Welcome to the Festival 2008

Dear Arts-Lovers, I invite you to spend the Queen’s Birthday  long weekend in Woodend (45 minutes from Carlton) and experience some of Australia’s finest musicians performing in intimate settings, literary events by acclaimed writers, high quality events for children, and exhibitions of silver, pottery and art. This fourth Woodend Winter Arts Festival boasts the only performance in Australia of the opera Dafne, written by Gagliano in 1608. You will also hear the superb jazz trumpet of James Morrison and Rod Quantock’s narration of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. We also celebrate the centenary of Messiaen’s birth. Make the most of our accommodation packages and go exploring! The Festival has been designed to be enjoyed in this “lifestyle” region where award winning wineries and an array of restaurants abound. Dr Jacqueline Ogeil, Artistic Director

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LATEST NEWS:

• Festival Pass: The easiest way to see all the concerts!  A Festival Pass gives you access to one opera performance, the jazz concert and one of each other concert. $250 full price, $220 concession. No need to register for individual sessions, just use your pass to access in whatever order you wish.
• The Festival is also calling on volunteer pianists to perform in Schumann's Album for the Young. Express your interest on the Concert Information Page.
• Program Change: Rod Quantock will be replacing Max Gillies in the children's concert Peter and the Wolf.
• Tickets are selling fast - ensure you don't miss out! If you are having difficulty getting through please phone the general information number below.
• For info on venues, see About Woodend section.

For general information please phone 03 5427 3092 or 0447 570 327