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Coady Green, Sophie Rowell, Josephine Vains, Caroline Henbest: Beethoven Eroica Symphony arr. Ries and Mozart at Fitzroy Chamber Music Series
Oct
19

Coady Green, Sophie Rowell, Josephine Vains, Caroline Henbest: Beethoven Eroica Symphony arr. Ries and Mozart at Fitzroy Chamber Music Series

Following its acclaimed premiere at the 2025 fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, this extraordinary program returns by popular demand - an unmissable evening 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 Ries’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.

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Divisi Chamber Singers: BIG SING!
Nov
4

Divisi Chamber Singers: BIG SING!

Help Divisi Create a Brighter Future for Australian Music

This Cup Day, Divisi brings you the inaugural Big Sing — a joyful, one-night celebration of queer voices, community, and music-making.

The concert features performances by the Divisi sextet, the newly-formed Big Sing community choir, drag superstar Opal Essance, and local funk favourites Tracksuit Larry. Together, we’ll eat, drink, play games, watch some amazing performances, and record some new works for emerging Queers’ portfolios.

The Big Sing is a fundraiser to support Divisi’s future projects, commissions, and recordings. Every ticket helps us continue championing queer voices in classical music and beyond.

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Duo Eclettico & Helen Morse perform Linda Kouvaras
Nov
13

Duo Eclettico & Helen Morse perform Linda Kouvaras

Written as a one-woman stage vehicle for leading Australian actor Helen Morse and Duo Eclettico, 'A Gwen Harwood Cycle' explores the life and work of this powerfully honest artist, arguably one of Australia’s finest poets. The piece explores the inequalities implicit in gender stereotyping of the time, some of which continue today, and highlights the inventive ways that Harwood and other women artists attempted to transcend or subvert the limitations of patriarchy. This new work was commissioned and produced with the generous support of City of Melbourne, and Creative Victoria.

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Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Piano Festival
Oct
11

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Piano Festival

Pianists at both the pre-tertiary and tertiary level are invited to spend the weekend with our Keyboard Area staff at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. The festivities will culminate in a gala concert on Saturday 11 October titled An Evening of Song and Dance. This programwill include an eclectic array of solo and duo repertoire and features the Conservatorium Keyboard Area staff. These pianists are amongst the most distinguished in Australia and include Jerry Wong (Head of Keyboard), Caroline Almonte, Kristian Chong, Kenji Fujimura, Coady Green, Olga Kharitonova, Andrea Lam, Tristan Lee, Igor Machlak, Elizabeth Mitchell, Glenn Riddle, Konstantin Shamray and Tamara Smolyar.

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Alexander Peskanov and Friends
Aug
17

Alexander Peskanov and Friends

Auburn Uniting Church presents international concert pianist and composer Alexander Peskanov, with associate artists Coady Green (piano) and Lu Ann Peskanov (flute) in a programme of music composed by Alexander for solo piano, piano duet and flute & piano.

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Hanson Dyer Hall Concert Series: Alexander Peskanov and Coady Green: Virtuoso works for two pianos
Aug
12

Hanson Dyer Hall Concert Series: Alexander Peskanov and Coady Green: Virtuoso works for two pianos

Two international virtuoso pianists unite across centuries. Alexander Peskanov makes a return to Australia from New York to perform with Coady Green, presenting dazzling works by Anton Rubinstein, alongside thrilling world premieres by Peskanov, including a dynamic new suite and showpieces for up to four pianists. A high-voltage celebration of Romantic fire and contemporary flair.

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Alexander Peskanov and Coady Green at Tempo Rubato
Aug
9

Alexander Peskanov and Coady Green at Tempo Rubato

Alexander Peskanov, concert pianist, composer and master teacher, emigrated to the USA in 1973. A graduate of the Juilliard School, Peskanov made his orchestral debut under the baton of Mstislav Rostropovich, and has since traveled the world performing, and spreading the great traditions of the Russian Piano School.

