PRO G RAMME GUIDE 202 2
Eight Villiers Street, Grafton 02 6643 3555 cvcon@cvcon.nsw.edu.au cvcon.nsw.edu.au
WELCO ME
The 2022 Clarence Valley Conservatorium concerts include many different genres of music, something for everyone! Featuring musicians from around the country as well as those from our region, there are many treasures throughout the year. We are pleased to welcome back an international performer later in the year and look forward to his virtuosic piano. Our youngest audience members are catered for this year with a special free concert in Market Square just for children. We hope to see you at one or more concerts this year.
A DA M WI L L S Director
PROG RAMME GUIDE 2022 CONT ENTS
LA C H Y H A M I LT O N - JA Z Z AT T H E CO N
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C A LVI N A B D I E L - P I A N O
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T H E 2 5 T H A N N UA L P UT N A M CO UN T Y S P E L L I N G B E E
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B A N D S I N T H E PA R K
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J AY N E LO G A N & G R E TA EN N S
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A C A C I A Q UA RT E T
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A N D RE A L A M - P I A N O
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K I D S C ON CERT
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S H A RON D AV I D G E - F L UT E
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RYA N E N NS - G UI TA R
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A D A M WI L L S & JA M E S T O W N S EN D - P E R C U S S I O N D U O
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A N D RE W B L A N CH & EM I LY G R A N G ER - S U I T E M A GI C A
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A L E X A N D E R G A D JI E V - P I A N O
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LU K E G OUG H - G UI TA R
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2 0 2 2 S T CE CI L I A ' S CO N CE RT
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L AC H Y HAMILTO N - JAZZ AT THE CON V I S I T I N G A RTI S TS S ERI ES
Lachy Hamilton returns to the Conservatorium for the third time, this time with a Jazz Quintet. Playing a mix of familiar compositions as well as Lachy's own compositions the quintet will deliver a fantastic evening's entertainment. Date: Friday 25 March 7:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium Adult: $30 Concession: $20 Child: $10
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C A LVIN ABDIEL V I S I T I N G A RTI S TS S ERI ES
Calvin Abdiel is the winner of the 2021 George Frederick Boyle Third Prize of the prestigious and internationally renowned Sydney International Piano Competition. The first Australian to reach the grand finale of the competition in almost 20 years, Calvin astounded audiences, who tuned in virtually across Australia and the world, to watch this incredible young pianist in full competitive flight in July 2021. Featuring music by Ravel, Granados and Liszt this young pianist will leave audiences in awe. DAT E : Thursday 31 March 7:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $30 CON C E S S ION : $20 CH IL D: $10
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TH E 25 TH ANNUAL PUTN AM CO UN T Y SP E LLI N G B E E V I S I T I N G A RTI S TS S ERI ES
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humour. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Friday 1 April 7:30 pm Saturday 2 April 2:00 pm Saturday 2 April 7:30 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $30 CON C E S S ION : $20 CH IL D: $10 DAT E S :
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BA NDS IN THE PARK M A RK ET S Q U ARE S ERI ES
The first in a series of free concerts in Market Square sees the CVCON Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band joined by other guest ensembles for an afternoon of music. Bring along a rug and a picnic and enjoy the CVCON ensembles. DAT E : Sunday 3 April 3:00 pm Market Square, Grafton COS T: Free Concert
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JAYNE LOGAN AND GRETA ENNS S UN D AY S ERI ES
Following their successful concert in 2021, CVCON piano tutors Jayne Logan and Greta Enns join forces for an afternoon of piano duets and duos plus works for accordion and piano. DAT E : Sunday 19 June 3:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $20 CON C E S S ION : $15 CH IL D: $10
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AC ACIA Q UARTET V I S I T I N G A RTI S TS S ERI ES
One of the leading Australian string quartets, we are pleased to welcome the Acacia Quartet back for 2022. Acacia are passionate about supporting Australian composers, working with young musicians, and sharing their love of music with audiences of all ages. Their performances feature regularly on radio stations around the world. DAT E : Saturday 25 June 7:00pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $30 CON C E S S ION : $20 CH IL D: $10
