australian music calendar New South Wales 2011

The Australian Music Calendar lists events from around Australia which feature music by one or more Australian composers, sound artists or improvisers. Events are sorted by state and further information on each event can be found online at http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/calendar

* denotes World premiere ; ** denotes Australian premiere

NEW SOUTH WALES

14 January 2011 - Jazzgroove Summer Festival Venue: Various venues in Sydney - Sydney Program: /improvisations by Ben Panucci Trio, Carl Morgan Quartet, Tim Clarkson, Briana Cowlishaw, Dereb The Ambassador, Fantastic Terrific Munkle, Jazzgroove Allstars, Julian Wilson Trio, Kristin Beradi Band, Kris Wanders Quartet, Matt Keegan Trio, My Goodness My McGuiness, Samba Mundi, Sandy Evans Trio, Simon Ferenci Quartet, Steve Barry Trio, Subterraneans, Sunchasers Collective, The Alcohotlicks, The Debonair Gentlemen, The Denominators, The Drip Hards, The Felas, The Swinging Blades, The Translators, Zohar's Nigun Performers: Ben Panucci Trio, Carl Morgan Quartet, Tim Clarkson, Briana Cowlishaw, Dereb The Ambassador, Fantastic Terrific Munkle, Jazzgroove Allstars, Julian Wilson Trio, Kristin Beradi Band, Kris Wanders Quartet, Matt Keegan Trio, My Goodness My McGuiness, Samba Mundi, Sandy Evans Trio, Simon Ferenci Quartet, Steve Barry Trio, Subterraneans, Sunchasers Collective, The Alcohotlicks, The Debonair Gentlemen, The Denominators, The Drip Hards, The Felas, The Swinging Blades, The Translators, Zohar's Nigun. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

21 January 2011 - The NOW now festival of spontaneous music : Day 1 Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 6pm Program: . Also: Reuben Derrick, YAN JUN. Performers: Natasha Anderson, Monika Brooks, Ben Byrne, Sarah Byrne, Alex Cuffe, Jim Denley, Reuben Derrick, Evan Dorrian, Simon Ferenci, Ross Manning, Sam Pettigrew, Rishin Singh, Milica Stefanovic, Joel Stern, Amanda Stewart. Tickets: Single tickets: $20/$15 | 3 day pass: $45/$35 | Festival pass (all 6 nights) $85/$65. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

22 January 2011 - The NOW now festival of spontaneous music : Day 2 Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 6pm Performers: 48/4, Chris Abrahams, John Blades, Peter Blamey, Jenson Brewster, Alice Hui-Seng Chang, Cleptoclectics, Rosalind Hall, Mike Majkowski, Tim Panaretos, Peon, James Waples, Matt Warren. Tickets: Single tickets: $20/$15 | 3 day pass: $45/$35 | Festival pass (all 6 nights) $85/$65. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

23 January 2011 - The NOW now festival of spontaneous music : Day 3 Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 6pm Program: . Also: Magda Mayas, Yan Jun. Performers: Chris Abrahams, Tony Buck, Jim Denley, Splinter Orchestra, Joel Stern, Alex White. Tickets: Single tickets: $20/$15 | 3 day pass: $45/$35 | Festival pass (all 6 nights) $85/$65. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

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25 January 2011 - The Sounds Unsound Presents... Venue: Excelsior Hotel - 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills, 8.00pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Forenzics Performers: Forenzics. Tickets: Adults: $10.

26 January 2011 - The NOW now festival of spontaneous music : Day 5 Venue: Serial Space - 33 Wellington St, Chippendale, 6pm Program: . Also: Alan Courtis, Kim Myhr. Performers: Sean Baxter, Sam Pettigrew, Nick Shimmin, Jon Watts, Aemon Webb. Tickets: Single tickets: $20/$15 | 3 day pass: $45/$35 | Festival pass (all 6 nights) $85/$65. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

27 January 2011 - The NOW now festival of spontaneous music : Day 6 Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 6pm Program: . Also: Hermione Johnson, Jeff Henderson, Jason Kahn, Anla Courtis, Scott Sinclair. Performers: Sean Baxter, Matt Earle, Peter Farrar, Judith Hamman, Martin Kirkwood, Mike Majkowski, Jon Rose, James Rushford, Adam Sussmann, Hollis Taylor. Tickets: Single tickets: $20/$15 | 3 day pass: $45/$35 | Festival pass (all 6 nights) $85/$65. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

28 January 2011 - The NOW now festival of spontaneous music : Day 7 Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 6pm Program: . Also: Duo Vulgarités, Noel Meek, Mats Gustaffson, Paal Nilssen-Love, & Ingebrigt Haken Flaten, Magda Mayas. Performers: Laura Altman, Monika Brooks, Rory Brown, Alex Masso, Sydney Saw Orchestra. Tickets: Single tickets: $20/$15 | 3 day pass: $45/$35 | Festival pass (all 6 nights) $85/$65. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

29 January 2011 - Occidental Strings Venue: Chapter House, All Saints Cathedral, Bathurst - Bathurst, 7.30pm Program: - Veni creator spiritus, Kevin Barker - New Work. Also: Bruch, Barber, . Performers: Occidental Strings. Tickets: Adults: $15 | Children: $10 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: 0263 316 622.

- Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band CD/DVD launch Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm-11:00pm Program: Mark Isaacs - Between the shores, Minsk, Will-o’-the-wisp, Bagatelle, For the road, Good tidings, Emergence, Threnody, Aurora Performers: Mark Isaacs Resurgence band. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $10 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9589 0289.

3 February 2011 - Anthony Pateras Magda Mayas & Tony Buck (Berlin) Venue: Goethe Institut - Woollahra - 90 Ocean St, Woollahra, 7:30pm Program: Music by Anthony Pateras Tickets: $10.

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4 February 2011 - The catholics : 20th Anniversary Concert Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Gary Daley, Sandy Evans, James Greening, Fabian Hevia, Jonathan Pease, Hamish Stuart, Lloyd Swanton Performers: Gary Daley, Sandy Evans, James Greening, Fabian Hevia, Jonathan Pease, Hamish Stuart, Lloyd Swanton. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $15 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

5 February 2011 - The Volatinsky Trio Venue: Blacktown Arts Centre - 78 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown, 2 pm Program: Stephen Lalor - Flying, Ballade, Troika, 2-part invention, Kolo Kolo, Poloninu, East- West, Zakarpatsky, Bukovina odyssey, Manouche Waltz, Lament, Kavkaz Performers: Volatinsky Trio.

- Alister Spence Trio : with special guest Raymond MacDonald Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Performers: Toby Hall, Raymond McDonald, Alister Spence, Lloyd Swanton. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $15 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

6 February 2011 - Queensland Flood Relief Concert Venue: Marrickville Town Hall - 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, 6:30pm Program: Music by Daniel Walker. Also: Britten, Haydn. Tickets: $15-$25.

9 February 2011 - Mark Isaacs Trio Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs Performers: Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs. Tickets: $10.

11 February 2011 - The catholics : 20th Anniversary Concert Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Gary Daley, Sandy Evans, James Greening, Fabian Hevia, Jonathan Pease, Hamish Stuart, Lloyd Swanton Performers: Gary Daley, Sandy Evans, James Greening, Fabian Hevia, Jonathan Pease, Hamish Stuart, Lloyd Swanton. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $15 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

12 February 2011 - Dereb the Ambassador : SIMA Debut Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Aykho Akhrif, Rory Brown, Jamie Cameron, Dereb The Ambassador, Peter Farrar, Matt Ottingnon, Jonathan Pease, Daniel Pliner Performers: Aykho Akhrif, Rory Brown, Jamie Cameron, Dereb The Ambassador, Peter Farrar,

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Matt Ottingnon, Jonathan Pease, Daniel Pliner. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

- Cafe of the Gate of Salvation Venue: Lizotte's Dee Why - 4/5 629 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why, 9pm Program: Music by Tony Backhouse Performers: Dynes Austin, Cafe of the Gate of Salvation. Tickets: Adults: $28. Phone number for further information: (02) 9984 9933.

14 February 2011 - Notes from underground Venue: Cell Block Theatre - National Art School, Darlinghurst, 8.00pm Program: by Jack Symonds; libb. Pierce Wilcox - Notes from underground, New work by Jack Symonds Tickets: $50/$30. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

17 February 2011 - Notes from underground Venue: Cell Block Theatre - National Art School, Darlinghurst, 8.00pm Program: by Jack Symonds; libb. Pierce Wilcox - Notes from underground, New work by Jack Symonds Tickets: $50/$30. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

18 February 2011 - Synergy Percussion Venue: Wollongong City Gallery - Cnr of Kembla St and Burelli St, Wollongong, 7pm Program: - Kalabash, Timothy Constable - Last Waltz Performers: Synergy Percussion.

- Warwick Alder Quintet Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Warwick Alder, Brendan Clarke, Andrew Dickeson, Jonathan Harkins, Dave Jackson Performers: Warwick Alder, Brendan Clarke, Andrew Dickeson, Jonathan Harkins, Dave Jackson. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $15 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

19 February 2011 - Benefit Concert : for one of Queensland’s flood victims, Katie Zhukov Venue: The Soldiers Memorial Hall, Bundanoon - Bundanoon, 2.30pm Program: Colin Brumby - Mundoolun, Miriam Hyde - Serenade, Ann Carr-Boyd - Rag for Razz, Very slow jazz, Amanda Handel - Moonlight mirage, Horace Keats - Drake's call, Ian Cooper - Serenade, Phillip Wilcher - Still moon, Herbert J Brandon - Drake's call, by John Martin - Spirit ( 2011) for oboe, C J Dennis / Gavin Lockley - Vi'lits, C J Dennis / Gavin Lockley - The music of your voice, C J Dennis / Gavin Lockley - Washing Day, Mark Matthews - Music for the heart and soul (excerpts). Also: Poulenc, Ravel, Mendelssohn, Franck, Gottschalk, Granados. Performers: Emma Knott, Gavin Lockley, Marina Marsden, John Martin, Rachel Tolmie, Emma Knott, Gavin Lockley, Marina Marsden, John Martin, Rachel Tolmie. Tickets: Tickets on sale at the door: Adults $25.00 | Children $10.00.

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- Common Noise Venue: The Supper Club - Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, 5:30pm (NOTE changed time) Program: Colin Bright - Book of cock, Andrew Batt-Rawden - Portrait of a Lover, Nicholas Ng - Tale of the Rabbit God, Marcus Whale - Common, Lachlan Hughes - a state we know as blankness. Also: Max Bendall. Performers: chronology arts ensemble, Jacob Abela, Andrew Betts, Jane Duncan, Emma Hunt, Morgan Pearse, Andrew Smith, Luke Spicer. Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $20 | Concession: $20. Phone number for further information: 0430 120 327.

20 February 2011 - Strelitzia Piano Trio Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 5:00pm Program: Matthew Hindson - Piano trio. Also: Brahms, Babadjanian. Performers: Strelitzia Piano Trio. Tickets: Adults: $35 | Children: $25 | Concession: $25. Phone number for further information: (02) 9250 7777.

- Notes from underground Venue: Cell Block Theatre - National Art School, Darlinghurst, 5.00pm Program: by Jack Symonds; libb. Pierce Wilcox - Notes from underground, New work by Jack Symonds Tickets: $50/$30. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

23 February 2011 - Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players Venue: St James' Church - 173 King St, Sydney, 1:15 pm Program: Stephen Lalor - Bukovina odyssey*. Also: Mozart, Gershwin. Performers: Chanterelle String Quartet.

- Common Noise Venue: The Supper Club - Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, 7pm-8pm Program: Colin Bright - Book of cock, Andrew Batt-Rawden - Portrait of a Lover, Nicholas Ng - Tale of the Rabbit God, Marcus Whale - Common, Lachlan Hughes - a state we know as blankness. Also: Max Bendall. Performers: chronology arts ensemble, Jacob Abela, Andrew Betts, Jane Duncan, Emma Hunt, Morgan Pearse, Andrew Smith, Luke Spicer. Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $20 | Concession: $20. Phone number for further information: 0430 120 327.

25 February 2011 - Synergy Percussion Venue: Macquarie Conservatorium - Dubbo, 7:30pm Program: Nigel Westlake - Kalabash, Timothy Constable - Last Waltz Performers: Synergy Percussion. Tickets: $20 sdults, $15 concession, $5 Macquarie Conservatorium student ,$45 family of 4.

- Sandy Evans Trio with Bobby Singh Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale Program: Jazz/improvisations by Sandy Evans, Toby Hall, Brett Hirst, Bobby Singh Performers: Sandy Evans, Toby Hall, Brett Hirst, Bobby Singh. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $15 | Concession: $23. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

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26 February 2011 - Ensemble Offspring : Why Patterns Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Cnr Camden Rd and Appin Rd, Campbelltown, 8pm Program: Kate Moore - Sensitive spot. Also: Morton Feldman, Steve Reich, Tom Johnson, Larry Polansky. Performers: Ensemble Offspring. Phone number for further information: (02) 4645 4100.

- Mike Nock New Quintet Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Ken Allars, Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples Performers: Ken Allars, Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples. Tickets: Adults: 20 | Children: 15 | Concession: 10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

27 February 2011 - Sydney Camerata 2011 Gala Concert Venue: The Independent Theatre - 269 Miller St, North Sydney, 4:00pm Program: Andrew Howe - Ainola, New work by Andrew Howe. Also: JS Bach - Double Violin Concerto in D minor, Ravel - Le Tombeau de Couperin, Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings. Tickets: Adults: 25 | Children: 20 | Concession: 20. Phone number for further information: (02) 8019 0290.

- Blake Prize Concert Venue: Trinity Grammar School - 144 Victoria Street, Ashfield Program: Andrew Schultz - Wild flower Performers: Roland Peelman, Song Company.

1 March 2011 - Synergy Percussion Venue: The Independent Theatre - 269 Miller St, North Sydney, 11am Program: Nigel Westlake - Kalabash. Also: Reich, Bach. Performers: Synergy Percussion. Tickets: $42. Phone number for further information: 1800 688 482 (Tickets).

- Judy Bailey's Jazz Connection Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 10pm (6:30pm Tim Clarkson Trio) Program: Jazz/improvisations by Judy Bailey Performers: Judy Bailey.

