Acclaimed pianist Coady Green, with an extensive history of commissioning new works from queer Australian composers and musical artists, is performing a concert to raise funds for his continued efforts to support local compositional talent in 2026. The program incorporates a thrilling diversity of piano works by late greats and contemporary Australian voices.

PROGRAM:

Franz Liszt: Three Pieces from Harmonies Poetiques et Religieuses S. 17
Linda Kouvaras: Shoalhaven Nightpainters
Meta Cohen: The Warning Never Heard (WORLD PREMIERE)
Bryn Renard: My Voice in Shattered Shapes
Anton Rubinstein: Two Etudes from 6 Etudes, Opus 23

272 Rae St, Fitzroy North, Naarm (Melbourne), Australia

Divisi Chamber Singers and Coady Green

In a program that celebrates queer love as eternal, brave and multifaceted, Divisi’s voices will transport you through beautiful song and compelling narratives from queer histories around the world, including Ancient Greece, medieval Italy, Samoa, Sydney and right here in Melbourne.

Expect a mix of new arrangements and old favourites as we honour the rich, enduring presence of queer people and stories across time and culture.

Presented in partnership with Midsumma Festival as part of the Kew Court House Live series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An evening of contemporary opera and song in the spectacular ballroom at Ravenswood, an historic private home in East Ivanhoe.

Coady will adjudicate the Concerto Competition as part of the Boroondara Eisteddfod.

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.

Special Friends of Music St George’s Concert with Alexander Peskanov and Coady Green.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Four-hand recital at The Australian Club: Beethoven 5 and 5: Beethoven 5^th Piano Concert arranged for piano four hands by Hugo Ulrich and Beethoven 5^th Symphony arranged for piano four hands by Carl Czerny with Coady Green and Ricardo Roche Idini

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Give mum the gift of music this Mother’s Day. Join Australian operatic tenor Michael Petruccelli and renowned pianist Coady Green for a special concert in the stunning atmosphere and acoustic of St Patrick’s Cathedral.

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.

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.