Message from our Artistic + Executive Director

McClelland is delighted to present the fifth season of the Music at McClelland program in 2026, made possible through the generous support of founding donor Igor Zambelli OAM, Mary-Jane Gething AO, and The Robert Salzer Foundation.

Curated once again by the brilliant Monica Curro, this year brings together a rich tapestry of musical voices—from celebrated soloists and dynamic ensembles to emerging artists and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Set within the inspiring surrounds of the Sarah & Baillieu Myer Education Pavilion, each performance invites audiences to experience the profound connection between music, art, and landscape. We look forward to welcoming you in 2026.

— Lisa Byrne

Stephen McIntyre is known nationally and internationally as one of Australia’s most eminent pianists and teachers. He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in many countries, and was Head of Piano at the Victorian College of the Arts from 1977 until 1993.

He has appeared as concerto soloist with all major Australian orchestras. His cycle of the complete piano music of Ravel won the National Critics Award.

He was Principal Artistic Advisor for Musica Viva Australia during 1995-96, Director of the Chamber Music Program for the Melbourne International Festival from 1989-1999 and Artistic Director of the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival from 2005 to 2009. Stephen McIntyre was for many years Associate Professor in the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne.

In 2003, he was the recipient of the Sir Bernard Heinze Award for distinguished contribution to music and in 2007, he was made a member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Music at McClelland is generously supported by Igor Zambelli OAM, Mary-Jane Gething AO and The Robert Salzer Foundation.

It is a seated event and is held in the Sarah and Baillieu Myer Education Pavilion.

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