4 March 2011 - James Muller Trio Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Alex Boneham, Tim Firth, James Muller Performers: Alex Boneham, Tim Firth, James Muller. Tickets: Non-member: $20 | Member: $15 | Student: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

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5 March 2011 - Steve Hunter Quartet Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by James Hauptmann, Steve Hunter, Matt Keegan Performers: James Hauptmann, Steve Hunter, Matt Keegan. Tickets: Non-member: $20 | Member: $15 | Student: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

- Platform 2 Venue: Fraser Street Studios - 10-14 Kensington Street, Chippendale, 6pm Program: Music by Jim Denley

- Cafe of the Gate of Salvation Venue: Lizotte's Newcastle - 31 Morehead St, Lambton, 8pm Program: Music by Tony Backhouse Tickets: $28. Phone number for further information: (02) 4956 2066.

6 March 2011 - Elena Kats-Chernin Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 3pm Program: Elena Kats-Chernin - Russian rag, Moth Eaten Rag, Setting Out*, Fast Blue Village 2, Eliza aria, Re-inventions, Victor's heart Performers: Elena Kats-Chernin, Phillip Shovk, Sydney Conservatorium of Music String Orchestra, Kim Walker. Tickets: $30/$25/$20.

7 March 2011 - Australian Portrait Venue: Recital Hall West - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St , Sydney, 6pm Program: Matthew Hindson - Repetepetition*, New works by , Michael Smetanin Performers: Michael Duke, David Howie.

9 March 2011 - Sydney Children's Choir sing at Art After Hours Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales - Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, 7.30pm Program: New work by Ben van Tienen Performers: Sydney Children's Choir. Tickets: Free event.

11 March 2011 - Dale Barlow & The Sidewomen Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Dale Barlow, Hanna James, Jodie Michael, Francesca Pruhasti Performers: Dale Barlow, Hanna James, Jodie Michael, Francesca Pruhasti. Tickets: Non-member: $20 | Member: $15 | Student: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

- Sound Series #11 Venue: Hardware Gallery - 263 Enmore Rd, Enmore, 7:30pm - 11pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Monika Brooks, Abel Cross, Adrian Klumpes, Mike Majkowski, Finn Ryan, Jon Watts, Music by Marcus Whale, Alex White

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Performers: Monika Brooks, Abel Cross, Adrian Klumpes, Mike Majkowski, Finn Ryan, Jon Watts. Tickets: $8.

12 March 2011 - Sydney Youth Orchestra : Rhythms Earthly & Divine Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 8pm Program: Ross Edwards - White ghost dancing. Also: Elgar, Dvořák. Performers: Max McBride, Sydney Youth Orchestra. Phone number for further information: (02) 9251 2422.

- Kristin Berardi Band Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Kristin Berardi, Tim Firth, Mike Majkowski, Matt McMahon, David Theak Performers: Kristin Berardi, Tim Firth, Mike Majkowski, Matt McMahon, David Theak. Tickets: Non-member: $20 | Member: $15 | Student: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

13 March 2011 - Paris and a Touch of Tango Venue: Forestville Catholic Church - 9 Currie St, Forestville, 4.00pm Program: Anne Boyd - Goldfish through summer rain. Also: Debussy - Prelude and Menuet, from Suite Bergamasque & En Bateux; Bizet arr. arr. F. Borne- “Carmen” Fantasy; Piazzolla - Histoire du Tango ; Andres - “Narthex”; Hovhaness - “The Garden Of Adonis”. Performers: Genevieve Lang, Lisa Osmialowski. Tickets: Adults: $22 | Children: $0 | Concession: $15-$17. Phone number for further information: (02) 9416 5234.

- Mike Nock Trio Venue: VJ's - North Shore Temple Emanuel, 28 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood , 7pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples Performers: Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples. Tickets: $18/ $12. Phone number for further information: (02) 9419 7011 (Tickets).

15 March 2011 - Australia Ensemble @UNSW : Lunch hour concerts Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1.10pm Program: - Clarinet quintet, Music by Percy Grainger Performers: Australia Ensemble.

- Percussion ensemble featuring Synergy Percussion Venue: Sydney Opera House, The Studio - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 6.00 pm Program: Nigel Westlake - Omphalo centric lecture. Also: Varese; Takemitsu; Rouse. Performers: William Barton, Synergy Percussion. Tickets: $30. Phone number for further information: 9250 7777 (Tickets).

16 March 2011 - Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Ledger Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, Concerts begin at 6.30pm with an optional pre-concert talk at 5.45pm. Program: James Ledger - Outposts. Also: Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky. Performers: Hans Graf, Sydney Symphony, Matthew Wilkie.

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Tickets: $35.00 - $89.00. Phone number for further information: (02) 8215 4600.

17 March 2011 - Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Ledger Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, Concerts begin at 6.30pm with an optional pre-concert talk at 5.45pm. Program: James Ledger - Outposts. Also: Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky. Performers: Hans Graf, Sydney Symphony, Matthew Wilkie. Tickets: $35.00 - $89.00. Phone number for further information: (02) 8215 4600.

- Australia Ensemble @UNSW : Lunch hour concerts Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1.10pm Program: Music by Percy Grainger

- White Ghost Dancing Venue: Sydney Town Hall - 483 George St, Sydney, 7pm Program: Ross Edwards - White ghost dancing. Also: Elgar, Dvořák. Performers: Max McBride, , Sydney Youth Orchestra.

18 March 2011 - Australian String Quartet: Shaker Dances Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Program: - String quartet no. 2. Also: Boccerini, Shostakovich, Glazunov. Performers: Australian String Quartet. Tickets: Adult $63 / Concession $49 / Student $22 (service fee applies).

- Paul Williamson’s Inside Out (Melbourne) Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Marc Hannaford, James McLean, Paul Williamson, Sam Zerna Performers: Marc Hannaford, James McLean, Paul Williamson, Sam Zerna. Tickets: Non-member: $20 | Member: $15 | Student: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

- Bad Blood Venue: Colbourne Avenue Café Church - cnr St John's Road and Colbourne Ave, Glebe, 7.30pm Program: New works by Julian Day, Anthony Moles Performers: Geoffrey Gartner, Joshua Hill, Zubin Kanga. Tickets: Adult: $20 | Concession: $10. Includes a free drink..

19 March 2011 - Australia Ensemble @ UNSW Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium - University of New South Wales, Gate 9, High Street, Kensington, 8pm Program: Music by Percy Grainger. Also: Grieg, Ravel, Wagner. Performers: Australia Ensemble. Tickets: Adults: 45 | Senior: 32 | Concession: 23 | Student Rush: 16. Phone number for further information: (02) 9385 4874.

- Wanderlust 20th Anniversary Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Miroslav Bukovsky, James Greening, Zoe Hauptmann, Fabian Hevia, Jeremy Sawkins, Alister Spence

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Performers: Miroslav Bukovsky, James Greening, Zoe Hauptmann, Fabian Hevia, Jeremy Sawkins, Alister Spence. Tickets: Non-member: $20 | Member: $15 | Student: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

21 March 2011 - Otherworldly Winds Venue: Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Russell Gilmour - Siren, Katy Abbott - Making angels, Ross Edwards - Water spirit song Performers: Jeanell Carrigan, Sue Newsome, Alexa Still. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $10 | Concession: $10/15.

- Otherworldly Winds Venue: Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Russell Gilmour - Siren, Katy Abbott - Making angels, Ross Edwards - Water spirit song Performers: Jeanell Carrigan, Sue Newsome, Alexa Still.

22 March 2011 - A Night to Remember : Fiona Joy Hawkins & the Blue Dream Ensemble Venue: The Basement - 29 Reiby Place, Circular Quay, Sydney, 8.30pm Program: Fiona Hawkins - Blue dream, Music by Fiona Hawkins Performers: Blue Dream Ensemble, Fiona Hawkins. Tickets: Adults: $39.50. Phone number for further information: (02) 9521 2797.

24 March 2011 - 1/4_inch - BLIP, 3ofmillions, Places People, KASS KIDD DJs Venue: Owls Coffee Shop / Gallery / Bar - 95a Crown St, Wollongong, 8pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Jim Denley, Mike Majkowski Performers: Jim Denley, Mike Majkowski. Tickets: $7.

25 March 2011 - Richard Maegraith Band Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Kristin Berardi, Gary Daley, Tim Firth, Richard Maegraith, Jonathan Zwartz Performers: Kristin Berardi, Gary Daley, Tim Firth, Richard Maegraith, Jonathan Zwartz. Tickets: Non-member: $20 | Member: $15 | Student: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

26 March 2011 - Ten Part Invention - 25th Anniversary Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Warwick Alder, Steve Arie, Bob Bertles, Miroslav Bukovsky, Sandy Evans, James Greening, Paul McNamara, Matt Ottingnon, John Pochee, Andrew Robson Performers: Warwick Alder, Steve Arie, Bob Bertles, Miroslav Bukovsky, Sandy Evans, James Greening, Paul McNamara, Matt Ottingnon, John Pochee, Andrew Robson. Tickets: Non-member: $20 | Member: $15 | Student: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

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- Musica in extremis : PIVIXKI Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Cnr Camden Rd and Appin Rd, Campbelltown, 8.00pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Max Kohane, Anthony Pateras Performers: Max Kohane, Anthony Pateras. Tickets: $25/$18. Phone number for further information: (02) 4654 4100.

27 March 2011 - Sydney Symphony Fellowship Recitals @ the MCA Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art - George Street, The Rocks, 3.00pm and 4.00pm Program: Matthew Hindson - Septet, - Sad jigs. Also: Ligeti, Gruber (3.00pm); Barber, Kagel (4.00pm). Tickets: Free event.

- Wind Energy Venue: The Independent Theatre - 269 Miller St, North Sydney, 3pm Program: Kristofer Spike - Earthrise, Kristofer Spike - John Muir's Passion, Kristofer Spike - Dolce Regina, Kristofer Spike - Elegy for a Dying Planet, Kristofer Spike - Saving the Blue Gum Forest , Kristofer Spike - The Pied Piper's Tarantella Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $20 | Concession: $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 9955 6580.

28 March 2011 - Australian Art Songs of the 21st Century Venue: Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Mocco Wollert - She is a cat, Mary Mageau - She is a cat, Chester Schultz - These legends, love, W.H. Auden - These legends, love, Damian Barbeler - Figs, Katy Abbott - Domestic Sublime*, Kate Llewellyn - Figs Performers: Rowena Cowley, David Miller. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.

29 March 2011 - Sandy Evans Trio + Coffin Bros Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Sandy Evans, Toby Hall, Brett Hirst Performers: Sandy Evans, Toby Hall, Brett Hirst. Tickets: $10.

- Tom Vincent Morphic Resonance Project Venue: Grand Hotel (Newcastle) - Cnr Bolton St and Church St, Newcastle, 9pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Marc Meader, Burt Tarenskeen, Tom Vincent Performers: Marc Meader, Burt Tarenskeen, Tom Vincent. Tickets: $20/$15.

30 March 2011 - Tom Vincent Morphic Resonance Project, Australian Tour: DOUBLE BILLING with James Muller Trio Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 9pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Marc Meader, James Muller, Burt Tarenskeen, Tom Vincent Performers: Marc Meader, James Muller, Burt Tarenskeen, Tom Vincent. Phone number for further information: 0431 162 126.

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1 April 2011 - The catholics Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by The catholics Performers: The catholics. Tickets: $15/$10.

- Nick Garbett Quintet & 3ofmillions CD launch Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Nick Garbett Quintet, 10pm 3ofmillions Program: Jazz/improvisations by Alex Bonham, Abel Cross, Nick Garbett, Adrian Klumpes, Karl Laskowski, Finn Ryan, Matt Smith, James Waples Performers: Alex Bonham, Abel Cross, Nick Garbett, Adrian Klumpes, Karl Laskowski, Finn Ryan, Matt Smith, James Waples. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10.

- Aquatic Excursions Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 6pm Program: Barry Conyngham - Concerti for two bassoons (Falling Water)*. Also: Handel. Performers: Andrew Barnes, Imre Pallo, Kim Walker. Tickets: $30-$10.

2 April 2011 - Aquatic Excursions Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 4pm Program: Barry Conyngham - Concerti for two bassoons (Falling Water). Also: Handel. Performers: Andrew Barnes, Imre Pallo, Kim Walker. Tickets: $30-$10.

- Eggner Trio Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 2pm Program: Ian Munro - Tales of Old Russia. Also: Dvorak, Beethoven. Performers: Eggner Trio. Tickets: $65-$27.

- Guy Strazz World Jazz Quartet Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30-11pm Program: Guy Strazz - Antique Land; Old Times New; Eastern Blue; Mingus ashes in the Ganges, Guy Strazz - Heaven Seven, Sspaced Out; Silk Road, Hugh Fraser - The Night of the Long Thumb, Jazz/improvisations by Aaron Flower, Hugh Fraser, Toby Hall, Guy Strazz. Also: Cacador de Min by milton nascimento and Ubiquity Road by Pat Metheny. Performers: Aaron Flower, Hugh Fraser, Toby Hall, Guy Strazz. Tickets: Adults: $20/15 | Children: $10 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

3 April 2011 - Bourbaki Ensemble : 'War and Peace' - music for strings" Venue: St Stephen's Church, Newtown - 189 Church St, Newtown, 2:30 pm Program: Johanna Selleck - Four Tapestries, David Keeffe - The Undone Years, for saxophone and orchestra, New work by David Keeffe. Also: Haas, Study for Strings; Bloch, Concerto Grosso No.1. Performers: Bourbaki Ensemble.

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Tickets: Adults: $25 | Children: $15 | Concession: $15. Phone number for further information: 0433 074 322.

5 April 2011 - THE A BAND (UK) + Forenzics + Violence in Action + Hinterlandt Venue: Tone - 16 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills, 8.00pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Forenzics, Violence in action Performers: Forenzics, Violence in action. Tickets: Adults: $10.00.

6 April 2011 - Guivio Duo Venue: St James' Church - 173 King St, Sydney, 1:15 pm Program: Richard Charlton - Sonata. Also: Paganini - Sonata in A major, Manuel de Falla - Suite of Spanish folk songs , Jacques Ibert - Entr'acte. Performers: Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich, Giuseppe Zangari. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: 0413 002 757.