He performs in duet with one of Melbourne's most beloved and busy pianists, Coady Green. Acknowledged as a major talent on the international concert circuit, Coady has a staggering virtuosic capacity and "a strong and versatile technique capable of the most delicate colouring and tonal brilliance." (The Advertiser, SA)

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Recital at Melbourne Recital Centre with soprano Danielle de Niese
Aug
8

Recital at Melbourne Recital Centre with soprano Danielle de Niese

Superstar soprano Danielle de Niese shot to stardom in Australia at the age of 9 - the youngest-ever winner of the TV singing competition, Young Talent Time.‬

More than the most magnetic presence in modern classical music, Danielle is shredding the rulebook with her unique combination of artistic credibility and 21st century allure.

Danielle is joined on stage by leading Australian chamber musicians, including Coady Green, and ACOCO Rising Artist ensemble.

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Michael Petruccelli and Coady Green: Opening of the Fitzroy Chamber Music Series
July
13

Michael Petruccelli and Coady Green: Opening of the Fitzroy Chamber Music Series

Join internationally acclaimed musicians, tenor Michael 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.

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Friends of Music Series: Works for clarinet, soprano, and piano with Coady Green, Jeffrey Rosenfeld and Lily Flynn
July
6

Friends of Music Series: Works for clarinet, soprano, and piano with Coady Green, Jeffrey Rosenfeld and Lily Flynn

Clarinettist Jeffrey Rosenfeld returns to FOMS with soprano Lily Flynn and pianist Coady Green, exploring the colourful, under-performed repertoire for this unique chamber combination. they will present Schubert's much-loved Shepherd on the Rock, alongside lesser-known works by Schubert and Donizetti, and a selection of intricate pieces for soprano, clarinet and piano by Kalliwoda, Lachner, and Kreuzter.

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Duo Eclettico + Morse: Kouvaras
May
18

Duo Eclettico + Morse: Kouvaras

Duo Eclettico (Justin Kenealy) and Coady Green (piano) are joined by the one the Australia’s leading actors, Helen Morse, for the world premiere of Linda Kouvaras’ complete A Gwen Harwood Cycle. Written as a one-woman stage vehicle for Helen Morse and Duo Eclettico, A Gwen Harwood Cycle explores the life and work of this powerfully honest artist, arguably one of Australia’s finest poets. The piece explores the inequalities implicit in gender stereotyping of the time, some of which continue today, and highlights the inventive ways that Harwood and other women artists attempted to transcend or subvert the limitations of patriarchy. This new work was commissioned and produced with the generous support of City of Melbourne, and Creative Victoria.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and presented by Coady Green.

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Beethoven Marathon Part 2: Beethoven’s 5th and 6th Symphonies for piano four hands
May
17

Beethoven Marathon Part 2: Beethoven’s 5th and 6th Symphonies for piano four hands

BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH AND SIXTH SYMPHONIES: Begin your Beethoven odyssey with two of his most beloved symphonies – the stormy, fate-driven 5th and the pastoral, sun-drenched 6th – in the dazzlingly virtuosic four-hand arrangements by Beethoven’s own student, Carl Czerny. A thrilling and intimate way to experience these masterpieces, this matinee concert (performed by Coady Green & Ricardo Roche Idini) is the perfect prelude to the epic 9th Symphony later in the evening. Join us, then step out for dinner before returning for the grand finale!

