COLLECTIVE

06-09

ON LOOP

THURS 6

EN SEMBLE OFFSPRING

26-29

WILMA & FRIENDS #3

MON 10

WILMA & FRIEND S

82-85

Sing Joyfully!

SAT 15

THE CONSORT OF MELBOURNE

10-13

december

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It’s easy to meet your Local Heroes.

With over 70 concerts and 21 different ensembles, there’s enough variety to keep you entertained week after week.

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Subscriptions, Pick and Mix Packs and individual concert tickets are all available online at melbournerecital.com.au/localheroes, by calling 03 9699 3333, or in person at Melbourne Recital Centre.

Any questions? Email localheroes@melbournerecital.com.au

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You can choose to subscribe to an ensemble’s series (or as many series as you like). Some ensembles offer generous discounts for subscribing.

Or if you want to sample the diversity of Melbourne’s musical scene try the Local Heroes Pick and Mix Pack:

Choose any 10 concerts and save 10%*

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Engage with your Local Heroes on their journey through the 2012 season. Discover more about the music and the ensembles and cheer them on or ask questions at melbournelocalheroes.com.au.

Follow @MelbRecital on Twitter and like us on Facebook for more news and special offers.

Choose any 20 concerts and save 15%* Choose any 30 concerts and save 20%*

Prices for individual concerts vary, check the website for details. *YouR discount is applied to the total amount of your Pick and Mix Pack.

Terms and conditions of sale apply, for details visit our website: melbournerecital.com.au. All concerts in Pick and Mix Pack must be purchased in the same transaction. No further discounts for Members.

All prices are inclusive of GST. Individual concert ticket purchases may incur a transaction fee.

HO W T O BOO K

It’s easy to meet your Local Heroes.

With over 70 concerts and 21 different ensembles, there’s enough variety to keep you entertained week after week.

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Subscriptions, Pick and Mix Packs and individual concert tickets are all available online at melbournerecital.com.au/localheroes, by calling 03 9699 3333, or in person at Melbourne Recital Centre.

Any questions? Email localheroes@melbournerecital.com.au

how

i t wo r k s

You can choose to subscribe to an ensemble’s series (or as many series as you like). Some ensembles offer generous discounts for subscribing.

Or if you want to sample the diversity of Melbourne’s musical scene try the Local Heroes Pick and Mix Pack:

Choose any 10 concerts and save 10%*

G E T

S OCI A L

Engage with your Local Heroes on their journey through the 2012 season. Discover more about the music and the ensembles and cheer them on or ask questions at melbournelocalheroes.com.au.

Follow @MelbRecital on Twitter and like us on Facebook for more news and special offers.

Choose any 20 concerts and save 15%* Choose any 30 concerts and save 20%*

Prices for individual concerts vary, check the website for details. *YouR discount is applied to the total amount of your Pick and Mix Pack.

Terms and conditions of sale apply, for details visit our website: melbournerecital.com.au. All concerts in Pick and Mix Pack must be purchased in the same transaction. No further discounts for Members.

All prices are inclusive of GST. Individual concert ticket purchases may incur a transaction fee.

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Meet My Mexican Cousin. The newest edition to the Southbank scene is right in Melbourne Recital Centre’s foyer. Ease up to the bar for a mint julep and a shrimp po’boy sandwich before or after a concert, or have brunch and brilliant coffee from St. Ali. An all-day creole menu by Maurice Esposito, Prohibition-era cocktails and a smart wine list make My Mexican Cousin our culinary local hero.

As they say in Louisiana, the home of creole food: ‘laissez les bons temps rouler!’ (Let’s party!)

M y M e x ic a n C o u si n

Meet My Mexican Cousin. The newest edition to the Southbank scene is right in Melbourne Recital Centre’s foyer. Ease up to the bar for a mint julep and a shrimp po’boy sandwich before or after a concert, or have brunch and brilliant coffee from St. Ali. An all-day creole menu by Maurice Esposito, Prohibition-era cocktails and a smart wine list make My Mexican Cousin our culinary local hero.

As they say in Louisiana, the home of creole food: ‘laissez les bons temps rouler!’ (Let’s party!)

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Melbourne Recital Centre’s Music Circle patrons program ensures that we continue to be a leader in the development of Australian music and the most exciting music venue in Australia. As a Music Circle patron, your tax-deductible gift has a direct impact on the vitality and depth of our artistic, education and outreach programs, making the Melbourne Recital Centre the very best place hear, share and learn about music.

Learn more and pledge your support by contacting: Sandra Robertson, Director of Development p: (03) 9207 2641 e: sandra.robertson@melbournerecital.com.au All information contained in this brochure is to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of publication.

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