Sublime work The Lark Ascending soars in the hands of Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Emma McGrath.

The concert opens with Peter Sculthorpe’s Pastorale before violinist extraordinaire Emma McGrath performs the solo part in Vaughan Williams’s ethereal Lark Ascending, popularly held to be the most sublime short work for violin and orchestra.

Paul Stanhope’s Fantasia on a Theme of Vaughan Williams offers a joyous response to ‘Down Ampney’ (Come Down, O Love Divine), a famous hymn tune by Vaughan Williams.

The second half of the concert is given over to Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ symphony, a musical excursion to the countryside and a celebration of the restorative powers of the outdoors. Go on your own rural retreat in this nature-inspired program.

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Events and points of interest around Hobart.

26 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Hobart
The World Premiere season of Gabby's Dollhouse Live! will tour Australia from March to April 2025. Tickets are now on sale – book today.
9 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025
Leap and Wander Studio, pottery workshops
Leap and Wander Pottery Workshops will help you discover your inner potter. Workshoppers pinch, roll, sip and nibble our way through a few hours.
11 Jun 2022 - 27 Dec 2025
Salamanca Market – Weekly
Salamanca Market offers food, music, art and craft, clothing, antiques, collectables, books, bric-a-brac, jewellery.
11 May 2024 - 2 May 2026
Geeveston parkrun
A free, weekly, timed 5km walk/jog/run at 9am every Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities. Organised entirely by volunteers. Friendly and fun. Join us!
16 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2025
Tasmanian Produce Market
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along with live music from local talent.
20 Apr 2024 - 11 Apr 2026
Willie Smith’s Artisan Market
Willie Smith's Artisan & Produce Market, every Saturday 9am - 12pm at The Apple Shed.
26 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live | Hobart
TEG Life Like Touring and Universal Destinations and Experiences announce the Australian premiere season dates for the live show version of DreamWorks Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse
26 Feb 2023 - 7 Feb 2027
Farm Gate Market
Tasmanian Farm Gate is Hobart's farmers' market showcasing and selling direct from the producer to the public.
25 Aug 2024 - 28 Dec 2025
Cornelian Bay and Queens Domain Bushcare
Protecting Hobart’s rare grassy woodlands on the Queens
Domain and picturesque Cornelian Bay area.
25 Aug 2024 - 28 Dec 2025
Lambert Gully Bushcare
Working along the slopes of the Lambert Creek waterway under a canopy of giant blue gums.
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