Concerts Across the Lawn Songs Without Words by Illawarra Folk Club

Concerts Across the Lawn: Songs Without Words is a single-day outdoor classical music event on 17 April 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM AEST, nestled under the Illawarra Escarpment in Wollongong, NSW. Cello and piano duo Elizabeth and Maria, recent Sydney Conservatorium graduates, present a curated program of Romantic era instrumental pieces including works by Chopin, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Dvořák, Rachmaninoff, and Franck, emphasizing expressive beauty and emotional depth. Attendees can enjoy a relaxed evening with music, nibbles, wine, and a fire for warmth, bringing their own food and drink. Entry is by donation, with all proceeds supporting the musicians, and special pricing for children under 12, concessions, and couples. Organized by the not-for-profit Inspire Music_Aust as part of their Emerging Concert Artists Series, it promotes community accessibility to classical music.