We’re delighted to announce a special concert in Shepparton. Musical Dialogues: From Bach to Bluegrass showcases the principal players of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra in an intimate evening of chamber music spanning three centuries. At its heart is Beethoven’s dramatic and turbulent String Quartet in C minor, Opus 18 No 4. From the timeless counterpoint of Bach’s Inventions to the rhythmic vitality of Bluegrass masters Edgar Meyer and Mark O’Connor, this program celebrates the versatility and expressive power of string playing. Join us in Shepparton for this one-night-only performance: Wednesday 29 October 2025, 7:30pm St Paul’s Lutheran Church Find out more and book your tickets: https://mco.org.au/whats-on/musical-dialogues/ (fb)

This November we bring Nightingale to audiences in both Melbourne and Geelong. Join us at @Melbourne Recital Centre on Thursday 20 November at 7:30pm and Sunday 23 November at 2:30pm, or at McAuley Hall, Sacred Heart College Geelong on Friday 21 November at 7:30pm. WithDonald Nicolson at the harpsichord, we explore Bach’s brilliance alongside one of the Baroque era’s most iconic double bass sonatas featuring our own Emma Sullivan. The program also includes a sparkling rediscovery by Colin Brumby, a brand-new commission from Melbourne composer Melody Eötvös, and Corelli’s dynamic Concerto Grosso highlighting our violinists. Nightingale is our celebration of familiar treasures and hidden gems. We would love you to join us. Find out more and book your tickets here: https://mco.org.au/whats-on/nightingale/ (fb)