Many of Tasmania's finest musicians in four thrilling concerts in the Valley. Visit https://huonmusic.au/artists for Artist details
The Festival will be held during the Easter Weekend, 2023. A selection of concerts will be staged in various venues in Cygnet, primarily the Cygnet Town Hall. Please come and join us for concerts of joyful music-making, played by some of Australia's finest musicians, including Festival Artistic Directors Gwyn Roberts and Jenni Flemming. They will be joined by current and ex-pat Tasmanian artists, including members of the acclaimed Ensemble Q.
With various events held in the Valley over several days, you could enjoy vibrant music, wonderful food, delicious wine and the stunning Valley scenery. Treat yourself to a sumptuous lunch in one of the many and varied eateries in Cygnet, or enjoy a picnic in Burton's Reserve and a walk to the Yacht Club.
We look forward to seeing you at the inaugural Huon Valley Chamber Music Festival!
EVENT OVERVIEW
Friday April 7, 2:30pm
Cygnet Town Hall
A concert program of reflective music, with deference to the significance of the day for many. An ensemble of Violas and Cellos will grace the stage; a spinet will make an appearance; and the Festival Strings will perform Samuel Barber’s poignant and dramatic Adagio for Strings. Also music by Bach, Josef Suk, Poulenc, Shostakovich and York Bowen.
Saturday April 8, 2:30pm - FREE ADMISSION
Loongana Park - Mary Street, Cygnet
A concert in Loongana Park, Mary St Cygnet, presented by the Derwent Valley Concert Band directed by Lyall McDermott, with solo clarinetist Paul Dean playing the virtuoso work “Twitch” by Nathan Daughtrey. If rain is forecast, the performance will be held in the adjacent St James College Hall.
Saturday April 8, 6:30pm
Cygnet Town Hall
“Classics in Jazz" with pianists Louise Denson & Jenni Flemming, Vocalist Jennifer Cocking, Bassist Ian Cocking and Guitarist Aaron Entresz, together with other local jazz musicians and the Festival Strings. A concert to be listened to and enjoyed for the music. Jazz Classics ranging from Billy Holliday and Peggy Lee, to Horace Silver and Cannonball Adderley. Also songs of Blossom Dearie and music by George Gershwin and Dave Brubeck
BYO snacks and drinks. Chairs and tables provided.
Sunday April 9, 2:30pm
Cygnet Town Hall
A concert of Chamber Music featuring piano and strings, including the elegant Menuetto and the delightful Variations from Mozart's sublime Clarinet Quintet, with Paul Dean clarinet. Pianist Jenni Flemming will feature in a chamber version of Gershwin’s exciting Rhapsody in Blue. The concert will open with Bach's vibrant Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, with other wonderful music by Brahms and Schubert.
A concert for students will be held at Cygnet Primary School on Wednesday April 5.
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*NO PRINTED PROGRAMS PROVIDED AT THE CONCERTS*
Please save the dates, and join us in joyful music making during Easter 2023!
The Huon Valley Music Collective is delighted to acknowledge the generous support of the Huon Valley Council and Bendigo Bank
- Huon Valley Council
- Bendigo Bank
