Concerts at The Newcastle Conservatorium

Sunday 26th October – 2:00pm

Overtures and Beginnings

The first official performance by the Conservatoriums newest ensemble, Orchestra Newcastle, led by Christopher Bearman, featuring special guest performers Echology Choir (formerly known as University of Newcastle Chamber Choir).

Tickets sold at the door one hour prior to the event. Adults $12, concession $8, children $5, family of four $25.

Thursday 30th October – 1:00pm

Free Lunchtime Concert

Bachelor of Music ensemble groups perform for their end of year assessment.

Saturday 1st November – 8:00pm

Prokofiev’s “Alexander Nevsky” Cantata for Choir and Orchestra – the Australian Premiere

 This powerful work based on the film score of the same name will delight your senses. The program will feature Piano Concerto No 2 by Dmitre Shostakovich with Dr Gian-Franco Ricci as soloist.

Tickets sold at the door one hour prior to the event. Adults $20, student $10, family of four $45

Thursday 6th November – 1:00pm

Free Lunchtime Concert

Bachelor of Music ensemble groups perform for their end of year assessments.

Thursday 6th November – 6:00pm

BrainWaves Stroke Survivors Choir Inaugural Concert

 Join the Conservatorium as we launch our newest Community Choir. BrainWaves is comprised of stroke survivors and their carers from across the Hunter. Their talent and unique composition led to their inclusion in SBS TV’s Insight program.

Tickets sold at the door one hour prior to the event. Adults $12, concession $8, children $5, family of four $25.

Saturday 8th November – 7:30pm

Musica Viva presents Ray Chen with Timothy Young

Raised in Brisbane, jet-setting virtuoso Ray Chen is one of the brightest stars in the new generation of violinists. His first national recital tour has all the spectacular fireworks you could wish for, from the elegant finesse of Mozart and Prokofiev to the exuberant acrobatics of Sarasate.

Purchase online at www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849.

A reserve $70.35 – $80.54

B reserve $48.94 – $56.07

 

Program

 

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Violin Sonata no 22 in A major, K305

Sergei PROKOFIEV Violin Sonata no 2 in D major, op 94

Johann Sebastian BACH Partita no 3 in E major, BWV1006

Pablo de SARASATE Danzas españolas
Habanera, op 21 no 2, Habañera (Spanish Dance no 2)
Playera (Spanish Dance no 5)

Pablo de SARASATE Zigeunerweisen, op 20

 

 

 

Sunday 23rd November – 2:0pm

Hunter Singers 25th Anniversary Concert

 

Celebrating 25 wonderful years of choral artistry and enjoyment.

 

 

 

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