Jane Austen's Music

Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre

Step into the world of Jane Austen for Melbourne Recital Centre’s celebration of the beloved author’s 250th birthday.

After an evocative presentation in 2024, the music of Jane Austen’s era is further explored in this delightfully enchanting musical event. Transporting listeners to the drawing rooms and picturesque surroundings of Pemberley, Rachael Beesley, Aura Go, and Lizzy Bennet’s Band bring to life the musical heart of Austen’s most cherished novels.

Set your heart aflutter and immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of Pride and Prejudice, experiencing the very melodies that may have inspired one Mr Darcy to declare, ‘My feelings will not be repressed.’ Or delight in the playful interplay between music and prose as Rachael and Aura explore a repertoire that would feel perfectly at home in Emma and Sense and Sensibility.

In this performance, Austen’s razor-sharp wit and keen observations on love and society come vividly to life through carefully chosen readings and period-perfect musical selections. From lively country dances to intimate chamber pieces, each note resonates with the spirit of Austen’s world, offering a deeper appreciation of the musical landscape that shaped her timeless stories.

Post-Concert Talk

Join iconic Melbourne book editor, event moderator and bookseller, Jaclyn Crupi, and writer and producer of AustenCon, Sharmini Kumar, for a discussion about Jane Austen, her literature and her legacy. This talk will take place in the Ground Floor Foyer following the concert.

This concert is supported by our Program Partner, The Langham Melbourne.

Dates & Times

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Duration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.

Tickets

Premium $79

A Reserve $65

B Reserve $50

C Reserve $35

A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.

Artists

Rachael Beesley music director
Aura Go piano
Lizzy Bennet’s Band

Program

Overture
William Boyce
Symphony No.2 in A

The Dance Party
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
La Marseillaise March

Thomas Arne
Rule, Britannia!

Muzio Clementi
Waltzes

Traditional, arr. Roy Thackray
Sailor’s Hornpipe

Ghost Scene...
Niccolò Jommelli
Divertimento in E-flat

...Night Falls & Dawn Awakens
Dario Marianelli
Dawn from Pride and Prejudice

Drawing Room
Joseph Haydn
Keyboard Sonata in C, Hob.XVI:35
I. Allegro con brio

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No.21 in C, K.467
II. Andante

Pemberley Reflection
Carl Davis
Opening Music from Pride and Prejudice

Patrick Doyle
My Father's Favourite and Willoughby from Sense and Sensibility

Rachel Portman
Emma: End Titles