7 April 2011 - Australian Chamber Orchestra - The Glide Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Program: - Deviance, Joseph Tawadros - Alamein, Oasis, Remember Baghdad, Dahab, Richard Tognetti - The Glide: Underwater, Richard Tognetti - The Glide: Iceland/Somewhere, Richard Tognetti - Derek and the Far Field Theory, The Dream, Music by Joseph Tawadros, Richard Tognetti. Also: Vivaldi; Shostakovich; Elgar; Bryars. Tickets: From $37. Phone number for further information: 9274 3800 (Tickets).

8 April 2011 - Australian Chamber Orchestra - The Glide Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Program: Richard Tognetti - Deviance, Joseph Tawadros - Alamein, Oasis, Remember Baghdad, Dahab, Richard Tognetti - The Glide: Underwater, Richard Tognetti - The Glide: Iceland/Somewhere, Richard Tognetti - Derek and the Far Field Theory, The Dream. Also: Vivaldi; Shostakovich; Elgar; Bryars. Tickets: from $37. Phone number for further information: 9274 3800 (Tickets).

- Mark Isaacs Trio Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Tim Firth, Mark Isaacs, Phil Stack Performers: Tim Firth, Mark Isaacs, Phil Stack. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10.

- Flinders Quartet: Program 1 with special guest Ian Munro Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 7.00pm Program: Ian Munro - String quartet no. 2*. Also: DEBUSSY String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10; MOZART Piano Concerto K413 (arranged by Mozart for piano and string quartet). Performers: Flinders String Quartet, Ian Munro. Tickets: Adults: $50 | Children: $45 | Concession: $45. Phone number for further information: 0417 798 523.

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9 April 2011 - Echo Music Series - Nicholas Ng, Kim Cunio & Heather Lee Venue: Blacktown Arts Centre - 78 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown, 2 pm Program: Kim Cunio and Nicholas Ng - In the Beginning, Kim Cunio - Om Ah Hung, Kim Cunio - Yue Er Ming, Nicholas Ng - Angelus Domini, NIcholas Ng - Vinea facta est, Music by Kim Cunio, Nicholas Ng Tickets: Adults: $15 | Children: $12 | Concession: $12. Phone number for further information: 0298 396 558.

- The Heart of The Matter Venue: Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, Saturday 9th April at 8pm, Sunday 10th April at 2pm Program: Romano Crivici - Heart of the matter Performers: Romano Crivici. Tickets: Adults: 65 | Children: 25 | Concession: 55. Phone number for further information: (02) 9559 3161.

10 April 2011 - Sextets in the city Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 4.00pm Program: Paul Stanhope - Omega dance*. Also: Mozart; Dohnányi. Performers: Sydney Omega Ensemble, Sydney Omega Ensemble. Tickets: $60; $50 concession; $40 student. Phone number for further information: 0439 412 823.

12 April 2011 - Australia Ensemble @UNSW : Lunch hour concerts Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1.10pm Program: Barry Conyngham - Yearnings. Also: Arnold, Mozart. Performers: Australia Ensemble.

14 April 2011 - Australia Ensemble @UNSW : Lunch hour concerts Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1.10pm Program: Barry Conyngham - Showboat Kalang Performers: Australia Ensemble.

- Paul Paviour 80th birthday concert Venue: Goulburn Conservatorium - 160 Bourke St, Goulburn, 7pm Program: Paul Paviour - solution to old age, Hymnophony, Violin sonata, op. 42, Faded snapshots, Mary's child, Twilight night, Trio no. 16, Parables, Linden Tree, Christina Rossetti - Twilight night

- Guy Strazz World Jazz Quartet Venue: Colbourne Avenue Café Church - cnr St John's Road and Colbourne Ave, Glebe, 8pm (check with venue) Program: Guy Strazz - Antique Land; Silk Road; Mingus Ashes in the Ganges; Old Times New, Hugh Fraser - The Night of the Long Thumbs, Jazz/improvisations by Aaron Flower, Hugh Fraser, Toby Hall, Guy Strazz Performers: Aaron Flower, Hugh Fraser, Toby Hall, Guy Strazz. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Concession: $10.

15 April 2011 - SNAP Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm

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Program: Jazz/improvisations by Nick Bowd, Paul Cutlan, Sandy Evans, Phillip Johnston Performers: Nick Bowd, Paul Cutlan, Sandy Evans, Phillip Johnston. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10.

16 April 2011 - The Volatinsky Trio plays music by Stephen Lalor Venue: Zenith Theatre Chatswood - Corner McIntosh and Railway St, Chatswood, 8 pm Program: Stephen Lalor - Troika, Kolo Kolo, Poloninu, East-West, Zakarpatsky, Manouche Waltz Performers: Volatinsky Trio. Tickets: Adults: $26.00 | Concession: $24.00. Phone number for further information: (02) 9777 7547 (Tickets).

- Australia Ensemble @ UNSW : Theatre in Music: Surrealist Dreams and Sydney Harbour Anecdotes Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium - University of New South Wales, Gate 9, High Street, Kensington, 8pm Program: Barry Conyngham - Showboat Kalang. Also: Strauss, Schoenberg. Performers: Australia Ensemble. Tickets: Adults: 45 | Senior: 32 | Concession: 23 | Student Rush: 16. Phone number for further information: (02) 9385 4874.

- Eggner Trio Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall - The University of Newcastle, Cnr Auckland St and Gibson St, Newcastle, 7:30pm Program: Ian Munro - Tales of Old Russia. Also: Dvorak, Beethoven. Performers: Eggner Trio. Tickets: $65/$57.

17 April 2011 - Lamentations Venue: The Great Hall, University of Sydney - Quadrangle, Sydney, 3pm and 6.30pm Program: Paul Stanhope - Exile lamentations. Also: Lecons de Tenebres - Couperin; Lamentations of Jeremiah - Tallis; Civitas sancti tui - Byrd; Hear my prayer - Purcell/Sandstrom; The Denial of St. Peter - Charpentier. Performers: Paul Stanhope, Sydney Chamber Choir, Joseph Tawadros. Tickets: Adults: $65 | Children: $40 | Concession: $50. Phone number for further information: 1300 661 738.

- The Volatinsky Trio plays music by Stephen Lalor Venue: Camelot (Marrickville) - 103 Railway Parade (entrance 19 Marrickville Road), Marrickville, 8 pm Program: Stephen Lalor - Troika, Kolo Kolo, Poloninu, East-West, Zakarpatsky, Manouche Waltz Performers: Volatinsky Trio.

18 April 2011 - Eggner Trio Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Program: Ian Munro - Tales of Old Russia. Also: Haydn, Saint-Saëns. Performers: Eggner Trio. Tickets: $83-$34.

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28 April 2011 - TaikOz - Blessings of the Earth Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Performers: TaikOz. Tickets: $60/$50/$45.

30 April 2011 - Home Landscapes Venue: Chapter Hall, St Mary's Cathedral (Sydney) - St Mary's Road, Sydney, 7pm Program: Ross Edwards - Piano trio. Also: Gwyneth Walker: New World Dances , Gaspar Cassado: Piano Trio in C major , Smetana Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15. Performers: Eleanor Betts, Lindsay Gilroy, Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich. Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $15 | Concession: $20. Phone number for further information: 0413 002 757.

1 May 2011 - Festival: Koehne Clarinet Quintet Venue: Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 3pm Program: Graeme Koehne - Clarinet Quintet*. Also: Crumb, Schubert. Performers: Philip Arkinstall, . Tickets: $80-$44. Phone number for further information: 1800 688 482.

- Leonie Cohen Trio Venue: VJ's - North Shore Temple Emanuel, 28 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood , 7pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Leonie Cohen, Hugh Fraser, Toby Hall Performers: Leonie Cohen, Hugh Fraser, Toby Hall. Tickets: Adults: $18.00 | Concession: $12.00. Phone number for further information: (02) 9419 7011 (Tickets).

2 May 2011 - Daryl Pratt Sextet Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Daryl Pratt Performers: Daryl Pratt. Tickets: $15/$10.

- The Razor's Edge Venue: Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Stuart Greenbaum - Five of one, half a dozen of the other - ?, Tim Davies - Krunch, Paul Stanhope - Saxophone quartet, Gerard Brophy - Apollogy, New work by Brenton Broadstock

5 May 2011 - Sunwrae String Quintet Venue: Colbourne Avenue Café Church - cnr St John's Road and Colbourne Ave, Glebe, 8pm Program: New work by Rae Howell Performers: Sunwrae String Quintet. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: 0438 694 533.

- Ensemble Offspring + the NOW now Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 8pm Performers: Ensemble Offspring, Splinter Orchestra. Tickets: Full $25 | Concession and under 30 $15.

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6 May 2011 - Strelitzia at St Stephens Venue: St Stephen's Uniting Church - 197 Macquarie St, Sydney, 1:00pm Program: Ross Edwards - Piano trio. Also: Gaspar Cassado | Piano Trio in C major. Performers: Eleanor Betts, Lindsay Gilroy, Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: 0413 002 757.

- Mike Nock Trio with Karl Laskowski Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale Program: Jazz/improvisations by Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples Performers: Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples.

7 May 2011 - Sunwrae String Quintet Venue: St Columba Chapel - Iona Avenue, Port Macquarie, 5pm Program: New work by Rae Howell Performers: Sunwrae String Quintet. Phone number for further information: (02) 6559 6874.

- The Song Company: Harmony in Nature Venue: Kangaroo Valley Hall - Kangaroo Valley Village, Kangaroo Valley, 7:30pm Program: Music by , Martin Wesley-Smith. Also: Monteverdi. Performers: Song Company. Tickets: $60/$55 (member).

8 May 2011 - Home Landscapes Venue: Kendall School of Arts Hall - Comboyne St, Kendall, 3:30pm Program: Ross Edwards - Piano trio. Also: Gaspar Cassado - Piano Trio in C major , Smetana - Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15 , Gwyneth Walker - New World Dances. Performers: Eleanor Betts, Lindsay Gilroy, Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich. Phone number for further information: 0413 002 757.

10 May 2011 - Australia Ensemble @UNSW : Lunch hour concerts Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1.10pm Program: Richard Meale - Sonata. Also: Elgar. Performers: Australia Ensemble.

12 May 2011 - Australia Ensemble @UNSW : Lunch hour concerts Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1.10pm Program: Richard Meale - Incredible floridas Performers: Australia Ensemble.

- Sydney Symphony: Hindson, Mahler Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, Thursday 12 May 1:30pm, Friday 13 May 8pm Program: Matthew Hindson - Concerto for two pianos*. Also: Mahler. Performers: Vladimir Ashkenazy, Ami Rogé, Pascal Rogé, Sydney Symphony. Tickets: $35-$125.

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13 May 2011 - Candied Limbs (Hope & Vickery) Venue: 1.4 inch - Corner of Crown and Kembla St (opp. Town Hall), Wollongong, 7:30pm Program: Music by Cat Hope, Lindsay Vickery

- Embedded; Ivan Lysiak; Nick Wagstaff Venue: General store for contemporary art - 1st Floor, 77-83 William St, Woolloomooloo, 8pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Monika Brooks, Jim Denley, Sam Pettigrew, Rishin Singh Performers: Monika Brooks, Jim Denley, Sam Pettigrew, Rishin Singh. Tickets: $10.

14 May 2011 - Australia Ensemble @ UNSW Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium - University of New South Wales, Gate 9, High Street, Kensington, 8pm Program: Richard Meale - Incredible floridas. Also: Liszt, Beethoven. Performers: Australia Ensemble. Tickets: Adults: 45 | Senior: 32 | Concession: 23 | Student Rush: 16. Phone number for further information: (02) 9385 4874.

15 May 2011 - Ironwood Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 5pm Program: Kevin March - Water dreamers. Also: Arriaga, Mozart. Performers: Ironwood Chamber Ensemble. Tickets: $65/$60/$30. Phone number for further information: (02) 9250 7777.

- Charisma 2011 Venue: Chapter Hall, St Mary's Cathedral (Sydney) - St Mary's Road, Sydney, 3.00pm Program: Colin Brumby - Chiaroscuro, Michael Barkl - 25 Felicitations for the AMC, by Stephen Ingham - Verfrantz, Music by Stephen Ingham. Also: Amberg; Muczynski; D'Rivera. Performers: Charisma, Ros Dunlop, David Miller, Julia Ryder. Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $10 | Concession: $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 9810 2253.

- Mike Majkowski - Distillations; Decibel Venue: Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 5pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Decibel, Mike Majkowski Performers: Decibel, Mike Majkowski. Tickets: Adult $20 | Concession and Under 30 $12 .

18 May 2011 - Live Sound & Film image to the Edge Venue: Cobargo School of Arts - Bermagui Road, Cobargo, 7pm Program: Music by John Moran Tickets: Adults: donation. Phone number for further information: 0487 239 940.

19 May 2011 - Volta: Emerging Frequencies Venue: Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Natalie Unwalla - Memories in Glass, Mitchell Huckstepp - Horologia, Natalie Wong - Genre No. X, Lachlan Hughes - Motus (vln, vlc, harp, celesta) , New works by Joshua Han,

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Mitchell Huckstepp, Lachlan Hughes, Russell Phillips, Natalie Unwalla, Natalie Wong Tickets: Free event.

- Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band Venue: Wollongong Conservatorium of Music - Glennifer Brae, Botanic Gardens, Keiraville Program: Jazz/improvisations by Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs, Matt Keegan, James Muller, Music by Mark Isaacs Performers: Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs, Matt Keegan, James Muller. Tickets: Adults: $14/$12 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 4228 1122.

20 May 2011 - austraLYSIS Electroband Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Roger Dean, Sandy Evans, Greg White Performers: Roger Dean, Sandy Evans, Greg White. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10.

- Lola Montez Venue: Tweed Civic and Cultural Centre - Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, 7.30 Program: Peter Stannard - Lola Montez Tickets: Adults: $26; Conc. $21; under 15 $15; Family $76. Phone number for further information: (07) 5576 7601 (Tickets).

