Internationally celebrated pianists Coady Green and Kevin Tamanini unite to present two stunning works for piano four hands at the Fitzroy Chamber Music Series. Debussy’s groundbreaking Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, in Maurice Ravel’s exquisite arrangement, provides a shimmering, dreamlike opening to the program. Rimsky-Korsakov’s own transcription of his epic Scheherazade follows – a virtuosic, colourful feast of storytelling at the keyboard.
Pianist Chris Wang brings The Romantic Sonata: Three Sonatas, Three Voices, performing iconic sonatas by Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff. From Beethoven’s noble lyricism to Chopin’s storm, and Rachmaninoff’s fiery passion, experience four contrasting visions of piano mastery in one unforgettable afternoon.
“Now is the night one blue dew, my father has drained, he has coiled the hose. Low on the length of lawns, a frailing of fire who breathes…” - James Agee (from Knoxville: Summer of 1915)
Art Etc explores the divine beauty hidden in everyday life, in this weaving of songs by Samuel Barber, Margaret Sutherland and Aaron Copland. Each of these 20th century composers embraced poetry that witnessed the sublime among ordinary quotidian existence, including poems by Emily Dickenson, Judith Wright and James Agee. Soprano Lisette Bolton, tenor Daniel Szesiong Todd and baritone Kiran Rajasingam will be joined by pianist Kevin Tamanini for this afternoon of divine music.
Liszt and Brahms Four-Handed Virtuosity explores the deep musical and cultural connection between Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms. From the introspective landscapes of Valléed’Obermann and the elemental drama of Liszt’s Second Legend, the first half traces a journey through poetic reflection and transcendental virtuosity.
The second half brings both pianists together at one instrument, celebrating the fiery spirit of Hungary that captivated nineteenth-century Europe. Brahms’ beloved Hungarian Dances burst with rhythmic vitality and rustic charm, while Liszt’s four-handed Hungarian Rhapsodies transform folk-inspired melodies into dazzling, orchestral showpieces.
Together, these works showcase not only the brilliance of Romantic pianism, but the unique energy and intimacy of four-handed performance - where virtuosity becomes collaboration.
International pianist Andrea Katz goes back to her homeland Argentina in a soul-searching voyage to the music and experiences that shaped her youth, including a meeting with legendary composer Astor Piazzolla. Outstanding local bass-baritone Nicholas Dinopoulos sings songs and tangos by Gardel, Mores, Piazzolla and Ziegler, threaded together alongside some of the most iconic Latin-fused pieces for solo piano.
The 2026 Fitzroy Chamber Music Series season begins in brilliant style as internationally renowned virtuoso artists Rachael Beesley (violin) and Coady Green (piano) ignite the stage with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This sparkling program glitters with Mozart’s wit and fire, the radiant lyricism of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, the tender intimacy of Clara Schumann, and the rich Romantic colours of Emilie Mayer. From dazzling violin sonatas and evocative piano visions to the fairy-tale magic of excerpts from Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream in a stunning arrangement for violin and piano, this concert promises an afternoon of enchantment, brilliance, and midsummer wonder.
A luminous finale to the 2025 season – sacred, sublime, and steeped in festive beauty. This unforgettable Christmas concert pairs the emotional intensity of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater with the charm and sparkle of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite in a rare and radiant program. Soprano Maya Charles Sedergreen and alto Sophia Gyger are joined by acclaimed Chilean pianist Ricardo Roche Idini to bring Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater to life – a work of haunting beauty and spiritual depth. Balancing this is Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Suite, performed in its dazzling four-hand piano arrangement by Charlotte Roberts and Coady Green. Bursting with festive colour, lyrical warmth, and virtuosic flair, this cherished holiday classic captures the magic of the season. A moving close to the year – celebratory, intimate, and filled with reverence. Don’t miss this exquisite end-of-year celebration.
Join Sunny Li, Samuel Hill and Cady Lin for an afternoon of Romantic music exploring passions and boundaries of the human spirit. Through echoes of love, of life and of death, this program presents you with a collection of poetic and emotional works from the 19th century. In the first half of the concert we hear music illustrating rigid entanglements between love and passion and the unbearable weight associated with love in this era. The second half, a solemn and deep reflection on humanity through music set upon words of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Following its acclaimed premier at the 2025 fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, this extraordinary program returns by popular demand - an unmissable afternoon of bold, rarely heard repertoire. Experience one of classical music’s most revolutionary works in a dazzling display of virtuosity and passion. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica - a piece that changed the course of music - takes on thrilling new dimensions in Ferdinand Rie’s electrifying quartet arrangement. A close friend and student of Beethoven, Ries distils the symphony’s grandeur into an intimate chamber setting that demands fearless precision and spirited interplay. Internationally acclaimed artists Sophie Rowell (violin), Caroline Henbest (viola), Josephine Vains (cello), and Coady Green (piano) reimagine this masterpiece with fire, finesse, and astonishing clarity. A rare chance to hear Eroica as you have never heard it before - intimate, immediate, and unforgettable.
Back by popular demand after a sold-out season, Chilean pianist Ricardo Roche Idini returns with an intimate and powerful reimagining of his acclaimed tribute to Violeta Parra. Joined by the multi-instrumentalist and composer Alejandro Vargas and the evocative voice of Tash Vargas, this compelling performance draws audiences into the heart of Chile’s cultural and political legacy. Now with the stirring music of Victor Jara woven alongside Parra’s, the program offers a condensed yet deeply affecting journey through song, poetry, and protest. Featuring a breathtaking arrangement of Canto Para Una Semilla for piano and two voices, this evening celebrates the resilience, artistry, and spirit of a nation through haunting melodies and heartfelt storytelling.
Join brilliant soprano star Lily Flynn and pianist Charlotte Roberts for a concert celebrating the rich yet often underrepresented legacy of female composers. From the lyricism of Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn to the vivid harmonic world of Lili Boulanger and Germaine Taillleferre, this program honours the artistry of women whose voices helped shape musical history - yet have long remained in its margins. The afternoon culminates in the world premiere of Lily Flynn’s own compositions: works that speak to this lineage while carving a powerful new path of their own. Featuring Clara Schumann’s Op. 3 Romance Variée for solo piano and curated sets of art songs, this intimate and illuminating performance invites audiences to hear these composers not as footnotes,but as forces.
Join internationally acclaimed musicians, tenor Micheal Petruccelli and pianist Coady Green, for the launch of the new Fitzroy Chamber Music Series. This unforgettable opening concert features Schumann’s Dichterliebe Opus 48, a poignant masterpiece of longing and heartbreak, alongside a selection of passionate, romantic songs by Paolo Tosti. A richly expressive afternoon of music - and an unmissable beginning to this exciting new series.
Artistic Director: Charlotte Roberts
Email: fitzroychambermusicseries@gmail.com
