CONTENTS WELCOME. Dr Karl Kramer. Dean and Principal Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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1 MARCH - MAY

2 CONTENTS /4 Orchestra /7 Jazz /8 Chamber music /12 Opera /14 Choral and vocal /17 Historical performance /18 New music /20 About music /23 Master classes /24 Wednesday lunchbreak and student concerts /27 Open academy rising stars /28 Conservatorium High School /29 Tours /30 Support the Conservatorium /32 Ticketing and booking info /34 How to find us About the series The Greenway Series (formerly the Conductors series), named in honour of the original architect of the Conservatorium building, Francis Greenway, is our premier orchestral program and provides an opportunity for talented young musicians to present classical masterpieces and new and exciting works. The Chamber Works Series (formerly the Cocktail Hour series) features highly acclaimed faculty and guests performing in smaller ensembles presenting a broad repertoire. WELCOME Welcome to our 2014 season. Like many of you, we have a passion for music we live it, breathe it and cannot imagine a world without it. Showcasing the best of the next generation of musical leaders, our 2014 program is diverse and vibrant. With internationally renowned performers and scholars, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is the only place in Sydney where you can experience new works and familiar classics each and every week. From laid-back jazz to orchestras and cutting-edge new music, we ve got something for every taste and walk of life. So join us in 2014 for a year of fun and excitement, to revive old memories and create new ones, and experience all that music has to offer. Dr Karl Kramer Dean and Principal Sydney Conservatorium of Music 2 3

3 ORCHESTRA Hear classical masterpieces, performed by the next generation of musicians and guest artists. You haven t lived until you ve experienced the greatness that is orchestral music. Tickets: $20 adult, $10 other (concession, students and children) Friday 28 March, 6.30pm Saturday 29 March, 2pm Inaugural University of Sydney Chancellor s Concert Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra Eduardo Diazmuñoz conductor Steven Lubin piano Works by Sibelius, Mozart and Brahms. Friday s performance will feature an address by the Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Belinda Hutchinson AM. Thursday 3 April, 6.30pm Conservatorium Wind Symphony Tim Reynish conductor Works to be announced. Friday 4 April, 6.30pm (Greenway Series) Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra Alice Waten artistic director Works by Mendelssohn and Shostakovich (arr. by Barshai). Thursday 17 April, 6.30pm Conservatorium David Theak conductor Guest composer and pianist: Mike Nock Works by Mike Nock. 4 5

4 Thursday 8 May, 6.30pm Conservatorium Wind Symphony Tim Reynish conductor Works to be announced. Friday 16 May, 6.30pm Conservatorium Big Band Steve Newcomb conductor Works to be announced. Friday 23 May, 6.30pm Conservatorium Early Music Ensemble Neal Peres Da Costa director Soloist: Liane Adler flute Works by Vivaldi, Telemann, JS Bach, Fasch and Abel. Thursday 29 May, 6.30pm Conservatorium Wind Symphony John Lynch conductor Works by Strauss, Wilson, Stucky, JS Bach, and a separate work by JS Bach, Holst and Nelson. JAZZ From trios to big band, if you like jazz, this is the place to be. Come and experience everything jazz has to offer over a glass of wine in the café on Monday evenings, or in one of our recital halls. Tickets: $20 adult, $10 other (concession, students and children) Monday 17 March, 7.30pm Matt McMahon Trio Monday 31 March, 7.30pm Andrew Dickeson s Swinging Affair Monday 14 April, 7.30pm An Evening with Steve Brien Thursday 17 April, 6.30pm Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra Mike Nock conductor Monday 5 May, 7.30pm Judy Bailey and Friends Friday 16 May, 6.30pm Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra Steve Newcomb conductor Monday 19 May, 7.30pm Craig Scott s Big Jazz Jam Beautiful Music, Dangerous Rhythm 6 7

