Choral Interview Legendary choral conductor Harry Christophers on devotional music of the ancient past and its resonance through the ages, in conversation with Maxim Boon. Read more
10 Years Video 10 years of Great Music with Ian McDougall from ARM Architecture Ian McDougall reflects on how he and his team brought the Centre's architectural design to life. Read more
10 Years Article THEN, NOW & NEXT: The evolution of the best place to hear (II) Maxim Boon on the spirit of community as part of the Centre's 10 years of music celebration Read more
10 Years Article THEN, NOW & NEXT: The evolution of the best place to hear (I) Maxim Boon explores space, place & legacy for the Centre's 10 years of great music celebration Read more
World Playlist Sounds of Rebetiko Listen to the sounds of Greek Blues: the music of passion, pain and love Read more
Popular Playlist #MelbRecital Mixtape: Calexico Joey Burns of rock outfit Calexico curates a playlist of songs he's listening to & loving right now Read more
Music Article Lessons Learned: What Neneh Cherry taught me about being a woman Wise words from Assistant Music Director at triple j and host of the J files on Double J Gemma Pike Read more
Classical Article The Arthurian Legend Amy Brown breaks down the Athurian Legend via The Conversation Read more
Classical Article How King Arthur became one of the most pervasive legends of all time Raluca Radulescu explores the evolution of King Arthur via The Conversation Read more
Classical Q & A Behind 'The Nutcracker and I' with Alexandra Dariescu Dariescu shares the story behind her ground-breaking multimedia reimagining of the iconic story Read more
Popular Playlist #MelbRecital Mixtape: SOPHIE KOH 许舒慧 Australia’s indie-pop darling Sophie Koh curates her very own playlist of favourites Read more
Classical Q & AInterview Back to the future with violinist Satu Vänskä Maxim Boon interviews the Finnish violinist as she charts new frontiers in the classical tradition Read more
10 Years Article 10 Years Of Great Music with Harriet Gregory A member of the Melbourne Recital Centre family since our doors opened in 2009. Read more
10 Years General 10 YEARS OF MUSIC. 10 COMMISSIONS. 10 COMPOSERS Introducing 10 composers crafting 10 commissions for our 10th anniversary Read more
10 Years Article 10 years of standing ovations with Kaye Trainor A music-loving audience member since 2009 Read more
10 Years Article 10 Years of Great Music with Paul Dyer Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Read more
Classical Article Genevieve Lacey on tracing the Telemann diary And how it became a soliloquy, inspiring her next musical project. Read more
Classical Article Genevieve Lacey on Soliloquy and the world of solo performance One instrument, one player, one composer, one collection of music, one dancer Read more
Classical Writer in Residence Jini Maxwell: The Wild Courage of Despair A reflection on Ensemble Sacamano's musical re-telling of Edgar Allen Poe’s 'Masque of Red Death'. Read more
Classical Writer in Residence Piriye Altraide: Memory in Colour A reflection on Ensemble Sacamano's musical re-telling of Edgar Allen Poe’s 'Masque of Red Death'. Read more
World Video Yalanji songwoman Deline Briscoe performs 'Wawu: Spirit' live A story of four generations of women from one family. Read more
Popular Gallery KAKI KING'S KALEIDOSCOPIC CANVAS LIVE: IN PICTURES See how the contemporary virtuoso guitarist transformed the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage Read more
General Article Woody Guthrie, ‘Old Man Trump’ and a real estate empire’s racist foundations Will Kaufman uncovers an unlikely connection Read more
Electronica Article DANCE DANCE EVOLUTION Luke Ryan tells us why Leon Vynehall stands at the forefront of dance music's political moment. Read more
Classical Writer in Residence Adalya Nash-Hussein on Telling Story, Telling Emotion One of our 2018 Writers-in-Residence, Adalya Nash-Hussein reflects on music, emotion & storytelling, Read more
Classical Q & A PAUL LEWIS: TAKING ON HAYDN, BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS TODAY Star British pianist Paul Lewis takes us behind the scenes Read more
Classical Q & A Ode to a ‘what-if?’ Writer Maxim Boon talks to John Bell and Simon Simon Tedeschi Read more
