The Coffs Harbour Music Society acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Gumbaynggirr people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present, and emerging. This land where we meet, always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
Acacia Quartet
FRIDAY 19 MAY
1pm–3pm Masterclass
A traditional masterclass for string players (cellists, violists, violinists).
7.30pm Concert
LECTURE THEATRE D
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS HOGBIN DRIVE, COFFS HARBOUR
Kirill Monorosi, Inge Rosar & Mark Walton
FRIDAY 14 JULY
1pm–3pm Masterclass
A traditional masterclass for piano players.
7.30pm Concert
Penny Quartet
FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
1pm–3pm Masterclass
LECTURE THEATRE D
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS HOGBIN DRIVE, COFFS HARBOUR
A traditional masterclass for string players.
7.30pm Concert
REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM 1/6 BRAY ST, COFFS HARBOUR
The masterclasses are free to all. All ages of interested instrumentalists are encouraged to attend and we try to allow for all levels of music students to be able to participate. You don’t need to play, or is there any obligation to attend the concert in the evening. Just come and enjoy!
For further information, contact Jean: enquiries@coffsmusicsociety.com.au | 0466 985 652
Bandaluzia
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
1pm–3pm Workshop: Discover Flamenco
Comprehensive and interactive workshop for all ages and all levels. Participants will learn flamenco rhythms and flamenco dance movements to practice and perfect.
7.30pm Concert
LECTURE THEATRE D
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS HOGBIN DRIVE, COFFS HARBOUR
Wildschut & Brauss
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER
6pm–7pm Pre-concert presentation
A discussion about the composers and artists.
7.30pm Concert
Adam Herd
LECTURE THEATRE D
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS HOGBIN DRIVE, COFFS HARBOUR
SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER
3pm Christmas Special
REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM 1/6 BRAY ST, COFFS HARBOUR
Our masterclasses provide:
• Music students the opportunity to play and be mentored by our visiting artists.
• Music professionals’ guidance and inspiration.
• Audience members the opportunity to enrich their concert experience to learn and understand more deeply how an artist approaches their craft.
For the past 12 years, Acacia Quartet has gained overwhelming praise for their versatility and inventive programs. Acacia’s international debut was in 2016, performing at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, Canada. The following year they were invited to Berlin by the Christine Raphael Foundation to perform and record. Acacia engagements include performances at Sydney’s Opera House and City Recital Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, alongside extensive regional touring in New South Wales and Victoria.
BEETHOVEN
String Quartet in E-flat ‘The Harp’, Op. 74 No. 10 CHANCE
Nose Scrunch Reel
Precious Colours
SCHUBERT
String Quartet No. 14 in D minor ‘Death and the Maiden’, D810
“There are many fine string quartets on the Australian musical landscape. The Acacia Quartet has earned their place amongst the best.”
LOUD MUSIC TRUST
This concert largely focuses on Bach, reframed into a modern context. Imagine a Bach Fugue and a Chopin Nocturne performed by, for example, a Brass ensemble, and it becomes clear that Bach’s music stands regardless of the performing forces.
This new arrangement for clarinet and piano aims to re-capture the chamber music qualities of the original versions.
BACH
Concerto for two keyboards in C major, BWV 1061
Chorale Preludes (Arranged for two pianos)
Duo Sonata
BRAHMS
Liebeslieder Waltzes
RAVEL
Ma Mere L’Oye (Arranged for two pianos)
BACH
Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-flat major, BWV 525
Trio Sonata No. 3 in D minor, BWV 527
Trio Sonata No. 5 in C major, BWV 529
Penny Quartet have gained a reputation as a driven and multifaceted voice in Australian chamber music and brings a vibrant approach to their performances across the country.
They were nominated for the Freedman Fellowship award, recipients of the John and Rosemary Macleod Travelling Fellowship, winners of the ANAM Chamber Music Competition and two-time recipients of the MRC Contemporary Masters Award. The Penny Quartet have been ensemble in residence at Four Winds Festival, Canberra International Music Festival, presented independent recital tours across Australia as well as Featured Artists with Musica Viva Australia’s regional touring program. They made their international debut as full scholarship holders at the St. Lawrence String Quartet seminar at Stanford, CA.
