Sydney Chamber Music Festival 2026
Schedule
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Manly Art Gallery and Museum | Sydney, NS
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Two days. Four incredible musical experiences. One beautiful weekend by the harbour at Manly. The Sydney Chamber Music Festival returns to the Manly Art Gallery and Museum on 27–28 June 2026, and this year's Season is a genuinely extraordinary programme, from a family concert with a brave little lyrebird to a world premiere, a free violin-making masterclass, and an afternoon of chamber music that will stay with you long after you leave.
Leonard the Lyrebird . A Family Concert
Saturday 27 June · 11am
The best seat in the bush is actually in Manly this June. Composer Ian Munro brings his original Australian work to life, narrating the story himself, as clarinet, cello and piano weave through this beloved tale of friendship and bravery. Perfect for families and anyone who has ever loved a good story told through music.
Saudade
Saturday 27 June · 3pm
Saudade, that Portuguese word for longing and memory that no English word can quite capture, sets the mood for an afternoon of unexpected beauty. Flute, bass trombone and piano come together in a program that travels from Bach and Fauré to Piazzolla and Rachmaninoff, with a highlight that is not to be missed: the World Premiere of a brand new Sonata for Flute and Piano, commissioned by the Festival and performed by the composer Calvin Bowman alongside the artist for whom it was written, Bridget Bolliger.
Instrument Exhibition & Violin-Making Presentation
FREE Event
Sunday 28 June · 11am
Master luthier Sam Blade of Blade Strings (UK) presents a rare, free public event exploring the history, craft and science of violin making. A professional musician will demonstrate a selection of exceptional instruments, with the exciting possibility of a truly remarkable violin joining the programme. Musicians are warmly invited to have their own instruments assessed. Open to all, musicians, students, families and the simply curious.
The Art of Tenderness
Sunday 28 June · 3pm
A programme built on delicacy, depth and expressive freedom. Bridget Bolliger (flute), Julian Smiles (cello) and Jean-Bernard Marie (piano) perform works by Gaubert, Brahms, Shostakovich, Poulenc and Martinů, a sequence that moves from stillness to intensity and back again, and that reminds you what chamber music at its finest can do.
All events at Manly Art Gallery and Museum, East Esplanade
For more information head to www.sydneychambermusicfestival.org.au
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