Sydney Guitar Collective - On Tour is a concert series celebrating the expressive possibilities of the classical guitar ensemble through music by Australian composers and the artists who have inspired them. We warmly invite you to experience the richness, colour and lyricism of the guitar in an intimate chamber setting.

Established in early 2023, the Sydney Guitar Collective was created as a space for emerging professional musicians to continue their passion for chamber music beyond their university studies. Since then, the ensemble has developed a growing performance profile through self-presented concerts and appearances in established Sydney concert series. The Collective now comprises five musicians who are passionate about sharing the classical guitar with new audiences and championing its place on the concert stage.

This program highlights Australian guitar music and the close creative relationships the ensemble has formed with composers. It includes Elena Kats-Chernin’s Dance of the Paper Umbrellas and Richard Charlton’s Port Jackson Suite, written for the Collective. The ensemble has also collaborated with UK composer Vincent Lindsey-Clarke and commissioned new works from emerging Australian composers at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Join us for an afternoon or evening of vivid, lyrical and engaging music, and discover the remarkable sound world of the classical guitar ensemble.

Sydney Guitar Collective - On Tour is a concert series celebrating the expressive possibilities of the classical guitar ensemble through music by Australian composers and the artists who have inspired them. We warmly invite you to experience the richness, colour and lyricism of the guitar in an intimate chamber setting.

Established in early 2023, the Sydney Guitar Collective was created as a space for emerging professional musicians to continue their passion for chamber music beyond their university studies. Since then, the ensemble has developed a growing performance profile through self-presented concerts and appearances in established Sydney concert series. The Collective now comprises five musicians who are passionate about sharing the classical guitar with new audiences and championing its place on the concert stage.

This program highlights Australian guitar music and the close creative relationships the ensemble has formed with composers. It includes Elena Kats-Chernin’s Dance of the Paper Umbrellas and Richard Charlton’s Port Jackson Suite, written for the Collective. The ensemble has also collaborated with UK composer Vincent Lindsey-Clarke and commissioned new works from emerging Australian composers at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Join us for an afternoon or evening of vivid, lyrical and engaging music, and discover the remarkable sound world of the classical guitar ensemble.

The Sydney Guitar Collective is an initiative of Dr Janet Agostino (President of the Classical Guitar Society Sydney) and Dr Simon Powis (Founder of Classical Guitar Corner). Dr Janet Agostino serves as the Collective’s Musical Director.

Established in early 2023, the Collective provided a platform for young, motivated musicians to showcase their talents through guitar ensemble performances. Since then, the group has developed a diverse repertoire, with a strong focus on Australian works, and is committed to expanding this repertoire through commissioning new music from colleagues, associates, and both established and emerging Australian composers.

The Collective has been fortunate to collaborate with acclaimed composers such as Elena Kats-Chernin, Richard Charlton, and Vincent Lindsey-Clarke. In addition, the ensemble has commissioned works from three young Australian composers from the Sydney Conservatorium, which were premiered in concert in 2023 and recorded in 2025.

Performance highlights include invitations to appear at the Glebe Music Festival, the Phoenix Central Park Concert Series, and Richard Charlton’s tribute concert.

The Collective members are: Tobias Dracoulis, Manuel Diewald, Jonathan Moran, Reede Palmer, and Alexander Frendo, with former member Josh McLellan rejoining for this special concert.

The Sydney Guitar Collective gratefully acknowledges the generous support and sponsorship of Dr Simon Powis of Classical Guitar Corner.

The Sydney Guitar Collective presents Dream Walking, their fifth concert together. This program celebrates the breadth of music the guitar ensemble can bring to life, from the energy of South American works, to Elena Kats-Chernin’s much-loved Dance of the Paper Umbrellas, to fresh new Australian compositions and arrangements.

At its heart is the world premiere of Dream Walking by Jalal Ahmed, written especially for the ensemble. Led by Dr Janet Agostino, the Collective is excited to share a rich and varied program that highlights both familiar favourites and bold new directions for the guitar.

The Classical Guitar Society is proud to showcase the exceptional talents of the young winners of the 2025 Sydney Eisteddfod guitar events: Nicholas Ma, Vitalii Vorontsov and Eden Li.
The concert will also feature performances by The Sydney Guitar Collective, the SoR ensemble, Trio North and Sydney Guitar School’s Youth Ensemble.
Join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening of inspired solo and ensemble music making – hope to see you there!

The Sydney Guitar Collectiveonce again returns bigger and better, collaborating with Suwitra Jaya Gamelan(Directed by Dr Manolete Mora) for a well crafted evening of east and west fusion! Experience a blend of classical guitar with modern Balinese Gamelan as 7 exceptional guitarists share the stage with Suwitra Jaya’s talented musicians.

Sponsored by Inner West Council.

In a groundbreaking fusion of Spanish guitar and Balinese gamelan, East-West Resonance celebrates an ongoing sonic dialogue between diverse musical cultures.

The virtuosic Sydney Guitar Collective will join forces with Suwitra Jaya Gamelan for this world-first collaboration, showcasing Western compositions inspired by 'the East', right alongside Eastern compositions inspired by 'the West'.

Sydney Guitar Collective

Sydney Guitar Collective