Thank you to our wonderful donors!

It's the generosity of our donor family that brings our work to life. Their support enables us to continue to create, produce and present, year after year – for 80 years – showcasing the finest artists; supporting the next generation of talent; and providing industry-leading education programs to students of all ages, right across the country. We can't thank you enough.

Major Gifts

$100,000+

NSW
The Berg Family Foundation, Patricia H. Reid Endowment Fund, Anonymous
QLD
Ian & Caroline Frazer

$50,000+

ACT
Marion & Michael Newman
NSW
J A Donald Family, Katherine & Reg Grinberg, Elisabeth Hodson & the late Dr Thomas Karplus

$25,000+

NSW
Nora Goodridge OAM, Michael & Frederique Katz, Vicki Olsson
QLD
Andrea & Malcolm Hall-Brown
VIC
The Morawetz Family in memory of Anita Morawetz, The Morawetz Family in memory of Paul Morawetz, Marjorie Nicholas OAM,  Rosemary & John MacLeod

$10,000+

NSW
Gresham Partners, Kim Williams AO and Catherine Dovey, Richard Wilkins, Anonymous
QLD
Anonymous
SA
Jennifer & John Henshall, Hugh & Fiona MacLachlan OAM
VIC
Peter Lovell & Michael Jan, Mercer Family Foundation, Marjorie Nicholas OAM, Joy Selby Smith, Mark & Anna Yates, Anonymous 

$5,000+

ACT
Craig Reynolds, Sue Terry & Len Whyte
NSW
Judith Allen, Maia Ambegaokar & Joshua Bishop, Thomas Dent, Sarah & Tony Falzarano, Robert & Lindy, Henderson, Catharine & Robert Kench, Ruth Magid & Bob Magid OAM, Lynda O’Grady, David & Carole Singer, Diane Sturrock, Kim Williams AM & Catherine Dovey
QLD
Ian & Cass George, Anonymous
SA
Aldridge Family Endowment
VIC
Joanna Baevski, Mr Carrillo Gantner AC, Linda Herd, Myer Family Foundation, Ralph & Ruth Renard, Greg Shalit & Miriam Faine, Anonymous (2)
WA
Rodney Constantine, Jace Foundation, Deborah Lehmann AO & Michael Alpers AO, Zoe Lenard & Hamish Milne

Ensemble Patrons

Our national concert season for 2025 is made possible thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our Ensemble Patrons, each of whom supports the presentation of an entire national tour for this season. 

The Cage Project
Ian Dickson AM & Reg Holloway

Jess Hitchcock & Penny Quartet
Chamber Music Foundation

The Hollywood Songbook
Ensemble Patrons: Ian Dickson AM & Reg Holloway, Chamber Music Foundation
Other tour support: Ms Felicity Rourke & Justice François Kunc

Northern Lights
Bruce & Charmaine Cameron

Takács Quartet with Angie Milliken
Ensemble Patrons: Chamber Music Foundation
Supporting Angie Milliken: Susie Dickson

Concert Champions

The mainstage concerts of our 2025 Season have been brought to life thanks to the generosity of our Concert Champions around the country.  

Dr Susan Marsden & Michael Szwarcbord

Andrew & Kate Lister
Andrea & Malcolm Hall-Brown
Barry & Diana Moore
Anonymous (3)

Andrew Blanckensee & Anonymous
Dr Ray Edmondson OAM & Sue Edmondson 
Dr Sue Packer
Sue Terry & Len Whyte

Penny Hughes
Presented by friends in memory of Dr James Pang
Dr Michael Troy
Mr Igor Zambelli 
Anonymous

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A gift to share the love of music (2)
Deborah Lehmann AO & Michael Alpers AO
For Stephanie Quinlan (2)
Robyn Tamke 
Valerie & Michael Wishart

In memory of Dr Catherine Brown-Watt PSM 
Patricia Crummer
Pam Cudlipp
Dr Jennifer Donald & Mr Stephen Burford
Charles Graham in acknowledgement of his piano teacher Sana Chia
Katherine & Reg Grinberg

Commissions

Musica Viva Australia is proud to support the creation of new Australian works through The Ken Tribe Fund for Australian Composition and The Hildegard Project.