- Jean Bogan Prize for Piano Composition - awards concert Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall - The University of Newcastle, Cnr Auckland St and Gibson St, Newcastle, 7pm Program: Mark Isaacs - Miniatures & Variations

21 May 2011 - Jim Denley + Tess DeQuincy Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales - Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, 1pm Program: Music by Jim Denley

- Lola Montez Venue: Tweed Civic and Cultural Centre - Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, 1.30pm Program: Peter Stannard - Lola Montez Tickets: Adults: $26; Conc. $21; under 15 $15; Family $76. Phone number for further information: (07) 5576 7601 (Tickets).

- Brentano String Quartet Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall - The University of Newcastle, Cnr Auckland St and Gibson St, Newcastle, 7:30pm Program: Ian Munro - String quartet no. 1. Also: Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven. Performers: Brentano String Quartet.

- Celebrate Talent Venue: Pymble Ladies College - 20-64 Avon Rd, Pymble, 8.00pm Program: New work by Jennifer Fowler. Also: Dvorak; Berlioz. Performers: Amy Dickson, Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra. Phone number for further information: 1300 306 776 (Tickets).

23 May 2011 - Brentano String Quartet Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm

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Program: Ian Munro - String quartet no. 1. Also: Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven. Performers: Brentano String Quartet. Tickets: $89-$30.

24 May 2011 - Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band Venue: Byron Theatre - 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, 7:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs, Matt Keegan, James Muller, Music by Mark Isaacs Performers: Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs, Matt Keegan, James Muller. Tickets: Adults: $28. Phone number for further information: (02) 6685 6807.

25 May 2011 - Sydney Symphony: Kerry, Bartók, Grainger Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 6:30pm Program: Percy Grainger - In a nutshell, - Symphony*. Also: Bartók. Performers: Nicholas Carter, , Sydney Symphony. Tickets: $35-$89.

27 May 2011 - Lola Montez Venue: Tweed Civic and Cultural Centre - Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, 7.30 Program: Peter Stannard - Lola Montez Tickets: Adults: $26; Conc. $21; under 15 $15; Family $76. Phone number for further information: (07) 5576 7601 (Tickets).

28 May 2011 - Lola Montez Venue: Tweed Civic and Cultural Centre - Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, 1.30pm Program: Peter Stannard - Lola Montez Tickets: Adults: $26; Conc. $21; under 15 $15; Family $76. Phone number for further information: (07) 5576 7601 (Tickets).

29 May 2011 - Top of the pops Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 11.00am and 4.00pm Program: Elena Kats-Chernin - Eliza aria, Music by Elena Kats-Chernin. Also: Beethoven; Schubert. Performers: Sydney Omega Ensemble, Simon Tedeschi. Tickets: $60; $50 concession; $40 student. Phone number for further information: 0439 412 823.

1 June 2011 - Mike Nock Trio-Plus Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Ken Allars, Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Nick Vardanega, Ben Waples, James Waples Performers: Ken Allars, Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Nick Vardanega, Ben Waples, James Waples. Tickets: $20/$15.

3 June 2011 - Kammerklang : Worship the machine Venue: Great Hall, Addison Road Centre - 16/142 Addison Road, Marrickville, 8.00pm (doors open at 7.45pm)

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Program: Music by Sam Gillespie, Cliff Kerr, Cameron Lam, Peggy Polias, Justin Skinner Tickets: Free event.

4 June 2011 - Brentano String Quartet Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 2:00pm Program: Ian Munro - String quartet no. 1. Also: Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven. Performers: Brentano String Quartet.

- Sunwrae String Quintet Venue: Byron Theatre - 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, 7:30pm Program: New work by Rae Howell Performers: Sunwrae String Quintet. Tickets: Adults: $28.00 | Concession: $23.00. Phone number for further information: (02) 6685 6807.

- Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir goes platinum in 2011 : 20 great hits from our first 20 fantastic years Venue: Sydney Town Hall - 483 George St, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Martin Wesley-Smith - When we are old and gay, Gordon Kerry - Color of his hair, Sarah Hopkins - Past life melodies, Elena Kats-Chernin - Talk show, Matthew Hindson - Heartland, - Mythologia, Iain Grandage - Three Australian bush songs, A.E. Housman - Color of his hair, John Keats - Heartland, Christina Rossetti - Heartland, P.B. Shelley - Heartland, Adam Lindsay Gordon - Heartland, Sappho - Heartland, Hilary Bell - Talk show, Stephen Schafer - These Candles We Burn. Also: 'Anyone Who Had a Heart. Performers: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir. Tickets: $40 full/$30 concession/$100 family.

7 June 2011 - Alister Spence + Satoko Fujjii duo piano Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall - ABC Ultimo Centre, 700 Harris St, Ultimo, 7:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Alister Spence Performers: Alister Spence. Tickets: Free event.

9 June 2011 - Australian Solo Piano Works Venue: Alistair Mackerras Theatre - Sydney Grammar School, Darlinghurst, 6.30pm Program: Ross Edwards - Kumari, Peter Sculthorpe - Three pieces for piano, Nigel Westlake - Piano sonata, Carl Vine - Piano sonata no.1, - Equality and Prayer, Matthew Hindson - Plastic Jubilation for piano and CD Performers: Liam Viney. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: (02) 9332 5895.

- Australian String Quartet: Cypresses Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Program: James Ledger - Processions and Transitions. Also: Dvorak, Schubert. Performers: Australian String Quartet. Tickets: Adult $63 / Concession $49 / Student $22.

10 June 2011 - Satoko Fujii ma-do + Toh-Kichi Projects (Japan/Aus) Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Alister Spence

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Performers: Alister Spence. Tickets: $27/$22.

11 June 2011 - Ben Carey | Chi-Uro : Electro Perspective Venue: Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 8pm Program: New works by Ben Carey, Sam Dunscombe, Mark Oliviero. Also: Dan Tramte | Sciarrino; Saariaho; Isang Yun. Performers: Ben Carey, Chi-Uro. Tickets: Full $20 / Conc. and under 30 $12. Phone number for further information: (02) 8256 2222.

- Topology Performance for Darling Harbour Jazz Festival Venue: Darling Harbour - Sydney Program: Robert Davidson - Generations, Clapping Music, Healthy Lifestyle V3 Performers: Topology, Misinterprotato. Tickets: Free event.

13 June 2011 - The NOW now Series No.4 Venue: Serial Space - 33 Wellington St, Chippendale, 8pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Jim Denley, Will Guthrie, Darren Moore, Martin Ng, Timothy O'Dwyer, Rishin Singh, Clayton Thomas, Jon Watts Performers: Jim Denley, Will Guthrie, Darren Moore, Martin Ng, Timothy O'Dwyer, Rishin Singh, Clayton Thomas, Jon Watts.

14 June 2011 - Music About East Timor Venue: Cell Block Theatre - National Art School, Darlinghurst, 7pm Program: Martin Wesley-Smith - X , Black ribbon, Weapons of mass distortion, Papua Merdeka, Tekee Tokee Tomak, Fighters that fell, Peter Wesley-Smith - Black ribbon. Also: Collection of Songs by Ego Lemos from East Timor. Performers: Ros Dunlop. Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $10 | Concession: $20. Phone number for further information: 0298 102 253.

16 June 2011 - Forenzics 'Build Ruins' album launch Venue: FBI Social (Level 2, Kings Cross Hotel) - 248 William Street, Kings Cross, 8.00pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Forenzics, Jusgo Mosh Performers: Forenzics, Jusgo Mosh. Tickets: Adults: $10.

- Judy Bailey's Jazz Connection Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Judy Bailey Performers: Judy Bailey.

17 June 2011 - Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs, Matt Keegan, James Muller Performers: Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs, Matt Keegan, James Muller. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.

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- Paul Grabowsky Sextet Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Paul Grabowsky Performers: Paul Grabowsky.

18 June 2011 - Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs, Matt Keegan, James Muller Performers: Tim Firth, Brett Hirst, Mark Isaacs, Matt Keegan, James Muller. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.

- Ensemble Offspring: Professor Bad Trip Venue: Carriageworks - 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh, 8pm Program: Music by Matthew Shlomowitz Performers: Ensemble Offspring. Tickets: Adults: $40 | Concession: $20.

- Sydney Chamber Choir: Bach to the Future Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Joseph Twist - VorSinget*. Also: 3 motets - J.S. Bach, Advent Responsory - Bach/Marlow, The Coolin - Barber, Not no faceless angel - Jackson. Performers: Jonathan Grieves-Smith, Sydney Chamber Choir. Tickets: Adults: $48 | Children: $20 | Concession: $32. Phone number for further information: 1300 661 738.

- Paul Grabowsky Sextet Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Paul Grabowsky Performers: Paul Grabowsky.

19 June 2011 - Citizen Collectors Venue: Newcastle Region Art Gallery - 1 Laman Street, Newcastle, 2pm Program: Stephen Lalor - Ballade, Kolo Kolo, Zakarpatsky, Vostochny-Zapednie, Mandolin Concerto, Lyuba Performers: Plektra Mandolin Ensemble.

21 June 2011 - SSO Schools Concert Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 10 am and 12noon Program: Andrew Ford - Sad jigs. Also: Weill, Chabrier, Milhaud, Haydn. Performers: Fabian Russell, Sydney Sinfonia Orchestra.

23 June 2011 - Indian Jazz Fusion Concert Venue: Camelot (Marrickville) - 103 Railway Parade (entrance 19 Marrickville Road), Marrickville, 8pm Program: Sandy Evans - Heart Beat, Floating on an Emerald Green Sea**, Mysore High Road, Sarangan Sriranganathan - Bhairavi Tillana, Jazz/improvisations by Sandy Evans, Brett Hirst, Bobby Singh, Sarangan Sriranganathan Performers: Sandy Evans, Brett Hirst, Bobby Singh, Sarangan Sriranganathan. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $15 | Concession: $15. Phone number for further information: 0295 503 777.

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- let them in : Multi-speaker installation by Melanie Herbert Venue: The Old Darlington School - University of Sydney, Darlington Campus, Maze Crescent, Darlington, 6pm - 11pm Program: New work by Melanie Herbert

24 June 2011 - let them in : Multi-speaker installation by Melanie Herbert Venue: The Old Darlington School - University of Sydney, Darlington Campus, Maze Crescent, Darlington, 10am - 6pm Program: New work by Melanie Herbert

- Splinter Splintered. Venue: Serial Space - 33 Wellington St, Chippendale, 7.30pm Program: New work by Splinter Orchestra Tickets: Free event.

- Rowing for Rivendell Venue: Strathfield Town Hall - 65 Homebush Rd, Strathfield, 7pm Program: Elena Kats-Chernin - Mater*, Redmyre Suite. Also: Dvorak Symphony No. 6. Performers: Geoffrey Gartner, Strathfield Symphony Orchestra, Elena Kats-Chernin. Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $20 | Concession: $25.

- Fourcast Venue: Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Joe Manton - Four Dimensional Fluctuation - Category 5, Owen Salome - Anemone, Helena Czajka - 3 Days of Orange Rain, Daniel Manera - L'operetta, New works by Helena Czajka, Daniel Manera, Joe Manton, Owen Salome Tickets: Free event.

- Bach in the Dark Venue: St James' Church - 173 King St, Sydney, 7pm Program: Elena Kats-Chernin - Phoenix story, Ben Sibson - Prelude in D minor, David Pereira - Unity Is Strength, Music by David Pereira. Also: Works by Aaron Minsky, J.S. Bach, Anna Magdalena Bach, Bartok, Gabrielli and Handel-Halvorsen.. Performers: David Pereira, Rachel Scott. Tickets: Adults: $30. Phone number for further information: (02) 9595 1207.

25 June 2011 - Bach in the Dark Venue: St James' Church - 173 King St, Sydney, 7pm Program: Elena Kats-Chernin - Phoenix story, Ben Sibson - Prelude in D minor, David Pereira - Unity is Strength, Music by David Pereira. Also: Works by Aaron Minsky, J.S. Bach, Anna Magdalena Bach, Bartok, Gabrielli and Handel-Halvorsen.. Performers: David Pereira, Rachel Scott. Tickets: Adults: $30. Phone number for further information: (02) 9595 1207.

- George Crumb’s Makrokosmos Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Cnr Camden Rd and Appin Rd, Campbelltown, 3 shows: 3PM, 5PM, 8PM Program: Music by Erik Griswold, Anthony Pateras Performers: Claire Edwardes, Anna Grinberg, Eugene Ughetti, Liam Viney. Tickets: ALL CONCERTS - Adult $45 / Conc $35, SINGLE CONCERT Adult $20 / Conc $15.

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- let them in : Multi-speaker installation by Melanie Herbert Venue: The Old Darlington School - University of Sydney, Darlington Campus, Maze Crescent, Darlington, 12pm - 8pm Program: New work by Melanie Herbert

- NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition - finals Venue: Pymble Ladies College - 20-64 Avon Rd, Pymble, 7:30pm Program: Carl Vine - Piano concerto

- Sonnets & Sax Venue: Italian Forum Cultural Centre - 21-23 Norton St, Leichhardt, 7.30pm Program: Daniel Walker - Lines in the Sand*, David Basden - How many miles to Babylon?*. Also: John Rutter - Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind, Healy Willan - Rise up my Love, my Fair One, John Bennet - Weep, O Mine Eyes. Performers: Leichhardt Espresso Chorus, Daniel Walker. Tickets: Adults: $25 | Children: $15 | Concession: $22. Phone number for further information: 0412 548 703.

26 June 2011 - Sydney Balalaika Ensemble Venue: The Russian Club - 7 Albert Road, Strathfield, 2 pm Program: Stephen Lalor - Kolo Kolo, Vostochny-Zapednie Performers: Sydney Balalaika Orchestra. Tickets: Adults: $30.00 | Children: $25.00 | Concession: $25.00. Phone number for further information: 9617 0531.

- Sonnets & Sax Venue: Italian Forum Cultural Centre - 21-23 Norton St, Leichhardt, 3pm Program: Daniel Walker - Lines in the Sand, David Basden - How many miles to Babylon?. Also: John Rutter - Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind, Healy Willan - Rise up my Love, my Fair One, John Bennet - Weep, O Mine Eyes. Performers: Continuum Sax, Leichhardt Espresso Chorus. Tickets: Adults: $25 | Children: $22 | Concession: $15. Phone number for further information: 0412 548 703.

