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Anna Smith |mezzo-soprano performs a stunning program of German song on Saturday 3 March at The J.
BERLIN AND BACK BY HOLLIE HARRIS
Internationally successful, Berlin-based Australian mezzo-soprano, Anna Smith, returns to the Sunshine Coast to perform her first hometown concert, "BERLIN AND BACK - Songs Of Love And Longing" on March 3 at the J, Noosa. Anna, who will be in Australia next month to sing at the Brunswick Beethoven Festival in Melbourne, will reunite with acclaimed pianist, Stewart Kelly, to present songs from three of the greatest composers of the romantic era, Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. One of history's great love stories, the Schumann - Brahms relationship is one of passion, euphoria, tragedy and complexity. An accomplished Lied (Art Song) specialist who performs regularly in Europe, Anna is excited about doing something she's never done before: sing these magnificent songs to an audience of family, friends and music noosatoday.com.au
lovers in the corner of the world that she calls home. "I'm thrilled to be coming home and sharing this beautiful German music in Noosa where I'm sure I'll see some familiar faces," Anna said. Growing up in a musical family, Anna attributes the fun and joy associated with her choral musical experience with Brisbane Birralee Voices and Australia's national children's choir, Gondwana Voices, as the drive behind her decision to study music. After graduating from Good Shepherd Lutheran College and passing her Grade 8 singing exam with distinction, Anna was successful in her audition to study at the Queensland Conservatorium at Griffith University in Brisbane. This marked the beginning of the musical career she had set her heart on. "I graduated with a Bachelor of Music Studies and moved to Berlin as I wanted to
become fluent in German," Anna said. "I was inspired and captivated by this vibrant city and decided to stay and continue my music studies." Anna earned a place in the Academy of the Rundfunkchor Berlin, the celebrated Berlin Radio Choir, and experienced working with world-renowned conductors and orchestras in famous venues. She completed a Master of Voice at the Universität der Künste (University of Arts), Berlin, specialising in German Lied, Oratorio and Concert Performance. Her career highlights include singing with the Rundfunkchor in the staged production of St Matthew Passion, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening of Berlin Philharmonie. She was also thrilled to be invited by conductor and Berlin Philharmonic violinist, Stanley Dodds, to sing Mozart's Exultate Jubilate
with the Sibelius Orchestra in the Berlin Konzerthaus. Anna works successfully as a freelance singer in Germany, France, Belgium and The Netherlands. She is a founding member of the exciting sextet, GANZ A Cappella, which is made up of six singers from Germany, Australia and New Zealand. She also loves working as a vocal coach with children's choirs in Berlin. The romantic program of German song in Anna's Noosa concert on 3 March will showcase her beautiful voice as she leads the audience through the soaring emotions of this deeply personal repertoire. What: Anna Smith - Berlin & Back Songs of Love & Longing at The J When: Saturday 3 March 2pm Price: $35.00 Adult / $30.00 Pensioner / $25.00 Student Up to Year 12 / $30 Groups 10+ Book: www.thej.com.au Box office: 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction â—?
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