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A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC: MOZART & MENDELSSOHN City Recital Hall menu

A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC: MOZART & MENDELSSOHN

Classical music is on the City Recital Hall menu, with a delightful lunchtime performance of Mozart and Mendelssohn for just $15.

Now in its seventh year, A Little Lunch Music is a favourite with Sydneysiders, who are encouraged to bring their lunch into the hall as they listen to a range of works by renowned artists.

On Friday August 22nd, Principal Conductor Dr Nicholas Milton leads the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, with guest soloist Artistic Director Kathryn Selby AM playing a Mozart concerto.

“Every time I stand on stage to conduct, I feel proud, honoured and humbled to have the privilege to make music with these wonderfully engaged and passionately enthusiastic musicians” Dr Nicholas Milton.

The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra has long been recognised as Australia’s finest community orchestra. Founded in 1965, it is lead by Chief Conductor Dr Nicholas Milton, an internationally-renowned conductor and concertmaster. He will be joined on stage by Australia’s pre-eminient chamber music pianist, Kathryn Selby AM.

MOZART'S JUPITER AUSTRALIAN BRANDENBURG ORCHESTRA City Recital Hall

MOZART’S JUPITER
AUSTRALIAN BRANDENBURG ORCHESTRA
3 – 12 September

25th anniversary celebrations continue with a triumphant symphony, a favourite for flute and harp, & a rarely heard overture.

Mozart didn’t give his final symphony the title ‘Jupiter’ but it is entirely appropriate for such an epic and powerful piece of music to be named after the all-powerful Roman god, Jupiter.

It has been reported that Woody Allen has claimed Mozart’s ‘Jupiter’ to be so perfect and so complex, the symphony proves the existence of God, as it is impossible for the human ear to hear all that is being performed and that only God could completely grasp its profundity.

Teamed with the exquisite Flute and Harp Concerto and the beautiful and rarely performed overture to the little known opera Lucio Silla, this is a Mozart only program that will take you on a journey filled with emotion and joy .
program

MOZART Overture to “Lucio Silla”
MOZART Concerto for Flute and Harp K299
MOZART Symphony No.41 in C major Jupiter K551

artists
Marshall McGuire (Australia) period harp
Melissa Farrow (Australia) period flute
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Paul Dyer AO Artistic Director and Conductor

soloists

Taking centre stage on period harp and flute will be two incredibly talented musicians, Marshall McGuire (period harp) and Melissa Farrow (period flute). Their playing is the epitome of beauty and elegance, every bit as captivating as it is accomplished.

Marshall is acclaimed as one of the world’s leading harpists in baroque and contemporary repertoire (he has commissioned and premiered over 100 new works for the instrument). He is a three-time ARIA nominee and is also Music Programmer at one of Australia’s most prestigious venues, the Arts Centre Melbourne.

Melissa is well-known and much-loved by Brandenburg audiences. She has been Principal Flute for over ten years and performs regularly as a soloist on flutes of the baroque and classical periods.

book now and win

Purchase any two adult tickets to Mozart’s Jupiter for your chance to win two A reserve tickets to the Brandenburg and Ottoman Baroque in October 2014. Must use code word JUPITER25 when booking, select the ‘prize entry price’ option to go in the draw.
Offer closes 5pm Monday 25 August 2014.

purchase tickets
online at cityrecitalhall.com
by phone (02) 8256 2222
in person at City Recital Hall Angel Place
tickets $68- $160 (additional fees may apply)

THE DELLTONES Saturday 30 August at 8.00pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

THE DELLTONES

“Harmony and Rock n’ Roll That’s Good for the Soul”

 

Saturday 30 August at 8.00pm

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

Australian music legends The Delltones were told back in 1958 “Don’t give up your day job, this music is not going to last”. More than 55 years later The Delltones are still touring and delighting audiences with their highly polished, colorful and energized show.

The Delltones perform their well loved classic songs ”You’re The Limit’, ‘Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands’, ‘Come A Little Bit Closer’, ‘Hangin’ Five’ including DooWop, Pop and Rock n Roll songs “Get A Job’, ‘Papa Oom Mow Mow’ and ‘Mr Bassman’ from their full-blown revival in the mid 80’s Gold Album ‘Bop Til Ya Drop’ and their follow up album ‘Tickled Pink’.

The Delltones remain one of the most consistent live entertainers in Australia with arguably the longest performing and recording history for a vocal harmony band with an original member – Peewee Wilson.

If you only go out once this year, don’t miss the Delltones Live – They’re better than ever!