30 June 2011 - Jazz for Japan : Japan Earthquake Venue: Turner Hall, Ultimo TAFE College - Mary Ann Street, Ultimo, 7pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Alister Spence Trio, Julian Curwin, Paul Cutlan, Gary Daley, Susan Gai Dowling, Trevor Griffin, Lucian McGuiness, Rick Robertson, Roil, Tim Rollinson, SNAP, The catholics, Wanderlust Performers: Alister Spence Trio, Julian Curwin, Paul Cutlan, Gary Daley, Susan Gai Dowling, Trevor Griffin, Lucian McGuiness, Rick Robertson, Roil, Tim Rollinson, SNAP, The catholics, Wanderlust. Tickets: $25/$35. All proceeds go to Salvation Army Japan Fund. Phone number for further information: (02) 9217 3905 (Tickets).

2 July 2011 - Flute and Harp Concert Venue: Boronia Park Uniting Church - 93A Pittwater Rd, Boronia Park, 6pm Program: Colin Brumby - Four exotic pieces, Christine Draeger - Two fires suite. Also: Mozart - 2nd mvt from concerto for flute and harp, Debussy - En bateau, Faure - Impromptu, Andres - Automates. Performers: Christine Draeger, Verna Lee. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $10 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: 0412 213 799.

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- Liquid Architecture 12 - Sydney : Concert 1 Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall - ABC Ultimo Centre, 700 Harris St, Ultimo, 4pm Program: Jon Rose - Team Music, Music by Dave Brown Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: (02) 8333 2815.

- Liquid Architecture 12 - Sydney : Concert 2 Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall - ABC Ultimo Centre, 700 Harris St, Ultimo, 7:30pm Performers: Pia van Gelder. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: (02) 8333 2815.

- Alister Spence Trio Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Toby Hall, Alister Spence, Lloyd Swanton Performers: Toby Hall, Alister Spence, Lloyd Swanton. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.

3 July 2011 - Liquid Architecture 12 - Sydney : Sound Massages @ UTS Venue: FASS Multimodality Lab, Rm 118, Lvl 4, Bon Marche - University of Technology, 755 Harris Street, Ultimo, 7:30pm Program: Performance/sound art by Pascal Battus Performers: Pascal Battus. Tickets: Free event.

4 July 2011 - Flinders Quartet: Program 2 with special guest Karin Schaupp Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 7.00pm Program: Phillip Houghton - In amber. Also: TCHAIKOVSKY String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op.11; Maximo Diego PUJOL Tagata De Agosto; Luigi BOCCHERINI Guitar Quintet in D major ‘Fandango’. Performers: Flinders String Quartet, Karin Schaupp. Tickets: Adults: $50 | Children: $45 | Concession: $45. Phone number for further information: 0417 798 523.

- The NOW now Series No.5 Venue: Serial Space - 33 Wellington St, Chippendale, 7pm (doors open) for a 7:30pm start Program: Performance/sound art by Ben Byrne, Claire Edwardes, Jon Rose, Alex White Performers: Ben Byrne, Claire Edwardes, Jon Rose, Alex White. Tickets: $8/$10.

7 July 2011 - Splinter Orchestra + NEXT NEXT Venue: Serial Space - 33 Wellington St, Chippendale, 7pm Program: Performance/sound art by Splinter Orchestra Performers: Splinter Orchestra. Tickets: $10/$8.

8 July 2011 - The Great Music Debate: THAT EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC IS BORING Venue: Serial Space - 33 Wellington St, Chippendale, 6:30pm Tickets: $7.

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- Freedman Jazz Fellowship Concert Venue: Sydney Opera House, The Studio - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 7:45pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Matt Keegan, Tom O'Halloran, John Parker, Ben Vanderwal Performers: Matt Keegan, Tom O'Halloran, John Parker, Ben Vanderwal. Tickets: Adults: $28 | Concession: $23. Phone number for further information: (03) 9507 2315.

9 July 2011 - ACO Baroque Virtuosi tour Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Program: Peter Sculthorpe - Port Essington, Colin Brumby - Phoenix and the turtle, James Ledger - Johann has left the building, Stuart Greenbaum - Moments of falling. Also: Handel, Corelli, Telemann, Vivaldi, Tartini. Performers: Australian Chamber Orchestra, Helena Rathbone. Tickets: $99-$38.

- The catholics Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Sandy Evans, The catholics Performers: Sandy Evans, The catholics. Tickets: $25/$20.

- Avantwhatever presents... Ivan Lisyak Venue: Serial Space - 33 Wellington St, Chippendale, 8pm Program: Performance/sound art by Peter Blamey, Jon Hunter, Ivan LIsyak, Sam Pettigrew Performers: Peter Blamey, Jon Hunter, Ivan LIsyak, Sam Pettigrew. Tickets: $10.

10 July 2011 - ACO Baroque Virtuosi tour Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2pm Program: Peter Sculthorpe - Port Essington, Colin Brumby - Phoenix and the turtle, James Ledger - Johann has left the building, Stuart Greenbaum - Moments of falling. Also: Handel, Corelli, Telemann, Vivaldi, Tartini. Performers: Australian Chamber Orchestra, Helena Rathbone. Tickets: $99-$38.

12 July 2011 - ACO Baroque Virtuosi tour Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 8pm Program: Peter Sculthorpe - Port Essington, Colin Brumby - Phoenix and the turtle, James Ledger - Johann has left the building, Stuart Greenbaum - Moments of falling. Also: Handel, Corelli, Telemann, Vivaldi, Tartini. Performers: Australian Chamber Orchestra, Helena Rathbone. Tickets: $99-$38.

14 July 2011 - ACO Baroque Virtuosi tour Venue: Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) - 32 Burelli St, Wollongong, 7:30pm Program: Peter Sculthorpe - Port Essington, Colin Brumby - Phoenix and the turtle, James Ledger - Johann has left the building, Stuart Greenbaum - Moments of falling. Also: Handel, Corelli, Telemann, Vivaldi, Tartini. Performers: Australian Chamber Orchestra, Helena Rathbone. Phone number for further information: (02) 4226 3366 (Tickets).

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- Tawadros, Tawadros & Hunter Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 8pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Steve Hunter Performers: Steve Hunter, James Tawadros, Joseph Tawadros. Tickets: $25/$20.

15 July 2011 - Sandy Evans Trio with Sarangan Sriranganathan and Bobby Singh Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Sandy Evans, Toby Hall, Brett Hirst, Bobby Singh, Sarangan Sriranganathan Performers: Sandy Evans, Toby Hall, Brett Hirst, Bobby Singh, Sarangan Sriranganathan. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.

17 July 2011 - Eastwood Sunday Afternoon Concert no.3 Venue: Haseler Centre, St.Kevin's Catholic Church - 32 Hillview Rd, Eastwood, 2.30pm Program: Fred Hill - Take down the fiddle, Karl*, John Shaw Neilson - Take down the fiddle, Karl*, Margaret Shirley - Our Land Performers: Elaine Graham, Peter Hogg, Bruce Ledden, Suzanne Maslen, Cyril Tummanelli. Tickets: Adults: $5 at door | Children: $2 at door | Concession: Donation. Phone number for further information: (02) 9874 2809.

20 July 2011 - Australian Youth Orchestra Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 6:30pm Program: Carl Vine - Violin Concerto*. Also: Debussy, Nielsen. Performers: Australian Youth Orchestra, Thomas Dausgaard, Dene Olding. Tickets: $89-$35.

22 July 2011 - Ten Part Invention Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Ten Part Invention, Music by Sandy Evans, Roger Frampton, Andrea Keller, Mike Nock Performers: Ten Part Invention.

- Australian Youth Orchestra Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 11am Program: Carl Vine - Violin Concerto. Also: Debussy, Nielsen. Performers: Australian Youth Orchestra, Thomas Dausgaard, Dene Olding. Tickets: $51.

23 July 2011 - MAC Ensemble Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Cnr Camden Rd and Appin Rd, Campbelltown, 8pm Program: New works by Peter Clark, Kim Cunio, Gerardo Dirié, Liam Flenady. Also: Luciano Berio, , Gérard Grisey, Giacinto Scelsi and Beat Furrer. Performers: MAC Ensemble. Tickets: Full $20 / Conc. and under 30 $18. Phone number for further information: (02) 8256 2222.

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24 July 2011 - Piano: Inside/Out (Newcastle) Venue: Stuart & Sons Showroom (Newcastle) - 67-77 McMichael St, Newcastle, 3pm Program: Alex Pozniak - Crush, Nicholas Vines - Uncanny Valley, Elliott Gyger - ...out of obscurity, Daniel Rojas - Entre Bajos y Alturas. Also: Works by Rolf Hind and Claudia Molitor. Performers: Zubin Kanga. Tickets: Adults: $30 | Concession: $20. Phone number for further information: 0249 613 771 (Tickets).

- Meet Me in the Middle of the Air Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 7pm Performers: Australian Art Orchestra, Linda Bull, Vika Bull, Paul Grabowsky. Tickets: $129 - $149. Phone number for further information: (02) 9250 7777 (Tickets).

25 July 2011 - The NOW now Series #6 Venue: 402 Hibernian House - 342 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, 7:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Chris Abrahams, Mike Majkowski, Kanye West, Performance/sound art by Dale Gorfinkel, Arek Gulbenkoglu, Ivan Lysiak Performers: Chris Abrahams, Dale Gorfinkel, Arek Gulbenkoglu, Ivan Lysiak, Mike Majkowski, Kanye West. Tickets: $8/$10.

26 July 2011 - Indigo invention Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1pm (1 hour) Program: Andrew Schultz - Indigo invention*, Violin sonata*, Music by Andrew Schultz. Also: Brahms. Performers: Tamara Anna Cislowska, Susan Collins, Sue-Ellen Paulsen. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: (02) 9385 5684.

27 July 2011 - Solo works - Cyrus Meurant Venue: Paddington Uniting Church - 395 Oxford Street, Paddington, 7:30 pm (doors open 7:00pm) Program: Cyrus Meurant - The Clearing , Cyrus Meurant - Three Night Pieces, Cyrus Meurant - Interludes, Cyrus Meurant - Two Interludes, Cyrus Meurant - Reflet, Cyrus Meurant - Constancies, Music by Cyrus Meurant Performers: Andrew Smith. Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $15 | Concession: $15. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

28 July 2011 - Spring Rhapsody Venue: Sydney Town Hall - 483 George St, Sydney, 7pm Program: George Palmer - Double concerto*. Also: Liszt, Brahms, Enescu. Performers: Max McBride, Emma Sholl, Richard Sholl, Sydney Youth Orchestra. Phone number for further information: (02) 1300 306 776 (Tickets).

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30 July 2011 - The catholics Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by The catholics Performers: The catholics. Tickets: $20/$15.

- Sound walk - Royal National Park Venue: Royal National Park - the Cobblers, past Bundeena on the coastal walk - Royal National Park, 12:30pm-6pm Program: Performance/sound art by Monika Brooks, Jim Denley, Peter Farrar, Dale Gorfinkel Performers: Monika Brooks, Jim Denley, Peter Farrar, Dale Gorfinkel. Phone number for further information: 0405 906 694.

31 July 2011 - Menage a Trios Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 4.00pm Program: New work by Nicole Brady. Also: Bruch; Brahms. Performers: Sydney Omega Ensemble. Tickets: $60; $50 concession; $40 student. Phone number for further information: (02) 9652 023.

- From the Dreaming, Music from the Outback and Exotic Venue: Newcastle Region Art Gallery - 1 Laman Street, Newcastle, 2pm Program: Phillip Houghton - From the dreaming, Franco Cambereri - Capricciosa. Also: Ravel - Habanera, Piazzolla - Histoire du Tango, Ibert - Entr'acte, Pujol - Suite Buenos Aires, Myers Cavatina . Performers: Sally Walker, Giuseppe Zangari. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: 0249 218 900.

5 August 2011 - Jason Bruer Band Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Jason Bruer, Briana Cowlishaw, Fabian Hevia, Brett Hirst, Mark Johns, Alister Spence Performers: Jason Bruer, Briana Cowlishaw, Fabian Hevia, Brett Hirst, Mark Johns, Alister Spence. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

6 August 2011 - Impermanent Quartet and Salvation Street Shout Venue: Warehouse 15, Upper Island, Cockatoo Island - Cockatoo Island, 4-6pm Program: Music by Lucian McGuiness Tickets: Adults: $10 | Children: $5 | Concession: $5. Phone number for further information: 0414 973 095.

- The Denominators Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Hugh Barrett, Brendan Clarke, Paul Derricott, Dave Jackson Performers: Hugh Barrett, Brendan Clarke, Paul Derricott, Dave Jackson. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

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7 August 2011 - Z.O.O Classical Guitar Duo Recital Venue: St John’s Anglican Church (Newcastle) - Corner of Parry & Dawson Streets, Cooks Hill, Newcastle, 2:00pm Program: Gerard Brophy - Sacred leaves. Also: Concerto in C: Antonio Vivaldi, Two sonatas: Domenico Scarlatti, Jongo: Paulo Bellinati, Overture from La Chasse du Jeune Henri:Etienne Méhul . Performers: Z.O.O. Duo. Tickets: Adults: $25 | Children: $15 | Concession: $15. Phone number for further information: 0429 467 642.

- Bourbaki Ensemble Venue: St Stephen's Church, Newtown - 189 Church St, Newtown, 2.30pm Program: Stephen Cronin - Suite for recorder and strings, Ross Edwards - Chorale and Ecstatic dance, Derek Davies - India: prelude for string orchestra (world premiere). Also: Works by Sally Beamish; Erollyn Wallen; Henryk Gorecki. Performers: Alana Blackburn, Bourbaki Ensemble, Alana Blackburn, Bourbaki Ensemble. Tickets: $25/$15.

9 August 2011 - Australia Ensemble @ UNSW Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1.10pm Program: Brett Dean - Demons. Also: Schumann arr. McCorkill, Britten. Performers: Australia Ensemble. Tickets: Free event.

