Wednesday Lunchtime Concert: Melody and the Muse
Wed, 18 Nov
|Wesley Music Centre
On Wednesday 18th November 2026 from 12:40 to 1:20pm, Wesley Music Centre presents accomplished pianist Stuart Long and gifted poet Rohan Buettel bringing music and poetry into conversation in a captivating program of lyrical piano works and evocative verse, weaving together familiar melodies.
Time & Location
18 Nov 2026, 12:40 pm – 1:20 pm
Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Entrance via, Fitzroy St, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
About the event
Stuart Long holds a Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the ANU School of Music, studying with Alan Jenkins and Lillian Tan. During his subsequent musical career, he has continued his studies with outstanding and experienced musicians, including Colin Forbes, Kotaro Nagano and Edward Neeman. He has won various musical prizes and awards, including 1st Prize at the prestigious North Queensland Concerto and Vocal Competition. Stuart enjoys performing solo, as an accompanist and in chamber groups. He has performed extensively, including in Wellington New Zealand, Sydney, Townsville and rural New South Wales. Stuart is a regular and much-loved performer at Wesley Music Centre concerts in Canberra.
Rohan Buettel lives in Canberra. His haiku appear in various Australian and international journals (including Presence, Cattails and The Heron’s Nest). His longer poetry appears in numerous journals including Rattle, Touchstone, Meanjin, Meniscus and Quadrant He convenes Tram Stop Poets, a poetry workshop group in Canberra, rides a mountain bike, and sings in a choir.