Recital with Friends Series –– The Stars
Sun, 05 July
|Wesley Music Centre
Proudly presenting an extraordinary afternoon of chamber music featuring five remarkable musicians from across Australia
Time & Location
05 July 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Entrance via, Fitzroy St, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
About the event
Proudly presenting an extraordinary afternoon of chamber music featuring five remarkable musicians from across Australia.
On 5 July 2026 at 2pm, Wesley Music Centre in Canberra will come alive with a diverse programme brought together by clarinettist Elsie Chen and her distinguished friends. A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and former Principal Clarinet of the Australian Wind Symphony, Elsie has long been celebrated for her warm, expressive tone and her passion for collaborative music-making. This concert is a testament to the deep musical friendships she has forged throughout her career.
Joining Elsie on stage is Frank Celata, Associate Principal Clarinet of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and a renowned international soloist. A seasoned performer who has appeared as guest with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra of London, Frank brings decades of artistry and experience honed on the world's finest stages.
From Los Angeles, Dr. Rebecca Rivera makes a special guest appearance.…