12 August 2011 - Judy Bailey Trio Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Judy Bailey, Tim Firth, Craig Scott Performers: Judy Bailey, Tim Firth, Craig Scott. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

- 21st Annual Dubbo Jazz Festival Venue: Dubbo RSL Club Resort - Dubbo, Times vary each day Phone number for further information: (02) 6882 4649.

13 August 2011 - Australia Ensemble @ UNSW Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium - University of New South Wales, Gate 9, High Street, Kensington, 8pm Program: Brett Dean - Sextet**. Also: Mozart, Schubert. Performers: Australia Ensemble. Tickets: Adults: $45 | Senior: $32 | Concession: $23 | Student Rush: $16. Phone number for further information: (02) 9385 4874.

- Leonie Cohen Trio Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Leonie Cohen, Hugh Fraser, Toby Hall Performers: Leonie Cohen, Hugh Fraser, Toby Hall. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

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- Roil & Jim Denley Venue: Cafe Church - 37 St Johns Road, Glebe, 8pm Program: Performance/sound art by Chris Abrahams, Jim Denley, Mike Majkowski, James Waples Performers: Chris Abrahams, Jim Denley, Mike Majkowski, James Waples. Tickets: $10/$8 at the door.

14 August 2011 - Jazz & Soul at the Lake Venue: Lakeside Restaurant - Sydney International Regatta Centre, Gate A, Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith, 11am - 3.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Mahalia Barnes, Tony Gould, Mark Isaacs, Jonathan Zwartz Performers: Mahalia Barnes, Tony Gould, Mark Isaacs, Jonathan Zwartz. Tickets: $100 - $150. Phone number for further information: 0425 231 665 (Tickets).

15 August 2011 - The Song Company: Time Traveller Venue: Wollongong City Gallery - Cnr of Kembla St and Burelli St, Wollongong, 7:30pm Program: Music by Peter Sculthorpe

16 August 2011 - Mike Nock Quintet Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 10pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Ken Allars, Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples Performers: Ken Allars, Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples.

17 August 2011 - The Song Company: Time Traveller Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Music by Peter Sculthorpe

- The NOW now series No.8 Venue: 402 Hibernian House - 342 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, 8pm Program: Performance/sound art by Laura Altman, Rory Brown, Jim Denley, Jo Derrick, Peter Farrar, Col Fuhler, Melanie Herbert, Alon Ilsar, Aemon Webb Performers: Laura Altman, Rory Brown, Jim Denley, Jo Derrick, Peter Farrar, Col Fuhler, Melanie Herbert, Alon Ilsar, Aemon Webb. Tickets: $8/$10.

18 August 2011 - Shadows & Silhouettes Venue: Theme & Variations Showroom (Willoughby NSW) - 451 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby, 7pm Program: John Peterson - Impressions of Shanghai, Diana Blom - travelling Chinese orchestra, Bruce Crossman - Qi colour from hidden resonances, Anne Boyd - Market Gardens and Musicians, Michael Hannan - Birds Calling in Cloud Valley, Julian Yu - Three variations on Waltzing Matilda, Caroline Szeto - Moon Rhyme**. Also: Valerie Ross - Ragaslendro; Massimo Priori A flower and not a flower; Francesco Schweizer - Lakes resting one one the other; Phoon Yew Tien - Winter days, A Funeral; . Performers: Antonietta Loffredo. Tickets: Adults: $15. Phone number for further information: 0247 360 164.

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- The Song Company: Time Traveller Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall - The University of Newcastle, Cnr Auckland St and Gibson St, Newcastle, 7:30pm Program: Music by Peter Sculthorpe

19 August 2011 - Mara! Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Brendan Clarke, Paul Cutlan, Sandy Evans, Llew Kiek, Mara Kiek Performers: Brendan Clarke, Paul Cutlan, Sandy Evans, Llew Kiek, Mara Kiek. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

- Sound Series #16 Venue: Hardware Gallery - 263 Enmore Rd, Enmore, 7:30pm Program: Performance/sound art by Jim Denley, Mike Majkowski, Jon Rose, Amanda Stewart Performers: Jim Denley, Mike Majkowski, Jon Rose, Amanda Stewart.

20 August 2011 - The Vampires Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Performers: Alex Boneham, Nick Garbett, Alex Masso, Jeremy Rose. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

21 August 2011 - Charisma 2011 Venue: Chapter Hall, St Mary's Cathedral (Sydney) - St Mary's Road, Sydney, 3.00pm Program: by Stephen Ingham - Frampton Elegy, Music by Stephen Ingham. Also: Hartman; D'Riviera; Schnyder. Performers: Ros Dunlop, David Miller, Julia Ryder. Tickets: $30/$20/$10 includes supper - children free with paying adult. Phone number for further information: (02) 9810 2253.

22 August 2011 - Goldner String Quartet & Ian Munro Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Program: Ian Munro - Piano Quintet*. Also: Beethoven, Dvorak. Performers: Goldner String Quartet, Ian Munro. Tickets: Adults: $30 - $83 . Phone number for further information: 1800 688 482.

24 August 2011 - Soundscapes of insanity Venue: Recital Hall West - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St , Sydney, 6:30pm Program: Jocelyn Ho - Torus, Daniel Manera - Duet for clarinet and hi-hat, Music by Jocelyn Ho, Daniel Manera. Also: Schumann:Fantasiestücke, op. 12; Ravel "Gaspard de la Nuit". Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: +61 2 9351 1222.

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- Goldner String Quartet & Ian Munro Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall - The University of Newcastle, Cnr Auckland St and Gibson St, Newcastle, 7:30pm Program: Ian Munro - Piano Quintet. Also: Szymanowski, Brahms. Performers: Goldner String Quartet, Ian Munro. Tickets: Adults: $30 - $83 . Phone number for further information: 1800 688 482.

- Addicted to Bass Venue: Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 7-8:30pm Program: New works by Andrew Batt-Rawden, Tristan Coelho, Elias Constantopedos, Mark Oliveiro, Alex Pozniak, Chris Williams, Hayden Woolf Tickets: Adults: $25 | Children: $15 | Concession: $15. Phone number for further information: 0430 120 327.

26 August 2011 - Mike Nock Trio PLUS Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Performers: Ken Allars, Karl Laskowski, Mike Nock, Ben Waples, James Waples. Tickets: $20 / $15 / $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

- Newcastle Jazz Festival Venue: Newcastle City Hall - 290 King St, Newcastle Phone number for further information: (02) 4942 2906.

27 August 2011 - Goldner String Quartet & Ian Munro Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 2pm Program: Ian Munro - Piano Quintet. Also: Szymanowski, Brahms. Performers: Goldner String Quartet, Ian Munro. Tickets: Adults: $30 - $65. Phone number for further information: 1800 688 482.

- Tina Harrod Band Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Nic Cicere, Tina Harrod, Matt McMahon, Jonathan Zwartz Performers: Nic Cicere, Tina Harrod, Matt McMahon, Jonathan Zwartz. Tickets: $25 / $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 9036 6292.

- Victoria with a Twist III Venue: St Mary's Cathedral (Sydney) - 2 St Mary's Rd, Sydney, 7.30pm Program: Joseph Twist - Lamentation of Jeremiah, Versa est in Luctum, Hombres Victoria, Victoria!. Also: de Victoria, Górecki, Lauridsen. Tickets: Adults: $40.00 | Concession: $30.00.

28 August 2011 - Judy Bailey’s Jazz Connection Venue: VJ's - North Shore Temple Emanuel, 28 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood , 6:30pm for a 7pm start Program: Jazz/improvisations by Judy Bailey Performers: Judy Bailey.

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Tickets: Adults: $20 | Children: $10 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: 0294 197 011.

- Australian World Orchestra - children's concert Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2pm Program: Peter Sculthorpe - Earth cry. Also: Tchaikovsky, Beethoven etc.. Performers: Australian World Orchestra.

31 August 2011 - Volta: MUL.APIN Venue: The Old Darlington School - University of Sydney, Darlington Campus, Maze Crescent, Darlington, 7pm Program: Lachlan Hughes - 'Zürau17' for solo clarinet, Joseph Power - 'Ouroboros' for solo clarinet, Marcus Whale - 'Yuri' for clarinet and piano, New works by Lachlan Hughes, Russell Phillips, Joseph Power, Marcus Whale. Also: 'Tierkreis' by Stockhausen, 'Makrokosmos' by George Crumb. Tickets: Free event.

1 September 2011 - Exile and Homecoming; stylistic intersections 1939-2008 Venue: Harold Lobb Concert Hall - Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Laman St, Newcastle, 1 pm Program: Colin Spiers - Sally's arabesque. Also: Prokofiev - Sonata for Flute and Piano. Performers: Colin Spiers, Sally Walker. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: (02) 4921 8900.

2 September 2011 - Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music Venue: Tyalgum Literary Institute c.1908 - Tweed Valley Program: Ann Carr-Boyd - Tyalgum dawn* Performers: Camerata of St John's, Kacey Patrick. Phone number for further information: (02) 6679 2244.

- PARTCH'S BASTARDS Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 8:00pm Program: Amanda Cole - Hydra*, Damien Ricketson - Some shade of blue*, Terumi Narushima - Hidden Sidetracks, Kraig Grady - An Akashic Torus, Music by Kraig Grady, Terumi Narushima. Also: Glass, Pärt. Performers: Ensemble Offspring. Tickets: Adults: $40.00 | Concession: $25.00. Phone number for further information: (02) 9250 7777 (Tickets).

- Berlin: symphony of a great city **with live jazz score** Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales - Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, 6.30pm - 8.30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Simon Barker, James Greening, Matt Keegan, Cameron Undy, Julien Wilson, Music by Stu Hunter Performers: Simon Barker, James Greening, Matt Keegan, Cameron Undy, Julien Wilson. Tickets: Adults: $65 | Children: Student$35 | Concession: $55. Phone number for further information: (02) 9225 1878.

3 September 2011 - Cockatoo Calling presents Sandy Evans and Tony Gorman Venue: Warehouse 15, Upper Island, Cockatoo Island - Cockatoo Island, 4-6 pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Sandy Evans, Tony Gorman

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Performers: Sandy Evans, Tony Gorman. Tickets: Adults: $10 | Children: $5 | Concession: $5. Phone number for further information: 1300 438 849 (Tickets).

4 September 2011 - PARTCH'S BASTARDS Venue: Riverina Conservatorium of Music - Blakemore Building, CSU South Campus, Hely Ave, Wagga Wagga, 3pm Program: Amanda Cole - Hydra, Damien Ricketson - Some shade of blue, Terumi Narushima - Hidden Sidetracks, Kraig Grady - An Akashic Torus, Music by Kraig Grady, Terumi Narushima. Also: Glass, Pärt. Performers: Ensemble Offspring. Phone number for further information: (02) 9250 7777 (Tickets).

- Three of a Kind Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Cnr Camden Rd and Appin Rd, Campbelltown, 2.30pm Program: New work by Paul Stanhope Performers: Diana Doherty, Alexandre Oguey, Shefali Prior. Tickets: Adults: $45 | Concession: $35. Phone number for further information: (02) 4645 4100 (Tickets).

- Andrew Schultz : Sunday Live on ABC Classic FM Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall - The University of Newcastle, Cnr Auckland St and Gibson St, Newcastle, 3pm Program: Andrew Schultz - Indigo invention Performers: Susan Collins, Sue-Ellen Paulsen.

- Sound in Context Venue: Warehouse 15, Upper Island, Cockatoo Island - Cockatoo Island, Performance at 4pm on Sunday 10th September Program: Performance/sound art by Russell Phillips Performers: Russell Phillips. Tickets: Free event.

6 September 2011 - Sydney Conservatorium - Student concerto competition winners Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 6pm Program: Anthony Moles - XX: Two 'X' Pieces for Orchestra, New work by Anthony Moles. Also: Vaughan Williams - Tuba Concerto in F minor , Chopin - Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 1222.

8 September 2011 - diffuse 1 - Dunlop & Drummond Venue: Bon Marche Studio - University of Technology Sydney, 755 Harris St, Ultimo, 7pm Program: Martin Wesley-Smith - Papua Merdeka, Kirsty Beilharz - Prism, Jon Drummond - Breath resonance*, Mare vaporum* Tickets: Entry by donation.

- Metal Wood and Skin: the Sound of Rhythm Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall - The University of Newcastle, Cnr Auckland St and Gibson St, Newcastle, 1pm Program: Tchaikovsky arr. Lodkeridge - Highlights from Album of the Young. Also: John Psathas, Elliot Carter, Jaque Delecluse, Christopher Deane. Tickets: Free event.

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9 September 2011 - Looking Out Within Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 6:00pm Program: Matthew Hindson - Comin' right atcha, Stuart Greenbaum - Last signal, Daniel Manera - Concertante for Piano, New work by Daniel Manera. Also: John Adams: Son of Chamber Symphony. Performers: Luke Gilmour, Sydney Conservatorium Modern Music Ensemble. Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $10 | Concession: $25. Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 1222.

- Joseph Tawadros Quartet : Angel Venue: Tom Mann Theatre - 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, 8pm Program: Music by Joseph Tawadros Performers: Matt McMahon, James Tawadros, Dimitri Vouras. Tickets: $30 | Concession: $25.

10 September 2011 - Sacred tapestry (Sydney Sacred Music Festival) Venue: Parramatta Theatres - Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta, 8 pm Program: Nicholas Ng - Om, Angelus Domini, Vinea facta est, Kim Cunio - Om, Kim Cunio - Om Ah Hung, Kim Cunio - Yue Er Ming Tickets: Adults: $25.00. Phone number for further information: + 61 2 8839 339.

11 September 2011 - Sunday Soundscapes : Synergy Percussion Venue: Jetty Memorial Theatre - 337 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, 2.00pm Program: Nigel Westlake - Kalabash. Also: Bach; Steve Reich; traditional Sengalese drumming. Performers: Synergy Percussion. Tickets: $5.

- Birubi Concert: Spring Concert 2011 Venue: St Mary's Cathedral (Sydney) - 2 St Mary's Rd, Sydney, 3.30pm Program: Peggy Glanville-Hicks - Frolic, Come sleep, Rest, George Russell - Frolic, John Fletcher - Come sleep. Also: Strauss, Schubert, Arensky. Performers: Audrey Gabor, Ying Ho, Xenia Deviatkina-Loh, Nicole Greentree, Ying Ho, Ting Lee, Chris Mui, Jonathan Mui, Davina Shum, Nicholas Young. Tickets: Adults: 25 | Children: 15 | Concession: 15. Phone number for further information: 0401 343 249.