BARTÓK
String Quartet No. 4 in C major, Sz. 91
DUTTON
New work (World Premiere)
HAYDN
String Quartet in F major ‘The Dream’, Op. 50 No. 5
“It is reassuring to see the future of chamber music in such capable and musically adventurous young hands… Of all the many concerts in this series that I have attended, I cannot remember a more wildly enthusiastic response… there was a satisfying depth of tone that had the listener wondering how four players could sound like so many more.”This concert is presented in association with Musica Viva Australia
Bandaluzia Flamenco are celebrated for their powerful performances, unique sound and explosive displays of dazzling dance, musicianship and virtuosity. They present a spectacular new show that showcases contemporary flamenco dance and music whilst displaying the essential characteristics of the flamenco tradition.
Bandaluzia performed at the prestigious Four Winds Festival, the International Guitar Festivals in Adelaide and Sydney, the International Gypsy Music Festival, in a sold out Sydney Opera House as invited artists to TEDx Sydney, and they were awarded ‘The Pick of the Sydney Fringe Festival’.
Damian Wright Artistic Director/flamenco guitar
Yuhki Mayne violin
James Hauptmann percussion
Rosalie Cocchiaro flamenco dance
Jessica Statham flamenco dance
“A virtuoso display, rapturously received... firmly established as one of the most enjoyable and exciting exponents of modern Flamenco.”
THE ADVERTISER This concert is presented in association with Musica Viva Australia
Not one new discovery, but two! Hiding in plain sight in the great halls of Europe, violinist Noa Wildschut and pianist Elisabeth Brauss make one of the most exciting musical partnerships heard in years.
The young Dutch violinist Noa Wildschut already firmly gained her place on the international stage. Described by Anne-Sophie Mutter as “undoubtedly one of the musical hopes of her generation”, she works with orchestras such as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra amongst others.
Elisabeth Brauss is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting and versatile musicians of her generation. She has been praised by Gramophone Magazine for “the maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations, which would be the pride of any pianist twice her age”.
Violin Sonata No 1 in A minor, Op. 105
MESSIAEN
Thème et variations
DEBUSSY
Sonata in G minor for Violin and Piano, L. 140
LYON
New work (World Premiere)
FRANCK
Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano
Coffs Harbour raised pianist Adam Herd returns from Finland to perform this bonus concert. Adam’s concert will explore jazz, folk, pop, Disney and Christmas tunes, colliding in this afternoon of eclectic eccentricity.
We are thrilled to present this unique concert at the special time of 3pm to take advantage of summer evenings.
KAPUSTIN
Three etudes from Eight Concert Etudes, op 40
GERSHWIN
Four etudes from Seven Virtuoso Etudes (Arr. Wild)
LENNON & MCCARTNEY
Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night (Arr. Herd)
Christmas potpourri
Finnish folk songs
“Herd’s playing sparkles clean and sharp”
FINE MUSIC MAGAZINE
Acacia Quartet / Monorosi, Rosar & Walton
2 Penny Quartet / Bandaluzia / Wildschut & Brauss
FAMILY PACKAGE
Two children are included for free with two adult subscriptions to Series 1 and/or 2. Additional children are charged as a single ticket.
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For all booking and subscription enquiries, contact Jean: enquiries@coffsmusicsociety.com.au | 0466 985 652
Cheque, credit card, and bank transfer available. (1.25% surcharge on card payments)
No refunds for subscriptions or single tickets.
Tickets available at the door.
The Coffs Harbour Music Society is a voluntary non-profit incorporated body. Our aim is to support and foster the appreciation and performance of fine music in Coffs Harbour.
Since the early 1990s the Society, in association with Musica Viva Australia, the foremost presenter of fine ensemble music in Australia, has presented a series of concerts featuring some of the finest classical musicians from Australia and around the world.
As well as bringing international artists to the region the Society has placed strong emphasis on supporting developing Australian music professionals.
This year we are delighted to present either a Masterclass, a workshop or a pre-concert talk with each concert, demonstrating the Society’s vision to foster classical music in our region.
We are offering our pre-concert events for free. Please consider giving us a donation to assist us in keeping these events free to the public.
You can help by giving us a gift as an individual, a company donation, and by spreading the word of our concerts to anyone interested.
Thank you.
To contribute, contact Jean: enquiries@coffsmusicsociety.com.au | 0466 985 652
Photography Acacia Quartet: Holly Bradford, Noa Wildschut: Esther de Bruijn, Elisabeth Brauss: Felix Broede, Adam Herd: Aaro Keipi, Cover image: Soopknife Graphics Graphic Design: soopknife.comcoffsmusicsociety.com.au Follow
