An exploration of Australia's famously ferocious bush fires by 8 Australian composers, two gorgeous works by Robert Schumann and Mendelssohn's last tumultuous and passionate piano trio. We welcome the return of Natalie Chee and Richard Narroway.

Nat Bartsch, Olivia Bettina Davies, Natalie Williams, Maria Grenfell, Hilary Kleinig, Elena Kats-Chernin, Cathy Applegate and Isabella Gerometta

Fire Dances Suite (2020)

Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)

Three Romances Op. 94 arr. Cello and Piano (1849)

Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)

Sonata No.1 in A minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 105 (1851)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)

Piano Trio No.2 in C minor, Op. 66 (1845)

Australian Ross Edwards' gem opens this program followed by the storm and passion of Arensky's second piano trio. To cap off a terrific concert, we present Beethoven's own arrangement for piano trio of his stunning Septet.

Ross Edwards (1943 - )

Piano Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano (1998)

Anton Arensky (1861 - 1906)

Piano Trio No.2 in F minor, Op,73 (1905)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano in E flat major, Op 38 (1799/1800)

Three blockbuster favourites by Johannes Brahms performed by three of Australia's finest chamber musicians.

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1 in G major, Op.78 (1878/79)

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

Sonata for Cello and Piano No.1 in E minor Op.38 (1865)

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

Piano Trio No. 1 in B major Trio, Op.8 (1854)

Our Season ends with three gorgeous piano quintets - a famous arrangement of Mozart's 14th Piano Concerto, Milhaud's chamber music masterpiece and Dvořák's iconic and masterful work for the five instruments. Featuring 4 stunning young Australians, they join Kathy for a rousing program to finish the season.

W.A. Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat major, K. 449 (arr. Lachner for Piano and String Quartet (1784)

Darius Milhaud (1892 - 1974)

La Creation du Monde, Op. 81a (1922 - 23)

Antonín Dvořák (1841 - 1904)

Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81 (1887)