Julie Adam and Daniel Herscovitch play Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Debussy, Ravel and Saint-Saëns.

Julie Adam and Daniel Herscovitch play Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Debussy, Ravel and Saint-Sa&euml;ns.

Duo Pianists

Christopher Allan directs an all a cappella choir recorded in the Harold Lobb Concert Hall.

DES PREZ: Ave Maria
DE VITTORIA: O Magnum Mysterium
MONTEVERDI: Lasciatemi Morire | Cruda Amarilli | Svogava Con le Stelle
LOTTI: Crucifixus
JS BACH: Lobet den Herrn
Trad.: O Waly Waly
WHITACRE: Sleep
BUTTERLEY: Surrexit Dominus (from The True Samaritan)

Christopher Allan directs an all a cappella choir recorded in the Harold Lobb Concert Hall.
DES PREZ: Ave Maria DE VITTORIA: O Magnum Mysterium MONTEVERDI: Lasciatemi Morire | Cruda Amarilli | Svogava Con le Stelle LOTTI: Crucifixus JS&nbsp;BACH: Lobet den Herrn Trad.: O Waly Waly WHITACRE: Sleep BUTTERLEY: Surrexit Dominus (from The True Samaritan)

Festival Chamber Choir in Concert

A Saxophone in Paris – the Nexas Quartet stands as a trailblazing saxophone ensemble redefining the boundaries of chamber music. On this program they play Debussy, Ravel, Bozza and Decruck.

This concert from the 2024 Newcastle Music Festival was recorded in the Harold Lobb Concert Hall.

A Saxophone in Paris&nbsp;&ndash; the <a href="https://www.nexasquartet.com/home">Nexas Quartet</a> stands as a trailblazing saxophone ensemble redefining the boundaries of chamber music. On this program they play Debussy, Ravel, Bozza and Decruck.
This concert from the 2024 Newcastle Music Festival was recorded in the Harold Lobb Concert Hall.

A Saxophone in Paris - Nexas Quartet

Geoffrey Lancaster specialises in late 18th Century repertoire for the fortepiano.

Geoffrey Lancaster specialises in late 18th Century repertoire for the fortepiano.

Music for Fortepiano

Acclaimed Australian soprano, Joan Carden performs Exultate Jubilate and selections from Don Giovanni, and the Hunter Orchestra plays Mozart overtures, a symphony by Schubert and works by Australian composers Andrew Schultz and Robert Constable.

Acclaimed Australian soprano, Joan Carden performs Exultate Jubilate and selections from Don Giovanni, and the Hunter Orchestra plays Mozart overtures, a symphony by Schubert and works by Australian composers Andrew Schultz and Robert Constable.

Joan Carden Sings Mozart

Norman Johnston – the legendary teacher of Michael Dudman, David Rumsey and David Kinsela is heard in recital in Newcastle.

Norman Johnston – the legendary teacher of Michael Dudman, David Rumsey and David Kinsela is heard in recital in Newcastle.

Hunter Rostrum - 24 August 2025

On the third program (15 June) Genevieve Dickson (mezzo-sporano), Iain Henderson (tenor) and Jonathan Wilson (piano) perform Mahler’s great song cycle using the score for piano and voice arranged by Mahler himself.

Mahler’s extraordinary music “Song of the Earth” is perhaps the greatest song cycle of the 20th century. It captures the essence of the very human struggle that unites us, and ultimately, the quiet ecstasy of acceptance bringing inner peace.

On the third program (15 June) <a href="https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2024-festival-artists/genevieve-dickson">Genevieve Dickson</a> (mezzo-sporano), <a href="https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2024-festival-artists/iain-henderson">Iain Henderson</a> (tenor) and <a href="https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2024-festival-artists/jonathan-wilson">Jonathan Wilson</a> (piano) perform Mahler&rsquo;s great song cycle using the score for piano and voice arranged by Mahler himself.
Mahler&rsquo;s extraordinary music &ldquo;Song of the Earth&rdquo; is perhaps the greatest song cycle of the 20th century. It captures the essence of the very human struggle that unites us, and ultimately, the quiet ecstasy of acceptance bringing inner peace.

Song of the Earth

Recorded at Christ Church Cathedral, this program from the 2024 Newcastle Music Festival features the Festival Choir directed by Christopher Allan with Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy.

BRAHMS: “Liebeslieder Waltzes” (with piano 4 hands with Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy)
BRAHMS: ‘Wie Lieblich sind deine Wohnungen’ (from German Requiem)
ORFF: “Carmina Burana” – first section (movements 1 – 5)

Recorded at Christ Church Cathedral, this program from the 2024 Newcastle Music Festival features the Festival Choir directed by <a href="https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/christopher-allan">Christopher Allan</a> with <a href="https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/erin-sweetman">Erin Sweetman</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/peter-guy-2">Peter Guy</a>.
BRAHMS:&nbsp;&ldquo;Liebeslieder Waltzes&rdquo; (with piano 4 hands with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/erin-sweetman">Erin Sweetman</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/peter-guy-2">Peter Guy</a>) BRAHMS:&nbsp;&lsquo;Wie Lieblich sind deine Wohnungen&rsquo; (from German Requiem) ORFF:&nbsp;&ldquo;Carmina Burana&rdquo; &ndash; first section (movements 1 &ndash; 5)

Festival Choir with Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy

Recorded in 1992 at the Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Alan Hicks plays Mussorgsky's Pictures at a Exhibition.

Recorded in 1992 at the Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Alan Hicks plays Mussorgsky's&nbsp;Pictures at a Exhibition.

Alan Hicks in recital

Scott Thomson plays works for French horn by Gallay, Bach and Strauss. Christina An is the accompanist.

Scott Thomson plays works for French horn by Gallay, Bach and Strauss. Christina An is the accompanist.

Scott Thompson (French horn) Christina An (piano)

Hunter Rostrum is a platform for local performance of fine music. Venues include the University of Newcastle's Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre.

Hunter Rostrum is a platform for local performance of fine music. Venues include the University of Newcastle's Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre.

Hunter Rostrum

A program featuring local performances of fine music recorded in venues around the Hunter, presented by Graham Wilson.

A program featuring local performances of fine music recorded in venues around the Hunter, presented by Graham Wilson.

Hunter Rostrum

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