It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
It’s been an incredible year for new music in Australia, and as the summer arrives there is still plenty to see and do. Here are some of the upcoming events for our friends (with benefits) to enjoy – and if you join us before December 2, you’ll instantly go into the draw to win a double pass to see TwoSet Violin debut at the Sydney Opera House.
Giveaway time!
All CutCommon subscribers are invited to enter our competition to win a free double pass to the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra concert ReMastered 4.
It’s party time for concertgoers aged 18-30, and after seeing live performances of Messiaen, Berlioz, and Sibelius, there’ll be more with drinks and nibbles well after the sun goes down. Find out more about ReMastered, which takes place on December 2 in the Adelaide Town Hall.
Image by Baxter Wiles.
Discount: Melbourne Philharmonia Project
The Melbourne Philharmonia Project will perform its next concert FATE this December at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. It’s the last gig of the year for the group – so get ready for a big program. Works include Stravinsky’s Firebird
Image by Daniele Martinie.
Discount: Inventi Ensemble
Inventi Ensemble will perform two concerts this month, from the Tea & Classics at Knox Community Arts Centre on December 6, to Concert Classics at Box Hill Community Arts Centre on December 16. Both kick off at 10.30am.
Discount: Voyces
Voyces’ Christmas concert is on at 7.30pm, December 16 and will feature the insanely talented Emma Matthews! They’ll celebrate Christmas music old and new in the beautiful surrounds of St Joseph’s Subiaco. Rejoice will feature a stunning program of choral music from around the world.
Discount: Melbourne Guitar Foundation
The Melbourne Guitar Foundation is preparing to present Duo Amythis. The concert will take place in St Mary’s Anglican Church, North Melbourne at 7pmon December 17 (you’ll even score free wine and cheese during intermission).
Formed in 2008, the Duo Amythis has played concerts in the USA, Mexico, Australia, Vietnam, and all over Europe. Since 2009, they have won prizes in Transylvania, Olsztyn, with Yehudi Menuhin’s Live Music Now, and in the Nuits Musicales de Cieux. Duo Amythis will be launching its new CD at this concert!
Discount: Australian Bach Society
The Australian Bach Society presents Christmas Oratorium BWV 248 – the essential Christmas story sung in German by the Melbourne Chamber Choir conducted by Dr David Kram, with orchestra and outstanding soloists including Robert Macfarlane, Lisa-Anne Robinson, Selena Pettifer, and Oliver Mann in the splendid St. Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne, December 10, 5pm.
Our friends at Making Waves have included CutCommon’s line of environmentally conscious manuscript books in its Favourite Things! The list features ‘essential tools for any serious composer or musician’, with some terrific Christmas gift ideas. Head over to the Making Waves website to find out more (there may even be an exclusive Making Waves discount in it for you!). You’ll also get to hear the November playlist, Keyboard Waves. This features new music from Australian composers including Daniel Portelli, Eli Simic-Prosic, Ethan Connor McAlister, Jaslyn Robertson, Jocelyn Ho, Kevan Atkins, Melody Eötvös, Peggy Polias, and Thomas Misson.
Making Waves is curated by Peggy Polias and Lisa Cheney, and shines a unique spotlight on other talented new composers through its fresh playlist each month. Be sure to check back in this December!
Our friends at Omega Ensemble will offer student tickets for $29 during its 2017 season. Check out the trailer or head to omegaensemble.com.au for more!
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