Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, which has raised over $100,000 for classical musicians since its launch in March, has announced satellite nights in Perth and Sydney to support artists affected by COVID-19. Mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell will lead an exclusive series recorded live for MDCH in Perth’s Government House Ballroom, while Kawai Australia will live stream its Sydney counterpart from its studio in St Leonards.

“Starting on 13 May, our Wednesday Satellite Nights offer the chance to experience Australia’s great artists in concert, no matter where you live,’ said Co-Director Chris Howlett. “Talent and need know no boundaries. With high-quality streaming, neither do we. Importantly, each ticket fee goes straight to the artists, giving them hope and income in these challenging times.”

The first satellite night begins in Perth at 7PM AEST with clarinettist Ashley Smith and pianist Gladys Chua playing arias and fantasias from the operas of Mozart, Rossini, Weber, Puccini and Verdi. They’ll be followed by tenor Paul O’Neill, soprano Naomi Johns and accompanist Tommaso Pollio in a recital of arias and songs at 8:30PM. The following Wednesday at 10PM sees jazz vocalist Ali Bodycoat in recital with pianist Adrian Galante.

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