Following their recital in Ballarat, soprano Shimona Rose and pianist Peter Toohey reunite for a Melbourne performance of An Invitation to Voyage, presented by Art Etc Collective at the beautiful Nightingale Gallery.

Inspired by the themes of travel, longing, love and imagination, the programme takes audiences on a musical journey through German Lieder, French mélodie, English song and opera. Featuring works by Schubert, Poulenc, Duparc, Boulanger, Britten and Dvořák, alongside Australian composers Calvin Bowman and Carl Vine, the recital explores the many ways music can transport us across places, memories and emotions.

Set within the intimate surroundings of the Nightingale Gallery, the afternoon brings together poetry, storytelling and song in a celebration of the voice and piano.