Carmen in Sydney, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon in Melbourne and Mozart's Clarinet across Australia
Bizet's Carmen in Sydney
Opera Australia's new production of Bizet's Carmen opens in Sydney on 10 July, playing until 19 September. The production moves to Melbourne in November.
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon in Melbourne
To mark this year's 50th anniversary of NAIDOC week, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Strength, Vision and Legacy of Yorta Yorta / Yuin composer and soprano Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Yinya dana: lighting the path at Hamer Hall on 11 July.
Mozart's Clarinet tours Australia
Historical clarinettist Nicola Boud joins cellist Simon Cobcroft and early keyboard specialist Erin Helyard for Mozart's Clarinet, touring nationally for Musica Viva Australia 15-28 July.
Javier Perianes in Brisbane
Javier Perianes performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra 11-12 July.
Ravel and Falla in Sydney
Jaime Martín conducts the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in music by Ravel and Falla 10-13 July.
Benaud Trio's 20th birthday in Melbourne
The Benaud Trio celebrates its 20th birthday at Melbourne Recital Centre with a program pairing piano trios by Jakub Jankowski and Antonín Dvořák.
Schubert, Britten and Brahms in Perth
Edward Gardner conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in Schubert, Britten and Brahms 11-12 July.
Piano Quartets in Perth
The Chimera Ensemble performs piano quartets by Mendelssohn, Elfman and Schumann in Perth on 13 July.
The Darwin Chorale celebrates 40 years
The Darwin Chorale is celebrating 40 years of music making with a Ruby Jubilee concert on 11 July at Darwin Entertainment Centre.
Aura Go in Melbourne and Werribee
Pianist Aura Go joins the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra for music by Samuel Barber, Doreen Carwithen and Peter Sculthorpe in Melbourne 10 and 13 July and Werribee 12 July.
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