Popular Article RICHARD CLAPTON: 45 YEARS IN MUSIC & NO REGRETS "I have seen it all and over 45 years the music scene has changed tremendously" Read more
Music Article Zoltan Fecso's 'Shimmer Raga' Zoltan Fecso is a musician and composer, known for his ambient live performances. Read more
Classical Article FEMALE FORTE: CLARA SCHUMANN Women have been making significant contributions to the evolution of music long before now. Read more
Popular Article (DIS)COVER: LEON VYNEHALL & 'NOTHING IS STILL' The labels ‘producer’ or ‘DJ’ do not do Leon Vynehall justice. Find out why. Read more
Music Article EXCERPTS FROM LEON VYNEHALL'S 'NOTHING IS STILL' NOVELLA Explore the literary companion to Leon Vynehall's electronic masterpiece. Read more
Popular Article ÓLAFUR ARNALDS & ART(IFICIAL) INTELLIGENCE “Just because I’m using traditional instruments doesn’t mean that I’m a part of the classical world” Read more
Learning Podcast LISTEN: MUSICAL EXPLORATIONS - FINDING YOUR VOICE A podcast with acclaimed vocal coach Leith McPherson Read more
Music Podcast LISTEN: MUSIC ON THE MIND - LULLABIES OF OUR LIVES A podcast from the Music on the Mind series Read more
Classical Article MOVEMENTS: BEETHOVEN'S 'ARCHDUKE' TRIO Who was the Archduke? An exploration of sound and style, movement by movement. Read more
General Article GENEVIEVE LACEY ON COLLABORATION, CONVERSATION & LEADERSHIP "A life devoted to the arts is a necessary act of resistance..." Read more
Popular Video REPRISE: Like Running Water Watch a short video of the 2017 concert Like Running Water Read more
Classical Article MIRIAM COSIC: PAINTED FROM MUSIC WITH TIMO-VEIKKO VALVE Journalist Miriam Cosic on the themes of Strauss. Read more
Classical Video REPRISE: Latitude 37 'Folias' Live Relive works by Scarlatti, Ortiz & more Spanish virtuosos performed live by Latitude 37 in the Salon Read more
Contemporary Classical Article Rhythmic Revolutionaries Freeing contemporary music from its ivory tower and giving it back to the people. Read more
Classical Q & AArticle THREE GREAT SYMPHONIES AND THE ‘MOZART MYTH’ Phil Lambert examines the mythology of Mozart in this interview with Scottish conductor Douglas Boyd Read more
Jazz Article REFLECTIONS ON 'REIMAGINED' Jazz musician Chris Broomhead takes us inside his approach to creating his art Read more
Classical Podcast Listen: The Sound of Science talks event: How does space shape sound? Join acoustician Cameron Hough in this special talks event. Read more
General Video Gubberdee with Jessie Lloyd and Nova Peris OAM Jessie Lloyd and Australian sporting hero and politician Nova Peris OAM in conversation. Read more
General Video Gubberdee with Jessie Lloyd and Professor Marcia Langton Join Jessie Llyod & Marcia Langton In Conversation Read more
Contemporary Classical Article Who are the Bang on a Can All-Stars? Get acquainted with the best musicians in the international biz Read more
Popular Article KAKI KING'S KALEIDOSCOPIC FEAT Spellbinding visuals, mesmerising melodies and a feast for the senses Read more
General PodcastWriter in Residence Listen: Conversant - Creative possibilities in arts writing Listen to the podcast now Read more
Music Podcast Listen: Getting to Carnegie Hall - Melbourne to Manhattan Listen to the podcast now Read more
Baroque Article Ten Years of Latitude 37 Latitude 37 reflects on 10 fabulous years of music-making Read more
Contemporary Classical Writer in Residence The aesthetics of anxiety by Jini Maxwell Jini's second piece as a 2018 Writer-in-Residence Read more
Contemporary Classical Writer in Residence Adalya Nash-Hussein on Music for a Changing Climate Adalya's second piece as a 2018 Writer-in-Residence Read more
Contemporary Classical Writer in Residence Piriye Altraide on Music for our Changing Climate Piriye's second piece as a 2018 Writer-in-Residence Read more
Classical Article Simone Young: an inspirational leader ANAM musicians on Simone Young's anticipated 2018 return. Read more
Classical Article LISZT: THE VIRTUOSO-COMPOSER Why Liszt was one of the most remarkable personages of the 19th century. Read more
Popular Video KLLO: POTENTIAL 'R&B & UK garage beats capture the gnawing anxiety & deep yearning of unrequited love' - Pitchfork Read more
