7th Avon Valley Spring Chamber Music FestivalThe Avon Valley abounds in charming little old churches and other historic buildings, ideally suited to intimate concerts of classical music. The 7th Avon Valley Spring Chamber Music Festival presents a series of three Sunday afternoon concerts in York, Toodyay, and Northam. Concert One - Wendling Quartet The Festival opens with a concert by the renowned Wendling Quartet, performing in the magnificent acoustics of Holy Trinity Church in York. Consecrated in 1858, it is WA’s oldest inland church, and features altar panels painted by renowned local WA artist Robert Juniper. Since its formation in 1993, the Wendling Quartet has explored the rich repertoire of music for the combination of flute, violin, viola & cello, revealing many superb treasures composed for this genre. The programme chosen for this concert includes works by three European masters, Viotti, Danzi & Köhler, composed in the early 19th century around the time of European settlement in WA. The four members of the Wendling Quartet are Emily Gunson (flute), Zak Rowntree (violin), Tzvi Friedl (viola), and Sophie Walker (cello). Click here to book online with BOCS Ticketing. Experience the elegance of this quality quartet! Concert Two - Spring Serenade The Festival continues with a “Spring Serenade” in the warm intimate ambience of St John’s Anglican Church in Northam, which contains some of the finest stained glass in WA. This splendid recital showcases celebrated guitarist Duncan Gardiner, with distinguished viola virtuoso Tzvi Friedl from Austria, and flautist Emily Gunson. The programme presents musical delights from the 16th to the 21st century, including pieces from Renaissance England for recorder & guitar, and Duncan Gardiner’s appealing original compositions. Also included are two delightfully lyrical trios for the unusual combination of flute, viola & guitar by Wenzel Matiegka, who was a friend of Schubert. Click here to book online with BOCS Ticketing. A Spring Serenade to savour! Concert Three - Music’Autentica “Music’Autentica” presents a special concert of early music from England, performed on authentic early musical instruments in the glorious resonant acoustics of St Stephen’s Church in Toodyay. This unique event offers a rare opportunity to hear chamber music from the Baroque & Classical Era, played on hand-crafted early woodwind & strings, to the accompaniment of the characteristic plucked sound of the “bentside” spinet, a small harpsichord popular in England during the 18th century. The programme includes a variety of chamber music by composers who were resident in England, including the fascinating collection of “Airs for the Spring” by the inimitable Scotsman James Oswald, as well as works by Giordani and Spourni. Artists are Emily Gunson (Baroque flute & recorder), Pascale Whiting (Baroque violin), Clare Tunney (Baroque cello), and Dr. John Hardy (spinet). Click here to book online with BOCS Ticketing. Be transported back in time with this enticing event! Subscription tickets to all 3 concerts: Single tickets: Complimentary afternoon tea will be served at the conclusion of each performance, with the opportunity to meet the musicians. Seating is limited, so booking is recommended. Door sales will be available on the day unless sold out. Enquiries phone 9574 1591. |