Media | Reviews
April 19, 2025 ‘Classic Melbourne’ Albury Chamber Music Festival 2025: Superlative Times
May 5, 2024 ‘The Border Mail’ – Surprises promised as weekend musical feast launches in ‘all brie’
November 26, 2023 ‘The Border Mail’ – Audience ovations, foot stamping and applause still thundering
November 22, 2023 ‘Classic Melbourne’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival: Concerts in Adamshurst Ballroom
November 21, 2023 ‘Classic Melbourne’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival: Concerts in St Matthew’s Church – by Julie McErlain
November 21, 2023 ‘Classic Melbourne’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival: Concerts in St Matthew’s Church – by Julie McErlain
July 21, 2023 ‘The Border Mail’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival 2023 reveals Favourite Things theme in Albury
June 19, 2022 ‘The Border Mail’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival sells out – waiting list already ‘healthy’
June 12, 2022 ‘The Border Mail’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival Launches ahead of November 4-6 Program
June 9, 2022 ‘Limelight Magazine’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival Announces 2022 Program
May 11, 2022: Media ‘Broadway World Australia’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival set for November
May 3, 2019: ‘Limelight Magazine’ – Albury Chamber Music Festival 2019 program announced
April 25, 2019: ‘Cut Common Magazine’ – Helena Kernaghan helps bring chamber music to regional Australia
November 19, 2018: ‘Limelight Magazine’ – A TASTE OF THE ALBURY CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Media Releases
October 18, 2019: Our media release regarding the 2019 Albury Chamber Music festival 2019 Festival – MEDIA RELEASE
July 15, 2019: Our media release regarding the 2019 Albury Chamber Music Festival line-up and events: ACMF 2019 MEDIA RELEASE
August 16, 2019: Our media release regarding the June edition of the ACMF Sundays at St Matthew’s 2019 Concert Series featuring renowned harpist Marshall McGuire ACMF Concert 3_MEDIA RELEASE Marshall McGuire
June 5, 2019: Our media release regarding the June edition of the ACMF Sundays at St Matthew’s 2019 Concert Series featuring Mezzo Soprano Sally-Anne Russell ACMF Concert 2_MEDIA RELEASE Sally-Anne Russell
March 21, 2019: Our media release regarding the June edition of the ACMF Sundays at St Matthew’s 2019 Concert Series featuring cellist Zoe Knighton ACMF Concert Series 1_MEDIA RELEASE Zoe Knighton
October 26, 2018: Our media release for the 2018 Albury Chamber Music Festival Feast of the senses for classical music lovers
Local news coverage
August 26, 2018: ‘The Border Mail’ Johnston brothers perform classical guitar at Chamber music concert series
After the event – a fantastic picture tribute to many of the locals who attended our inaugural festival closing concert at Adamshurst on 13/11/17: http://awnw.com.au/news/2016-11-15/festival-comes-out-of-the-chamber/
Many thanks to Gaye Pattison and the team at ABC Goulburn Murray in Wodonga for this fantastic interview and live performance on the opening day of our Festival (featuring Sally-Anne Russell, Helena Kernaghan, Kaori Sparks & Sam Goble): http://www.facebook.com/ABCGoulburnMurray/videos/1200334913335069/
Thanks Jodie Bruton from The Border Mail for this story on the festival:
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/4272184/classical-lineup-puts-spotlight-on-chamber/?cs=11
With thanks to Helen Ballard and the team and Prime 7 News for this story: http://au.prime7.yahoo.com/v1/video/-/watch/33114712/chamber-music-festival/
Excellent write-up in The Border Mail – check the link here:
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/4249087/a-classic-line-up-here-for-inaugural-festival/
Fantastic article by Gillian Wills in September’s edition of Loudmouth:
http://musictrust.com.au/loudmouth/new-chamber-music-festival-in-albury/
Wonderful write-up in the Spring edition of Out & About:
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We have a few artists coming up from Tasmania to join us in Albury and we look forward to having him onboard at this years festival!
Will tells us about his beautiful viola and its history below.
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“The instrument I'll be playing actually belongs to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. It's a new viola made by English luthier Robert Brewer Young in 2020. Young is an internationally prominent luthier and it's particularly interesting the way he combines traditional instrument making techniques (having cared for instruments from the Italian masters at Carnegie Hall) with contemporary scientific methods. He works with museums and is the director of the scientific research and conservation programme at J & A Beare in London, the world's most famous dealership in antique string instruments.
The TSO's Young Viola is a superb instrument. It's 'antiqued' which means it was made to look old even when brand new. It's dark, warm and rich in sound and very responsive to subtle bow movements. The TSO viola section is lucky to have it as one of the instruments we share.”
And we are lucky to hear it at this years Albury Chamber Music Festival 2025!
🎻Will plays in Lieder eines Fahrenden Gesellen, The Mahler quartet, and in the opening concert Karl Jenkins : The Armed Man.
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From her fearless explorations with the glissando headjoint to her championing of female composers through March of the Women, Eliza’s performances shimmer with wit, daring, and delight.
Expect cascades of colour, flights of fancy, and a touch of mischief as this remarkable musician reminds us that even the most elegant instrument can have a rebellious streak. 🎩
* Eliza is playing two Australian compositions by Anne Cawrse and Alex Manton. She is also playing in Andrew Perkins - The radish and The Shoe, Karl Jenkins - The Armed Man.
✨To experience Eliza and every artist of this year’s festival, secure your Festival Pass today: trybooking.com/events/landing/1312200 More details at alburychambermusicfestival.com.au
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From Ciara Louise Ferguson’s inventive new works to the artistry of Susan and Mark Ferguson on stage, it’s a full-family takeover — and we couldn’t be happier. Prepare for harmony, heart and a healthy dose of family brilliance. 💫
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Renowned for his expressive tone and thoughtful musicianship, Michael brings a rare blend of skill and soul to the stage. Whether it’s a sweeping romantic phrase or the quietest whisper from the strings, he always finds the emotion in the music.
Come along and experience the magic for yourself — this is chamber music at its most human and heartfelt. 💫
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