Beleura is currently closed under new restrictions
As a result of the recent restrictions and lockdown there have been some changes to our scheduled tours and concerts.
We are taking bookings for future tours and concerts. Use our online service on this website or contact our office between Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15 June.
Please look at this website for the latest updates.
The wearing of masks inside except when consuming food or drink is a Victorian government requirement.
Music
Beleura has a long association with music through the legacy of composer John Tallis. Evert year we offer a wide-ranging program of musial events and talks in the Pavilion.
The Stuart & Sons pianos are exceptional musical instruments that attract musicians from across Australia.
Beleura acknowledges the assistance of Creative Victoria in supporting the development of our music program.
2021 Music Program
In 2021 our three guest musical curators are programming three special series of music for you to enjoy – a classical music series and an improvised and new music series. Their exceptional experience mean we can assure you a wonderful selection of music to enjoy.
Andrea Keller
Andrea is a highly awarded jazz musician, composer and collaborator who lectures in improvisation at the Melbourne Conservatorium and she is programming a musical innovators series.
Dale Barltrop
Concertmaster for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, is programming our classical concert series through his connections with innovative young performers.
Richard Vaudrey
After six years of performing in New York City, cellist Richard Vaudrey is quickly becoming a notable force in the new breed of string players – classically trained and proficient across a multitude of genres. Richard is programming a range of new music.
Events
Sage At a Time in a Place
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Friday 26 March
Songwriter and cellist Sage Fuller joins with the Briars Quartet and pianist Troy Rogan reveal new songs.
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Kaleidoscope Trio
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Thursday 8 April
Cellist Blair Harris joins MSO Concertmaster Dale Barltrop and Beleura’s much beloved pianist Laurence Matheson in a concert of new and favorite piano trios.
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Tony Gould The Art of Creative Music
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Friday 23 April
Pianist Tony Gould is a composer, collaborator and educator who has long held a revered position in Australian jazz and contemporary music.
ANAM Mozart Piano Masterworks with Timothy Young
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Thursday 29 April
Acclaimed concert pianist and ANAM Head of Piano, Timothy Young brings a Mozart program alive with a special guest ANAM virtuoso.
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Stefan Cassomenos Prints and Mirrors
Thursday 20 May
Stefan Cassomenos is a Melbourne classical pianist, composer and conductor who is famed for his performances on international stages and a cofounder of PLEXUS chamber ensemble.
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Roscoe James Irwin Dark Heart
New Date: Friday 9 July
Best known as the lead singer and trumpeter for The Cat Empire, Ross is Irwin’s new solo project ‘Dark Heart’, is an exploration of orchestral layers, original folk, ambient textures and song.
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Ensemble Francaix Postcards
Thursday 22 July
The Melbourne-based group comprises oboist Emmanuel Cassimatis (MSO, MCO), bassoonist Matthew Kneale (MSO, TSO, OV, Arcadia Winds) and pianist Nicholas Young (Finalist ABC Young Performers Awards 2011) showcases the colours and virtuosity of oboe, bassoon and piano combined.
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ANAM Islay Trio
Thursday 12 August
The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) is dedicated to training the most exceptional young musicians from Australia and New Zealand. Expect an afternoon of music of piano trios and other chamber music combinations across centuries.
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TJ Patrick Delicate Raw & Gentle
New Date: Friday 13 August
TJ Patrick creates folk/country songs that shed light onstories of raw, personal experiences with a delicate and gentle nature and teams up with fellow songwriters Lauren Irwin Ray and Mel O’Neill.
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Amy Lehpamer Songs that have inspired my career
Thursday 19 August
Best known for her roles as Maria in The Sound of Music or Dusty Springfield in Dusty: The Musical, Australia’s celebrated musical theatre actress and singer Amy Lehpamer performs her favorite songs.
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ANAM Mozart & Poulenc for piano & winds
Thursday 26 August
The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) is dedicated to training the most exceptional young musicians from Australia and New Zealand. Expect an afternoon of music of piano trios and other chamber music combinations across centuries.
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Melbourne Amplified Strings Send Me Your Prayers
Friday 17 September
During lockdown, Xani Kolac invited her online audience to send through their own prayers as a theme for Melbourne Amplified Strings (MAS) compositions featuring Xani Kolac and Anita Quayle.
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ANAM Mozart & Schumann for piano & strings
Thursday 28 October
The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) is dedicated to training the most exceptional young musicians from Australia and New Zealand. The audience can look forward to a beautiful afternoon of music of piano trios and other chamber music combinations.
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Download or view our 2021 Music Program here…
Tours
Beleura will be offering full day and half day tours of the House and the Gardens in the near future. Tours include various catering options and are suitable for group visits as well as individuals.
Beleura House & Garden
PO Box 1198
Mornington Victoria 3931
(03) 5975 2027
admin@beleura.org.au
VISITATION TO BELEURA IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday - Friday
9am - 4pm
Beleura House & Garden is an associated property with the National Trust
