Thursday August 8, 7.30pm
Brilliant singers Iain Henderson (tenor) and Genevieve Dickson (soprano) combine with Jonathan Wilson on piano to open the August Festival series of concerts with Mahler's profound work, "Song of the Earth".
Distinguished organist David Drury and the exceptionally talented Andy Fiddes on trumpet combine in a lunchtime concert. Friday August 9, 1.00pm
Friday August 9, 5.30pm
Our annual favourite Opera Cocktails takes place in "The Barn" at beautiful Stanley Park, with wonderful artists from Opera Australia and the marvellous Claire Howard Race on piano.
Nexas Quartet are a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Saturday August 10, 2.30pm
Saturday August 10, 7.30pm
Star of opera, stage and screen, Newcastle's own Ben Mingay joins Heather Price and Sue Carson, and associate artist Bev Kennedy, for a delightful evening of song and fun.
The Festival Choir forms again in 2024 under the baton of Christopher Allan, with associate artists Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy. Sunday August 11, 2.30pm
Young performers from the area audition to perform in the Rising Stars Recital. Sunday August 11, 5.30pm
Dungeon Big Band with Heather Price celebrate their favourite cities of jazz. Thursday August 15, 7.30pm
Illustrious pianist Simon Tedeschi performs with jazz violinist supremo George Washingmachine at Newcastle's home of jazz, Adamstown Uniting Church. Friday August 16, 7.30pm
The superb Festival Chamber Choir performs choral works under the baton of Christopher Allan. Saturday August 17, 2.30pm
Exceptional talents together - Cedar Rose Newman on violin, and pianist Simon Tedeschi. Saturday August 17, 7.30pm
Sunday August 18, 2.30pm. The Festival Finale concert, with Christ Church Camerata led by David Banney with pianist Erin Sweetman, highlighting Rachmaninoff's wonderful "Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini".
A rare opportunity for singers and audience alike, to observe a master at work - Roderick Williams in Masterclass. Friday August 23, 2.30pm
Internationally renowned baritone Roderick Williams gives a Festival Encore performance in his only NSW appearance. Friday August 23, 7.30pm
