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Media Statement 30 August, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A statement from Jayson Gillham regarding the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the BBC Proms On Friday night, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s performance at the BBC Proms in London was interrupted by members of Jewish Artists for Palestine, who accused the orchestra of silencing artists critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The protest lasted more than ten minutes inside the Royal Albert Hall and drew global attention to the orchestra’s decision last year to cancel pianist Jayson Gillham’s performance following his remarks about the Gaza conflict. Jayson Gillham said: “While I feel for my friends and colleagues in the orchestra that had to endure this having played no part in my cancellation, the protest does highlight that the MSO brand has taken a nosedive globally because of the actions of its management in cancelling me just over one year ago. Silencing someone who wants to bring awareness to injustice and honour brave Palesti...

MEDIA RELEASE MONDAY 11 AUGUST 2025 Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Welcomes Back Li-Wei Qin in Musette – A Cello Celebration World-renowned cellist returns with Haydn's exuberant Concerto, Elena Kats-Chernin's Bach reimagining, and Boccherini's dramatic "Devil's House" Melbourne Chamber Orchestra presents Musette , a concert that places the cello front and centre, featuring the return of internationally acclaimed cellist Li-Wei Qin . Performing on Thursday 21 August at 7:30pm a nd Sunday 24 August at 2:30pm at Melbourne Recital Centre , the Chinese-Australian virtuoso, praised by The New York Times for his "meltingly beautiful tone, flawlessly centered intonation and an ironclad technique," brings his commanding artistry to a program celebrating the cello's extraordinary versatility across three centuries of repertoire. " I’m absolutely delighted that we’ll once again be sharing the stage with Li-Wei. His masterful artistry and dazzling ...

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 August 2025 Van Diemen's Band and Ensemble Kaboul present Where Everything is Music Acclaimed baroque ensemble and legendary masters of Persian-Afghan music reunite for a stunning cross-cultural concert tour this September and October. Van Diemen’s Band and the legendary Ensemble Kaboul reunite for the national return of Where Everything is Music — a powerful cross-cultural collaboration that preserves a centuries-old musical tradition now banned in Afghanistan.   Touring across Australia in September and October , the project was created for MONA FOMA 2023 and performed to sold-out audiences. Its title, inspired by the Persian mystic and poet Rumi , reflects the work’s artistic and spiritual scope, celebrating the profound connections between Persian-Afghan traditional music and Western classical music forms. Featuring master musicians from Afghanistan alongside Tasmania’s leading Baroque ensemble, this program is both a musical dialogue and ...

MEDIA RELEASE TUESDAY 5 AUGUST 2025 Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Unveils 2026 Season: The World Around Us Five orchestral programs, three world premieres, and exceptional soloists headline a season exploring music's role in connecting past and present. Melbourne Chamber Orchestra today announced its 2026 season, The World Around Us – a powerful exploration of music's role in connecting past and present. The season features three world premieres by Australian composers alongside timeless masterworks, reflecting our shared culture while amplifying contemporary creative voices. Under the artistic direction of Sophie Rowell, the season features five orchestral programs at Melbourne Recital Centre, a three-concert chamber music series, and the return of the popular A Feast of Music festival in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. The season opens in February with Flexible Sky , featuring guitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan and a world premiere by Joe Chindamo OAM. The program celebrates in...