Exceptional live music meets the ease and pleasure of an afternoon in the gardens. Convent Sounds brings musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) to Abbotsford Convent for two relaxed daytime concerts.
Bring a picnic, gather your favourite people and enjoy the brilliance of brass on 25 October, then return for festive fun on 6 December. Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or a curious newcomer, this is your invitation to discover something new and enjoy it with loved ones.
Presented by Abbotsford Convent and MSO+, Convent Sounds pairs outstanding musicians with a welcoming heritage setting.
25 October
Bring a picnic, gather your favourite people and settle in for an afternoon of exceptional live music. Convent Sounds opens with an 11-piece brass ensemble featuring musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM).
From Baroque masterpieces to the stunning screen music of John Williams, the programme spans centuries of musical storytelling, including Prokofiev’s epic portrayal of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet .
Whether classical music is a familiar pleasure or a new discovery, this relaxed daytime concert is an invitation to enjoy it together. Bring your family, meet friends and make an afternoon of the Convent’s gardens, with picnic packages, food and drinks available to purchase on the day. You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic.
6 December
Convent Sounds returns in December with musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for a community singalong in the Convent’s heritage gardens.
Join in the singing or settle back and enjoy the music as musicians and audiences come together for an end-of-year celebration. Bring your family, meet friends and make time for an afternoon together.
