Melba Hall 9: Chamber Showcase

The much-loved Melba Hall Lunch Hour Concert Series returns for 2026.

Each week will feature a different instrument or area, performed by undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and facilitated by academic staff.

Join us for an intimate hour of live performance showcasing the talent and diversity of our student musicians.

Repertoire

Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quintet No.1 Op.89 in d minor - molto moderato

Hanming Yang, violin
Kieron Fenner, violin
Eric Dao, violin
Rowan Parr, cello
Samuel Lee, piano

Reynaldo Hahn:
O mon bel inconnu

Eric Whitacre:  
The Seal Lullaby

Madison Adams, voice
Alice Dagwell, voice
Harriet Johnston, voice
Khanh Ngan Nguyen, piano

Paul Hindemith: Kleine Kammermusik Op.24 No.2 

I. Lustig. Mäßig Schnelle 
II. Walzer. Durchweg sehr leise IV. Schnelle Viertel V. Sehr lebhaft 

Laura Dickie, flute
Lisa Zhang, oboe
Freya Parr, clarinet
Joshua Elrom, bassoon
Madeleine Gough, French horn

Antonin Dvorak: Piano Quintet Op.81 in A Major - allegro, ma non tanto

Jasmine Milton, violin
Katherine Ma, violin
Tom Protat, viola
Ethan Chiao, cello
Ziyuan Fu, piano

Image: Gregory Lorenzutti, 2024.

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.   

• In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.   

• Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour. 

VENUE

Melba Hall is located at Gate 12 Royal Parade, Parkville.

ACCESSIBILITY 

We are committed to making our events accessible and will accommodate requirements wherever possible. Melba Hall is wheelchair accessible and Front of House staff are available to assist patrons as required. Please contact us at fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au if you have any questions. 
To read more about accessibility at our venues, please visit:  https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.