- Music Under a Southern Cross Venue: Macquarie Theatre - Macquarie University, North Ryde, 2.30pm Program: Percy Grainger - I'm seventeen come Sunday, Roland Robinson - Waratah, Matthew Orlovich - Waratah, Paul Jarman - Shackleton Tickets: Adults: $30 | Children: $15 | Concession: $25. Phone number for further information: 0410 662 939.

- Jesus in the Psalms Venue: Sacred Heart Cathedral (Hamilton, Newcastle) - 841 Hunter St, Hamilton, 2pm Program: Greg Smith - Be With Me Lord, When I Am In Trouble (ii)*, Into Your Hands, Lord, I Entrust My Spirit, My God, My God, Why Have You Abandoned Me?, Easter Setting of Psalm 118, Lord, Heal My Soul Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: 0408 293 286.

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13 September 2011 - Lunch Hour Concert: Australia Ensemble Venue: Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, 1:10pm Program: David Lumsdaine - Bagatelles. Also: Shostakovich: String Quartet No.1. Performers: Australia Ensemble. Tickets: Free event.

16 September 2011 - Bach in the Dark – Concert III Venue: St James Church Crypt - 173 King St, Sydney, 7pm to 8pm Program: Martin Wesley-Smith - Intervention, Uluru song, Re-working of a solo cello prelude by Bach*, Elena Kats-Chernin - Eliza aria. Also: JS Bach, Scott Joplin, Tchaikovsky. Performers: Rachel Scott, Rachel Tolmie. Tickets: Adults: 30 | Children: 30 | Concession: 30. Phone number for further information: (02) 9591 1207.

- Brighton to Bondi Venue: Sydney Town Hall - 483 George St, Sydney, 7pm Program: Stephen Adams - Sydney dreaming, Percy Grainger - Country gardens, Peter Sculthorpe - Djilile, Paul Stanhope - Geography songs, Losing the plot, Michael Dransfield - Geography songs, Hildegard von Bingen - Mountain chant, Fred Watson - Mountain chant, Ross Edwards - Mountain chant, Michael Leunig - Losing the plot, Raffćle Marcellino - Hymn of the Heart, Brett Weymark - Brighton to Bondi, New work by Brett Weymark. Also: Parry. Performers: Elizabeth Scott, Sydney Philharmonia, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Brett Weymark, Josephine Allan, David Drury. Tickets: $80/$60/$45, concessions available by calling (02) 9251 3115. Phone number for further information: (02) 9251 3115.

17 September 2011 - Continuum Sax | Sydney Chamber Choir : Northern Lights Venue: The Independent Theatre - 269 Miller St, North Sydney, 8pm Program: Lachlan Skipworth - shinjitsu*, Mitsuo Aida - shinjitsu*. Also: Pärt - Bogoroditse Djevo and Seven Magnificat Antiphons; Sisask - Benedicto; Esenvalds - Evening; Tüür - Lamentatio; Kancheli - Amao Omi. Performers: James Nightingale, Paul Stanhope, Sydney Chamber Choir, Continuum Sax, Sydney Chamber Choir. Tickets: Adults: $48 | Children: $20 | Concession: $32. Phone number for further information: 1300 661 738.

- The Australian Voices - MOON Venue: Glasshouse Arts, Conference and Entertainment Centre - Corner of Clarence and Hay Streets, Port Macquarie, 7:30pm Program: Gordon Hamilton - MOON - an epic song of love Performers: The Australian Voices.

18 September 2011 - The Australian Voices - MOON Venue: Jetty Memorial Theatre - 337 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, 2:30pm Program: Gordon Hamilton - MOON - an epic song of love Performers: The Australian Voices.

- KPO Kids Proms Venue: St Ives Uniting Church - cnr Douglas St and Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, 2pm & 3.30pm Program: Brendan Collins - Eensy Weensy Spider*. Also: Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens. Performers: Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Tickets: Adults: $10 | Children: $10. Phone number for further information: 1300 306 776.

- SHE: Serenade of Angels Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Cnr Camden Rd and Appin Rd, Campbelltown, 2:30pm - pre-concert talk at 1:30pm Program: Andrew Schultz - Meaning of water, Ross Edwards - Arafura arioso, Sharon Calcraft - Sevenfold Amen, New work by Damian Barbeler, Music by Sharon Calcraft Performers: SHE (Seven Harp Ensemble). Tickets: Adults $45, Concession $35, Student $10. Phone number for further information: (02) 4645 4100 (Tickets).

- With an Eastern Flair : Lane Cove Youth Orchestra with guest artists Joseph and James Tawadros Venue: St Michael's Primary School - 181-187 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove, 5pm Program: Joseph Tawadros - Rose, Joseph Tawadros - Oasis, Music by Joseph Tawadros. Also: Rimsky Korsakov/Isaac; Ippolitov-Ivanov/Isaac; Saint-Saens/Isaac; Beethoven/Goldsmith; Rodgers/Lowden. Performers: Lane Cove Youth Orchestra. Tickets: Adults: $10 | Children: $5. Phone number for further information: (02) 9428 4505.

- Halcyon: Life on Paper Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 5pm Program: Andrew Schultz - I am writing in this book*. Also: Crumb, Schwantner. Performers: Halcyon, David Stanhope. Tickets: Adults: $35 | Concession: $25. Phone number for further information: 0411 027 174.

19 September 2011 - Cocktail Concert Venue: Recital Hall West - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St , Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Andrew Schultz - Wind quintet*. Also: Jongen, Hindemith, Poulenc. Performers: New Sydney Wind Quintet. Tickets: Adults $20, Concession $15, Friends $15, Students $10, Child $10.

22 September 2011 - Young Womens Jazz Workshops Concert Venue: Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7pm Tickets: $21.50/$16.50.

23 September 2011 - Stephen Lalor - Mandolin Recital Venue: St Stephen's Uniting Church - 197 Macquarie St, Sydney, 1 pm Program: Stephen Lalor - Ballade, Spiral, Reverie, Four String Swing, Manouche Waltz, Russian fantasia*, Magreb*, Descending mist Performers: Stephen Lalor, Chris Soto. Phone number for further information: (02) 9221 1688.

24 September 2011 - Sandy Evans CD launch Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 7:30pm

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Program: Music by Sandy Evans Tickets: $25/$17.

25 September 2011 - Chronology Arts Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 5pm Program: New works by Andrew Batt-Rawden, Tristan Coelho, Annie Hsieh, Alex Pozniak, Lachlan Skipworth, Michael Smetanin. Also: Bendall. Tickets: $35/$25.

- House Music - New Sydney Wind Quintet Venue: Government House - Sydney - Macquarie Street, Sydney, 6pm Program: Andrew Schultz - Wind quintet, New work by Lyle Chan Performers: New Sydney Wind Quintet. Tickets: General $90 - Concession/Members $85 - Youth $50.

27 September 2011 - The book of everything Venue: Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 11:00am Program: Iain Grandage - The book of everything Tickets: $59 - $24 (sold out - other dates available).

28 September 2011 - The book of everything Venue: Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 11:00am Program: Iain Grandage - The book of everything Tickets: $59 - $24 (sold out - other dates available).

29 September 2011 - The book of everything Venue: Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 11:00am Program: Iain Grandage - The book of everything Tickets: $59 - $24.

- Sydney Camerata | Metamorphosen Venue: The Independent Theatre - 269 Miller St, North Sydney, 7pm Program: Andrew Howes - 3 Songs after Yeats, New work by Andrew Howes. Also: Strauss, Bach, Bridge. Tickets: Adults: $25 | Children: $20 | Concession: $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 8019 0290.

- The book of everything Venue: Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 6:30pm Program: Iain Grandage - The book of everything Tickets: $59 - $24.

30 September 2011 - The book of everything Venue: Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 6:30pm Program: Iain Grandage - The book of everything Tickets: $59 - $24.

1 October 2011 - The book of everything Venue: Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 2:00pm

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Program: Iain Grandage - The book of everything Tickets: $59 - $24.

- The book of everything Venue: Seymour Centre - Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 6:30pm Program: Iain Grandage - The book of everything Tickets: $59 - $24.

- MODART 2011 Venue: Cockatoo Island - Sydney, 2:30pm Program: Annie Hsieh - /iu/*, Leah Barclay - Transvergence for six voices and live electronics, Tristan Coelho - The Writer's Hand for three female voices, Ekrem Mülayim - Mäňë, Timothy Tate - 4 traces for vocal sextet, Demian Galindo - Huichol for vocal quintet, Alex van den Broek - Crossings, New works by Leah Barclay, Tristan Coelho, Demian Galindo, Annie Hsieh, Ekrem Mülayim, Timothy Tate, Alex van den Broek Performers: Song Company. Tickets: Adult $25/ Students $10/ Family (2 adults & 2 children) $50. Phone number for further information: (02) 8272 9500.

- Chronology Arts: Tactility Venue: Hardware Gallery - 263 Enmore Rd, Enmore, 7pm Program: Alex Pozniak - Unfolding Canvas, Amanda Cole - Harmonicity, Julian Day - Stencil, Ben Carey - _derivations , Russell Phillips - Parture, Music by Ben Carey, Russell Phillips

4 October 2011 - Fisenden Flute Ensemble Venue: The Woodwind Group Leichhardt - Suite 1/111 Moore St, Leichhardt, 7:00pm Program: Michael Rosiak - Scherzo, Music by Iain Grandage, Michael Le Page, Michal Rosiak Phone number for further information: (02) 9564 1233.

5 October 2011 - Nothing but a Raucous Instrument Venue: TAP Gallery Darlinghurst - 278 Palmer St, Darlinghurst, 6:30 pm Program: Lachlan Hughes - Nothing but a Raucous Instrument, New work by Lachlan Hughes Tickets: Adults: $15 | Children: $10 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: 0413 744 323.

6 October 2011 - Seraphim Trio : The visionary Venue: The Independent Theatre - 269 Miller St, North Sydney, 8:00pm Program: Paul Dean - Converging Spheres, Music by Paul Dean. Also: Beethoven, Messiaen. Performers: Paul Dean, Seraphim Trio. Tickets: $38/$25/$15. Phone number for further information: (02) 8019 0290 (Tickets).

7 October 2011 - Saxophone Recital - Andrew Smith Venue: St Stephen's Uniting Church - 197 Macquarie St, Sydney, 1:00pm Program: Cyrus Meurant - Constancies for saxophone and piano, Music by Cyrus Meurant. Also: Scelsi, Britten. Tickets: Free event.

8 October 2011 - What is Music 2011 Venue: Cockatoo Island - Sydney, 12:30pm-5pm Program: Performance/sound art by Robbie Avenaim, Peter Blamey, Matt Chaumont, Melanie

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Herbert, Emily Morandini, Jon Rose, Amanda Stewart, Brendan Walls Performers: Robbie Avenaim, Peter Blamey, Matt Chaumont, Melanie Herbert, Emily Morandini, Jon Rose, Amanda Stewart, Brendan Walls. Tickets: Free event.

- Joseph and James Tawadros with Steve Hunter Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 8pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Steve Hunter, Music by Joseph Tawadros Performers: Steve Hunter, James Tawadros. Tickets: $25/$20.

9 October 2011 - West Head Project : Sydney Venue: Middle Head, Sydney Harbour National Park - Mosman, 4pm Performers: Robbie Avenaim, Jim Denley, Kraig Grady. Tickets: Entry by donation. Suggested donation $30 and $20..

10 October 2011 - Discover Brett Dean Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 6.30pm Program: Brett Dean - Etudenfest. Also: Bach. Performers: , Sydney Symphony. Tickets: $49 - $69. Phone number for further information: (02) 8215 4600 (Tickets).

11 October 2011 - Discovering Brett Dean : Sydney Symphony Orchestra Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Cnr Camden Rd and Appin Rd, Campbelltown, 4.30pm Program: Brett Dean - Etudenfest. Also: Bach. Performers: Richard Gill, Sydney Symphony, Sydney Symphony Sinfonia. Tickets: Adults: $45 | Concession: $35 | Student: $15. Phone number for further information: (02) 4645 4100 (Tickets).

13 October 2011 - SIMA fundraiser Venue: The Sound Lounge - Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 7pm Tickets: $75 (includes complimentary drinks on arrival, canapés and a $40 donation). Phone number for further information: (02) 9351 7940 (Tickets).

15 October 2011 - Marimba and vibraphone recital : solos, duos, quartets and concertos Venue: Chatswood High School Hall - Centennial Avenue, Chatswood, 6pm Program: Nigel Westlake - Omphalo centric lecture, Robert Oetomo - 'II. Amy' from Three Chorales for Solo Marimba, Music by Robert Oetomo. Also: Works by Abe, J.S. Bach, Koppel, Rosauro, Séjourné, Zivkovic and more. Performers: Australian Percussion Collective. Tickets: Adults: $5 | Children: $2 | Concession: $5.

- New Works by Young Composers Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2:00pm Program: Sophie Serese - Lies - a song cycle Tickets: Adults: $45 | Children: $25 | Concession: $25. Phone number for further information: (02) 9250 7777 (Tickets).

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16 October 2011 - Sydney Symphony Fellowship Recital Venue: Cleland Bond - 33 Playfair Street, The Rocks, Sydney, 1pm Program: Nadia Burgess - Anticipation* Performers: Sydney Symphony Fellows. Tickets: Free event.

19 October 2011 - Synergy & Speak Percussion: City Jungle Venue: The Reginald Theatre - Seymour Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, 8pm Performers: Speak Percussion, Synergy Percussion.

- Beethoven, Westlake, Ives Venue: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 6.30pm Program: Nigel Westlake - Missa Solis - Requiem for Eli. Also: Ives, Beethoven. Performers: Sydney Symphony, Nigel Westlake. Tickets: $35 - $89. Phone number for further information: (02) 8215 4600 (Tickets).

