Mountains Concert Series

Poeme

“Masters of Melody” THE AGE

Long a favourite with Blue Mountains audiences, Kathryn Selby returns with TrioZ in March. After the Macquarie Trio, Kathryn formed a new group, TrioZ, with Adelaide violinist Niki Vasilakis and former ACO principal cellist Emma-Jane Murphy.

Fandango Among Friends

“... She is a poet of the guitar.” COURIER MAIL

The Flinders Quartet is the vanguard of an extraordinary creative awakening amongst a new generation of string quartets. This Melbourne quartet quickly established a remarkable reputation. Their musical maturity results from intense honing of skills in the tough environment of international chamber competitions.

As part of our policy of supporting young talent, we are delighted to host the Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO). Sydney Youth Orchestras is NSW’s premier orchestral training organisation. The orchestra we will hear is the flagship of a number of its ensembles. It consists of post-graduate, pre-professional artists and boasts the standards of a professional orchestra.

ACO2 is the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Emerging Artists ensemble. The ensemble comprises talented young string players from the ACO’s Emerging Artists Program and selected core players from the Australian Chamber Orchestra. We are privileged to be included in their select itinerary for their regional tour.

Music and the Mind

“Showing some groups at the big end of town how it’s done” ROBERT MURRAY - AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

King of the new wave of innovative presenters, Kammer breaks the bounds of conventional concert formality.

Kammer celebrates the appeal of music of all kinds. This program will be enjoyed by pop music fans and classical music lovers as it highlights how serious and popular music have long influenced each other.

I Want to Play Like Him

Simon Tedeschi and Kevin Hunt pair up in a dynamic duo of classical and jazz, taking the piano recital to a new level.

When East and West Meet

“The four musicians have a wonderful sense for dynamics and maintain an attention to detail throughout that is admirable ... marvellous sonority and magnificent ensemble playing ... a truly sublime interpretation!” L’ACADIE NOUVELLE, CANADA

The Blue Mountains Concert Society is proud to be hosting the New South Wales section of the Australian tour by the Alcan Quartet of Canada (which takes its name from its principal patron, the international aluminium company, Alcan).

Homage to Chopin

Tatiana is no stranger to our stage. She enthralled us in 2008 with her recital in Springwood to a full hall of fans after winning 2nd prize in the Sydney International Piano Competition. Her generosity and warmth of personality comes through in soulful and expressive playing.

Grand and Glorious Harmonies

This program explores glorious sacred repertoire from the 17th and 19th centuries. The wonderful combination of vocal and brass sounds makes for an uplifting musical experience with immediate audience appeal.

Flaunting the Flute

Jane Rutter and Simon Tedeschi will bring their musical virtuosity, wry humour and flair for entertainment to a concert that sparkles with technical brilliance.

What Does a Woman See in a Man?

Nadia Piave and John Martin are two of the most eclectic and well-known artists working in the music scene today. This program will cover music by such as Jimmy Webb, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kurt Weill, Hugo Wolf, Carol Bayer Sager, Cole Porter and many more.

Kurrawong Ensemble have had stunning success with audiences through their “laid back” presentation supported by genuine, profound musicianship. The members, all with well-established careers with major orchestras, banded together in 2004 to confirm their passionate commitment to the music of Australia and the near Asiatic regions.