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AFCM 2025 Program by Day

AFCM 2025 Program by Day

Friday August 1 2025

AFCM Concert Conversations offer an engaging start to the day, beginning with Artistic Director Jack Liebeck in conversation with visiting Festival musicians, exploring various personal and professional aspects of their lives. This is followed by a 45-minute performance, with tea and coffee served beforehand.

Start Time: 10:00 am Finish Time: 12:00pm Doors Open: 9:45am Interval: 11:00am, 15 Min Tea & Coffee: from 9:30am

Tickets from $93 (AFCM Friends Exclusive Price) General Admission: $101 Concession: $97 Under 30: $30​​

  • AFCM Concert Conversations are included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation along primary routes is provided.
  • AFCM Concert Conversations are eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.

Concert Details

INTERVIEW
Interview Guests
Stefan Dohr, Alexandra Allen, Phoebe Russell, Joshua Batty, Donica Tran

LILI BOULANGER
Reflets

NADIA BOULANGER
Cantique

ERROL GARNER
Misty

CHARLES KOECHLIN
Four Short Pieces for Horn, Violin and Piano, Op. 32a, No. 2

ROBERT SCHUMANN
Scenes from Childhood, Op.15: Träumerei ; Von Fremden Ländern und Menschen; Am Kamin

RADIOHEAD (arr, Bernardo Alviz)
All I need, arr. Bernardo Alviz

STEPHEN HOUGH
Cherish this Night: Nocturne for flute and piano

NIELS GADE
Tango Fantasia

TRADITIONAL ARR. A IGUDISMAN
La Cucuracha

​Be entertained by Australia's finest young talent. This afternoon the AFCM Pathways Program presents the AFCM International Masterclasses students, showcasing all they’ve learned from their 10 days of coaching.

Start Time: 1:00pm Finish Time: 2:00pm         

Tickets from $39 (AFCM Friend Exclusive Price) General Admission: $42 Concession: $41 Under 30: $30

  • The AFCM Pathways Program International Masterclasses Concert is included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transport is not provided.
  • The AFCM Pathways Program International Masterclasses Concert is eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription

Concert Details

​​AFCM Illuminates combines insightful lectures and live performance, offering a unique fusion of knowledge and sound.

The Ageing Brain - presented in partnership with The Guardian - examines the relationship between neuroscience and music.

Start Time: 3:00pm I Finish Time: 4:00pm

Tickets from $39 (Friends Exclusive Price) General Admission: $42 Concession: $41 Under 30: $30

  • AFCM Illuminates events are included in Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation is not provided.
  • AFCM Illuminates events are eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.

Concert Details

Named in honour of the Festival’s founder, the AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series offers an excellent introduction for newcomers and a chance for familiar audiences to enjoy beloved favourites and discover new musical gems.

The final Sunset concert brings the series to a stunning close.

Start Time: 5:00 pm Finish Time: 6:00pm

Tickets from $66 (AFCM Friend Exclusive Price) General Admission: $71 Concession: $69 Under 30: $30

  • The AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series concerts are included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation along primary routes is provided.
  • The AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series concerts are eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.

Concert Details

PAUL DEAN
Clarinet Quintet

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Quartet in E-flat major for Strings, Op. 127

Join us for the Festival's grand finale, featuring an exceptional program performed by our brilliant ensemble of artists. Celebrate the closing moments with music that promises to linger in your heart until we meet again.

Start Time: 7:30 pm Finish Time: 9:50 pm Doors Open: 7:10pm Interval: 20 Min   

Tickets from $100 (AFCM Friends Exclusive Price) General Admission: $108 Concession: $104 Under 30: $30

  • The AFCM Closing Concert is included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation along primary routes is provided.
  • The AFCM Closing Concert is eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.

Concert Details

FRANZ SCHUBERT
Octet in F major for Winds and Strings, D. 803, Op. 166

AARON COPLAND
Quiet City for trumpet, English horn, string quartet, and bass

DEBORAH PRITCHARD
Everyone Sang

ERROLLYN WALLEN
Peace on Earth

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Two pieces for six hands

ABBA
Thank you for the Music