Musica Viva Australia is sending a powerhouse trio on the road this May, pairing three of the country’s leading chamber musicians for a national tour titled Beethoven’s Ghost, with a stop at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Tuesday 12 May. The program brings pianist Aura Go, cellist Timo-Veikko (Tipi) Valve and violinist Kristian Winther onto the same stage for the first time.
Artistic Director Paul Kildea has framed the tour as a rare meeting of equals, built on shared respect and instinct.
“In this special tour we have three phenomenal Australian musicians with great respect for each other, with huge musical synchronicity, wanting to explore repertory that their everyday practice doesn’t allow.”
“The piano trio is an opportunity because there are such timbral differences between the instruments in coming together, where you trade on the magic and the chemistry of three individuals, and you know that you’re going to create something greater than the whole,” said Kildea.
Go brings a reputation for sharp, imaginative performance, while Valve, Principal Cello of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, continues a long-standing collaboration with her that has already toured internationally.
Their recent Beethoven recording for ABC Classic drew strong critical response. Winther rounds out the ensemble, known for his work with major symphony orchestras and his deep commitment to chamber music.
The program leans into drama and contrast, with Beethoven’s ‘Ghost’ Trio and Ravel’s Piano Trio sitting alongside a new Australian work. The world premiere of Regnare by composer Melody Eötvös takes inspiration from the life cycle of the Mountain Ash, grounding the concert in a distinctly local voice.
It’s a tight, ambitious program that promises energy, precision and a sense of occasion. Tickets are available now from Musica Viva Australia’s website.
