This October, Sydney comes alive with inspiring music. Immerse yourself in five days of concerts, masterclasses and seminars as the inaugural Musica Viva Festival turns the CBD into a chamber music hothouse.

The Festival is a rich program of masterworks and rare gems played by some of the world's finest practitioners, interwoven with music from different cultures in the late-night concert series. You can learn more about chamber music and engage with performers in the informative Exploring Music series and Masterclasses, or just relax and drink in the music.

Years in the planning, the Musica Viva Festival has close links to the Australian Youth Orchestra's 2008 Chamber Music Camp. Young musicians from around the country gather for a period of intense study with leading exponents, culminating in a stream of performances by the students adding further depth and variety to the Festival.

Events will be held at the City Recital Hall Angel Place, The Barnet Long Room at Customs House, St James' Anglican Church and the Justice & Police Museum.

Ticket packages are on sale now! Click here for more information.

Tickets for single events will go on sale at 9.00am, 7 April 2008.

Events will be held at the City Recital Hall Angel Place, The Barnet Long Room at Customs House, St James' Anglican Church and the Justice and Police Museum.

The Musica Viva Festival Committee consists of:

For further information contact Musica Viva by calling 1800 688 482 or register for the mailing list by emailing: festival2008@mva.org.au

For media enquiries, please contact: Edweana Wenkart on (02) 8354 1830