Anne Sofie von Otter & Kristian Bezuidenhout
Two remarkable artists come together for one very special evening of Schubert and Swedish song.
- VIC · ACT · SA
- Nov 2026
About
For more than four decades, Anne Sofie von Otter has been one of the defining voices of the international stage, performing in the world’s great opera houses and concert halls, with an extraordinary career spanning Schubert, Mahler and Mozart and collaborations with Claudio Abbado, Carlos Kleiber and John Eliot Gardiner.
Joining her is Kristian Bezuidenhout, returning after his incredible Australian Chamber Orchestra performance last year, and one of the most respected and distinctive keyboard artists of his generation. Together, they present an intimate program of Schubert alongside Swedish songs reflecting von Otter’s own musical heritage.
'I’m very much looking forward to this Australian adventure together with my dear friend and wonderful pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout. In these recitals, Kris and I are focusing on Franz Schubert but for good measure we´ll throw in a handful of lovely Swedish songs by the composer Adolf Fredrik Lindblad (1801-1878). Lindblad was a close friend and mentor of Jenny Lind, the 'Swedish Nightingale' and some of the songs were specifically written for her. I’m really excited to make the long journey from Stockholm to Australia in November and very much hope to see you there at one of our concerts.' - Anne Sofie von Otter
Venue
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006
Melbourne Recital Centre sits at the heart of Southbank’s Arts Precinct. Its main auditorium, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, is a 1,000-seat shoebox-style hall lined in Australian hoop pine and widely regarded as one of the country’s finest rooms for live music.
Getting there
Tram: Route 1 stops at the door (Stop 17, Sturt St/Southbank Blvd). Many St Kilda Road routes stop about 200 metres away.
Train: Flinders Street Station is about a 10-minute walk.
Car: Park at the Arts Centre Melbourne or Australian Ballet Centre car parks. Precinct works can affect access, so allow extra time.
Accessibility
Lifts reach every level, with accessible toilets on all floors. Wheelchair spaces with companion seating are in Stalls Row U and the Upper East and West Wings, and step-free seats are in Stalls Row U, Circle Row A and Upper Wing seats 11–15. A hearing loop covers the Stalls (switch your hearing aid to ‘T’). Assistance animals are welcome, and Companion Card bookings are made through the venue box office.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
Elder Hall
University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Opened in 1900, Elder Hall is the University of Adelaide’s heritage concert hall on North Terrace and home of the Elder Conservatorium. Its fine acoustic and celebrated Casavant organ make it one of Adelaide’s most loved spaces for chamber and solo music.
Getting there
Public transport: Elder Hall is on North Terrace in the city centre, close to tram and bus stops. Use the Adelaide Metro journey planner to plan your trip.
Car: The University underground car park (Gate 23, entered from North Terrace heading east) is open to the public after hours and on weekends, and has accessible bays. Wilson Parking at 225 North Terrace is also nearby.
Accessibility
There are seven steps at the main entrance, with a lift on the eastern side of the building. Wheelchair positions are available in the stalls, and accessible toilets are on the lower ground floor, reached by lift. There is no assistive listening system. Companion Cards are accepted.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
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