Simon Tedeschi and George Washingmachine

Incredible pianist Simon Tedeschi pairs with violinist George Washimgmachine backed by two saxophones, a trumpet, trombone, double bass, percussion, and drums to play the beautiful music of Gershwin and friends! Simon Tedeschi is one of Australia’s most renowned classical pianists and a critically acclaimed writer. Recipient of the Young Performer of the Year Award, the Creativity Foundation’s Legacy Award (USA), the New York Young Jewish Pianist Award and a Centenary of Federation Medal, he has performed for audiences, royalty and world leaders worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall via the Abu Dhabi and Shanghai Arts Festivals. A regular guest on ABC TV, for ABC Classic and Radio National, Simon’s reach extends into film, featuring in celebrated director Scott Hicks’ film, The Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process alongside musical luminaries Daniel Johns, Ben Folds, and David Helfgott, and winning ‘Best cinematography’ in the 2025 AACTA Awards. Acclaimed by respected critics and peers as “true greatness” (SMH), Simon performed his first Mozart piano concerto in the Sydney Opera House aged nine, later studying and performing in the USA. Since returning to Sydney, he regularly performs as a soloist with all the major Australasian symphony orchestras and tours nationally for festivals, venues and presenters, including Musica Viva Australia.