The Fairy's Kiss - Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek

Friday 17 July 2026, 7:30pm
Josefowicz is magnificent throughout, whether negotiating ferocious technical challenges or playing with gentle lyrical wonder. The Strad
Stravinsky’s The Fairy’s Kiss allowed Josefowicz and Novacek the chance to pull out all the stops they’d held in reserve in a flurry of full-force virtuosity that rose to a pyrotechnical conclusion. San Francisco Classical Voice

28/05/26 update. All tickets now $49.

In 2026, Musica Viva Australia invites you to look forward to five concerts at Newcastle City Hall, featuring favourites and new friends. Read more about Musica Viva's Season 2026 program.

Presented by Musica Viva Australia

Prepare to be kissed by a fairy and transformed by music when violinist Leila Josefowicz and pianist John Novacek bring their captivating artistry to Australia.

ARTISTS 

  • Leila Josefowicz violin 
  • John Novacek piano 

PROGRAM

  • Debussy Sonata for Violin and Piano 
  • Szymanowski Mythes, Op. 30 
  • Charlotte Bray Mriya*  
  • Stravinsky Divertimento from Le Baiser de la fée

*Commissioned by Musica Viva Australia & Wigmore Hall. Australian premiere.

Running time 2 hrs, inc interval. Running times are approximate and subject to change without notice. 

All ages permitted.

Student Rush tickets only available in the hour prior to the concert from the Ticket Office. Proof of current study must be produced. 

Dates

  • Friday 17 July 2026 7:30 pm

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Prices

  • Final Tickets $49
  • Under 40 $49
  • Under 18 $20
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Contact

  • Civic Theatre Ticket Office
  • (02) 4929 1977

Venue

City Hall
290 King Street
Newcastle
2300

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