Australian soprano Katie Stenzel will join pianist Stewart Kelly for an afternoon recital at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Kangaroo Point, celebrating their shared love of art song.
Partners in Song at St Mary’s
The historic St Mary’s Anglican Church at Kangaroo Point will host the next performance in its Recital Series on Saturday, 1 November 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The concert, titled Partners in Song, features soprano Katie Stenzel and pianist Stewart Kelly performing a program of art song from Germany, France, and America, including works by Strauss, Grieg, Poulenc, and Copland.
A Musical Reunion
Stenzel and Kelly, who first met while studying at the Queensland University of Technology, will perform together professionally for the first time. Their collaboration highlights years of friendship and shared dedication to chamber music and vocal performance.
Kelly, originally from the Gold Coast and now based in Melbourne, is a pianist, educator, and festival director. He founded Music by the Springs, a chamber music festival held annually in Victoria, and has worked extensively with leading musicians and singers across Australia and abroad.
Stenzel’s Performance Journey
Stenzel is recognised for her versatility as a coloratura soprano, with experience across opera, operetta, and musical theatre. She has performed with Opera Australia, Opera Queensland, and State Opera South Australia, and appeared at the Brisbane Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Taipei Drama Festival.
She recently appeared in the Brisbane Festival production The Telephone, a comedic chamber opera that played to sold-out audiences at City Hall. Following her recital in Kangaroo Point, she will return as the featured artist for the 2026 Festival of Outback Opera.
St Mary’s and Its Musical Heritage
Located on Main Street, St Mary’s Anglican Church was designed by Richard George Suter, built in 1873 by Alfred Grant, and added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. The church’s recital series has grown into a respected community tradition, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds and celebrating Brisbane’s strong connection to classical music.
Published 22-Oct-2025
