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Northern Rivers Conservatorium

After much anticipation, this special concert will now be presented on Sunday 15 February 2026, bringing violinist Doretta Balkizas and pianist Brieley Cutting to the Conservatorium’s heritage Concert Room in the heart of the Lismore CBD. We are grateful for the patience and understanding shown by audiences and supporters, and delighted to be able to share this beautiful program at last.

Presented in partnership with Musica Viva Australia, Lyrical Masterpieces features an expressive and richly textured program of works by Debussy, Brahms, Messiaen, Lili Boulanger and Australian composer Margaret Sutherland. The music spans shimmering impressionism and lyrical romanticism, offering audiences an intimate and deeply rewarding chamber music experience.

The concert forms part of the Conservatorium’s ongoing Visiting Artist program, which brings exceptional musicians to the Northern Rivers and provides opportunities for local audiences, students and teachers to engage with artists of national and international standing. This partnership with Musica Viva continues to play an important role in enriching the region’s cultural life and supporting access to high-quality live performance.

For violinist Doretta Balkizas, returned from a decade performing with leading European orchestras, and pianist Brieley Cutting, a Northern Rivers local with a national reputation for artistry and innovation, this concert is a chance to share their passion for chamber music with the local community.

We look forward to welcoming audiences to this long-awaited performance and sharing an afternoon of expressive, thoughtful and beautifully crafted music.

Tickets and further details are available via the NRC events page.

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Enrolment

An enrolment becomes valid and lessons can commence upon confirmation of lesson placement by the Northern Rivers Conservatorium (NRC) Administration.
Enrolment is continuing for the whole calendar year until notice of withdrawal (see Student Withdrawal).
Term dates for Community Music are as published by the NSW Department of Education, with Music in Schools term dates advised by your participating school.
Music in School schedules of lessons are available online at our website and it is the responsibility of parents, carers, and students to ensure that they have the latest timetable.

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An invoice for fees will be raised at the beginning of each term for all enrolled students.
Fees are on a term basis and payable within seven days of the date of invoice, unless NRC has agreed to a regular payment arrangement.
In the event of financial hardship, please contact the office to discuss payment plans and/or apply for fee assistance through our bursary programme.
Any student with outstanding fees from a previous term will be automatically withdrawn. Students may only re-enrol if accounts are paid in full or an approved payment schedule implemented; in this case it may not be possible to provide the student with the same lesson time, day or teacher.

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Lessons begin and end promptly at the designated time.
It is the student’s responsibility to attend their lessons on time. For Music In Schools students, our families are asked to check the schedules prior to their child’s day and remind their child prior to leaving home.

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NRC must be informed of all absences, with 24 hours’ notice where possible, by phone (6621 2266), SMS (0448 026 211), or email admin@nrcac.edu.au
Credits or refunds are not given for missed lessons, unless due to tutor absence.

Make-up Lessons

Make-up lessons are only available to Community Music students, with a maximum of one make-up lesson per term.
Tutors can deliver make-up lessons only if they have available time and have received more than 24 hours’ notice of the absence.
In the event that a make-up lesson is not available, one of the following options may be chosen instead: one free attendance to one of the holiday make-up workshops offered each year that is equivalent to two hours’ music education activity, OR one free ticket to an NRC visiting artist’s concert/workshop event.

Change of Teacher

NRC reserves the right to supply a substitute tutor if the original tutor is unavailable.

Student Withdrawal

Two weeks’ notification is required for any withdrawal and must be given in writing to the NRC office.

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NRC reserves the right to review and implement changes to fees at any time.
Our tutors reserve the right to discontinue lessons where student behaviour is deemed inappropriate.