Water Music presented by Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Tickets
About Water Music
A powerful and resonant tribute from seasoned collaborators. Rrawun Maymuru, an ocean and waterway custodian hailing from East Arnhem Land debuting an original composition created with Nick Wales, a classically trained contemporary composer. Sung in the language of the Yolngu people, this heartfelt ode to water promises to echo deep within the soul of every listener.
The homage continues with the Brandenburg’s vibrant rendition of Handel’s complete Water Music masterpiece brought to life with the Orchestra’s signature celebratory exuberance.
This performance serves as an experiential meditation on our custodial duty to our world. Through music and song, the Brandenburg explores the crucial themes of water’s essence, and our collective responsibility to cherish, conserve and protect it.
In this concert experience, water is not only celebrated but revered—a reminder of water as the constant, vital thread flowing through our past, our present, and our future.
Jubilant, deeply moving and profound.
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Start date
9th October, 2025
End date
12th October, 2025
Venue
Elisabeth Murdoch Hall | Melbourne Recital Centre
Accessibility
Lift access is available to all foyer levels of the building and all backstage areas (except the Orchestra Pit). Escalator access is also available between Ground Level and foyer Level 1. The hearing loop is available in stalls only.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Arts Precinct, Sturt St, Stop 17 is on the Route 1 service and is conveniently located at the Centre’s doorstep. This is a platform tram stop providing level access to low floor trams, passenger shelter and protection from traffic. Alternatively you can alight at Stop 16, in front of the National Gallery of Victoria. Melbourne Recital Centre is a short walk down Southbank Boulevard (approximately 200 metres). This stop is serviced by routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72.
BY TRAIN: The nearest station is Flinders Street, located approximately 10 minutes walk from the Centre.
BY BUS: The route 605 bus operates along Southbank Boulevard. Disembark at Victorian College of the Arts/Southbank Boulevard. Services towards City (Queen St) stop directly outside of Melbourne Recital Centre.
BY CAR: Limited on-street parking is available around Southbank or you can choose from a variety of conveniently located car parks when attending events at the Centre.
More information about Water Music
ARTISTS
Artistic Director: Paul Dyer
Composer: Nick Wales
Guest artist, composer: Rrawun Maymuru
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
PROGRAM
WALES / MAYMURU: Water (new commission)
HANDEL: Water Music, HWV 348-350
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Water Music at?
Water Music is at Melbourne's Elisabeth Murdoch Hall | Melbourne Recital Centre, which is located at 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, Melbourne, 3006.
How much are tickets for Water Music?
Water Music tickets start at $65.
How do you get tickets for Water Music?
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