5 CHAMBER MUSIC Savour smaller-scale music to move you, with repertoires from baroque to contemporary. Tickets: $20 adult, $10 other (concession, students and children) Tuesday 4 March, 6.30pm Marco Tamayo Marco Tamayo guitar Works by JS Bach, Paganini, Couperin and Barrios. Thursday 6 March, 6.30pm Great Cello Sonatas Sung Without Words Georg Pedersen cello Phillip Shovk piano Works by Mendelssohn and Poulenc. Tuesday 11 March, 6.30pm Mixed Brew Chai Kovsky Charmian Gadd violin Georg Pedersen cello Phillip Shovk piano with Conservatorium students Works by Tchaikovsky. Thursday 13 March, 6.30pm Complete Mozart Sonatas for Piano and Violin: Part 1 Ole Böhn violin Daniel Herscovitch piano Works by Mozart. Thursday 20 March, 6.30pm Strings Attached: Enigma Quartet Marianne Broadfoot violin Kerry Martin violin Shelley Soerensen viola Rowena MacNeish cello Works by Britten, Glass and Beethoven. Tuesday 25 March, 6.30pm The Martha Argerich Project Gabrielle Baldocci piano Paul Rickard-Ford piano Works by Beethoven (arr. Liszt), Wagner (arr. Liszt), Kabalevsky, Khachaturian, Chopin and Liszt. Thursday 27 March, 6.30pm Elective Affinity: philosopher and musician Friedrich Nietzsche Goetz Richter violin Jeanell Carrigan piano Michael Halliwell baritone with Conservatorium students Works by Nietzsche/Köselitz, Nietzsche and Wagner. Thursday 3 April, 6.30pm Diabolical Obsession Evgeny Sorkin violin Gerard Willems piano Works by Ysaÿe, Tartini and Wieniawski. 8 9

6 Tuesday 29 April, 6.30pm Ligeti s Lament Darryl Poulsen horn Ole Böhn violin Daniel Herscovitch piano Works by Ligeti, Abrahamsen and Ruders. Thursday 1 May, 6.30pm Dvorák Plus Charmian Gadd violin Tony Gault violin Peter Garrity viola Georg Pedersen cello Phillip Shovk piano with Conservatorium students Works by Dvorák. Tuesday 6 May, 6.30pm Elective Affinity: inspiration, fantasy and madness Goetz Richter violin Alice Giles harp Jeanell Carrigan piano with Conservatorium students. Works by Hoffman, Schumann and Brahms. Thursday 8 May, 6.30pm The Joker Paul Rickard-Ford piano Natalia Sheludiakova piano Works by Shostakovich and Prokofiev (arr. Bubelnikov). Tuesday 13 May, 6.30pm 20th Century Norwegian Ole Böhn violin Geir Henning Braaten piano Works by Jordan, Mortensen and Cleve. Thursday 15 May, 6.30pm New English Treasures Mark Walton clarinet David Miller piano Works by Rae, Cornick, Harris, Harvey, Cowles and Horowitz. Tuesday 27 May, 6.30pm Violin and Cello Ole Böhn violin Umberto Clerici cello Works by Ravel, Carter and Kodály. Thursday 29 May, 6.30pm Schubert s First Interpreter: Schubert and Johann Michael Vogl Michael Halliwell baritone David Miller piano Works by Schubert

7 OPERA Enjoy the grandeur of opera, combining an orchestra, voices and theatrical performances in an unforgettable experience. If you ve never been to an opera before, join us and see the next generation of performers. Tickets: $50 adult, $25 other (concession, students and children) Saturday 17 May, 6.30pm Tuesday 20 May, 6.30pm Thursday 22 May, 6.30pm Saturday 24 May, 2pm Opera double bill: The Impresario (Der Schauspieldirektor) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Impresario is a short, one-act comic opera written by Mozart in 1786 as part of a double-bill for Emperor Joseph II and his court in Vienna. The Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti. The Old Maid and the Thief is one of the first operas written specifically for performance on the radio and premiered in Written in English, it tells a tale of moral and romantic twists and turns. The Old Maid and the Thief is by arrangement with Warner Chappell Music Limited. It combines music and spoken dialog and has been updated for modern audiences

8 CHORAL & VOCAL You will be moved by the sights and sounds of a full orchestra and up to 150 voices filling our premier performance venue, Verbrugghen Hall. Tickets: $20 adult, $10 other (concession, students and children) Tuesday 25 March, 6.30pm Die schöne Müllerin by Schubert. Alan Bennett tenor Hye-seon Choi piano Work by Franz Schubert. Tickets: Free entry, booking not required. Monday 26 May, 6.30pm Conservatorium Chamber Choir Neil McEwan conductor Soloist: Michael Duke saxophone Works by Schütz, JS Bach, Chan and Pärt

9 HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE Find out where our classical music heritage comes from, with historical performances and instruments creating sounds not heard for years. Tickets: $20 adult, $10 other (concession, students and children) Thursday 27 March, 6.30pm Conservatorium Early Music Ensemble Neal Peres Da Costa director Works to be announced. Tuesday 1 April, 6.30pm The Csakan recorder music of the Biedermeier Hans-Dieter Michatz csakan David Miller piano Works by Stadler, Krähmer and Kuhlau. Friday 23 May, 6.30pm Conservatorium Early Music Ensemble Neal Peres Da Costa director Soloist: Liane Adler flute Works by Vivaldi, Telemann, JS Bach, Fasch and Abel

