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AFCM 2025 Program by Day
AFCM 2025 Program by Day
Thursday July 31 2025
10:00 am Special Events
AFCM Concert Conversations 4
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
Timo-Veikko Valve, Simon Martyn-Ellis, Francesca Hiew, Dale Barltrop, Jack Liebeck, Emily Beauchamp
ANDREW FORD
Carnival of the Insects
Phoebe Russell, Caroline Henbest, Emily Beauchamp, Emily Sun, Andrew Ford, Henry Say
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001 - Adagio, arr. for Cello
Timo-Veikko Valve
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano, D. 574, Op. 162
Jack Liebeck, Joseph Havlat
1:00 pm Townsville Civic Theatre - C2
AFCM Pathways International Public Masterclass 3 with Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt and Adam Barnett-Hart
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
Concert Details
Concert Details
JEAN RIVIER
Presto
FERNANDE DECRUCK
Variations Saxophoniques
ELLA MACENS
Ripple
PHILIP GLASS
“Mishima”
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971: Movt 1
CHICK COREA
Spain
3:00 pm Townsville Civic Theatre - C2
AFCM Illuminates 4: Botanical Rarities supported by James Cook University Mallory Bissett
AFCM Illuminates combines insightful lectures and live performance, offering a unique fusion of knowledge and sound.
Botanical Rarities, presented in partnership with James Cook University, explores the connections between music and the natural world.
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
Lecture
Mallory Bissett
Featured Artists
5:00 pm Townsville Civic Theatre
AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series 5: Viennese Sunset
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.
Two favourite Viennese sons, juxtaposed with an Australian star.
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
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Trio in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 1, No. 1
Jack Liebeck, Joseph Havlat, Julian Smiles
LACHLAN SKIPWORTH
Oboe Quartet
Alexandra Allan, Joseph Havlat, Emily Sun, Charlotte Miles
FRANZ SCHUBERT
“Der Hirt auf dem Felsen” (The Shepherd on the Rock) for Voice, Clarinet, and Piano, D. 965, Op. 129
Carolyn Sampson OBE, Michael Collins, Joseph Havlat
7:30 pm Townsville Civic Theatre
AFCM Evening Concert 3: Baroque Temptations
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.
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the baroque era.
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
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Suite No. 2 in D minor for Unaccompanied Cello, BWV 1008
Timo-Veikko Valve
DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Sonata in C major, K.159 (L.104)
Ana-Maria Vera
DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Sonata in F minor, K. 481 (L. 187)
Ana-Maria Vera
ROBERT JOHNSON
Come, heavy sleep
Carolyn Sampson OBE, Simon Martyn-Ellis
ROBERT JOHNSON
Oh, let us howl
Carolyn Sampson OBE, Simon Martyn-Ellis
ROBERT JOHNSON
Where the bee sucks
Simon Martyn-Ellis, Carolyn Sampson OBE
ROBERT JOHNSON
Have you seen the bright lily grow?
Simon Martyn-Ellis, Carolyn Sampson OBE
JOHN DOWLAND
If my complaints could passions move
Carolyn Sampson OBE, Simon Martyn-Ellis
JOHN DOWLAND
In darkness let me dwell
Simon Martyn-Ellis, Carolyn Sampson OBE
INTERMISSION
INTERMISSION
JOHN DOWLAND
Lachrimae antiquae
Joshua Batty, Stefan Dohr, Simon Martyn-Ellis, Lloyd van't Hoff, Tasman Compton, Mark Smith
GIOVANNI KAPSBERGER
Toccata primo
Simon Martyn-Ellis, Tasman Compton
GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN
Concerto for Two Chalumeaux, TWV 52:d1
Adam Barnett-Hart, Emily Sun, Dale Barltrop, Timo-Veikko Valve, Simon Martyn-Ellis, Caroline Henbest, Phoebe Russell, Lloyd van't Hoff, Tasman Compton, Sophie Nickel, Dimity Hall
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Cantata Weichet nur, betrubte Schatten [The Wedding Cantata], BWV 202
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Adam Barnett-Hart, Simon Martyn-Ellis, Emily Beauchamp, Tasman Compton, Emily Sun, Carolyn Sampson OBE, Caroline Henbest, Francesca Hiew, Charlotte Miles, Alexandra Allan
Featured Artists
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Simon Martyn-Ellis (Theorbo)
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Adam Barnett-Hart (Violin)
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Emily Beauchamp (Violin)
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Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt (Viola)
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Sophie Nickel (Viola)
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Tasman Compton (Bassoon)
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Simon Martyn-Ellis (Lute)
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Timo-Veikko Valve (Cello)
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Ana-Maria Vera (Piano)
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Carolyn Sampson OBE (Soprano)
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Emily Sun (Violin)
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Caroline Henbest (Viola)
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Joshua Batty (Flute)
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Stefan Dohr (French Horn)
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Mark Smith (Trumpet)
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Lloyd van't Hoff (Clarinet)
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Phoebe Russell (Double bass)
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Charlotte Miles (Cello)
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Alexandra Allan (Oboe)