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A NDREA L AM - PIAN O V I S I T I N G A RTI S TS S ERI ES
Pronounced a "real talent" by the Wall Street Journal, New York-based Australian pianist Andrea Lam performs with orchestras and leading conductors in Australasia, Japan, China and the United States, including the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic and all major Australian symphony orchestras. From New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House, she has played for Sydney Festival, Musica Viva’s Huntington Festival (Australia), Orford Festival (Canada), Chelsea Music Festival (USA) with works from Bach, Schumann and Chopin to Aaron Jay Kernis, Lilya Ugay and Nigel Westlake. DAT E : Saturday 23 July 7:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $30 CON C E S S ION : $20 CH IL D: $10
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KIDS CON C ERT M A RK ET S Q U ARE S ERI ES
Children love to move. Join us at Market Square for a free concert especially for our youngest audience members. Kids will be able to sing and dance along to some of their favourite songs while learning about music. DAT E : Sunday 24 July 3:00 pm Market Square, Grafton COS T: Free Concert
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SH A RON DAVIDGE - FLUTE S UN D AY S ERI ES
CVCON flute tutor Sharon Davidge takes to the stage as part of the 2022 Sunday Series performing a wide range of music for flute. An experienced and engaging performer this is sure to be an exciting concert of flute music. DAT E : Sunday 31 July 3:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $20 CON C E S S ION : $15 CH IL D: $10
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RYA N EN NS - GUITAR S UN D AY S ERI ES
CVCON guitar tutor and local musician Ryan Enns presents a concert of guitar music from all over the world. Be on the lookout for some guest appearances! DAT E : Sunday 28 August 3:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $20 CON C E S S ION : $15 CH IL D: $10
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ADAM WILLS AND JAMES TOWNSEND - PERCUSSION DUO S UN D AY S ERI ES
CVCON Director and percussion tutor joins forces with Melbourne based percussionist James Townsend for an afternoon of percussion music. James is a former student of Adam's and a regular performer with Orchestra Victoria. DAT E : Sunday 11 September 3:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $20 CON C E S S ION : $15 CH IL D: $10
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ANDREW BL ANC H AND EMILY GRANGER - SUITE MAGIC A V I S I T I N G A RTI S TS S ERI ES
Guitar and harp are an exquisite combination that whispers their secrets only in the most intimate and transparent acoustics. Small suites by Máximo Diego Pujol and Marco Pereira bookend this concert, which also includes works by Ravel and Granados, and the premiere of a new work for the duo by Elena Kats-Chernin. DAT E : Sunday 25 September 3:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $30 CON C E S S ION : $20 CH IL D: $10
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A LEXA NDER GADJIEV - PIAN O V I S I T I N G A RTI S TS S ERI ES
Alexander Gadjiev is the First Prize winner of the prestigious and internationally renowned Sydney International Piano Competition. Awarded by an international jury, Gadjiev stole the show in last year’s competition, receiving half of all the prizes available to the finalists – a first for any competitor in The Sydney’s 44 year history. DAT E : Thursday 13 October 7:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $30 CON C E S S ION : $20 CH IL D: $10
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LUKE G O UGH - GU ITAR S UN D AY S ER I ES
Resident heavy metal expert Luke Gough presents his 2022 Sunday Series concert, showing us his other side. Performing some of his own compositions as well as showcasing the beauty of the guitar. DAT E : Sunday 23 October 3:00 pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $20 CON C E S S ION : $15 CH IL D: $10
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20 22 S T CECILIA'S CON C ERT S UN D AY S ERI ES
The teachers of the Conservatorium take to the stage to honour the Patroness Saint of Musicians. Come along and see the wonderful musicians and actors we have here on the teaching staff at the Conservatorium. Performances will include a variety of solos and duets from CVCON teachers and guests. DAT E : Sunday 27 November 3:00pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium A DULT: $20 CON C E S S ION : $15 CH IL D: $10
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The Clarence Valley Conservatorium is supported by the NSW Government through the Regional Conservatoriums Grants Program and is a member of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums.