My annual Christmas Cello concert combines my favourite cafe, stellar coffee + pastries baked onsite, and good vibes. It's relaxed, dogs are welcome. FREE entry

A solo concert championing the glorious solo suites of Bach and Britten, alongside works by Henryson, Edwards and more. The newly branded Ballarat Organ and Fine Music Festival has a fabulous line-up, all curated by the ever classy Laura Vaughan. $45/$35/$10

Continuing the collaboration with guitarist Ken Murray, this free concert includes 'Park of Idols' by Stephen Goss, original works by Ken Murray and the epic 'Dialogos de la isla y el mar' from legendary Cuban composer, Leo Brouwer. Officially 'sold out', just turn up and you'll get in.

A wondrous collaboration with this newest of ensembles alongside Rachael Beesley (violin) and Rob Cossom (percussion), EON presents works by J.S. Bach, Pärt, Edwards, Abbott, Ravenscroft, Leek, and Cossom. Titled 'Music for Reflection', this concert promises a soundworld of nocturnal echoes and colourful imaginings. Tickets $35 / $25 / students free

Dubbed by Time Out as “Brooklyn’s post-millennial Mozart”, composer Missy Mazzoli is one of the most exciting composers working anywhere in the world. Her adaptation of Lars von Trier’s 1996 film has been acclaimed as one of the 21st century’s best operas. Thrilled to be playing Principal Cello in this one-show-only event.

Where English wit and Australian larrikinism converge, English Eccentrics offers a whimsical glimpse into a gallery of thirty-nine eccentric characters from English society. Imagine the love child of Monty Python and a high-camp Jane Austen. Composed by Malcolm Williamson and with a stellar cast and ensemble.

Melbourne Baroque Orchestra welcomes international cello star Mime Brinkmann in two concerts. I can't wait to join her in Vivaldi's riotous Double Concerto. Program includes Vivaldi G major Concerto, a cello quartet by Corrette, works by Handel. All performed on historical instruments. Tickets $50 / $35 / $20

A rare chance to hear music in this historic venue, the Como Ballroom plays host to a program showcasing composers Leonard Bernstein, Nino Rota, Andre Previn (with the stunning Four Songs based on poems by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison), Erich Korngold and Australian composer, Luke Severn. With Robert Chamberlain (piano) and Vivien Hamilton (mezzo-soprano).Tickets $50 / $40 / $30

Collaborating with my fellow resident of the Inner North, this program delves into contemporary repertoire for the mellifluous combination of cello and guitar. Including duos from Cuban composer Leo Brouwer, Welsh Folk Songs arranged by Steve Goss and fantastic original works by guitarist/composer Ken Murray. Sherry and canapes after the concert! Where else but Brunswick. Tickets $25

Gryphon Baryton Trio delights in bringing the music of the Court of Esterhazy back into performance. Experience the rare sound world of Laura Vaughan's baryton, supported by the velvety tones of the viola and cello in a program of Haydn and more. Coffee and biscuits for all after the concert.

A captivating program of chamber music by Ukrainian composers, I'll be joining musical friends violinist Markiyan Melnychenko and pianist Stewart Kelly for the lush, early 20th century trio by Vasyl Barvinsky, full of evocative Ukrainian folk melodies and dances. Tickets are free but you need to book! (available in early February)