We are grateful to the following individuals and collectives for their generous support of this work:  

D R & K M Magarey
Playking Foundation
Richard Wilkins

Musica Viva Australia also thanks the Adelaide Commissioning Circle, the WA Commissioning Circle, and the Silo Collective for their support in bringing new Australian works to life.

Creative Development Collective

Thank you to these generous donors whose visionary investment will bring to life MVA's artistic vision. 

Darin Cooper Foundation
Prof. Malcolm Gillies AM & Dr David Pear
Peter Griffin AM & Terry Swann
International Music & Arts Foundation
Richard Wilkins

MVAIS Ensemble Patrons

MVAIS Ensemble Patrons support the exceptional ensembles that deliver childhood music education programs for Musica Viva Australia In Schools.

El Camino
Ray Wilson OAM & Raymond Camillire in memory of James Agapitos OAM

Life is an Echo
Jo Strutt

Lost Histories
Kay Vernon

Music In My Suitcase
Valerie & Michael Wishart

Water Rhythms
Anthony Strachan

Amadeus Society

The Amadeus Society is a group of passionate music lovers and advocates in Sydney and Melbourne, who have joined together to support the extraordinary artistic initiatives of Musica Viva Australia. 

Tony Berg AM & Carol Berg AM
Tom Breen & Rachael Kohn AO
Dr Annette Gero
Katherine & Reg Grinberg
Jennifer Hershon
Fred Hilmer AO & Claire Hilmer 
Penny Hughes
Stephen & Michele Johns
Michael & Frederique Katz
Philip Robinson
Andrew Rosenberg
Ray Wilson OAM

Emerging Artists Giving Circle

The collective support of our Emerging Artists Patrons enables the artistic development of the next generation of Australian chamber musicians via our Masterclasses, Strike A Chord and
 FutureMakers programs.

Nicholas Callinan AO & Elizabeth Callinan
Caroline & Robert Clemente
Rosemary & John MacLeod
Patricia H. Reid Endowment Fund
Andrew Sisson AO & Tracey Sisson
Mick & Margaret Toller
David Wallace & Jamelia Gubgub
YMF Australia
Anonymous

Annual Gifts

THANK YOU

We are grateful to our donors at all levels, including those who contribute up to $500. Every gift really makes a difference.  


ACT

Craig Reynolds, Sue Terry & Len Whyte

NSW
Judith Allen
Maia Ambegaokar & Joshua Bishop, Mrs Christine Bishop, Thomas Dent, Sarah & Tony Falzarano, Robert & Lindy Henderson, Catharine & Robert Kench, Ruth Magid & Bob Magid OAM, Lynda O’Grady, Diane Sturrock

QLD
Anonymous

SA
Aldridge Family Endowment 

VIC
Joanna Baevski, Mr Carrillo Gantner AC, Linda Herd, Myer Family Foundation, Ralph & Ruth Renard, Greg Shalit & Miriam Faine, Lyn Williams, Anonymous (2)

WA
Rodney Constantine, Jace Foundation, Deborah Lehmann AO & Michael Alpers AO, Zoe Lenard & Hamish Milne


ACT

Liz & Alex Furman, Odin Bohr & Anna Smet

NSW
D Barbeler & K Kemp, Gay Bookallil, Tom Breen & Rachael Kohn AO, Catherine Brown-Watt PSM, Susan Burns, Hon J C Campbell KC & Mrs Campbell, Richard Cobden SC, Dr James Gillespie & Ms Deena Shiff, Charles & Wallis Graham, Kevin & Deidre McCann, Geoffrey White OAM & Sally White OAM

QLD
Jocelyn Luck, Barry & Diana Moore, Barbara Williams & Jankees van der Have

SA
DJ & EM Bleby, Ann & David Matison

VIC
Alastair & Sue Campbell, Dhar Family, Anne Frankenberg & Adrian McEniery, Kingsley Gee, Angela & Richard Kirsner, Bruce Missen, Michael Nossal & Jo Porter, Murray Sandland, Maria Sola, Wendy R. Taylor, Helen Vorrath

