Melbourne Chamber Orchestra presents Under the Canopy
MEDIA RELEASE June 2026 Melbourne Chamber Orchestra presents Under the Canopy MCO joins accordion virtuoso James Crabb in a vivid musical journey through sound, land and story From 9–12 July 2026 , Melbourne Chamber Orchestra presents Under the Canopy , a striking orchestral program featuring internationally renowned classical accordionist James Crabb . Performed in Melbourne, Ballarat and Werribee, Under the Canopy showcases the expressive possibilities of the classical accordion in a program that moves across time, place and tradition. Renowned for his electrifying stage presence and interpretive depth, Crabb brings his distinctive artistry to works by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Tomás Gubitsch, Scottish traditional music, and Australian composer Aaron Wyatt. MCO Artistic Director Sophie Rowell said Crabb brings a rare combination of virtuosity, warmth and imagination to the stage. “Working with James Crabb is always a joy. He is one of those rare music...