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Cairns-Gimuy, QLD
Starts 24 July 2026
EXPLORE PROGRAM
2026 Festival Program

2026 Festival Program

Saturday July 25

AFCM Concert Conversations begin each morning with Artistic Director Jack Liebeck in conversation with guest Festival artists, sharing stories and insights from their musical journeys. Each session is followed by a 45-minute performance, with tea and coffee served.

Tickets start from $30 for patrons under 30 years of age and $89 for AFCM Friends.


* Excludes bookings fees.


SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

  • Included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions 
  • Available for selection in Silver & Silver Plus Subscriptions 

Concert Details

INTERVIEW
Interview Guests
Alexander Sitkovetsky, Isang Enders, Qian Wu, Alexandra Raikhlina

VITTORIO MONTI
Csárdás
Qian Wu, Alexander Sitkovetsky

KURTÁG
Sonatina: transcribed fr JS Bach, Cantata BWV 106
Qian Wu, Piers Lane AO

CLAUDE DEBUSSY
“Clair de lune” arr. cello and guitar
Karin Schaupp, Isang Enders

SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Sonata in D major for Flute and String Quartet, Op. 94, arr. Lee Bradshaw
Joshua Batty, Jack Liebeck, Alexandra Raikhlina, Stefanie Farrands, Isang Enders

Renowned violin expert Florian Leonhard takes audiences inside the hidden world of historic instruments, revealing how he authenticates, investigates and uncovers the true identities of some of history’s most important violins. This fascinating talk explores the craftsmanship, mysteries and human stories behind the world’s great instruments.

Tickets start from $30 for patrons under 30 years of age and $41 for AFCM Friends.


* Excludes bookings fees.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

  • Included in Gold Plus Subscriptions Only
  • Available for selection in Silver & Silver Plus Subscriptions 

Concert Details

Lecture
Florian Leonhard

Featured Artists

Concert Details

ANTONIO VIVALDI
Concerto in D major for Guitar and String Quartet, RV 93
Karin Schaupp, Dene Olding AM, Dimity Hall, Irina Morozova, Christian-Pierre La Marca

As the sun sets in Cairns-Gimuy and we embrace the gloaming light, listen to breathtaking music of the night - featuring songs from the pen of Lennox Berkeley, dreamy Arvo Pärt, nocturnal Bloch, and breathtaking Chopin.

Tickets start from $30 for patrons under 30 years of age and $69 for AFCM Friends.


* Excludes bookings fees.


SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

  • Included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions 
  • Available for selection in Silver & Silver Plus Subscriptions 

Concert Details

MARGARET SUTHERLAND
Nocturne for violin and piano
Alexandra Raikhlina, Alexander Krichel

LENNOX BERKELEY
Song of the Half-Light
Karin Schaupp, Robin Tritschler

PÄRT
Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in Mirror) for Cello and Piano
Julian Smiles, Alexander Krichel

ERNEST BLOCH
Three Nocturnes for Piano, Violin, and Cello
Alexander Sitkovetsky, Isang Enders, Qian Wu

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
Nocturne in C minor, Op.48 no. 1
Piers Lane AO

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
Nocturne in B major, Op. 62 no.1
Piers Lane AO

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
Nocturne in E flat major, op.62 no.2
Piers Lane AO

One opera. One cast of characters. One extraordinary performer. In this thrilling reimagining, Bethany Simons transforms into every character - a virtuoso performance coupled with a powerhouse ensemble bringing Mozart’s iconic score to life. Entertaining. Hilarious. Unmissable.

Bethany Simons - Actor

Written by Phil Lambert & Bethany Simons

Directed by David Wicks


Tickets start from $30 for patrons under 30 years of age and $95 for AFCM Friends.


* Excludes bookings fees.


SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

  • Included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions 
  • Available for selection in Silver & Silver Plus Subscriptions 

Concert Details

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (Johann Neopmuk Wendt and Andreas N.Tarkmann)
The Marriage of Figaro for winds
Bethany Simons, Emmanuel Cassimatis, Gahyun Lee, Lloyd van't Hoff, Justin Wang, Jackie Newcomb, Dylan Roberts, Ben Jacks, Leon Bosch