As summer turns to autumn, Recital Centre’s comfy seats beckon, offering the chance to sit back, listen deeply and enjoy.
But while the seasons may be slowing, Melbourne Recital Centre certainly is not, with a ton of thrilling, innovative and unlikely offerings scheduled throughout April. From a buzzy composer releasing her debut album to the celebration of 60 years of one of Australia’s most prominent voices, this month has a little bit of everything. Plus, find rock classics reimagined, sonic experimentations explored, and more.
Whether you’re looking for a show you know you’re going to love or you’d rather give yourself over to the unknown, here are your options at Melbourne Recital Centre this month.
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Mostly Mozart – Mannheim to Paris
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- 1 April
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Kick off the month (and the Mostly Mozart series) with a bright morning session from the Australian National Academy of Music crew, directed by Carla Blackwood.
They’ll dive into Mozart’s beloved Quintet in E-flat alongside other chamber gems uniting winds and strings – elegant, uplifting, and exactly what you need for a classy start to April. Plus, there will also be a complimentary morning tea starting at 10am, offering coffee and sweet and savoury bites.
Josh Cohen – Radiohead for Solo Piano II
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- 15 April
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Get ready for some proper mind-bending magic as acclaimed musician Josh Cohen reworks Radiohead classics into solo piano gold that would make Thom Yorke proud.
After going viral on YouTube with his inventive and animated covers, Cohen is bringing it all to the stage, complete with an improvised audiovisual spectacle by Joshua Batty of MindBuffer. It’ll be a fresh take on the iconic tunes, perfect for fans wanting something intimate yet epic with Recital Centre’s killer acoustics.
Kym Alexandra Dillon – VENDESTINY
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- 17 April
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Award-winning pianist and composer Kym Alexandra Dillon is launching her debut album VENDESTINY in style in the Primrose Potter Salon.
Expect virtuosic, expressive playing that mixes her original works with influences – a real celebration of homegrown talent pushing boundaries in contemporary classical and beyond. She’ll also be playing pieces from two of her biggest sources of inspiration, Franz Liszt and Keith Jarrett, as well as the new album in full.
Kutcha Edwards – 60 cycles around the sun
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- 17 April
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The iconic Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta, Nari Nari Songman Kutcha Edwards is celebrating his 60th birthday with a lifetime of yarns and songs, bringing along Cash Savage & the Last Drinks plus a few more special guests for what promises to be a heartfelt, foot-stomping good time.
The first set will be an intimate Toast and Roast session full of stories and laughs, and the second set will bring the energy up with a collaborative performance. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind milestone gig.
Sonorous XIII: Ros Bandt & Vijay Thillaimuthu
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- 30 April
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Wrapping up the month with experimental edge, this Sonorous series instalment features sound artist Ros Bandt and Vijay Thillaimuthu delivering immersive, boundary-pushing sonic explorations.
Prepare for innovative textures, boundless curiosities and cultural fusion in this impressive multichannel electroacoustic performance that’ll close out April on an adventurous note.
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This article was made in partnership with Melbourne Recital Centre.
