Easter 2024 Festival already in planning:
March 29 - April 1
During Easter 2023 many of Tasmania's finest musicians performed in five varied and entertaining concerts in the Valley.
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The Festival was held over three days. A selection of concerts was presented in the Cygnet Town Hall, and in the Sports Hall. The capacity audiences gave the players a wonderful reception, and the performers were absolutely delighted and thrilled at the response. Performing in the Festival were some of Australia's finest musicians, including Festival Artistic Directors Gwyn Roberts and Jenni Flemming. They were 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, the audiences enjoyed vibrant music, wonderful food, delicious wine and the stunning Valley scenery. Sumptuous lunches were available in the many and varied eateries in Cygnet, and hopefully audience members enjoyed a picnic in Burton's Reserve or a walk to the Yacht Club.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Huon Valley Chamber Music Festival - Easter 2024: March 29 - April 1
EVENT OVERVIEW 2023
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
Cygnet Sports Hall
A concert in the Cygnet Sports Hall presented by the Derwent Valley Concert Band directed by Lyall McDermott, with solo clarinetist Paul Dean playing the virtuoso work “Twitch” by Nathan Daughtrey.
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
