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Flutissimo presents
"A Treasury of Trios"
A Celebration of Classical Music in the Perth Hills
The Hills will come alive with the sweet sounds of exquisite classical chamber music! This splendid series of five concerts will be presented in three of the most charming and historic little stone churches in the Perth Hills, each with their own unique appeal and warm intimate acoustics.
The series commences with two concerts in the serene ambience of St Cuthbert's Church (1924), nestled among the gum-trees in Darlington. Next are two performances in the picturesque St Swithun's Church (1910) in Lesmurdie, and the series concludes at the elegant little Church of the Epiphany (1914) in Mundaring. All three venues are air-conditioned, and there is ample parking on-site (Darlington and Lesmurdie), or in the car-park opposite (Mundaring).
The programmes feature classical trios for flute, violin and cello, composed by the eighteenth-century flautist Johann Baptist Wendling (1723-1797), friend and inspiration to Mozart. These attractive works are filled with lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies and sparkling brilliance, with every piece presenting fresh and original delights. Wendling's trios are arguably his finest compositions, and the charming venues, with their intimate ambience and warm acoustics, will provide the perfect setting for these exquisite chamber music works.
Flautist Emily Gunson is joined by violinist Zak Rowntree from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, well known to Hills audiences for his regular appearances with the Darlington Chamber Ensemble, along with cellists Catherine Tabi, Miranda Murray-Yong and Miah Smith. Concert Two includes Natalya Czernicziw (bassoon) and John Hardy (harpsichord).
Concert One: "Classics at St Cuthbert's"
3pm Sunday 19 November 2023
St Cuthbert's Church
Darlington Road (cnr Hillsden Rd), Darlington
Programme
Wendling - 6 Trios, GUN 25 (1785)
Artists
Emily Gunson - flute
Zak Rowntree - violin
Catherine Tabi - cello
Concert Two: "Serenade Among the Gum-Trees"
3pm Saturday 25 November 2023
St Cuthbert's Church
Darlington Road (cnr Hillsden Rd), Darlington
Programme
Wendling - 6 Trios, GUN 14 (1772)
Artists
Emily Gunson - flute
Zak Rowntree - violin
Natalya Czernicziw - bassoon
John Hardy - harpsichord
Concert Three: "Classics at St Swithun's"
3pm Sunday 26 November 2023
St Swithun's Church
195 Lesmurdie Road, Lesmurdie
Programme
Wendling - 6 Trios, GUN 16 (1774)
Artists
Emily Gunson - flute
Zak Rowntree - violin
Miranda Murray-Yong - cello
Concert Four: "A Bouquet of Trios"
3pm Saturday 2 December 2023
St Swithun's Church
195 Lesmurdie Road, Lesmurdie
Programme
Wendling - 6 Trios, GUN 4 (1766)
Artists
Emily Gunson - flute
Zak Rowntree - violin
Miah Smith - cello
Concert Five: "Magical Melodies in Mundaring"
3pm Sunday 3 December 2023
Church of the Epiphany
9 Mann Street, Mundaring
Programme
Wendling - 6 Trios, GUN 8 (1769)
Artists
Emily Gunson - flute
Zak Rowntree - violin
Miah Smith - cello
Admission
Tickets $39 / $34 concessions & seniors.
Subscription to all five concerts $175 / $150 concessions & seniors.
Advance booking is recommended.
Bookings should be made by phone, with payment via credit card, internet banking, or cheque / postal order payable to "Flutissimo."
Door sales will be available on the day (cash or credit card) unless sold out.
Bookings & enquiries phone 9574 1591.