Christ Church Camerata

25/04/2026

Join members of the Camerata tomorrow at Evensong with Madeleine Easton, at Christ Church Cathedral - 6pm!

Earlier in the day, the Camerata will have the opportunity to work with Madeleine on historically informed performance, playing a Bach orchestral suite and pieces with the choir, including Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and Tallis's Nunc Dimittis. This is a fantastic professional development opportunity for players, culminating in the beauty of the Evensong service.

We hope to see you there!

18/04/2026

Shimmering candlelight with brilliant works from courts and ballrooms.

Zac Choi - violin
David Banney - conductor
A special Camerata event.*
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MOZART Divertimento in F
BEETHOVEN Romance in F
STRAUSS The Blue Danube
MAHLER Adagietto from Symphony No.5
HAYDN 'Farewell' Symphony
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Camerata with Candles combines shimmering candlelight in spectacular Christ Church Cathedral with brilliant works from one of the world’s most musical cities. From
Mozart to Mahler via Beethoven and Strauss, we finish with Haydn’s inspired message to his boss. It was 1772 and Prince Esterhazy’s court was keen to get home after an unreasonably long summer holiday. A modern workforce might head to the industrial court - Haydn simply wrote one of his finest symphonies, finishing the work with a clear message that was heeded by the boss, who packed up the court and returned home within the week!
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*This concert is not included in our subscription series, but subscribers are entitled to a 10% discount on all tickets.

🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1502628

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

🎻 String workshop wrap up —

Last Sunday, we had 18 participants aged 10-56 on violin, viola, cello and bass, coming from Maitland, Singleton, Glendale, Muswellbrook and everywhere in between!

Camerata conductor David Banney and string principals Celine St George, Jennifer Kershaw, Gavin Clark and Rosemary Ponnekanti workshopped Handel, folksongs, sea shanties and even Pirates of the Caribbean music side-by-side with participants, giving a fun informal concert in the Art Express exhibition at Maitland Regional Art Gallery.

Big thanks to MRAG for partnering, and Create NSW for funding support.

12/03/2026

MYTHS AND LEGENDS

Lake Macquarie Music Society proudly presents A Spectacular Afternoon of Myth, Magic and Music

Ensemble: Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra (LMPO)
Date & Time: Sunday 15th March 2026, 2pm.
Venue: Warners Bay Theatre (previously known as the Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre)

Program Highlights:

Wagner’s Rienzi Overture
Gounod’s Ballet Suite from Faust
William Walton’s Henry V: Pieces for Strings
Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld Overture

Featuring the incredible soprano Galatea Kneath, Conducted by Christopher Bearman OAM.

Tickets selling fast, this is an exciting concert you don't want to miss!

See below for more information and tickets:
https://www.lakemacquariemusicsociety.org.au/events/myths-legends-15th-march-2026/