German Classics by the Light of Candles | Toowoomba
About this Event
BellSonance: An Evening of German Classics | Liederfest Prize Winners Concert 2026 I TOOWOOMBA
Following a sold-out Brisbane performance and a standing ovation from the audience, BellSonance Productions is delighted to bring this acclaimed concert to Toowoomba for one special evening.
Created especially for the Toowoomba community, this performance features prize-winning artists from Liederfest 2026 in a captivating program of German masterpieces.
Settle into the beautiful candlelit setting of St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toowoomba, where timeless works by Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Hugo Wolf come to life in an intimate and inspiring performance.
Performed by some of Australia’s finest emerging musicians, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience classical music up close - expressive, personal and deeply moving.
✨ Featuring:
• Amalia Safonova – soprano & flautist
• Silas Gregory – bass-baritone
• Dallas Tippet – baritone
• Artemii Safonov – pianist & composer
• Oliver Murphy – double bass
• Anastasia Sechenova – flautist
• TBC – violinist
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Your ticket includes:
• 90-minute concert with interval
• A complimentary glass of wine on arrival
• Complimentary tea, coffee, sweets and fresh fruits
• Meet the artists following the performance
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- Concert Program -
Act I
- Vergebliches Ständchen — Johannes Brahms
- Träume (from Wesendonck Lieder) — Richard Wagner * O du, mein holder Abendstern (from Tannhäuser) — Richard Wagner
- Andante Molto (from 3 Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22) — Clara Schumann
- An den Mond — Franz Schubert Kriegers Ahnung (from Schwanengesang, D. 957) — Franz Schubert **
- Das Veilchen — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Vorfrühling (from Drei Gedichte) — Anton Webern
- Intermezzo in E Major (No. 4) (from 7 Fantasies, Op. 116) — Johannes Brahms
- Solveig’s Song (from Peer Gynt, Op. 23) — Edvard Grieg *
- Hungarian Dance No. 5 (from 21 Hungarian Dances) — Johannes Brahms *
Intermission (15 mins)
- Papageno and Papagena (from Die Zauberflöte) — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Capriccio in G Minor (No. 3) (from 7 Fantasies, Op. 116) — Johannes Brahms
- Die beiden Grenadiere (from Romanzen und Balladen II, Op. 49) — Robert Schumann
- Elfenlied (from Mörike-Lieder) — Hugo Wolf **
- Verborgenheit (from Mörike-Lieder) — Hugo Wolf
- Die Spröde (from Mörike-Lieder) — Hugo Wolf
- Duet 1 for 2 Flutes — Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
- Ave Maria — Franz Schubert
- Scherzo, Movement 3 (from F-A-E Sonata) — Johannes Brahms
- Ich hab’ ein glühend Messer — Gustav Mahler
- Im Feuerstrom der Reben (from Die Fledermaus) — Johann Strauss II *
ARRANGEMENT
* — Artemii Safonov
** — Amalia Safonova
*(Program may be subject to change)
🥂 After the Concert
Meet the musicians after the performance
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with light refreshments
Photo opportunities to capture the evening
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📅 When & Where
Saturday, the 1st of August
152 Herries St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Doors open at 6:15 PM)
Come and enjoy an evening of wonderful music in one of Toowomba’s most beautiful churches.
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- Previous Concert Highlights -
https://youtube.com/shorts/d0kfbYxItt8?si=izxu8Fp_qZVl-KRQ
- Artist Biographies -
🎹 Artemii Safonov — Pianist & Composer
Artemii Safonov is a Brisbane-based pianist and composer with extensive experience as a soloist and collaborative musician across Australia.
His performance highlights include appearances at the Brisbane City Hall and QPAC, performing both as a soloist and as a chamber musician alongside the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Q. A recipient of the John Nesbitt Endowment and the Raoul P. Neil Foundation Scholarship, Artemii has also received awards in national and international piano competitions.
As a collaborative pianist, Artemii regularly works with a wide range of musicians, providing accompaniment for recitals and competitions, and has recently served as an official accompanist for the 2025 Queensland Vocal Festival Competition. Artemii is a committee member of the Accompanists’ Guild of Queensland.
🎤 Amalia Safonova — Soprano & Flautist
An emerging Australian soprano and flautist whose performances captivate audiences with warmth, sincerity, and a distinctive tone that blends lyrical beauty with emotional depth. Amalia has appeared in productions with Opera Australia and Opera Queensland, and performed at prestigious venues including Brisbane City Hall, Parliament House, and the Queensland Conservatorium. Over the past few years, her concerts alongside pianist and composer Artemii Safonov — have drawn full houses, often with more than a thousand people in attendance. Audiences eagerly await her performances for the clarity of her voice, her artistry, and her natural connection with the stage.