Job Vacancies Wagga Area

VACANCIES

 

VISITOR ECONOMY ASSISTANT – Front of House

Three (3) Permanent Part-time Positions Available

Enquiries: Naomi Stuart – 02 6926 9145

Remuneration: Min $24.84 gross per hour + superannuation

Closing Date:Friday, 29 August 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

 

PROJECT SUPERVISOR – BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

Two (2) Year Fixed Term Contract

Enquiries: David Christiansen – 0407 064 157     Closing Date:Friday, 18 August 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

To view this opportunity and apply, please visit Wagga Wagga City Council’s vacancy page…

 

 

DELTA GOODREM TO PERFORM WITH ANDREA BOCELLI

Australian singer songwriter Delta Goodrem will join the world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli, on stage as a special guest during Bocelli’s tour of Australia and New Zealand this September.

For the first time in her home country of Australia, and following a number of hugely successful performances in the USA, Singapore and Canada with Bocelli in 2009 & 2010, Goodrem has graciously accepted the legendary tenor’s invitation to perform with him on stage during his concerts in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth this year.

Maestro Bocelli said “For years I have admired Delta’s work. Delta is such a gifted musician, she has a beautiful, rich and naturally agile voice, and is the perfect choice of artist to join me on stage to sing with me in her home country.”

“I am deeply honoured to be invited to join Maestro Bocelli for his upcoming shows in New Zealand and Australia. Andrea Bocelli is truly one of the most iconic performers of the modern world, his voice is sublime and it is a blessing to be re-joining the Maestro on stage soon for the concerts at home.” Said Delta Goodrem

Led by internationally renowned opera conductor Eugen Kohn, and accompanied by the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, the legendary tenor will also be accompanied by 60 piece local choirs including The Auckland Choral, The Brisbane Chorale, The Sydney Philharmonia Choir, the Ashton Smith Singers (Melbourne), the Elder Conservatorium Chorale (Adelaide) and the West Australian Symphony Chorale. Cuban Soprano Maria Aleida will also perform alongside Maestro Bocelli for the operatic duets of the evening.

The concerts will each be a two-part performance, featuring a selection of classical opera arias and songs, as well as hits from Andrea Bocelli’s latest album “Passione“- a collection of the world’s most beautiful love songs.

With one of the most recognisable voices in modern music, Andrea Bocelli is a global icon who has forged a career spanning almost 20 years, selling a staggering 80 million records worldwide. Bocelli  last toured in Australia in 2008, performing sell-out arena concerts to an audience of over 65,000.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Auckland Vector Arena September 11th

Brisbane Entertainment Centre September 14th

Sydney Allphones Arena September 16th

Adelaide Entertainment Centre September 18th

Melbourne Rod Laver Arena September 21st

Perth Arena September 24th

Tickets are now on sale via www.andreabocelli.com/tickets or Ticketek.com.au in Australia

KC COWGIRL MAY HAVE DROPPED CATCHIEST SUMMERTIME SINGLE THIS YEAR

Small town country girl Casi Joy is on fire (much like her hair) with her brand new summertime single “Old Town Lane.” The song features Casi’s imagery filled writing style, along with her smooth, yet powerful vocals. The single, from the singer/songwriter’s upcoming album, is receiving great reviews in the short two weeks it has been available in all online stores.
 
“Casi’s voice just blew me away.” – Michael Wagener, (Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue)Wireworld Studios
 
“When I first laid eyes on her and heard this amazing crossover sound, I was blown away. From her crowd pleasing stage performances to her powerful, yet beautiful vocals, this is no small town girl. She is on her way to the likenesses of Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift.”
– Duane Woods, Strictly Music Booking and Management Group Inc.
Casi (pronounced Cassie) has been the best kept secret of the midwest for quite some time now. Beginning her music career at age 10, she has produced an album with award winning producer Michael Wagener, performed in front of 500,000 people at the Kansas City Plaza Lighting, just recently played with Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley, and more. Casi is known for her bright red hair, bright personality, and explosive stage show playing a different instrument almost every song. Her heartfelt lyrics and distinctive, rich tone pull every listener in to her relatable, self written songs. Casi’s new single “Old Town Lane” was written by Casi about a sanctuary of hers at a lake in northern Minnesota. Country music lovers are sent to a feel good place, taking their minds off the world for three minutes and thirty seconds (or more, once you put it on repeat). The summertime single will get your foot tapping, and you’ll be singing the hook for days. It is available now on iTunes and for radio play worldwide. For more information on Casi Joy (videos, downloads, tour schedule, etc.), visit her website at www.casijoy.com.