10 NEW MUSIC Explore the music of now and tomorrow, as we premiere new works and perform recent favourites. Tickets: $20 adult, $10 other (concession, students and children) Tuesday 18 March, 6.30pm de Graaff and Yau Deborah de Graaff clarinet Alexander Yau piano Works by Yau, Edwards, Jenner and Chopin. Tuesday 8 April, 6.30pm Electroacoustic Music Concert with Ivan Zavada Ivan Zavada electroacoustic instruments Works by Zavada. Tuesday 15 April, 6.30pm Riffs, Shuffles and Blues: the cello music of Derek Strahan Georg Pedersen cello David Miller piano Works by Strahan. Friday 11 April, 6.30pm Conservatorium Modern Music Ensemble Daryl Pratt conductor Soloist: James Nightingale saxophone Work by Brian Howard. Friday 30 May, 6.30pm Conservatorium Modern Music Ensemble Daryl Pratt conductor Works by Andriessen, Reich and Grandison

11 ABOUT MUSIC Be inspired by and engage with the latest research into classical masterpieces, music from different cultures and traditions, music education, and what the future holds for the universal language. Each Monday during semester, the Conservatorium s new public lecture series About Music will feature a new angle on the fascinating role that music plays in our society. Tickets: Free entry, bookings not required. Monday 17 March, 5.30pm Sergio Durante (University of Padua) Verdi: visions and revisions of Risorgimento music Monday 24 March, 5.30pm Steve Lubin (Purchase College, State University of New York) Music: mirror of a changing cosmos This lecture is presented in association with this year s Alfred Hook lectures. Monday 31 March, 5.30pm Michael Webb (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) Protestant hymns in early colonial Melanesia Monday 7 April, 5.30pm Marina Robinson (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) Proprioception and violin pedagogy Monday 14 April, 5.30pm Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs (Stiff Gins) Reviving and reinterpreting the art of wax-cylinder recording Monday 28 April, 5.30pm Graeme Skinner (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) The Conservatorium s colonial pre-history Monday 5 May, 5.30pm Ivan Zavada (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) Visual music Monday 19 May, 5.30pm Kathy Marsh (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) Music and wellbeing in the lives of children and young people Monday 26 May, 5.30pm Paul Rickard-Ford (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) The piano works of Charles-Marie Widor including the launch of Paul Rickard-Ford s new CD, Charles-Marie Widor Piano Works 20

12 PURSUE YOUR PASSION Since 1915, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has been propelling talented musicians from the classroom to the world stage. With highly revered teaching staff, a dynamic environment and hundreds of performances each year, we thrive on creating and mentoring the next generation of musical leaders. MASTER CLASSES Renowned visiting artists from the forefront of music performance, research and composition offer their expertise in developing tomorrow s musical leaders and share their secrets of the trade throughout the year. Join us for the rare opportunity to see master musicians interacting with students who are honing their skills. For full details of upcoming master classes, please refer to our website: sydney.edu.au/music From jazz, opera, voice and performance, to musicology, composition and conducting, our study options are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To find out more: sydney.edu.au/music 23

13 WEDNESDAY LUNCHBREAK AND STUDENT CONCERTS Wednesday is the day to see tomorrow s music stars. Lunchbreak concerts at 1.10pm and free chamber music in the evening offer you a chance to explore our students diverse musical interests. Why not combine your concert with a guided tour of the Conservatorium? For information about tours, see page 29. Please check our website for details of Wednesday evening concerts: sydney.edu.au/music Tickets: Lunchbreak concerts by donation; Student concerts free entry, bookings not required. Wednesday 26 February, 1.10pm Piano Unit Wednesday 5 March, 1.10pm Vocal and Opera Studies Unit Wednesday 12 March, 1.10pm String Unit Wednesday 19 March, 1.10pm Jazz Unit Wednesday 26 March, 1.10pm Organ studies Wednesday 2 April, 1.10pm Brass Unit Wednesday 9 April, 1.10pm Percussion Unit Wednesday 16 April, 1.10pm Woodwind Unit Wednesday 30 April, 1.10pm Guitar ensemble Wednesday 7 May, 1.10pm Saxophone orchestra Wednesday 14 May, 1.10pm Open Academy Rising Stars Wednesday 21 May, 1.10pm Piano Unit Wednesday 28 May, 1.10pm Open Academy Rising Stars 24 25

