Music

Luminesca, The Australian Cello & Guitar Duo

3pm, Sunday 9 September
Bailey Hall, Willoughby Civic Centre, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

As part of their Australian Tour, Luminesca, the Australian Cello & Guitar Duo will present a program of exquisite music for cello and guitar. Featuring celebrated cellist and former principal with the Sydney Symphony Trish O'Brien and ARIA Award winner and Saffire guitarist Gareth Kock, Luminesca has literally burst onto the Australian music scene with their hugely successful debut CD 'Seduction' which will feature in this performance.
For bookings and further information phone Ticketmaster on 1300 723 038 or visit www.luminesca.com.

Sydney U3A Choir Annual Concert

2pm, Saturday 15 September
Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood

The ever popular Sydney U3A Choir present their annual concert with guest artist Mark Walton. The choir will present a varied program of choral music including spirituals, classic songs from great 20th Century musical writers and an Australian medley.
Tickets are $10 per person, for more information phone organisers Sydney U3A Choir on 9977 1128.

Castle Cove Public School Jazz

11am - 5pm, Sunday 16 September
Castle Cove Public School, Kendall Rd, Castle Cove (Infants playground - Rosebridge Ave Entrance)

A day of fine music, fabulous food and great fun & friendship set in the lovely grounds of Castle Cove Public School. The Jazz Fest has become a highly anticipated annual event, for local families and the wider community.
This is a free event organised by the Castle Cove Public School P&C, phone 9417 1039.

Operatic Nights with Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

6.30pm, Sunday 16 September
Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay

Be there when Australia's eight finest young vocal superstars vie for more than $58 000 worth of prizes in a musical battle featuring some of the world's greatest composers and operatic masterpieces. Performers will be accompanied by the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen Mould.
Full Price $45 Concession $38 Children $33. A booking fee applies of $7.50 per transaction, phone McDonalds Performing Arts Challenge on 9250 7777.

Yamaha Music Festival

6.30pm Thursday 20 September
Town Hall, Willoughby Civic Centre, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

$5 per adult, $10 per family, children free. Presented by Dickson's Music.

A concert with the Willoughby WurliTzer

2pm & 8pm, Friday 28 September
Willoughby Civic Centre 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

Farewell the WurliTzer organ at this final concert. The WurliTzer organ was originally built in 1925 and installed in the Arcadia Theatre in Chatswood before being relocated to the Civic Centre in April 1972. The WurliTzer organ will find a new home in Civic Place in 2010. Organist Ron Sinclair will perform light classical and easy listening music at this not to be missed historical occasion.
Tickets $15, seniors $12, students and children under 15 free. Presented by Willoughby Council, phone 9417 2987.

Arthaus

8pm, Friday 28 September
Auditorium, Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood

A fusion of art forms from different cultures crossover in an adventure of music and dance. Arouse the senses as you watch or participate in an evoking journey of moods and music.
Entry is $15, phone the Northside Music Collective on 9960 7396. Supported by Willoughby City Council.