Piano Masterclasses
Darryl Coote, Max Cooke and Robert Chamberlain have organised Piano Masterclasses given by many international interstate visiting teacher/performers, including: Professor Thomas Hecht from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music/National University in Singapore (2004), Margaret Hair from Sydney (2004), Professor Akira Imai from the Kunitachi Academy in Tokyo (2005), Professor Rolf Plagge from the Mozarteum in Salzburg (2006), Helen Krizos from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (2006), Professor Roy Howat from the Royal Academy of Music in London (2007), Professor Michael Leuschner from the Musikhochschule in Freiburg (2008), Professor John Damgaard formerly Assistant Professor at Royal Danish Conservatorium, Denmark (2010), Professor Roger Lord from the University of Monckton (2011), Graham Fitch from London (2012) and Jocelyn Ho - New York based winner of ANPA (2014).
Upcoming Events
Rigg Bequest Classic Music 2025 at St John's Anglican Church, Camberwell
Concert 1 - Europe from East to West with Orix Duo
Ye Jin Choi (cello) & Kevin Suherman (piano), performing as Orix Duo, will take you on a captivating musical journey across the European continent, in the serene setting of St John's Anglican Church Camberwell. This rich and evocative program features Prokofiev’s Sonata for Cello and Piano Op. 119, the folkloric charm of Tsintsadze’s Five Pieces on Folk Themes, and the lyrical elegance of Poulenc’s Sonata for Cello and Piano FP 14, along with his beloved Les Chemins de l’Amour.
Join other audience members and the artists for post-concert refreshments in the Rutherford Room, hosted by the Friends of the Team of Pianists. This takes place directly after the recital, from approximately 8.45pm to 9.30pm.
Don't miss this evening of expressive artistry and cultural exploration presented by these brilliant young performers!
Read more including full programme details here. Or download the concert e-flyer here.
Date and Time
Thursday September 25, 2025 at 7.00pm
St John's Anglican Church
552 Burke Road
Camberwell, VIC, 3124
Rigg Bequest Classic Music 2025 at St John's Anglican Church, Camberwell
Concert 2 - Sanctuary of Sound: Mozart, Marais & More
Step into the serene acoustics of St John’s Anglican Church Camberwell for an evening of chamber music that spans centuries and continents. Clarinettist Robert Schubert, cellist Josephine Vains, and pianist Robert Chamberlain present a richly varied program of solos, duos, and trios.
From Mozart’s elegant Church Sonata and Marais’ passionate La Folia, to the lyrical English trio by John Ireland and the cinematic flair of Nino Rota, Sanctuary of Sound explores the expressive power of clarinet, cello, and piano in all their combinations. French Baroque keyboard gems by Rameau and Couperin add a touch of historical charm, while folk-inspired works from Korea and Ukraine bring a global perspective. Read more including full programme details here. Or download the concert e-flyer here.
Directly after the recital, join other audience members and the artists for post-concert refreshments (approximately 8.45pm to 9.30pm) in the Rutherford Room, hosted by the Friends of the Team of Pianists.
Don't miss this unique musical journey in a sacred space!
Date and Time
Thursday November 13, 2025 at 7.00pm
St John's Anglican Church
552 Burke Road
Camberwell, VIC, 3124