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Piers Lane Saturday, 14th July, 8pm Piers Lane, PIANO, Andrew Haveron, VIOLIN London-based pianist Piers Lane is one of Australia’s most renowned and engaging performers. As artistic director, Piers brought exciting changes to SPICA 2016 with his enthusiasm, skills and sheer musical ability. Andrew Haveron has a reputation as one of the most sought-after violinists…

Umberto Clerici & Karin Schaupp Friday 6 April, 8pm Umberto Clerici (Cello), Karin Schaupp (Guitar) Internationally renowned musicians Karin Schaupp and Umberto Clerici explore song throughout the ages on guitar and cello. The listener is taken on an emotional journey through life, with songs drawn from all over the world and from different life stages,…

Sitkovetsky Trio Saturday 22 July 2017, 8pm First prizewinners of the International Commerzbank Chamber Music Award 2008 and recipients of the NORDMETALL Chamber Music Award at the Mecklenburg Vorpommern Festival 2009, the Sitkovetsky Trio was formed in 2007 and has since emerged as one of the outstanding Trios of today. Their dynamic, high-energy performances as…

Madžar & Altstaedt Tuesday 12 September 2017, 8pm Nicolas Altstaedt – cello, Aleksandar Madžar – piano German-French cellist Nicolas Altstaedt is renowned worldwide for his creativity and versatility, in his captivating performances of repertoire on both modern and gut strings. In 2012 pianist Aleksandar Madžar received one of the longest ovations ever heard at the…

Benjamin Beilman & Andrew Tyson Friday 7th October 2016, 8pm American violinist Benjamin Beilman is winning plaudits in both North America and Europe for his passionate performances and deep rich tone, which the Washington Post called “mightily impressive” and the New York Times described as “muscular with a glint of violence”. Hailed by BBC Radio…

Stephen Hough Friday 6th May 2016, 8pm Stephen Hough – piano Named by The Economist as one of 20 Living Polymaths, British pianist Stephen Hough is a rare renaissance man of our time. Over the course of a long and distinguished career as one of the world’s leading concert pianists, he has also excelled as…

Johannes Möller Saturday 6th June 2015, 8pm Johannes Möller – classical guitar The European guitarist and composer Johannes Möller has captivated audiences throughout the world with charismatic and soulful performances. In 2010 he was awarded first prize in the GFA Concert Artist Competition, considered by many to be the most prestigious guitar competition in the…

Modigliani String Quartet Thursday 22nd October 2015, 8pm Since their first Australian tour the Modigliani Quartet have gone from strength to strength, and now look well-placed to assume the mantle of the top French quartet of their generation. Elegant but masculine, the crisp articulation and rich timbres of this acclaimed ensemble are a perfect match…