Wagga Art Gallery Four Exhibitions: Heath Franco | Hide and Seek | Con/sequence | Art to Crow About

On Friday 15 August, we would be delighted if you are able to join us as we celebrate the launch of four new exhibitions at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, from 6pm to 8pm. In the Main Gallery, we will be unveiling Home Again: Heath Franco Works 2011-2014, and Con/sequence: Suites, multiples and narratives; in the Links Gallery, we welcome the return of Kurrajong Waratah’s Art to Crow About; and the Margaret Carnegie Gallery will be hosting Hide and Seek: Self-portraits from the Cunningham Dax Collection.

This exhilarating new suite of exhibitions spans many artforms and draws upon many sources. Con/sequence, drawn from the Gallery’s own Margaret Carnegie Print Collection, explores the many ways in which artists have explored the unfolding of time and space, through the medium of printmaking.

Home Again features Sydney-based new media artist Heath Franco’s psychological portraits of suburban life – at once compelling, disturbing and often hilarious. Using a mish-mash of readily found materials to create props and costumes, these exaggerated characters (all played by Franco himself) and the bizarre worlds they inhabit are oddly familiar.

In Hide and Seek we come face to face with the most potent yet enigmatic form of self-expression: the self-portrait. The four dozen self-portraits brought together for this exhibition traverse the allusive and fluctuating territory of self-perception, and are brought to Wagga Wagga by the Melbourne-based Cunningham Dax Collection of work by artists with psychological trauma.

And the ever popular Art to Crow About returns to the Gallery in 2014 with the wide range of artists and themes we’ve come to know and love, with paintings, prints, sculpture and more, all showcasing the talent and creativity of our local Riverina artists.

We’re delighted that the launch of this wonderful show will once again be celebrated with a performance by the talented Twilight Dance Troupe; and we look forward to seeing you once again, on Friday 15 August, for the launch of all four of these exciting new exhibitions.

LAUNCH:
FRIDAY 15 AUGUST
6pm – 8pm
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Free event, all welcome! 

IMOGEN COOPER at the City Recital Hall

IMOGEN COOPER
MUSICA VIVA
18 August 7pm and 23 August 2pm.

One of the greatest pianists of her generation, Imogen Cooper CBE makes a long overdue return to Australia for this special tour. Get swept away by Cooper as she takes you through the romantic and musical landscape of Brahms, Schubert and Schumann.

Most of the music on the program focuses on the extraordinary musical and emotional kinship between Clara and Robert Schumann and their friend and protégé Johannes Brahms – and in particular on Clara, another ground-breaking female pianist. Imogen is looking forward to her first full recital tour in Australia.

“An outstanding artist, one of the finest pianists now playing” Daily Telegraph UK
program
SCHUMANN Novelletten Op.21 No.2 in D major
SCHUMANN Davidsbündlertänze Op.6
BRAHMS Theme and Variations in D minor (arr. from String Sextet Op.18)
SCHUBERT Piano Sonata No.21 in B flat major, D960

double pass giveaway!

Musica Viva is delighted to offer friends of City Recital Hall the chance to win a double pass to see Imogen Cooper this August!

Simply email knowthescore@musicaviva.com.au with the subject heading ‘City Recital Hall’ for your chance to win! Winner will be notified via email by 6 August
Watch the Video

Schubert: “4 Impromptus, D. 899: No. 4 in A-Flat Major – Allegretto”

purchase tickets
online at cityrecitalhall.com
by phone (02) 8256 2222
in person at City Recital Hall Angel Place
tickets $50- $107 (additional fees may apply)

Johnny Cash The Concert returns with their Brand New Show

Johnny Cash The Concert returns with their Brand New Show, Golden Greats of the Man in Black.

Featuring 2 hours of the Finest Moments and Golden Hits of Johnny Cash!

Award winning singer, Daniel Thompson and Golden Guitar winning Australian guitar Legend, Stuie French are back, bringing you ALL things CASH with their acclaimed,Johnny Cash The Concert. Featuring songs spanning Cash’s entire career, from Hey Porter to the Highwayman, At Folsom Prison to the American Recordings and including the collaborations with some of his most iconic contemporaries.

This New show focuses on the finest moments of Cash’s stellar career both as a solo artist and as a member of 80’s supergroup, The Highwaymen.

And for the first time, the show will feature The Australian Songbook According to Cash. Australian songs that Cash recorded… as well as some he might have recorded.

Driven as always by their engine room, The Tennessee Studs, Johnny Cash The Concerthas taken Australia by storm over the last few years with the infectious sound of The Man in Black. The spirit of Cash is alive and well when these boys take the stage.

Johhny Cash The Concert is coming soon. Don’t miss this unforgettable event as theLegend that is Johnny Cash comes to life at The Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre