Presented by Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Under the Canopy
MCO + James Crabb.
Experience the incredible James Crabb in a program that showcases the possibilities of the classical accordion. Renowned for his electrifying stage presence and interpretive depth, Crabb brings his unique flair to works by leading composers.
From the ornate beauty of Rameau and the bold invention of CPE Bach, to Gubitsch's tango pulse and the raw soul of Scottish tradition, these works speak across time and place with one voice: expressive, searching, alive.
Aaron Wyatt offers a deeply moving portrait of the Australian landscape. Exploring themes of identity, Country, and connection to nature, his reflections ground the program in a powerful sense of place.
With Crabb in the spotlight, this concert promises a memorable journey through sound, land, and story, delivered with passion and imagination.
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
Single tickets on sale Monday 3 November 2025.
Standard
Premium $150
A Reserve $130
B Reserve $100
C Reserve $75
Concession / Senior
Premium $135
A Reserve $110
B Reserve $80
C Reserve $55
Full Time Student / Child
Premium - C Reserve $30
Group 10+
Premium $120
A Reserve $104
B Reserve $80
C Reserve $60
Under 40
B - C Reserve $40
Season Tickets
Season tickets are on sale now via the MCO website.
A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
Artists
Sophie Rowell Artistic Director
James Crabb Accordion
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Program
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Suite from Six concerts en Sixtour
(arr. string orchestra Stanisław Skrowaczewski)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Harpsichord Concerto in A Wq29 (H437)
(arr. James Crabb)
Aaron Wyatt
Under the Canopy* (new arrangement)
Tomás Gubitsch
In a tango state of mind
Scottish Traditional
Selections (arr. James Crabb)
* MCO premiere commission
Accessibility