WA
Anne Last & Steve Scudamore, Mrs Morrell, Robyn Tamke


ACT
Andrew Blanckensee, The Breen/Dullo Family, Christopher Clarke, Dr Jean Finnegan, Claudia Hyles OAM, Margaret & Peter Janssens, Kristin van Brunschot & John Holliday, Ruth Weaver, Anonymous (2)

NSW
David & Rae Allen, Dr Warwick Anderson, Hugh & Hilary Cairns, Robin & Wendy Cumming, Nancy Fox AM & Bruce Arnold, John & Irene Garran, Bryan Havenhand and Anna Kaemmerling, Annie Hawker, Lybus Hillman
Dr Ailsa Hocking & Dr Bernard Williams, Dorothy Hoddinott AO,  Mrs W G Keighley, Ms Kathryn Magarey, Professor Craig Moritz, Paul O'Donnell, Trish Richardson in memory of Andy Lloyd James, Dr Robyn Smiles, Geoff Stearn, Hon. Professor Ross Steele AM, Graham & Judy Tribe, Dr Liz Watson & Mr Ben Skerman, Andrew Wells AM, Megan & Bill Williamson, Anonymous (2)

QLD
George Booker & Denise Bond, Prof. Paul & Ann Crook, Stephen Emmerson, Robin Harvey, Lynn & John Kelly, Keith Moore

SA
Richard Blomfield, Zoë Cobden-Jewitt & Peter Jewitt, Mrs Mary Handley, Elizabeth Ho OAM in honour of the late Tom Steel, Joan Lyons, Dr Leo Mahar, Geoff & Sorayya Martin, Leon Pitchon, Jennie Shaw, Anne Sutcliffe, Colin & Sandra Taylor, Robert & Glenys Woolcock, Anonymous (4)

VIC
Russ & Jacqui Bate, Jan Begg, Alison & John Cameron, Mrs Maggie Cash, Alex & Elizabeth Chernov, Dr Glenys & Dr Alan French, Mary-Jane Gething, Naomi & George Golvan KC, John & Margaret Harrison, Virginia Henry, Doug Hooley, House for Music, Angela Kayser, Peter Kingsbury, June K Marks, Janet McDonald, Ruth McNair AM & Rhonda Brown in memory of Patricia Begg & David McNair, Christopher Menz and Peter Rose, D & F Nassau, Barry Robbins, Ms Thea Sartori, Mr Charles Tegner, Ray Turner & Jennifer Seabrook, Anonymous 

WA
Dr S Cherian, Michael & Wendy Davis, In memory of Raymond Dudley, Dr Barry Green, Hugh and Margaret Lydon, Marian Magee & David Castillo, Dr Bennie Ng & Olivier David, Prof Robyn Owens AM, Margaret & Roger Seares, Ruth Stratton, Philip Thick & Paula Rogers, Anonymous (3)


ACT
Prof. Michael Bessell, Margaret Brennan, Peter Cumines, Jill Fleming, Marjorie Gilby, Robert Hefner, R & V Hillman, Janet Kay, Margaret Oates, Robert Orr, Helen Rankin, Greg Trigg, Dr Paul & Dr Lel Whitbread, Anonymous

NSW
Dinah Beeston, Neil Burns, Christopher Burrell AO & Margaret Burrell, Robert Cahill & Anne Cahill OAM, Lucia Cascone, Lyn Casey, Mrs Susan Collins & Mr Angus Collins, Pam Cudlipp Anthony Gregg, The Harvey Family, The Hon. Donald Harwin, David & Sarah Howell, Megan Jones, Jocelyn Kelty, Dr Bridget Mabbutt, Dr Colin MacArthur, Vanessa & John Mack, Michael & Janet Neustein, Stephen O'Doherty OAM, Dr Kim Ostinga OAM & Mrs Margaret Ostingam, Christina Pender, In memory of Katherine Robertson, John & Sue Rogers, Penny Rogers, Peter & Heather Roland, Matthew Westwood, Mrs Margaret Wright OAM, Anonymous (8)

