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Monday July 28 2025

10:00 am Special Events

AFCM Concert Conversations 2
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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.

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INTERVIEW
Interview Guests
Michael Collins, Sophie Nickel, Andrew Ford, Ana-Maria Vera

TRADITIONAL (arr. James Crabb)
Scottish Traditional Folk Music arr. James Crabb
Adam Barnett-Hart, Sophie Nickel, James Crabb, Jack Liebeck, Phoebe Russell, Timo-Veikko Valve

MARIA DRANISHNIKOVA
Poem
Alexandra Allan, Ana-Maria Vera

ANDREW FORD
Little Star
James Crabb, Carolyn Sampson OBE

FRANZ SCHUBERT (Xandi van Dijk)
du bist die Ruh, arr. String Quartet
Sophie Nickel, Kyril Zlotnikov, Adam Barnett-Hart, Emily Sun

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2, arr. Sarasate
Jack Liebeck, Michael Collins

CHARLES GOUNOD (Franz Liszt)
Waltz fr. Faust, arr. Liszt
Ana-Maria Vera

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1:00 pm Townsville Civic Theatre - C2

AFCM Pathways International Public Masterclass 1
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FREE EVENT

Experience the journey of Australia’s finest young chamber musicians as they refine their craft under the guidance of world-class mentors. These public masterclasses are FREE, offering a unique opportunity to watch Festival Artists tutor, guide, and inspire the next generation of talent.

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

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3:00 pm Townsville Civic Theatre - C2

AFCM Illuminates 2: Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Serialists
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AFCM Illuminates combines insightful lectures and live performance, offering a unique fusion of knowledge and sound.

Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Serialists? marks the passing of the alarm these composers once threw out. Andrew Ford presents a lecture on serialism alongside performances of Berg and Webern.

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

ALBAN BERG
Adagio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano
Joseph Havlat, Michael Collins

ANTON WEBERN
Drei kleine Stücke for Cello and Piano, Op. 11
Timo-Veikko Valve, Joseph Havlat

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5:00 pm Townsville Civic Theatre

AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series 3: Baroque Sunset
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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.

Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Baroque era.​

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

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Sonata in D major, Op. 1 No.13 HWV371
Timo-Veikko Valve, James Crabb, Emily Sun

ANTONIO VIVALDI
Concerto in C major for violin, cello and organ, RV 554
James Crabb, Emily Beauchamp, Francesca Hiew, Michael Dahlenburg, Dale Barltrop, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Caroline Henbest, Kyril Zlotnikov, Tasman Compton, Jack Liebeck, Kirsty McCahon

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Concerto for Two Keyboards in C minor BWV 1060, arr. by James Crabb for concert accordion, piano and string quintet by James Crabb
James Crabb, Olga Zado, Francesca Hiew, Michael Dahlenburg, Dale Barltrop, Caroline Henbest, Kirsty McCahon

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Concerto Grosso in A major, Op. 6, No.11 HWV 329
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Dale Barltrop, Caroline Henbest, Kyril Zlotnikov, Emily Beauchamp, Francesca Hiew, Michael Dahlenburg, Emily Sun, Kirsty McCahon

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7:30 pm Townsville Civic Theatre

AFCM Evening Concert 1: Final Words
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The jewel in the crown each day of the Festival are these full-length Evening Concerts, presenting a wonderful range of repertoire, from classic favourites to lesser-known works and exciting new commissions.

Tonight’s poignant program features Chausson’s last completed work, Nicole Murphy’s response to the impact of COVID in 2020, Andrew Ford’s reflections on a piece by Seán Ó Riada, and Mahler’s unfinished symphony.

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

Tickets from $82 (AFCM Friend Exclusive Price) General Admission: $88 Concession: $85 Under 30: $30

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

Concert Details

ERNEST CHAUSSON
Chanson perpétuelle for Soprano and Piano Quintet, Op. 37
Carolyn Sampson OBE, Dale Barltrop, Christopher Cartlidge, Michael Dahlenburg, Francesca Hiew, Ana-Maria Vera

NICOLE MURPHY
Invocations
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Kyril Zlotnikov, Adam Barnett-Hart, Ana-Maria Vera, Michael Collins

ANDREW FORD
Machnamh, premiere performance
Dale Barltrop, Christopher Cartlidge, William Mabo, Michael Dahlenburg, Francesca Hiew

INTERMISSION
INTERMISSION

GUSTAV MAHLER ARR. CASTELLETTI
Symphony No. 10 in F sharp major
Lloyd van't Hoff, Ian Brunskill, Peter Neville, Loni Fitzpatrick, Sophie Nickel, Joseph Havlat, Emily Beauchamp, Stefan Dohr, Tasman Compton, Alexandra Allan, James Crabb, Catherina Lee, Timo-Veikko Valve, Joshua Batty, Mark Smith, Kirsty McCahon

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