Hayes Street Studio presents Principal Clarinetist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra Benjamin Mellefont in recital with Sydney-born pianist Vatche Jambazian. The duo will present an eclectic program of music for clarinet and piano. 

Benjamin Mellefont was born in Sydney, Australia. He was appointed Principal Clarinet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2019, having previously held the same position with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and has performed with both orchestras as a soloist. He regularly appears as Guest Principal with many of the orchestras in the UK and Australia, and at festivals such as Salzburg, Edinburgh and Aldeburgh. A keen proponent of contemporary music, Benjamin has been a core and founding member of Explore Ensemble since 2012, with whom he has been involved in numerous premieres and commissions, including play/ directing the UK premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s Figura for Solo Clarinet and Ensemble. He has also appeared with other chamber groups such as Ensemble 360 and London Sinfonietta.

Program

Robert Schumann: Fantasiestücke for clarinet and piano, Op. 73 (1849)
Gustav Mahler: Selection of song arrangements
Vatche Jambazian: new work (2025)
Johannes Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 (1894)

Event Details

Hayes Street Studio
11 Hayes Street
Neutral Bay 2089
Sydney, NSW, Australia

This event is for audience members aged 12 years and older.