Classical Gallery BRINGING BACH BACK Our top 10 Bach puns worthy of a chuckle (or an eye roll). Read more
Classical Q & A On the Pulse with Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition Paul Stanhope speaks to Stephanie Eslake, editor of Cut Common, about his latest commission. Read more
Classical Q & A A First Glimpse into Holly Harrison’s New String Quartet Holly Harrison is one of two Australian composers commissioned specially for the 2018 MICMC. Read more
Popular Writer in Residence Performing in present tense: Perfume Genius and Totally Mild by Jini Maxwell Writer-in-Residence Jini Maxwell unveils her Perfume Genius interactive journey. Read more
Popular Writer in Residence Unhealed Spaces by Piriye Altraide Piriye Altraide presents a video response to American musician Perfume Genius. Read more
Popular Writer in Residence Adalya Nash-Hussein on Perfume Genius Adalya Nash-Hussein recounts her experience watching pop-provocateur Perfume Genius. Read more
Art General Art at Melbourne Recital Centre We're renowned for our world-class acoustics, but did you know we also have an art collection? Read more
Music Article Gemma Pike on The Velvet Underground The Assistant Music Director at triple j tells us why The Velvet Underground are untouchable. Read more
Classical Article 9 years of music-making with pianist Hoang Pham From competition winner to established concert presenter & virtuosic performer. Read more
Classical Video Watch Peter de Jager perform Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier live Like all musicians, pianist Peter de Jager reserves a special place in his soul for Bach. Read more
Contemporary Classical Podcast LISTEN: CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL & THE REAL WORLD A podcast with Thea Rossen of Penny Quartet, composer Liza Lim & Daryl Buckley of ELISION Read more
Music Q & A One million music-lovers: Jeannie Van De Velde We recently welcomed one million visitors to the Centre to experience live music in our spaces. Read more
Classical Q & AArticle The Heart & Soul of the Steinway Service We chat with Ulrich Gerhartz, Director of Concert & Artists Services at Steinway & Sons in the UK. Read more
Classical Article Eddie Ayres on why Classical music is the one true global language The respected musician, teacher & radio presenter explores why classical music is here & now. Read more
Music Writer in Residence Our 2018 Writers-in-Residence We are partnering with the Emerging Writers Festival to present 3 female writers on the rise. Read more
Popular Gallery PERFUME GENIUS LIVE Highlights from the pop-provocateur's debut concert in March. Read more
Contemporary Classical Article Liza Lim on Smetak & The Spinning World Stories and insights from the visionary female composer. Read more
General Article PRESS FOR PROGRESS 12 must-read links to mark International Women's Day & Women's History Month Read more
Early music Gallery Jordi Savall in rehearsal The viola da gamba master before his concerts with Hespèrion XXI & Tembembe Ensamble Continuo Read more
Jazz Article Andrea Keller on Jazz and Gender Article by Andrea Keller, jazz pianist and composer Read more
Classical Q & A Richard Mills on 'Impromptu, After Schubert' Reflections on the renowned composer and the creation of 'Impromptu, After Schubert' Read more
World Podcast What is Rebetiko? A deeper look at Greek Blues: the music of passion, pain and love. Read more
Music Article OPTIMISM AS AN OPERETTA: A BERNSTEIN EXPERIMENT A musical adaptation of Candide wasn't a good idea. But it didn’t stop Hellman and Bernstein. Read more
Early music Article The Voices of Women In 17th century Italy, a completely new musical style was sweeping the boards. Read more
Early music Q & A The Role of Early Music Today Tembembe Ensamble member Leopoldo Novoa talks about playing with early music master Jordi Savall. Read more
General Article One million music-lovers A milestone for Melbourne Recital Centre thanks to you, our music-lovers. Read more
Art Article The Secrets in the Walls Discover what's hiding in the walls of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. Read more
Popular Q & A Unpacking Ella Thompson’s latest collaborative performance work 'Like Running Water' Read more