Canberra International Music Festival

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Written for a sometimes daring combination of instruments, Bach's Brandenburg Concertos represent some of the most joyful music of the 18th century. Performed by Bach Akademie Australia with unbridled energy, only at Canberra International Music Festival cimf.org.au/shows/c12-bach…

Then at 9.00pm, prepare to be captivated by Ukraine’s greatest song cycle in A Candle for Ukraine 🕯️ An unforgettable concert by candlelight 🕯️ featuring a performance of Silent Songs, the most renowned work of Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov. 🎟️: cimf.org.au/shows/c18-a-ca…

At 6.00pm tonight, the Alma Moodie Quartet returns to Fitters' Workshop for A Memory of Russia, featuring two muscular works from Russia’s past 🎼 🎟️: cimf.org.au/shows/c17-a-me…

Share a captivating evening of music with someone special tonight! 2-for-1 tickets are available for A Memory of Russia and A Candle for Ukraine 🎻✨ #CIMF23

#CIMF23 took a whimsical turn at Tuesday night's concert, Of Fairies and Fools ✨🧚‍♀️💫 In a playful performance inspired by rustic folk tales & elflike fantasy, the audience was immersed in a magical program that truly encapsulated the motto, THE CHILD WITHIN. 📸: Peter Hislop

If you missed out, you can still hear James Wannan in tonight's #CIMF23 concert, The Children’s Crusade. 🎟️: cimf.org.au/shows/c13-the-…

The two talented violists collaborated on a new project inspired by Judith Wright’s Black Cockatoos, a performance steeped in baroque music offering an alternate experience for the audience.

Katie Yap and James Wannan celebrated the beauty of the Viola in yesterday's daytime concert at Verity Lane Market 🎻 📸: Peter Hislop

Ligeti100 brought together history and live performance to immerse the #CIMF23 audience in the extraordinary creative output of Hungarian composer György Ligeti! 🎵 Thank you to our Festival Partner, @SoM_ANU, for another prodigious collaboration. 📸: Peter Hislop

If you missed out, there are still more French for Breakfast concerts coming up this week! Each concert is at a different iconic Canberran venue and features a unique and intimate musical program! 🎟️ Explore the breakfast program and book your tickets: cimf.org.au/?s=French+for+…

Here's a taste of what our French for Breakfast artists are serving up! 🎶 On Monday, we said bonjour to our French for Breakfast concert series and au revoir to the Brodsky Quartet 👋🇬🇧🎻 the Albert Hall concert marked their final appearance at #CIMF23 🎵

Bach Barton Brodsky delivered on all counts on Sunday night! 🎻🎼🎶 The magic of William Barton together with the Brodsky Quartet was a #CIMF23 collaboration for the ages. And judging by the reaction from the audience, it certainly lived up to expectations! 📸: Peter Hislop

On Sunday, Marlene ‘Marloo’ Cummins showed us all why she is one of Australia’s foremost blues performers 🎤🎷 It was a stunning afternoon of authentic blues with a story 🎶 Check out some of Peter Hislop's snaps from the rousing #CIMF23 concert at NGA’s James Fairfax Theatre.

The Brodsky Quartet made their triumphant return to Canberra yesterday for #CIMF23! The prowess of the ensemble was on full display as they presented an exciting and enjoyable selection of musical treats to celebrate their 50th anniversary 🎻✨ 📸: Peter Hislop