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‘Firebird’: The Monash Academy Orchestra
As the winner of the 2017 Monash Aria and Concerto Competition, Hamish Gould has been invited to perform with the Monash Academy Orchestra for their final concert of 2018: 'Firebird'. Hamish will be performing arias by Ian McQueen, Aribert Reimann and G.F. Handel, including the world premiere of McQueen's concert aria 'Achior's Confession'. Besides Hamish's performance, the Monash Academy Orchestra will also be playing a new work by Iain Grandage, commissioned for this concert, as well as Stravisky's legendary work:…
Find out more »Hamish Gould Masters Recital 2019: The Corporeal Countertenor
"Light and breath, life and death, hope and need, grief and greed, must these be yours alone?" This recital takes a journey through contemporary countertenor arias, spanning from 1960 to the present day. In asking the question: "what is it to be corporeal, and what is it to convey this aspect of humanity in the countertenor voice?", Hamish Gould covers the gamut of contemporary countertenor roles, ranging from angels and fairies to warriors and madmen. It will feature works by…
Find out more »Carmina Burana
Carmina Burana was first performed in Germany in 1937, and is one of the most exciting music master pieces ever written and performed. Based around poems written in the 11th and 12th centuries, Carmina Burana includes works for orchestra, soloists, and mass choirs. Joining the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra for this performance will be 3 of Australia’s most talented soloists, as well as over 100 singers from some of Melbourne’s most regarded choirs, all under the guidance of renowned conductor Joseph…
Find out more »Schubertiade
A weekend filled with some of his most beloved songs, including Gretchen am Spinnrade, Du bist die Ruh, An die Musik, his most famous song cycle, Winterreise, and some chamber music gems such as The Trout Quintet, his haunting Fantasie in F for piano 4 hands and his last composition, Shepherd on the rock. Songmakers Australia core members Merlyn Quaife AM, Christina Wilson, Nicholas Dinopoulos, are joined by guests Rachael Beesley, violin, Simon Oswell, viola, Luke Severn, cello, Damien Eckersley,…
Find out more »Young Songmakers Recital
A vibrant program of songs, duets and quartets presented by our 2019 Young Songmakers after a year of training with Songmakers Australia core members, international guests and pianist and Artistic Director Andrea Katz.
Find out more »Handel’s Messiah: Williamstown Town Hall
Join us for a twilight performance of Handel’s Messiah at Williamstown Town Hall. Under the baton of conductor Doug Heywood, experience the joy and energy of the Hallelujah Chorus, the fine voices of our soloists Lauren Oldham (Soprano), Michael Lapina (Tenor), Hamish Gould (Countertenor) and Manfred Polhenz (Bass) and the rich sound of the choir accompanied by one of Melbourne’s finest Chamber Orchestras.
Find out more »Young Songmakers at Tempo Rubato
A vibrant program of songs, duets and quartets presented by our 2019 Young Songmakers with pianist and Songmakers Australia Artistic Director Andrea Katz. The program features songs by Schubert, Schumann, Britten, Debussy and Gould. Join us to celebrate music, songs, love and the holidays season and have a drink or two for a very good cause. Tempo Rubato’s profits go to the Piano Project, a charity providing free piano lessons for children who have recently immigrated to Melbourne.
Find out more »Gould Family: The Christmas Story
Take a break from your last-minute Christmas shopping, or enjoy your free time if you’re one of the rare organised types, and come see a family concert of completely original music. Not your typical Christmas concert, the Gould family presents a series of songs of rare and modern perspectives on traditional Christmas stories. Whether you want to fill your holidays with kind messages from the bible, or simply take time out to spend with family and friends, this warm afternoon…
Find out more »Gould Family: The Christmas Story
Take a break from your last-minute Christmas shopping, or enjoy your free time if you’re one of the rare organised types, and come see a family concert of completely original music. Not your typical Christmas concert, the Gould family presents a series of songs of rare and modern perspectives on traditional Christmas stories. Whether you want to fill your holidays with kind messages from the bible, or simply take time out to spend with family and friends, this warm afternoon…
Find out more »Scattered Self: Music for the 21st Century Countertenor
In collaboration with the Melbourne Composers’ League and Panoramic Music, experience a very special concert that showcases a unique voice type and the extraordinary talents of 7 composers writing today.
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