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Concerts 20122012 Concert Season (this page is under construction)
Saturday 3 March 2012 at 7:30pm The Goldner String Quartet Saturday 21 April 2012 at 7:30pm Firebird Trio Friday 22 June 2012 at 7:30pm The Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust presents Halcyon Days Saturday 23 June 2012 at 7:30pm Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Sunday 24 June 2012 at 2:30pm Peppercorn Piano Recital with Amir Farid Sunday 29 July 2012 at 2:30pm Eldering Ensemble (piano quartet) Saturday 18 August 2012 at 7:30pm Bursary Winners' Concert (free concert) Saturday 20 October 2012 at 7:30pm Ensemble Liaison and Friends 1 Saturday 3 March 2012 at 7:30pm Peninsula Music Society’s 50th Birthday celebration The Goldner String Quartet
Dene Olding - violin The members of the Goldner Quartet are based at the University of NSW. After their Wigmore Hall debut in 1997 the quartet received critical acclaim. The breadth of their extensive repertoire ensured regular return invitations to London and many European festivals, and also performances in America, Korea, Singapore, Brunei and New Zealand. Their performances have been described as ‘inspiring’, ‘a tour de force’, and ‘artistry of uncompromising quality’. ‘ spellbinding performances’, ‘instinctively expressive playing’, ‘immaculate performance and impressive reserves of passion and virtuosity’ and 'the Goldner String Quartet is the country’s indisputably pre-eminent chamber music ensemble.' Program Ludwig Van BEETHOVEN - Quartet Op.18 No.3
2 Saturday 21 April 2012 at 7:30pm Firebird Trio
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Benjamin Martin - piano
Three of Australia’s most respected performers unite as Firebird Trio, an exciting addition to Australia’s burgeoning chamber music scene. Taking their name from the ballet suite of Igor Stravinsky, their performances reflect the energy, colour and splendour of the Firebird. Benjamin Martin joined violinist Zoe Black and cellist Josephine Vains in this new group, bringing to bear his own understated fluency to give a new character to the string players’ output. In 2011 ‘Firebird’ appeared in their inaugural concert series ‘Wanderlust’ at the Melbourne Recital Centre. With a growing international reputation, recording career and performances in Australian metropolitan and regional centres, the members of Firebird are known for their passionate, thought-provoking and compelling music-making. ‘Third element slots in beautifully’ Clive O'Connell The Age April 2011 (referring to Benjamin Martin joining the ensemble)
Program Joseph HADYN - Piano Trio No.31 in E flat major 'Jacob's Dream'
WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL
22, 23, 24 JUNE
3 Friday 22 June 2012 at 7:30pm
The Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust supports the development of promising young opera singers, providing scholarships, workshops, seminars and performance opportunities. Program Devised and created by Cameron Menzies, containing many of your loved operatic arias, duets and ensembles.
Brief Synopsis: The Muses come to life to find a mortal man asleep at their feet. They remark on his beauty and wonder who he is and how he came to be here. The sisters introduce themselves to him and he tells them that he is Helios the Sun King and he is looking for a wife to join him in the heavens. She must possess virtue, beauty and most importantly, intelligence. Each sister presents her case in her own unique way and in her own unique style. Which one will he choose?
Complimentary pre-concert tasting of Red Hill Cheese and wine by Box Stallion.
Orchestra
William Hennessy - Director
A rarely performed arrangement of a Donzetti quartet and a concerto by Vivaldi are book-ended by much loved Bach and Tchaikovsky classics. William Hennessy has fond memories of performing the Donizetti in his days with Sir Neville Marriner and the Acadmey of St. Martin's in the Fields and says the audience will relish its joie-de-vivre and melodic charm. Program Johann Sebastian BACH - Double Violin Concerto, D minor |
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