Brian Chapman & Friends A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets April 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm $20 – $45 Humffray Room Brian Chapman & Friends Pianist Brian Chapman will be joined by violinist Susan Pierotti, violist Katharine Brockman and cellist Rosanne Hunt. The Program. Mozart: Quartet in G minor. K.478 Beethoven: Quartet in […]
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August 30 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm $33 – $36.30 Minerva Space Get Tickets Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned
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October 5 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm $20 – $40 Humffray Room Get Tickets Brian Chapman & Friends Pianist Brian Chapman will be joined by violinist Susan Pierotti and cellist Rosanne Hunt. The Program. Glinka: Trio Pathétique in D minor. Shostakovich: Trio No.2 in E minor, Op.67 Interval – Refreshments included Tchaikovsky: Trio
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This event is also a part of the VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL.
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ROYAL SOUTH STREET SOCIETY | Herald Sun Aria Semi Finals
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August 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm $25 Humffray Room Pianist and composer Spencer Vanderkley presents: An array of Romantic-era piano works, in a recital structured around the tradition of ‘character pieces’ in the 19th Century. Works by Chopin, Brahms, Tchaikovsky are brought together to chronicle the development of the prelude, the intermezzo and
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August 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm $25 Humffray Room Pianist and composer Spencer Vanderkley presents: An array of Romantic-era piano works, in a recital structured around the tradition of ‘character pieces’ in the 19th Century. Works by Chopin, Brahms, Tchaikovsky are brought together to chronicle the development of the prelude, the intermezzo and
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Violinist Susan Pierotti and pianist Brian Chapman join forces to present a Duo-Recital comprising a rich and varied selection of works by Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert opens with a perennial favourite – the engagingly melodious “Spring” Sonata in F, Op.24, followed by the composer’s final Violin Sonata – the serenely pastoral G major Sonata
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Haydn Baryton Trios Performed by the Gryphon Baryton Trio. Laura Vaughn (baryton), Tim Willis (viola), Josephine Vains (cello).
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Violinist Susan Pierotti and pianist Brian Chapman join forces to present a Duo-Recital comprising a rich and varied selection of works by Ludwig van Beethoven. The concert opens with a perennial favourite – the engagingly melodious “Spring” Sonata in F, Op.24, followed by the composer’s final Violin Sonata – the serenely pastoral G major Sonata
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Trivia Night Fundraiser
26 August Doors open 6.45pm | Tickets also available at the door
$25 per person | $20 BMI members
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
Calling for Pre-loved books
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Coming in November…
Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop
Pre-Sale $60 from 6 Aug to 9 Aug - $65 thereafter
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar
Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40
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