OBERON
CHAMBER MUSIC
FESTIVAL
20-22 November 2026
Welcome to the 2026 Oberon Chamber Music Festival!
This year we have six concerts, with an all-star lineup of musicians joining us. We are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed volcal performer Jane Sheldon, and award-winning Australian guitarist Karin Schaupp to the festival. French harpist Louisic Dulbecco, Principal Harp of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, also returns. Making their festival debuts are some of Australia’s most sought-after string players: Julian Smiles (cello), Dimity Hall (violin) and James Wannan (viola d'amore and viola). We also welcome back cellist Paul Ghica, and are thrilled to introduce leading pianist Ying Ho and Lisa Grosman (viola) to the festival.
Chamber music is about listening... to the musicians around you, to the space you’re in, and to what is happening in the moment. That close connection between performers and audience is what makes chamber music so special, and it’s at the heart of this festival. The concerts take place across three gorgeous Oberon venues: Malachi Gilmore Hall, St Barnabas church, and the stone chapel of Mayfield Garden. Each space brings something different to the music, and together they make for a very special weekend. I hope you’ll join us, take your time, and enjoy some great music in a beautiful part of the world.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Emma Jardine, Artistic Director
Fri, 20 NovMalachi Gilmore HallThe Festival Opening Gala overtures a fabulous weekend with chamber works by Mozart and Dvorak, featuring Emma Jardine, Dimity Hall, James Wannan, Julian Smiles, and Ying Ho.
Sat, 21 NovMalachi Gilmore HallThe extraordinary French harpist Louisc Dulbecco presents an exquisite recital, joined by her colleagues Emma Jardine, James Wannan and Julian Smiles.
Sat, 21 NovMalachi Gilmore HallInternationally acclaimed soprano and composer Jane Sheldon joins Dimity Hall, James Wannan, Julian Smiles and Ying Ho for an afternoon of glorious music for voice and strings.
Currently Festival Pass onlySat, 21 NovSt Barnabas' Anglican ChurchCurrently only available as part of a Festival Pass. Discover the extraordinary viola d'amore under candlelight in an evening recital in the gorgeous surrounds of St Barnabas' Anglican church. Featuring James Wannan, Emma Jardine, Dimity Hall and Julian Smiles.
Sun, 22 NovThe Chapel, Mayfield GardenTravel through the early summer garden to the Chapel on the hill. World-renowned classical guitarist Karin Schaupp is joined by Emma Jardine (violin), Lisa Grosman (viola) and Paul Ghica (cello).
Sun, 22 NovMalachi Gilmore HallA concert spanning two very different chamber worlds: Boccherini's flamboyant Guitar Quintet "Fandango" and Brahms tender and nostalgic String Sextet No.2 in G major.
We acknowledge the Wiradjuri, Gundungurra and Dharug people, the Traditional Custodians of this land on which the festival is taking place, and pay respect to Elders, past and present.