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Leslie: Bach, Chopin, Beethoven & Schumann
May
16

Leslie: Bach, Chopin, Beethoven & Schumann

The Institute of Enquiring Minds is delighted to present a living legend of Australian pianism, Michael Leslie returning from Germany for a deeply personal and masterful recital. Leslie is a force of nature at the piano, bringing decades of wisdom, intensity, and artistry to this extraordinary program.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Green + Riddle + Russell: Beethoven, Czerny, Liszt & Fanny Mendelssohn
May
15

Green + Riddle + Russell: Beethoven, Czerny, Liszt & Fanny Mendelssohn

Coady Green and Glenn Riddle unite for a rare and dazzling program of piano four-hand gems from Beethoven, his pupil Carl Czerny, and Czerny’s own legendary protégé Franz Liszt. This rich musical lineage is further illuminated by Fanny Mendelssohn’s rarely performed duets, offering a fresh perspective on 19th-century piano repertoire. Joining them is internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell, bringing to life exquisite songs by Beethoven, Czerny, Liszt, and Mendelssohn. A stunning journey through the vocal and pianistic artistry of the era.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Lyric Opera Presents Their Voices Will Rise, Art Song by Meta Cohen, Kevin March, Sally Whitwell, with Jessica Aszodi, Breana Stuart, Livia Brash, Coady Green
May
14

Lyric Opera Presents Their Voices Will Rise, Art Song by Meta Cohen, Kevin March, Sally Whitwell, with Jessica Aszodi, Breana Stuart, Livia Brash, Coady Green

Prepare for an electrifying evening of world premieres and daring musical narratives. Australian rising star Meta Cohen unveils a thrilling and major new song cycle Kiss My Sword. With a libretto by Evan Bryson, this fiercely queer reimagining of history plunges into the untamed world of Julie d’Aubigny—the 17th-century opera singer, swordswoman, and unapologetic rebel.

With an internationally renowned cast bringing their talents to three exciting song cycles – mezzo-soprano Jessica Aszodi, soprano Breanna Stuart, soprano Livia Brash, tenor Alexander Gorbatov and pianist Coady Green, and hosted by Lyric Opera Artistic Director Patrick Burns, this is an unmissable night where music ignites the stage and queer voices break boundaries.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Dimity Shepherd: Opera Closets
May
13

Dimity Shepherd: Opera Closets

Step into a world where every outfit tells a story, and every story soars with song. In Opera Closets, multi-award-winning Australian mezzo-soprano Dimity Shepherd weaves an original theatrical cabaret that celebrates resilience, transformation, and the unexpected twists of life, revealing how dressing up and singing became her solace and salvation. Accompanied by the dynamic ensemble The Persephone Project, festuring Michelle John (cello), Hope Csutoros (violin), and Phillipa Safey (piano). Don’t miss an unforgettable evening where music, storytelling, and style collide in vibrant harmony.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Mozart and Beethoven, Masters of Revolution: A Symphonie and a Sonata, with Coady Green, Kevin Tamanini, Sophie Rowell, Caroline Henbest, Josephine Cains
May
11

Mozart and Beethoven, Masters of Revolution: A Symphonie and a Sonata, with Coady Green, Kevin Tamanini, Sophie Rowell, Caroline Henbest, Josephine Cains

Beethoven’s great Triple Concerto for violin, cello, piano and orchestra Opus 56 is one of his most celebrated masterpieces. The prolific Romantic composer Carl Reinecke, a student of Liszt, Schumann and Mendelssohn, arranged the work as a highly virtuosic, intricate piano trio, with each instrument taking their solo roles whilst also combining the orchestral textures. It is a spectacular arrangement and fiendishly acrobatic for the performers. Here, Sophie Rowell, (violin), Josephine Vains (cello), and Coady Green (piano), pair the Triple Concerto with Beethoven’s own arrangement for piano trio of his popular Septet in E flat Major Opus 20.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Beethoven: Immortal Beloved
May
10

