Collectivo 2025 Concert Series

The Tree of Life, an ancient symbol embraced by many cultures, represents the interconnected cycle of life. 

Tracing this life cycle from deep roots to blossoming branches, this evocative program performed by Sydney Symphony Concertmaster Andrew Haveron, Soprano Eden Shifroni (first prize winner of the 2024 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition), Sydney pianist Vatche Jambazian, cello soloist favourite Rachel Siu, and oboist Tania Frazer, features works by Handel, Mozart, Debussy, and Franck to celebrate the beauty and resilience of life through music.

Artists

Tania Frazer – Oboe

Andrew Haveron – Violin

Eden Shifroni – Soprano

Vatche Jambazian – Piano

Rachel Siu – Cello

Programme

Arvo Pärt – Fratres

Händel – Lascia, ch’io pianga

Mozart – Ach, ich fühl’s

Schumann – Romance no 1

Debussy – Songs – selections

Interval

Caccini – Ave Maria

Franck – Violin Sonata

Giora Feidman – The Klezmer’s Freilach

Please note that this programme is subject to change without notice.

Step into the world of The Troubadours, a program inspired by the spirit of wandering musicians who carried stories, emotions, and cultures across borders.

Featuring the incomparable guitar master Slava Grigoryan, violin virtuoso Emily Sun, former ASQ cellist Sharon Grigoryan, and oboist Tania Frazer, this vibrant program explores the diverse paths of traveling minstrels and troubadours. With works from around the globe, each piece captures the essence of the wanderer’s journey, evoking a rich tapestry of musical storytelling.

Artists

​Tania Frazer – Oboe

​Slava Grigoryan – Guitar

Emily Sun – Violin

Sharon Grigoryan – Cello

Programme

Works by Handel, Locatelli, Paganini, Ravel, Piazzolla, Granados,  
Monterde/Mendez, Rodrigo, John Jorgenson and Sarasate’s dazzling Zigeunerweisen Op. 20.    

Please note that this programme is subject to change without notice.

Timeless Voices celebrates the resilience and genius of composers who, despite personal and societal challenges, created works of lasting beauty that continue to inspire across generations.

Mendelssohn displays unmatched youthful brilliance in his Piano Trio No. 1, while the raw emotion of Shostakovich’s Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 8 evokes the turbulence of the Stalinist era. Ezio Bosso’s Rain in Her Dark Eyes transforms personal health struggles into a hauntingly beautiful soundscape; Lachlan Skipworth’s delightful Oboe Quartet sets a fabulous new benchmark for oboe repertoire, and Artie Shaw’s jazz-infused Concerto redefines the boundaries of the traditional concerto.

Together, these works celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and the enduring power of music to connect, inspire, and leave an indelible mark on the world.

Artists

Tania Frazer – Oboe

​ NZ Piano Trio

Somi Kim – Piano

Amalia Hall – Violin

TBA – Cello

Programme

Mendelssohn – Piano Trio No. 1

Skipworth – Oboe Quartet

Interval

Ezio Bosso – Rain in her dark eyes

Shostakovich – Piano Trio nr. 1 in c, op. 8

Artie Shaw – Concerto

Please note that this programme is subject to change without notice.

Step into The Garden of Dreams, a program that conjures vivid musical imagery and showcases dazzling virtuosity, performed by Finnish piano soloist and Director of ANAM in Melbourne, Paavali Jumppanen alongside Principal Violin of the Australian Chamber Orchestra and superstar soloist Satu Vänskä, Peter Clark of the New Zealand String Quartet , Principal Cello of the QSO and audience favourite, Hyung Suk Bae and of course oboist Tania Frazer.
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Works by Beethoven, Rossini, Debussy, Ravel, and Sibelius bring stories to life through sound, from Beethoven’s dramatic ‘Pathétique’ Sonata to Ravel’s fiery violin showpiece, Tzigane.

Artists

Tania Frazer – Oboe

Paavali Jumppanen – Piano

Satu Vänskä – Violin

Peter Clark – Violin

Hyung Suk Bae – Cello

Programme

Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 ‘Pathetique’

Sibelius – Three Pieces for Violin and Piano Op. 115, Op. 106, Op. 79

Rossini – Introduction, Theme and Variations

Interval

Debussy – Preludes- Selections

Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin

Ravel – Tzigane

Please note that this programme is subject to change without notice.