- Pakenham
- Melbourne
- Geelong
Baroque and modern treasures in an explosion of colour and energy.
Harpsichordist Donald Nicolson brings an infectious enthusiasm and a sparkling musicality to everything he does. This program sees him take centre stage, both as guest director from the keyboard and as the soloist in Bach’s stunning first harpsichord concerto.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a range of MCO players and instruments up close. Our own Emma Sullivan features in one of the most famous double bass sonatas from the Baroque period, and the violin section comes to the fore in Corelli’s dynamic Concerto Grosso.
The more modern works featured here include a hidden gem written by Colin Brumby and a new commission from exciting Melbourne composer, Melody Eötvös.
20 Nov - 23 Nov 2025
WHERE + WHEN
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MELBOURNE TUE 18-11-2025 6:00PM Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
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PAKENHAM WED 19-11-2025 10:00AM Cardinia Cultural Centre
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MELBOURNE THU 20-11-2025 7:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
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GEELONG FRI 21-11-2025 7:30PM McAuley Hall Sacred Heart College
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MELBOURNE SUN 23-11-2025 2:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
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THE PLAYERS
THE MUSIC
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Henry PURCELL Fantasia Upon One Note Z745
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Colin BRUMBY The Phoenix and the Turtle
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JS BACH Harpsichord Concerto No 1 in D minor BWV1052
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Barbara STROZZI L’Usignolo
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Henry ECCLES Contrabass Sonata in G minor
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Melody EÖTVÖS The Apollo*
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Arcangelo CORELLI Concerto Grosso in D major Op 6 No 4
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* MCO Premiere Commission, supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants
EXPLORE + DISCOVER
SUPPORTING PARTNER
City of Melbourne
PRESENTING PARTNERS
Cardinia Cultural Centre
Geelong Chamber Music Society
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