Beethoven: Immortal Beloved

Musicologists often overlook the crucial role that women played in shaping the legacies of great composers, yet they were the keepers of letters, diaries, and the famous Salons that influenced the artistic world. Through the fascinating lens of Caroline Unger, a celebrated singer who premiered Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and worked closely with Schubert, Liszt, Goethe, and the Grimm Brothers, The Parlour unpacks Beethoven’s life and music like never before. Acclaimed actor and director Melanie Hillman brings Unger to life, alongside baritone Adam Miller and mezzo-soprano Karen van Spall. Illuminating Beethoven’s world and revealing his connections with Schubert and beyond, this unique fusion of music and drama delves deep into the personal and artistic struggles of one of history’s greatest composers.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Beethoven Marathon Part 1: Symphony No. 7 and Piano Concerto No. 5 arranged for four hands, with Coady Green and Ricardo Roche Idini
May
10

Beethoven Marathon Part 1: Symphony No. 7 and Piano Concerto No. 5 arranged for four hands, with Coady Green and Ricardo Roche Idini

Before diving into The Parlour’s Immortal Beloved, begin your evening with a rare and electrifying performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 (called “the apotheosis of dance” by Wagner) and Piano “Emperor” Concerto No. 5, heard in the brilliantly virtuosic four-hand arrangements by Beethoven’s pupil, Carl Czerny. Enjoy these iconic works (both performed by Coady Greenand Ricardo Roche Idini), step out for dinner, and return for an evening of theatrical and musical storytelling.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Holst: The Planets
May
9

Holst: The Planets

Prepare for a cosmic musical journey as internationally acclaimed pianists Coady Green and Jerry Wong join forces with Brent Miller and the Melbourne Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble to present Gustav Holst’s iconic masterpiece, The Planets, in a rarely heard, electrifying arrangement for two pianos and percussion. An unforgettable odyssey through the cosmos—bold, visceral, and utterly captivating. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear The Planets as you’ve never heard it before!

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Violeta Parra’s Chile - A Musical Odyssey through a nation’s troubled history
May
8

Violeta Parra’s Chile - A Musical Odyssey through a nation’s troubled history

Journey into the heart of Chile’s rich and turbulent history in this captivating concert of music, poetry, and song. Virtuoso Chilean pianist Ricardo Roche Idini unites with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer Alejandro Vargas and singer Tash Vargas to explore the enduring legacy of Chile’s beloved folk icon, Violeta Parra.

Through haunting melodies and poetic lyrics, this performance captures the spirit of a nation—its beauty, resilience, and struggle. Discover music never before heard in Australia, including a breathtaking new arrangement of Luis Advis and Violeta Parra’s Canto para una Semilla for piano and two voices. A kaleidoscopic fusion of passion, protest, and cultural heritage, this event promises to move Chilean and non-Chilean audiences alike.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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The Crossing Machine with Jordan Zdimizrovic: Elvis Costello’s The Juliet Letters and new renditions for string quartet of Fleetwood Mac - a daring fusion of classical elegance and rock poetics
May
7

The Crossing Machine with Jordan Zdimizrovic: Elvis Costello’s The Juliet Letters and new renditions for string quartet of Fleetwood Mac - a daring fusion of classical elegance and rock poetics

Melbourne’s genre-bending string quartet, The Crossing Machine, joins forces with powerhouse vocalists Jordan Zdimirovic and The Voice finalist Annie Jones to breathe new life into the modern classic The Juliet Letters. Renowned for their dynamic performances and genre-spanning versatility, The Crossing Machine has captivated audiences across Australia with eight seasons of The Juliet Letters and now adds a fresh twist, featuring electrifying string arrangements of Fleetwood Mac favorites by acclaimed Australian composer Matthew Hindson.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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Egmont: Prometheus
May
6

Egmont: Prometheus

Pianists Coady Green and Ian Munro unite for an electrifying opening night of virtuosic grandeur and dramatic power.

This thrilling program features Carl Czerny’s rarely heard arrangements of Beethoven’s Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus and the heroic Egmont, scored for two pianos and narrator, with the incomparable actor Paul English. The evening also includes dazzling two-piano masterpieces by Liszt and Saint-Saëns, rounding out a program of theatrical flair, pianistic brilliance, and revolutionary spirit.

This event is part of the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival, curated and directed by Coady Green.

