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MEDIA RELEASE EMBARGOED UNTIL 14/10/2024 Australian Youth Orchestra Unveils Ambitious 2025 Season: From Local Stages to European Tour October 14 – The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) proudly announces its 2025 season, marking a triumphant return to the international stage and showcasing Australia's finest young musical talent. European Tour Marks Global Comeback After a six-year hiatus, AYO will embark on its first international tour since the pandemic, captivating audiences at Europe's most prestigious venues. Led by maestro David Robertson (Julliard School of Music; New York Philharmonic), this tour reaffirms AYO's position as a cultural ambassador for Australia. Professor Scott Harrison, AYO Chair, states, "The dream of touring once again to Europe is finally a reality, thanks to the commitment of the Australian Government through Arts8, which ensures our elite musicians are afforded pinnacle performance opportunities." Season Highlights UK conductor Kerem H

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Australian Youth Orchestra Presents "Fresh Beats & Brilliance" - AYO Momentum Ensemble with Claire Edwardes OAM MELBOURNE & LANGWARRIN, October 2024 - The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) proudly announces two performances of "Fresh Beats & Brilliance", featuring the AYO Momentum Ensemble led by internationally acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM. Performance Details: Melbourne, VIC  Date: Saturday, 16 November 2024, 7pm  Malthouse Theatre   113 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006 Booking: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/hirer-events/fresh-beats-brillance/ Langwarrin, VIC  Date: Sunday, 17 November 2024, 2pm  McClelland Gallery  390 McClelland Dr, Langwarrin VIC 3910 Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/music-at-mcclelland-tickets-764985932517 Internationally acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM, a champion of the contemporary classical genre, leads Momentum Ensemble in a program of living, breathing m

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Van Diemen's Band Presents: nipaluna/Hobart Lunchbox Concerts Summer 2024 lutruwita/Tasmania, October 2024 - Van Diemen's Band is thrilled to announce the return of its immensely popular Tuesday Lunchbox Concert Series to nipaluna/Hobart for the final series of 2024. Curated by VDB's artistic director, Julia Fredersdorff, these concerts offer a diverse program of music spanning various genres and styles, all for the price of a sandwich. The series will run from November 5 to December 3, 2024, at the Hobart Town Hall, providing a perfect lunchtime escape into an oasis of beautiful music in a casual and welcoming setting. Concert Schedule: Tuesday, November 5 - Indra Hughes: A thrilling organ recital featuring works by JS Bach, Praetorius, Jongen, Handel, and Widor. Tuesday, November 12 - Martin Gester & Aline Zylberajch: Two of France's leading historical keyboard players present a 17th Century double-keyboard extravaganza. Tues

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Van Diemen's Band Presents: Launceston Lunchbox Concerts Summer 2024 lutruwita/Tasmania, October 2024 - Van Diemen's Band is excited to announce the return of its hugely popular Lunchbox Concert Series to Launceston for Summer 2024. Curated by VDB's Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff, these concerts go "beyond the Band" to showcase a rich variety of artists, genres, and styles - all for the price of a sandwich. The series will run from November 6 to November 27, 2024, at various venues in Launceston, offering a tempting menu of diverse short-form concerts during the lunch break. Concert Schedule: Wednesday, November 6 - Martin Gester & Aline Zylberajch: Two of France's leading historical keyboard players present a 17th-century double-keyboard extravaganza at Holy Trinity Church. Wednesday, November 13 - Alexey Yemtsov: Ukraine-born, lutruwita/Tasmania-based pianist performs works by Chopin, Scriabin, and Schubert a