An Intimate Evening With Russell McGregor: World-Class Violinist & Conductor of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra

Featuring
Russell McGregor - World-class violinist and celebrated Stehgeiger from Vienna

Aliona Komarovskaia - Violist from the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg

Join us for a soul-stirring winter’s night of music, wine, and culinary delights. World-renowned violinist and conductor Russell McGregor, direct from Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra, will lead an exquisite musical performance set against a backdrop of fine wine, seasonal flavours, and warm hospitality.

Performing on his treasured 300 year-old 1697 Carlo Giuseppe Testore violin, Russell brings to Melbourne the elegance and virtuosity that have captivated audiences across Europe’s grandest concert halls. Known as the celebrated Stehgeiger of Vienna, he offers a performance of breathtaking beauty and artistry. Melbourne-born and Vienna-based, Russell has shared the stage with musical greats including Luciano Pavarotti, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

More Than Music - A Night of Connection
Between world-class performances and a glass of wine, Russell will share his story.
    • How he found his calling as a violinist
    • How he discovered belonging in Vienna
    • How music connects him with audiences around the world
    • And how music has the power to awaken meaning and beauty within us all

“Music speaks where words fall away.” — Russell McGregor

Through storytelling, stillness, and sound, this special evening invites you to reconnect with wonder, with yourself, and with the quiet magic of music.

Program

6:30pm | Guest Arrival
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco, wine tasting, and a seasonal selection of delicious cocktail-style dinner morsels.

7:30pm | Performance
Russell McGregor live intimate concert.

8:45pm | Drinks and Cheese
Cheeseboards served. Bar and cellar door still open

Drinks

Prosecco on arrival
Non-alcoholic options available
Bar will be open all evening
Additional drinks available for purchase

Dinner Cocktail Menu

Gougère with comté and mortadella
Pork croquette with tomatillo koji salsa
Local pasta with tomato vodka sauce (V)
Potato galette with soured cream, squid ink & truffle salami (V option)
Chicken thigh skewer with koji tare & smoked shallot aioli (GF)
Wagyu beef skewer with koji tare & smoked shallot aioli (GF)
Heirloom zucchini skewer with koji tare & smoked shallot aioli (V, GF)

Supporting Highway Foundation
Proceeds from the evening support Highway Foundation, Australia's leading youth charity dedicated to helping young people build inner connection, emotional clarity, and a sense of true belonging. In a world of rising disconnection, Highway creates spaces where young people can come home to themselves. Thank you for your generosity.