QLD
Janet Franklin, Prof Robert G Gilbert, Jennifer Kennedy, Timothy Matthies & Chris Bonnily, Mr Jeffrey Willmer, Anonymous

SA
Max Brennan, Elizabeth Hawkins, Dr Norman James & Mrs Christine James, Dr Iwan Jensen, The Hon. Christopher Legoe AO QC & Mrs Jenny Legoe, John & Mary Mayo, Julie Mencel & Michael McKay, Trish & Richard Ryan AO, Tony Seymour, Dr Lesley Smith

VIC
David Bernshaw & Caroline Isakow, Coll & Roger Buckle, Pam Caldwell, Kate Cherry, Andrea Goldsmith, John & Margaret Harrison, Dr Anthea Hyslop, Nancy James, Dr Jerry Koliha, Traudl Moon OAM, Eda Ritchie AM, Professor Lynne Selwood, Darren Taylor & Kent Stringer, Maureen Turner, Ian Watts OAM, Tony Way, The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA), Anonymous (4)

WA
Mr Harry Anstey, Jennifer Butement, Fred & Angela Chaney, Dr Penny Herbert in memory of Dunstan Herbert, Russell Hobbs & Sue Harrington, Graham Lovelock & Steve Singer, Paula Nathan AO & Yvonne Patterson, NevarcInc, Lindsay & Suzanne Silbert, Anonymous (2)

Lasting Gifts

We are deeply appreciative of those who have chosen to leave a bequest to Musica Viva Australia in their will, to make a lasting impact that not only celebrates their passion for music but enables music for future generations of audiences and artists alike. Your legacy will live on through our work.

We proudly honour the generous legacies of those donors who are no longer with us, and the impact their support still has today.

NSW

The late Charles Berg
The late Stephan Center
The late Janette Hamilton
The late Dr. Ralph Hockin in memory of Mabel Hockin
The late Geraldine Kenway
The late Judith Osborne Finalson
The late Elizabeth Varley
The late Kenneth W Tribe AC

QLD
The late Steven Kinston

SA
The Late Edith Dubsky
In memory of Helen Godlee
The late Lesley Lynn

VIC
In memory of Anita Morawetz
The family of the late Paul Morawetz
The late Dr G D Watson

WA
Anonymous

We thank those who have notified us of their intention to leave a gift to us in their will.  

ACT
Margaret Brennan, Clive & Lynlea Rodger, Ruth Weaver, Anonymous (3)

NSW
Catherine Brown-Watt PSM & Derek Watt, Graham Blazey, Jennifer Bott AO, Lloyd & Mary Jo Capps AM, Andrew & Felicity Corkill, Peter Cudlipp, Liz Gee, Suzanne Gleeson, David & Christine Hartgill, Annie Hawker, Dorothy Hoddinott AO, Mathilde Kearny-Kibble, Elaine Lindsay, Trevor Noffke, Dr David Schwartz, Ruth Spence-Stone, Mary Vallentine AO, Deirdre Nagle Whitford, Richard Wilkins, Kim Williams AM, Megan & Bill Williamson, Ray Wilson OAM, Anonymous (14)

QLD
John Nightingale & Leslie Martin, Anonymous (2)

SA
Monica Hanusiak-Klavins & Martin Klavins, Anonymous (4)

TAS
Kim Paterson QC, Anonymous

VIC
Elizabeth & Anthony Brookes, Julian Burnside AO KC, Ms Helen Dick, Robert Gibbs & Tony Wildman, Penelope Hughes, Helen Vorrath, Anonymous (7)

WA
Janice Dudley, Anne Last, Graham Lovelock, Robyn Tamke, Anonymous (2)


If you have any questions about the above lists, or about making a gift or leaving a bequest in support of our work, please contact our Philanthropy team on 1300 786 186 or at philanthropy@musicavivia.com.au.

Current as at February 2025