Amalia has been taking lessons with Helena Dix and is currently studying voice at the Griffith Conservatorium under the mentorship of Margaret Schindler, as well as flute with Timothy Munro. She has received numerous awards, including prizes from the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition, as well as various international competitions.
Amalia is the recipient of the Elizabeth Muir Memorial Award (Singing), awarded to the top-performing first-year vocal student at the Queensland Conservatorium
She continues to be recognised as one of the most promising young vocalists in Australia’s classical music scene.
🎤 Silas Gregory — Bass - baritone
Silas Gregory is a Japanese Australian bass-baritone from Cairns whose musical journey is distinguished by strong artistry and rapid growth. A 2024 Margaret Nickson Award recipient, he is currently finishing his second year of study with Margaret Schindler, who praises his expressive freedom, consistency of tone, and openness to new ideas.
In 2025, Silas performed in the Caskelli Opera Scenes as Don Magnifico (La Cenerentola) and Allazim (Fidelio), working under the mentorship of Raymond Connel. He is a baritone scholar at St Andrew’s Uniting Church through Musica Viva Australia and recently appeared in QCGU’s Val Machin Scenes as the Eugene Onegin understudy.
Silas has also been an emerging artist with the Queensland Art Song Festival, collaborating with Mattea Page on German lieder with Benjamin Appl and Sholto Kynoch.
🎤 Dallas Tippet - baritone
Dallas Tippet is a baritone finishing his studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Performance and Graduation Certificate. Throughout his studies, Tippet has gained experience in opera, oratorio, pedagogy and numerous concert performances. He has performed several opera roles, including Earl Mountararat in Iolanthe, Gianni Schicchi in the Queensland Griffith Conservatorium’s production of Gianni Schicchi in September, 2024, and Polyphemus in Springboard Opera's production of Acis and Galatea in October 2024.
He has received numerous awards, including the Elizabeth Muir Undergraduate Award (2019), the Wagner Society of Queensland Encouragement Award (2023) and the John and Sue Thompson Scholarship (2024). In addition to his performance experience, Tippet has also received professional training and participated in professional development workshops and programs such as the Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program (2022, 2023) and the Cuskelly School of Music Summer School (2023, 2024) under Raymond Connell and Shaun Brown.
Tippet also has experience with Cathedral work, currently undertaking a Choral Singing Scholarship under the guide of Barbara Tate at St Andrews Uniting Church. Tippet is a confident and dedicated performer who is eager to continue developing his skills and pursuing his passion for music overseas in the near future.
🎻 Oliver Murphy — Double Bassist & Composer
Prized for his raw expression, musical story-telling, and lyrical captivation, Oliver Murphy is a multi-instrumentalist and composer, based in Brisbane. He is currently in his first year studying at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, majoring in double bass with Phoebe Russell.
Originally from Toowoomba, Oliver has performed with Australian Youth Orchestra for several years and is looking forward to performances in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Darwin in 2026. He has performed with the Australian Doctor’s Orchestra, North Queensland Chamber Orchestra, and Southern Downs String Ensemble. Oliver has a strong passion for solo and chamber music, enjoying the intimate and collaborative aspect of music-making. Besides bass, Oliver is a proficient violinist, violist, cellist, and is a celebrated composer. Additionally, he has served as Music Director and Concertmaster, co-founded community concerts, and been commissioned for studio recordings. Oliver is experienced in Music Production and is the youngest person to win QCGU’s ScoreIT film scoring competition.
Oliver hopes to have a multi-faceted career featuring solo, chamber and orchestral performance.
Event Schedule
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open | Welcome Hour
Info: Guests are warmly welcomed into the historic atmosphere of St Luke’s Anglican Church.
During this time you are invited to:
• enjoy complimentary glass of champagne/wine, tea and coffee, light refreshments and baked goods from the buffet
• meet members of the musical team and learn more about the performers
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Concert — Act 1
Info: Opening part of the musical program featuring expressive classical and vocal works.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Intermission
Info: Light buffet & bake available
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:40 PM
Concert — Act 2
Info: An uplifting and inspiring conclusion to the evening
🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:00 PM
After the Concert
Info: Meet & greet with the musicians, photos and conversations in a warm festive atmosphere.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 30.00 to AUD 45.00
