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.