Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey
Presented by Musica Viva Australia
The Latvian Radio Choir spread their wings and fly with Australia’s own recorder queen, Genevieve Lacey. Join them as they look to the skies for dancing planets and soaring birds in the music of Pēteris Vasks. Get lost in the sheer beauty of Arvo Pärt’s Magnificat and listen to the world’s first singers in Hollis Taylor’s Bird on Byrd. Then experience an uplifting new commission from iconic Latvian composer, Ēriks Ešenvalds, setting the words of multi-award-winning Australian author and poet, Alexis Wright. Enjoy 10% off full priced tickets with the promo code VIVA26.
Brisbane – Concert Hall – QPAC – Wednesday 4 November 2026, 7:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre – Saturday 7 November 2026, 7:00pm
Perth – Winthrop Hall – Tuesday 10 November 2026, 7:30pm
Adelaide Town Hall – Thursday 12 November 2026, 7:30pm
ACT – Llewellyn Hall – Saturday 14 November 2026, 7:00pm
Sydney – City Recital Hall – Monday 16 November 2026, 7:00pm
Strike A Chord 2026
Strike A Chord 2026 is Musica Viva Australia’s national chamber music program for school students, inspiring the joy of making music with friends while building real performance skills. Ensembles of voice and/or instruments are warmly encouraged to enter, with categories for developing and advanced groups of 3–8 musicians up to Year 12.
Alongside the national competition, Strike A Chord offers free coaching workshops, with professional mentors visiting participating ensembles for expert guidance. Cash and development awards are offered at every level of the competition, and every group receives feedback from an expert panel of musicians and educators.
Coaching program applications 23 Feb – 20 Mar
Competition entries: 1 – 28 May
Find out more at musicaviva.com.au/strike-a-chord/
Blackheath Choir Festival 