Coming Up at The Newcastle Con in May / June

Thursday 15th May – 7.30pm

Musica Viva presents American Brass Quintet

 

In their first Australian appearance for four decades, the world’s leading ‘high priests of brass’ bring their rich-toned and perfectly matched sound to this unforgettable, masterly concert, spanning the centuries from the grandeur of Renaissance Venice to the high-octane excitement of the 21st century.

 

PROGRAM:

 

In Gabrieli’s Day (edited by Raymond Mase)
Luca MARENZIO Scendi dal paradiso
Luigi MAZZI Canzon Prima a 5
Giovanni GABRIELI Sacro tempio d’honor
Antonio CANGIASI Canzon “La Girometta”
Giovanni GASTOLDI Balletti a cinque voci

William LOVELOCK Miniature Suite

David SAMPSON Chesapeake

Ludwig MAURER Five Pieces

Claudio MONTEVERDI Three Madrigals (edited by Raymond Mase)
    Si ch’io vorrei morire
Non più guerra, pietate
Ah dolente partita

Joan TOWER Copperwave

 

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or by calling Ticketek on 132 849. They will also be sold on the night if not sold out.

A reserve: $69.00 – $79.00

B reserve: $48.00 – $55.00

 

 

 

Saturday 31st May – 8:00pm

Wind Orchestra Concert

 

The University of Newcastle Wind Orchestra’s end of semester performance.

 

PROGRAM:

 

  • A Grand, Grand Overture – Malcolm Arnold/Taylor
  • Ebony Concerto – Igor Stravinsky
  • 5 Folk Songs – Bernard Gilmore
  • Prelude, Fugue and Riffs – Leonard Bernstein

Interval

  • Dance Movements – Philip Sparke
  • Symphonic Dances from West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein

 

 

Tickets sold on the night one hour before doors open. Adults $20 / concession $10 / family of four $45

 

 

Sunday 22nd June – 2:00pm

Hunter Singers present Winter Song

 

A selection of vibrant songs performed by this well-respected local choir.

 

Contact Kim Sutherland on 0412 496 138 to purchase tickets. $30 / $25 / $10.

 

 

 

A copy of our current concert diary is attached.

 

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Kind regards,

 

 

Conservatorium of Music

University of Newcastle

 

Cnr Auckland & Laman Streets

Newcastle NSW 2300

P: (02) 4921 8900

F: (02) 4921 8958

W: www.newcastle.edu.au/conservatorium

 

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