What's On

Performers

Sunny Kim‘s powerful voice anchors the ensemble’s sound, blending eclectic influences of jazz, traditional Korean singing and her vocal explorations with Yolngu manikay songmen.

Mindy Meng Wang introduces audiences to the Chinese guzheng which she plays with bold textures and innovative techniques, creating a sound that bridges ancient traditions and contemporary expression.

Gelareh Pour plays the Iranian kamancheh, a bowed string instrument often described as the soulful voice of Persian classical music. Pour reimagines the kamancheh as both a storyteller and a sonic adventurer in this ensemble.

Aviva Endean expands the ensemble’s soundscape with clarinets and invented woodwind instruments, crafting unexpected layers and textures.

Zoë Barry’s cello adds depth and resonance, moving seamlessly between anchoring harmonies and lyrical flights of improvisation. Electronics merging acoustic and digital worlds into a cohesive and vibrant sound.

The Boyd Music Series

The Boyd Music Series presents a collection of the world’s leading chamber musicians and renowned soloists from eastern and western classical traditions, featuring Australian debut performances.

The series is curated by Genevieve Lacey and developed in collaboration with Sydney Opera House’s Utzon Music Series.​ Returning for its second year in 2026, there will be six evocative concerts set against the backdrop of Bangli / the Shoalhaven River with Alexander Boyd, CzechMate, Sunny Kim’s Ensemble Ochaye, duo Liam Byrne and Laura Vaughan, Ensemble Offspring, and the Australian Guitar Quartet.

Discover the Boyd Music Series.