20 October 2011 - Mike Nock Trio Plus Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 8:30pm Program: Jazz/improvisations by Mike Nock Performers: Mike Nock. Tickets: $20/$15.

- The Dark, the Light - contemporary Australian and American art songs Venue: Performance space, University of Western Sydney - Second Avenue, Kingswood, 1-2pm Program: Diana Blom - dark, the light, Percy Grainger - Only son, Helen Garner - dark, the light, Horace Keats - Of old on her terrace at evening, Christopher Brennan - Of old on her terrace at evening, Peter Sculthorpe - Olive, Elegy for a Clown, White Bird, Hughley Steeple, Reverie, Aspatia's Song, A.E. Housman - Olive, Hughley Steeple. Also: Copland, Stephen C. Foster, Richard Pearson Thomas, Jake Heggie, Lori Laitman. Tickets: Free event.

21 October 2011 - The Dark, the Light - contemporary Australian and American art songs Venue: Wollongong Conservatorium of Music - Glennifer Brae, Botanic Gardens, Keiraville, 8pm Program: Diana Blom - dark, the light, Percy Grainger - Only son, Helen Garner - dark, the light, Horace Keats - Of old on her terrace at evening, Christopher Brennan - Of old on her terrace at evening, Peter Sculthorpe - Olive, Elegy for a Clown, White Bird, Hughley Steeple, Reverie, Aspatia's Song, A.E. Housman - Olive, Hughley Steeple. Also: Copland, Stephen C. Foster, Richard Pearson Thomas, Jake Heggie, Lori Laitman. Tickets: Free event.

- : The Love of the Nightingale Venue: Sydney Opera House, Opera Theatre - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Timberlake Wertenbaker - Love of the nightingale, Richard Mills - Love of the nightingale Performers: Richard Mills, Opera Australia.

22 October 2011 - Australia Ensemble @ UNSW Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium - University of New South Wales, Gate 9, High Street,

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Kensington, 8pm Program: Matthew Hindson - Rush. Also: Mozart, Rodrigo, Villa-Lobos, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Hindemith. Performers: Australia Ensemble, , Australia Ensemble. Tickets: Adults: 45 | Senior: 32 | Concession: 23 | Student Rush: 16. Phone number for further information: (02) 9385 4874.

- Clocked Out Duo | Continuum Sax : Dreams you might not come back from Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Cnr Camden Rd and Appin Rd, Campbelltown, 6.30pm Program: New works by Erik Griswold, Margery Smith Performers: Clocked Out, Continuum Sax. Tickets: From $15 - $30. Phone number for further information: (02) 8256 2222 (Tickets).

23 October 2011 - Charisma 2011 Venue: Chapter Hall, St Mary's Cathedral (Sydney) - St Mary's Road, Sydney, 3.00pm Program: New work by Diana Blom. Also: Blanc; Holmeboe; Juan; Tiensuu. Performers: Ros Dunlop, David Miller, Julia Ryder. Tickets: $30/$20/$10 includes supper - children free with paying adult. Phone number for further information: (02) 9810 2253.

- Brass band concert for seniors 'A stroll down memory lane' Venue: Imperial Club Hall - Richmond Road, Blacktown, 3pm Program: Yvonne Timperley - Light, New work by Yvonne Timperley Performers: Blacktown City Brass Band. Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: (02) 9622 7660.

25 October 2011 - Sydney Symphony Education Program Concert : Stage 2 Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall - ABC Ultimo Centre, 700 Harris St, Ultimo, 10am & 11.30am. Duration 55 minutes. Program: Andrew Ford - On winter's traces. Also: Lankester, Purcell, Gorecki, Strauss. Performers: Sydney Symphony. Tickets: Students $6.50, PSFP $4.50, 1 free teacher ticket per 20 student tickets purchased. . Phone number for further information: 1800 789 709.

26 October 2011 - Sydney Symphony Education Program Concert : Stage 2 Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall - ABC Ultimo Centre, 700 Harris St, Ultimo, 10am & 11.30am. Duration 55 minutes. Program: Andrew Ford - On winter's traces. Also: Lankester, Purcell, Gorecki, Strauss. Performers: Sydney Symphony. Tickets: Students $6.50, PSFP $4.50, 1 free teacher ticket per 20 student tickets purchased. . Phone number for further information: 1800 789 709.

- Songs from Above & Under Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7>30pm Program: Daniel Manera - Once for soprano & 6-string electric bass, Daniel Manera - Requiem for soprano & tape, New work by Daniel Manera. Also: "Songs of Rumi" for soprano, piano, strings and oboe & "Song of Songs" for soprano, piano, strings and oboe by Frederick Bayani Mabalot. Tickets: Free event.

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- Richard Mills: The Love of the Nightingale Venue: Sydney Opera House, Opera Theatre - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Timberlake Wertenbaker - Love of the nightingale, Richard Mills - Love of the nightingale Performers: Richard Mills, Opera Australia.

27 October 2011 - Sydney Symphony Education Program Concert : Stage 2 Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall - ABC Ultimo Centre, 700 Harris St, Ultimo, 10am & 11.30am. Duration 55 minutes. Program: Andrew Ford - On winter's traces. Also: Lankester, Purcell, Gorecki, Strauss. Performers: Sydney Symphony. Tickets: Students $6.50, PSFP $4.50, 1 free teacher ticket per 20 student tickets purchased. . Phone number for further information: 1800 789 709.

- Gil Sullivan in recital Venue: Trinity Grammar School Orchestra Room - 119 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill, 7:30pm Program: Tristram Cary - Polly fillers. Also: Mozart, Liszt. Performers: Gil Sullivan. Tickets: $30/$20 (concession). Phone number for further information: (02) 9581 6070.

28 October 2011 - Chronology Arts : Immersion Venue: The Red Rattler Theatre - 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, 7pm Program: Music by Colin Black, Daniel Blinkhorn, Ben Carey, Sam Dunscombe, Melody Eotvos, Matthew McGuigan, Alex Pozniak, Robert Sazdov Performers: chronology arts ensemble. Tickets: Full $30 | Conc $20.

- Songs from Above & Under Venue: Recital Hall West - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St , Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Daniel Manera - Once for soprano & 6-string electric bass, Daniel Manera - Requiem for soprano & tape, Music by Daniel Manera. Also: "Songs of Rumi" for soprano, piano, strings and oboe & "Song of Songs" for soprano, piano, strings and oboe by Frederick Bayani Mabalot. Tickets: Free event.

29 October 2011 - Richard Mills: The Love of the Nightingale Venue: Sydney Opera House, Opera Theatre - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Timberlake Wertenbaker - Love of the nightingale, Richard Mills - Love of the nightingale Performers: Richard Mills, Opera Australia.

30 October 2011 - Zephyr fest Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 4.00pm Program: New work by Daniel McCallum. Also: Taffanel; Milhaud; Reinecke. Performers: Sydney Omega Ensemble. Tickets: $60; $50 concession; $40 student. Phone number for further information: 0439 412 823.

- Zephyr Fest Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 4pm

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Program: Daniel McCallum - The Omega Quintet, New work by Daniel McCallum. Also: TAFFANEL Wind Quintet, MILHAUD La Cheminée du Roi René (The Chimney of King René), REINECKE Wind Octet Op. 216. Tickets: Adults: $60 | Children: $40 | Concession: $50. Phone number for further information: (02) 9652 0232.

1 November 2011 - Richard Mills: The Love of the Nightingale Venue: Sydney Opera House, Opera Theatre - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 7:30pm Program: Timberlake Wertenbaker - Love of the nightingale, Richard Mills - Love of the nightingale Performers: Richard Mills, Opera Australia.

2 November 2011 - Lyndon Terracini present Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address : Populism as Art and the Art of Populism Venue: The Mint - 10, Macquarie St, Sydney, 6pm Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: 0411 606 077.

4 November 2011 - Sky Circle : Pianist Alessandra Garosi Venue: Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room - Bennelong Point, Sydney, 8:00pm Program: . Also: Damiano Santi, Heitor Villa-lobo, Kijin Funatsu, Daniel Schell, Philip Glass . Tickets: Full $30 / Concession $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 9250 7777.

- Live at the Village : Sanctuary Venue: Springwood Presbyterian Hall - 160 Macquarie Road, Springwood, 8.00pm Program: by Gary Daley - Sancturay Tickets: $30/$20. Phone number for further information: 0416 492 952.

- Bach in the Dark IV Venue: St James Church Crypt - 173 King St, Sydney, 7.00pm (to 8.15pm) Program: Music by Richard Charlton. Also: Bach. Tickets: Adults: $30. Phone number for further information: 0295 911 207.

5 November 2011 - Armenian/Australian Clarinet Recital Venue: The Flute Tree - Suite 1, 111 Moore Street, Leichhardt, 4pm Program: - Vartarun, Margaret Sutherland - Sonata for clarinet or viola and piano. Also: Khachaturian trio for clarinet, violin and piano, Reger clarinet sonata number 1 in A flat, Stravinsky 3 pieces for clarinet. Performers: Josephine Allan, Andrew Kennedy. Tickets: Adults: $15 | Children: $5 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: 0438 787 338.

- places + spaces present Luke Escombe and the Corporation Venue: Warehouse 15, Upper Island, Cockatoo Island - Cockatoo Island, 4 - 6 pm Tickets: Adults: $15 | Children: $10 | Concession: $10. Phone number for further information: 0414 973 095.

- Dreams and Visions Venue: Marrickville Town Hall - 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, 7.30pm

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Program: John Peterson - Dreams and visions*, Yvonne Barton-Leach - Nonet, Luke Cummins - Aria & duet from 'Hadrian', Aaron Kenny - Appassionata, Tegan Nicholls - Flare, Paul Smith - Start Game, New works by Yvonne Barton-Leach, Luke Cummins, Aaron Kenny, Tegan Nicholls, Music by Paul Smith Performers: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir. Tickets: Adults: $35.00 | Children: $25 studen | Concession: $30.00.

7 November 2011 - Sabine Meyer & Modigliani String Quartet Venue: City Recital Hall Angel Place - 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 7pm Program: Ian Munro - Songs from the bush. Also: Debussy, Brahms. Performers: Sabine Meyer, Modigliani String Quartet. Tickets: $46 - $96. Phone number for further information: 1800 688 482.

11 November 2011 - Solo Works – Cyrus Meurant Venue: Wollongong City Gallery - Cnr of Kembla St and Burelli St, Wollongong, 8:00pm (exhibition opening 6:00pm for 6:30pm) Program: Cyrus Meurant - The Clearing for synthesizer, Cyrus Meurant - Three Night Pieces for solo piano, Cyrus Meurant - Interludes for solo piano, Cyrus Meurant - Reflet for electric violin, Cyrus Meurant - Constancies for saxophone and piano, Music by Cyrus Meurant Tickets: Free event. Phone number for further information: (02) 4226 5530 .

17 November 2011 - Sabine Meyer & Modigliani String Quartet Venue: Harold Lobb Concert Hall - Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Laman St, Newcastle, 7.30pm Program: Ian Munro - Songs from the bush. Also: Schumann, Mozart. Performers: Sabine Meyer, Modigliani String Quartet. Tickets: $55 - $78. Phone number for further information: 1800 688 482.

19 November 2011 - Musical Futures Venue: Ravenswood Centenary Centre Auditorium - Henry St, Gordon, 8.00pm Program: Paul Stanhope - Fantasia on a theme of Vaughan Williams. Also: Greig Piano Concerto; Tchaikovsky. Performers: Rowan Harvey-Martin, Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra, Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra.

- Halcyon: Emerging Composer's Project : First Stones Venue: Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7.30pm Program: New works by May Andrewartha, Damian Griffin, Lachlan Hughes, Nicole Murphy, Anastasia Pahos, Peggy Polias, Owen Salome, James Wade, Chris Williams, Pedro Oliveira Woolmer Performers: Elliott Gyger, Halcyon. Tickets: Full $30 | Conc $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 8256 2222 (Tickets).

20 November 2011 - The Volatinsky Trio Venue: Camelot (Marrickville) - 103 Railway Parade (entrance 19 Marrickville Road), Marrickville, 7pm

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Program: Stephen Lalor - Ballade, Troika, Kolo Kolo, Poloninu, East-West, Manouche Waltz Phone number for further information: (02) 9550 3777.

26 November 2011 - Dynamos with Strathfield Symphony Orchestra Venue: Strathfield Town Hall - 65 Homebush Rd, Strathfield, Saturday 7pm, Sunday 2.30pm Program: Music by Tommy Tycho. Also: Beethoven – Symphony No 5. Performers: Strathfield Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: Adults: $25.00 | Children: $15.00 | Concession: $20.00.

- places + spaces present a Utility Fog picnic Venue: Warehouse 15, Upper Island, Cockatoo Island - Cockatoo Island, 1 - 5 pm Tickets: Adults: $10 | Children: $5 | Concession: $5 at door.

28 November 2011 - The Sydney Symphony Presents Fellowship 2010 Venue: Verbrugghen Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 3pm Program: Damian Barbeler - Traite de la lumiere. Also: Schoenberg, Debussy, Ibert. Performers: Sydney Symphony, Sydney Symphony Fellowship. Tickets: Adult: $30 | Concession: $20 | Student: $10 | SSO Subscriber: $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 8215 4600 (Tickets).

29 November 2011 - Sandy Evans Trio Venue: 505 - cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills, Sydney, 10pm

30 November 2011 - places + spaces present Cockatoo Calling @ FBI social potluck Venue: Warehouse 15, Upper Island, Cockatoo Island - Cockatoo Island, 6 - 10pm Program: New work by Julian Day Tickets: Free event.

3 December 2011 - Kammer Ensemble : Brett Dean at 50 Venue: Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 7.30pm Program: Brett Dean - Demons, Night window, Some birthday, New work by Brett Dean Performers: Kammer Ensemble. Tickets: Full $30 | Conc $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 8256 2222 (Tickets).

10 December 2011 - austraLYSIS : Film and Sound Venue: Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Macquarie St and Bridge St, Sydney, 8pm Program: Music by austraLYSIS, Daniel Blinkhorn, David Worrall Performers: austraLYSIS. Tickets: Full $30 | Conc $20. Phone number for further information: (02) 8256 2222 (Tickets).

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