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A Sonic Journey: Schubert, Mozart, Haydn & Beethoven with the Australian Haydn Ensemble

Embark on a musical odyssey with the Australian Haydn Ensemble as they present a series of captivating performances. From the hauntingly structured Schubert Songs with David Greco, to Mozart's inspirations from Salzburg & Linz, the miraculous aura of Haydn, and Beethoven's deeply personal Eighth, this lineup promises an exploration of profound artistic landscapes. Featuring virtuosos like Erin Helyard and David Greco, and creative works from classical masters, these events unfold across iconic Australian venues, offering a rich tapestry of chamber and orchestral masterpieces.

Mar 24, 2025

1. Schubert Songs with David Greco

David has carefully structured his selection according to key and timbre, and the esteemed Australian Haydn Ensemble have chosen instrumental movements by Felix Mendelssohn (at his most Schubertian!) to contrast or reinforce each song. The movements date from the last tragic six months of Mendelssohn’s life, in which he battled both illness and bitter mourning for his sister Fanny. Published posthumously as Op. 81, the Andante, Scherzo, Capriccio and Fugue are strange and passionate stand-alone works that push into territory even more melancholy than his final quartet in F minor.

1 - 2 May, 2025

Australian Haydn Ensemble

Canberra · Albert Hall Canberra + 1 other locations

2. Mozart's Salzburg & Linz

The Ensemble’s dear friend Erin Helyard returns to lead this beautiful all-Mozart program. As composer and performer, Wolfgang was shaped by two Austrian cities: his birthplace, Salzburg, with which he had a love-hate relationship, and his chosen home of Vienna. Between the two, the picturesque town (now city) of Linz was never more than a vacation stopover, but as you’ll hear, it was an especially fruitful ‘working holiday’ musically speaking.

20 - 22 Jun, 2025

Australian Haydn Ensemble

Bowral, NSW · Bowral Memorial Hall + 2 other locations

3. Haydn's Miracle

An audience so enraptured by a symphonic finale that they rush as one toward the stage at the very moment a chandelier crashes to the floor behind them. Alas, fake news, folks, but the fact that music has miraculous powers needs no checking, and here is a concert in which musical wonders never cease.

21 - 24 Aug, 2025

Australian Haydn Ensemble

Berry, NSW · Berry Uniting Church + 3 other locations

4. Beethoven's Eighth

A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes, tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - with the pencil (!) he souvenired from the tryst - the 10 little pages of hopeless devotion that have spawned thousands of pages of academic speculation. He hastily concludes in order to make the next post, then scrunches them in his pocket for the rest of his life.

Oct 30 - Nov 8, 2025

Australian Haydn Ensemble

Berry, NSW · Berry Uniting Church + 5 other locations

Conclusion

As the year unfolds, the Australian Haydn Ensemble invites you to join them on a unique journey through the classic works of Schubert, Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. Each event is meticulously crafted to offer a powerful, emotional experience that transcends the ordinary, drawing audiences into the rich tapestries of history and music. Whether you're a die-hard classical music fan or a curious newcomer, these performances promise to leave you with a deeper appreciation for the timeless art of composition. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of music through the ages.

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