The Melbourne Recital Centre has unveiled its 2025 program, sharing a lineup of classical sensations and dynamic contemporary acts as part of its eclectic selection of performances.
The Recital Centre’s program had already been previewed by the announcements of names such as ethereal indievocalist/instrumentalist RY X, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, GRAMMY Award winner Allison Russell, pianist Hania Rani, and the pairing of Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp, though the full lineup expands upon this already-impressive roster of acts.
Launching with Cradle Of Life, an exploration from Bundjalung/Lama Lama spoken word artist Tamala Shelton and Tibetan/Australian musician Tenzin Choegyal, the program also features a performance from Latvian duo The Balanas Sisters in addition to baritone Matthias Goerne with pianist Daniil Trifonov, and Genesis Baroque with soprano Sara Macliver.
In honour of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, Rachael Beesley, pianist Aura Go and Lizzy Bennet’s Band will also share presentation of music from the beloved authors time as part of Jane Austen – Pemberley Revisited.
The 2025 program also boasts more eclectic talents by way of all-female a cappella groups Nobuntu and Sjaella, Renaissance ensemble La Compañia, pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, and cellist Daniel Müller-Schott with pianist Konstantin Shamray. Of course, the Recital Centre has also announcing the return of its beloved morning tea concert series with the Australian National Academy of Music, Mostly Mozart.
“The extraordinary breadth and diversity of this year’s program exemplifies our unwavering dedication to showcasing exceptional music across all genres,” said Melbourne Recital Centre’s CEO Sandra Willis. “Music and storytelling are not just performances here; they are transformative experiences that resonate with the very essence of human emotion and creativity.
“When you immerse yourself in the Centre’s offerings, you’ll depart with a profound understanding of why music is a universal language.”
The 2025 Melbourne Recital Centre is set to expand even further with more acts still to be announced, though full updates, details, and ticketing information is available via its official website.
