


A MEETING OF HEARTS AND MINDS
Pianist Aura Go, cellist Timo-Veikko Valve and violinist Kristian Winther come together in a harmonious meeting of musical hearts and minds when they perform Beethoven’s friendly ‘Ghost’ trio and Ravel’s haunting piano trio alongside a new work from Australian composer Melody Eötvös.
12th May, 2026
12th May, 2026

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.
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.
‘From the slow broad opening of the first sonata – like an athlete flexing his muscles – Valve showed why he is so popular… As the sparkling runs of the piano kicked in it was obvious that Go was the perfect partner for these taxing works.’ — Limelight
‘Kristian Winther's artistry knew no limit in a remarkable concert with pianist Aura Go.’ — In Daily
ARTISTS:
Violin: Kristian Winther
Cello: Timo-Veikko Valve
Piano: Aura Go
PROGRAM:
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 ‘Ghost’
Melody EÖTVÖS New commission*
Lili BOULANGER D’un Soir Triste
RAVEL Piano Trio
*Commissioned by Musica Viva Australia. World premiere performances.
Timo-Veikko Valve appears with the support of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and Aura Go with the support of Monash University.
Beethoven’s Ghost presented by Musica Viva Australia | Melbourne is at Melbourne's Elisabeth Murdoch Hall | Melbourne Recital Centre, which is located at 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, Melbourne, 3006.
Beethoven’s Ghost presented by Musica Viva Australia | Melbourne tickets start at $85.
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