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EVENTS ARCHIVE

  • 14 April 2025, 7:00pm:
    Showcase Concert: Piano + Autumn Piano School, Armidale, NSW, with Coady Green, Jerry Wong, Grace Kim, Konstantin Shamray, Samuel Dharma and Clemens Leske.
    New England Conservatorium of Music - Armidale Teachers' College
    Corner of Mossman and Faulkner Streets, Armidale NSW 2350. MORE INFO

  • 6 April 2025, 2:00pm:
    Lyrebird presents Rachael Beesley & Coady Green.
    Yuma Wyselaskie Auditorium, Centre of Theology, 29 College Crescent, Parkville Victoria 3052. MORE INFO

  • 6 April 2025, 4:00 pm:
    Private Concert, Coady Green, solo piano works

  • 29 March 2025, 4:00 pm:
    Private fundraising concert, Coady Green, solo piano works

  • 28 March 2025, 7:00 pm:
    Performance for opening of Floribunda exhibition with Coady Green, Karen van Spall, Juel Riggall and Rebecca Rashleigh.
    Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick NE Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805. MORE INFO

  • 23 March 2025, 4pm:
    Private recital: Coady Green, solo piano works

  • 23 March 2025, 2:00 pm:
    Friends of Music at St George’s: French Masterpieces with Lily Flynn and Coady Green.
    St George’s, Travancore, 41 Baroda St, Travancore, VIC, 3032. MORE INFO

  • 14 March 2025, 8:00 pm:
    Tempo Rubato: Mystical Mozart Concert 4 with Violinist Rachael Beesley and pianist Coady Green.
    Tempo Rubato, 34 Breese St Brunswick. MORE INFO

  • 9 March 2025, 2:00 pm:
    Friends of Music at St George’s: 2025 Series Opening Concert: Coady Green plays Anton Rubinstein.
    St George’s, Travancore, 41 Baroda St, Travancore, VIC, 3032.

  • 7 March 2025, 7:00 pm:
    Private recital: Anton Rubinstein, Coady Green

  • 6 – 9 February 2025, 7:30 pm/1:30 pm:
    Midsumma: Queerstories with Maeve Marsden, Coady Green and Divisi Chamber Singers.
    fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Ln. Melbourne. MORE INFO

  • 1 February 2025, 3:00 pm:
    Private recital: Beethoven 9th Symphony arr. Piano four hands by Carl Czerny, with Coady Green and Ricardo Roche Idini

  • 2 February 2025, 3:00 pm:
    Private recital: Beethoven 9th Symphony arr. Piano four hands by Carl Czerny, with Coady Green and Ricardo Roche Idini

  • 22 December 2024, 3:00 pm:
    Recital with Shimona Rose, Coady Green and Michael Petruccelli at Hawthorn Arts Centre.
    Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122. MORE INFO

  • 1 December 2024, 3:00 pm:
    Coady Green: premiere of Alexander Peskanov Piano Concerto No. 16 Fate or Destiny
    Carnegie Hall, New York, USA. MORE INFO

  • 23 November 2024, 6:00 pm:
    Private concert with Ricardo Roche Idini: Beethoven 9th Symphony arranged for piano four hands by Carl Czerny

  • 22 November 2024, 7:30pm:
    Fellow Travellers for Victorian Opera at Horti Hall (Fridays in November), with Coady Green, Kevin Tamanini, Adrian Tamburini, Boyd Owen
    Horticultural Hall, 31/33 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000. MORE INFO

  • 15 November 2024, 7:30pm:
    She Who Should Have Been A Queen with Antoinette Halloran and Coady Green for Victorian Opera at Horti Hall (Fridays in November)
    Horticultural Hall, 31/33 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000. MORE INFO

  • 2 November 2024, 6:00pm:
    Duo Eclettico (Justin Kenealy and Coady Green) with Helen Morse at Melbourne Recital Centre
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