14 LIVE AND LEARN WITH MUSIC Since 1974, the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has given the public the chance to experience and cultivate a love for music through a wide range of programs, courses and workshops. Courses are held regularly at our iconic Macquarie Street location, and are designed to inspire, challenge and educate. It s never too late to experience the joys of music, so why not start today? To find out more: sydney.edu.au/music/openacademy OPEN ACADEMY RISING STARS Hear the best and brightest of our school-age rising-star students as they present works they have been preparing with their teachers. The concerts feature a broad repertoire and instruments and we encourage children of all ages to attend. There are two performances each Saturday at 11am and 2pm. Why not combine your concert with a guided tour of the Conservatorium? For information about tours see page 29. For more information about the Rising Stars program, visit the Conservatorium Open Academy website: sydney.edu.au/music/openacademy Tickets: Free entry, bookings not required. Saturday 15 February Saturday 22 February Saturday 1 March Saturday 8 March Saturday 15 March Saturday 22 March Saturday 29 March Saturday 5 April Saturday 3 May Saturday 10 May Saturday 17 May Saturday 24 May Saturday 31 May 26 27

15 CONSERVATORIUM HIGH SCHOOL The Conservatorium High School is the secondary education arm of the Conservatorium of Music and the only specialist music high school in NSW. Established at the behest of Henri Verbrugghen, foundation director of the NSW State Conservatorium of Music, the school enrolled its first students in Tickets: Entry to most Conservatorium High School concerts is free and bookings are usually not required. Please refer to the website for event-specific details: conservat-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Friday 7 March, 6.30pm Speech night Wednesday 9 April, 6.30pm Pianists concert TOURS Join us for a tour of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Explore the facilities and grounds and learn about the history of the area, what lies underneath the grand Verbrugghen Hall, why the building resembles a castle, and admire the handmade convict brickwork. With the Royal Botanic Gardens above and trains running below, the modern extension, completed in 2001, is an architectural marvel. Come and explore the hidden corridors where our most talented young musicians practise, learn and perform. Tour information Guided group tours are held on Saturdays at 10am and 1pm and on Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm. During the tour you will enjoy history and heritage, architecture, and artefacts from an archaeological site dig, all of which can be combined with a Rising Stars concert (Saturdays) or a lunchtime concert (Wednesdays) in Verbrugghen Hall. For more information and to book, visit sydney.edu.au/music/tours 28 29

16 SUPPORT THE CONSERVATORIUM The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is one of the world s leading tertiary musical institutions and attracts highly acclaimed professional musicians and researchers who inspire and teach our students. By supporting the Conservatorium, you can make a valuable contribution to the musical life of Australia. THE GIFT OF MUSIC Whether you re treating yourself or searching for a present with a difference, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Occupy Card is your ultimate ticket to a musical in Here just some of the ways you can support the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. - Spread the word about our performances. - Make a regular date in your calendar and invite a friend to a concert. - Join our e-newsletter for regular updates. - Organise a group for a lunchtime or weekend tour and concert. - Make a dream come true: support a scholarship for a student. All donations over $2 to the University of Sydney are tax deductible. For further information about giving to the Conservatorium, please contact: Ms Lindsay Robinson Associate Director of Development, Sydney Conservatorium of Music T E At $200, it gives you an all-access pass to every one of our concerts*, providing an unforgettable experience every time you visit. To find out more: sydney.edu.au/music/occupycard * Conditions apply 30

17 TICKETING AND BOOKING INFO Free events do not require any booking or reservations unless specified. Tickets for most concerts can be purchased in advance from City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney. Advance bookings are recommended to ensure availability. Advance bookings, including online bookings, are accepted until 3pm on the last business day before the concert. Seats are only available for sale at the Conservatorium from one hour before the concert. Online Visit sydney.edu.au/music or (booking fees may apply) In person City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) By phone or (booking fees may apply) Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Macquarie Street Sydney (From one hour before the concert, subject to availability) 32 33

18 HOW TO FIND US The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is the castle-like building on Macquarie Street, Sydney, opposite Bridge Street, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens. Please note: there is no parking available on site so public transport is the best option. By train Circular Quay and Martin Place are the closest stations. By bus Any bus that goes to Circular Quay or along George, Pitt or Macquarie Streets will get you close to the Conservatorium. By ferry Circular Quay is about five to 10 minutes walk from the Conservatorium

19 For full concert details, please visit sydney.edu.au/music youtube.com/sydneycon Information is correct at the time of printing. Sydney Conservatorium of Music reserves the right to alter without notice any program, performers, dates, times, venues and/or ticket prices as may become necessary.