A Celebration of Musical Bonds
Theme: Master & Apprentice
This year, we celebrated the theme 'Master & Apprentice', honoring the deep connections and shared journeys among our esteemed musicians. These bonds, some spanning lifetimes, have been the catalyst for our Easter Festival in the Valley. Discover the rich stories behind these relationships in our updated player biographies in the Artists Section. From Tony and Gwyn to Jenni and Adam, each duo's story is a testament to the power of mentorship and collaboration.
Concerts and Performances
Chamber Music Concerts
Three exquisite Chamber Music Concerts were staged:
- Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Sunday, March 31 in Cygnet @ 2:30pm
- Easter Monday, April 1 @ 2:30pm at the iconic Franklin Palais featuring the Hobart Chamber Orchestra
- Hobart Chamber Orchestra Program
Line-Up
Featuring renowned artists such as Gwyn Roberts, Jenni Flemming, the Trigon Ensemble, Trish and Paul Dean, and piano virtuoso Adam McMillan. We were thrilled to welcome back many of the brilliant performers from the 2023 Festival.
Saturday Specials
- Band Performance: Derwent Valley Concert Band, led by Lyall McDermott, featured vocalist Madeleine Dyer and cellist Gwyn Roberts.
- Jazz Night: A very popular offering, exploring the rhythms of jazz with artists Jennifer and Ian Cocking, Matt Ives, Aaron Entresz, Louise Denson. Jenni Flemming (Piano and Voice) with bass player Tony Morgan opened the evening with an expanded offering.
More than Music
- Art: Admire the captivating sketches by John Harrison.
Repertoire
Spanning Baroque to the 21st Century, our repertoire included:
- Brandenburg 5th Concerto by Bach
- Gerald Finzi’s Clarinet Concerto
- Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras No 1 for Viola and Cello Ensemble
- An array of Piano Duets
- Performances featuring String Trio and Piano Quartet
For complete repertoire details, click here:
- Hobart Chamber Orchestra Program
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