Mischa Maisky in Recital with Lily Maisky
Legendary cellist Mischa Maisky and his daughter, acclaimed pianist Lily Maisky, share the stage for one night only in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
- VIC · NSW · QLD · WA
- Nov 2026
- 2 hours incl. interval
About
The program moves from songs by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn, reimagined for the singing voice of the cello, to Rachmaninoff in Mischa’s own arrangements and Shostakovich’s powerful Sonata for Cello and Piano.
Mischa is the only cellist in the world to have studied with both Mstislav Rostropovich and Gregor Piatigorsky. Rostropovich praised his playing for combining “poetry and exquisite delicacy with great temperament and brilliant technique.” Born in Latvia and educated in Russia, he has performed in London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, New York and Tokyo, with conductors including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim and Gustavo Dudamel, and alongside artists such as Martha Argerich, Itzhak Perlman and Janine Jansen.
An exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist for more than 30 years, he has made over 35 recordings, and his Bach Cello Suite No. 1 has passed 45 million views on YouTube. In 2018 he released the very personal album Adagietto with Lily. His recordings have won the Record Academy Prize in Tokyo, the Grand Prix du Disque and the Diapason d’Or, as well as several Grammy nominations.
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Venue
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004
Arts Centre Melbourne brings together several performance spaces beside the Yarra River, including Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building. Beneath the Spire, the Theatres Building houses the 2,000-seat Ian Potter State Theatre, the 884-seat Playhouse and the intimate Fairfax Studio, presenting theatre, ballet, opera, music and more.
Getting there
Tram: Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop outside at Arts Precinct, Stop 14.
Train: Flinders Street Station is the closest station; Town Hall Station connects to it by an underground walkway. From Swanston Street, cross Princes Bridge towards the venue.
Car: Arts Centre Melbourne’s undercover car park is open 24 hours. Precinct works can affect surrounding traffic, so allow extra travel time.
Accessibility
All levels of the Theatres Building and Hamer Hall are wheelchair accessible by lift, with wheelchair spaces subject to availability and accessible toilets across both buildings. Major venues have assistive hearing systems, and Companion Cards are accepted for ticketed events. Accessible seats can be booked online or by calling 1300 182 183; contact the venue in advance if transferring from a wheelchair.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Sydney Opera House is a performing arts centre on Bennelong Point, with seven indoor venues and several outdoor event spaces. Its theatres include the Joan Sutherland Theatre, the Opera House’s second-largest indoor venue and home to Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Getting there
Train, light rail, bus and ferry: Circular Quay is served by trains, light rail, buses and ferries, and is about a six-minute walk from the Opera House.
Car: Wilson Parking operates the Sydney Opera House Car Park at 2 Macquarie Street, with vehicle access beside the Opera House forecourt.
Accessibility
All foyers are accessible, with lifts linking the Lower Concourse, street and Western Foyer level, and Main Box Office level; accessible toilets include a Changing Places facility. Wheelchair and companion seating is available in every theatre, including the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Companion Cards and assistance animals are welcome. Contact the Opera House Box Office by phone or email to book accessible seating.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Cultural Precinct, corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is Queensland’s major performing arts centre, set within Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct at South Bank. Its five performance venues include the Lyric Theatre, Concert Hall, Playhouse, Cremorne Theatre and Glasshouse Theatre; the 2,000-seat Lyric hosts large-scale productions, while the versatile Concert Hall presents orchestral music, popular music, comedy and more.
Getting there
Train: South Brisbane station is directly opposite QPAC on Grey Street.
Bus: Cultural Centre bus station is on Melbourne Street.
Ferry: South Bank ferry terminal is a short walk along the river.
Car: Performing Arts Car Park (P1), entered via Stanley Place, is QPAC’s most convenient parking option; spaces can be limited at peak times.
Accessibility
Lifts serve the Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall foyers, and accessible toilets are available across both venues. Wheelchair spaces are offered at all performances, subject to availability, and Auracast assistive listening covers both auditoriums, with receivers available from the cloakroom. QPAC accepts Companion Cards; call QTIX on 136 246 or visit the box office to arrange accessible seating or a companion ticket.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
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