Castlemaine State Festival

We feature as guest artists at the 2026 Castlemaine State Festival alongside one of Australia’s most beloved pianists, Andrea Lam.

We are delighted to feature in the 2026 Castlemaine State Festival for a special collaboration with the extraordinary Andrea Lam. Fresh from her ARIA win and celebrated role on ABC’s The Piano, Andrea brings a unique blend of passion and intimacy to the stage that we have long admired.

The evening begins with Andrea in her element, performing a selection of solo piano works by Chopin. These poetic offerings set the stage for a powerful transformation as we join her for Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor, Op.34. Widely regarded as the “crown” of his chamber music, this masterpiece allows our matched set of Guadagnini instruments to weave seamlessly with the rich, symphonic textures of the piano.