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Townsville-Gurambilbarra, QLD
Starts 25 July 2025
2025 PROGRAM
AFCM 2025 Program by Day

AFCM 2025 Program by Day

Monday July 28 2025
10:00 am Special Events

AFCM Concert Conversations 2

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
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