CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM
Visiting Artists Series 2019 1
Emma Pask—
JAZZ SINGER
Award winning vocalist Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s favourite voices in Jazz. Her talent was first spotted by multi instrumentalist James Morrison during one of his regular visits to high schools when she was just 16 years old. Emma first sang with James’ band that night and their musical collaboration has continued to entertain audiences nationally and internationally over the past 20 years.
CONCERT Friday 1 March, 7:00pm Moran Auditorium, Clarence Valley Conservatorium Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5 WORKSHOP Friday 1 March, 4:00pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium 2
The Idea of North
Hearing is believing - a vocal experience like no other. The Idea of North has always been renowned for its exceptional ability to connect musically and emotionally with an audience. They take songs people know and songs they don’t and tell the stories through their enviably imaginative and arresting vocal arrangements all without touching an instrument. ‘Ballads by Candlelight’ explores songs of love lost and found, reconciliation and breakdown, heartache and joy - a veritable kaleidoscope of human emotion in music. Come and have these five exceptional singers pour theirs and others’ hearts out in song – this moving performance is both amusing, heartbreaking and beautifully uplifting all at once. A wonderfully emotional, musical journey. CONCERT Friday 5 April, 7:00pm Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5
Presented in association with Music Viva Australia
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Bruce Mathiske— G U I TA R
Bruce enthralls his audiences with not just a phenomenal level of technical brilliance, but perhaps even more importantly, with an apparent instinctive ability to absorb and understand, then master and consummately deliver all of the musical styles that inspire him. He is the chameleon of guitar and a natural performer. Students from Clarence Valley Conservatorium will join Bruce throughout the concert, along with percussionist Adam Manning.
CONCERT Saturday 4 May, 7:00pm Moran Auditorium, Clarence Valley Conservatorium Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5 WORKSHOP Saturday 4 May, 2:30pm-5:00pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium 4
Kenny Broberg PIANO
Kenneth Broberg is one of the top six prize winners of the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition and most recent winner of the silver medal at the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Kenny has previously performed as soloist with the Royal Philharmonic, Minnesota, Sydney Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Dallas Chamber, Fort Worth Symphony, and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestras, among others, working with conductors Ludovic Morlot, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Leonard Slatkin, Nicholas Milton. CONCERT Thursday 29 August, 7:00pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5 WORKSHOP Thursday 29 August, 4:00-5:30 Clarence Valley Conservatorium Presented in partnership with Sydney International Piano Competition 5
Ensemble Q
As Ensemble in Residence at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Ensemble Q is the culmination of decades developing and refining chamber music practice in Australia, and brings together a collective of Australia’s leading chamber and new music exponents as creators, presenters and mentors. Directed by Paul Dean and Trish O’Brien, Ensemble Q is at the very heart of the future of music making in Australia and combines performance excellence, the promotion and creation of new music and extant Australian works, and providing the opportunity for unique career pathways for Australia’s most gifted young chamber musicians. With strong international connections, Ensemble Q is making a significant contribution to international partnerships and mentorships.
CONCERT Friday 27 September, 7:00pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5 6
Arrebato Ensemble
Music and dance exploring the passion and sadness of flamenco. In 2019, Arrebato Ensemble’s program will feature dynamic and emotive instrumental music based in contemporary flamenco, with a spectacular visual aspect added by virtuosic dancer Chachy Peñalver. Arrebato Ensemble is Greg Alfonzetti, Damian de Boos-Smith and Byron Mark, three passionate musicians who write with all aspects of their heart, creating a mesmerising and highly dynamic journey for their audience. The group’s music is primarily contemporary flamenco, with elements of classical, jazz, film soundtrack and folk music. Arrebato Ensemble has performed at the Sydney Opera House, regional festivals and at WOMADelaide. CONCERT Saturday 19 October, 7:00pm Grafton District Services Club Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5 Presented in association with Music Viva Australia
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