Melbourne Metropolitan Sinfonietta

Michael Bakrnčev conducts the Sinfonietta's rehearsal in the Oratory of Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, an inner eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. No longer in use as a convent, the buildings have been derelict for some time, but are currently being restored, with government and private funding, for use as an arts and cultural centre.

Artistic Director Michael Bakrnčev conducts the Sinfonietta in rehearsal for its first-ever concert at the Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne.

Conductor Sascha Kelly (far right) rehearsing the Sinfonietta at the Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne.

The Sinfonietta's String Section rehearsing for its first concert in Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne.

Various players of the Sinfonietta in rehearsal for their first concert at the Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne.

Bassist and other players in rehearsal with the Sinfonietta at the Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne.

The Sinfonietta's Brass Section rehearsing for its first concert in Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne.

The Sinfonietta's Brass Section rehearsing for its first concert in Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne.

Some brass players find time to smile while rehearsing for the Sinfonietta's first concert at the Sacred Heart Convent, Abbotsford, Melbourne.