MUSICA VIVA COFFEE CONCERTS SYDNEY

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1 2018 MUSICA VIVA COFFEE CONCERTS SYDNEY

2 WELCOME The four basic tenets I apply when devising Musica Viva concerts are Quality, Diversity, Challenge and Joy, and this year s Coffee Concerts are a perfect example of how these principles transmute into musical enjoyment. All of this year s performers are, as usual, of the highest calibre, and are chosen for the exuberance and joy they each bring to the concert platform. But 2018 excels in diversity and challenge. From the entirely unexpected but utterly compelling guitar cello duo of Karin Schaupp & Umberto Clerici, through to the burnished golden tones of the Australian Brass Quintet, there is an extraordinary range of ensemble styles and repertoire. The outstanding artistry of Australia s finest chamber group, the Goldner String Quartet, draws us back into more classic fare, as will whichever world-beating young piano trio or string quartet emerges as the Grand Prize Winner of the 2018 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. That won t be known until just a few days before their Coffee Concert appearance. Although all of these musicians have strong overseas connections, the most convincing international credentials come from the winner of the 2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, Ioana Cristina Goicea in her debut Australian appearance accompanied by pianist Andrey Gugnin. Sydney s Coffee Concerts for 2018 are an arresting combination of talent and intriguing content, and an exemplary embodiment of Musica Viva s core principles. Carl Vine ao Artistic Director

3 JOIN US IN 2018 FOR INSPIRING PERFORMANCES, GREAT COMPANY, TEA, COFFEE AND CAKE ON FIVE WEDNESDAY MORNINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. INDEPENDENT THEATRE 269 MILLER STREET NORTH SYDNEY MORNING TEA FROM 10AM CONCERT FROM 11AM FOR ONE HOUR Karin Schaupp & Umberto Clerici Wednesday 28 March Australian Brass Quintet Wednesday 18 April Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition: The Winners Wednesday 11 July Ioana Cristina Goicea & Andrey Gugnin Wednesday 3 October Goldner String Quartet Wednesday 7 November 3

4 WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH KARIN SCHAUPP & UMBERTO CLERICI Karin Schaupp Guitar Umberto Clerici Cello Karin Schaupp and Umberto Clerici first shared a concert stage as part of the 2015 Musica Viva Festival, where the combination of guitar and cello proved a major hit. In 2018, these superb musicians bring a program of songs from across five centuries, reimagined for guitar and cello. The program takes the audience on a journey through life, from childhood to a reflection on death and all that comes in between: love, jealousy, family, illness, battles and joys. Program to include FALLA Jota SCHUBERT Lob der Tränen (In Praise of Tears) RAVEL Kaddish 4 I musicaviva.com.au/coffee2018

5 WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL AUSTRALIAN BRASS QUINTET Tristram Williams Trumpet David Elton Trumpet Ben Jacks Horn Scott Kinmont Trombone Shannon Pittaway Bass trombone There s simply nothing like the sound of a great brass quintet bold, sparkling, and with the air-shaking splendour of perfectly tuned harmonics. With more than 15 years of experience playing together in different ensembles, the five virtuosi of the Australian Brass Quintet bring finesse and sensitivity in equal measure to every concert they play. Their program is a collage of colourful dances, songs and fanfares from around the world, culminating in Joan Tower s glistening Copperwave. Program LUTOSŁAWSKI Mini Overture ENCINA Five Dances (arr. Kinmont) HILLBORG Brass Quintet CRESPO Three Spirituals TOWER Copperwave 5

6 THE WINNERS WEDNESDAY 11 JULY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION The Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition is one of the world s finest. Now presented by Musica Viva and partners, under the Artistic Direction of Wilma Smith, MICMC continues to be a highly desirable springboard to success for the best young string quartets and piano trios 6 I musicaviva.com.au/coffee2018 from all over the world. Musica Viva is proud to present the winner of the 2018 Competition as part of the 2018 Sydney Coffee Concerts season, giving our Sydney audience a chance to hear the winners in concert, fresh from their victory.

7 WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER IOANA CRISTINA GOICEA & ANDREY GUGNIN Ioana Cristina Goicea Violin Andrey Gugnin Piano In June 2017, Romanian violinist Ioana Cristina Goicea was awarded First Prize in the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, impressing the judges with her passionate artistry. Musica Viva is pleased to partner with the MHIVC by presenting Ioana Cristina in recital as part of her Prizewinner s tour of Australasia. Joining her is the outstanding Russian pianist Andrey Gugnin, winner of the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition, making his first appearances for Musica Viva. Program to be announced. 7

8 WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER GOLDNER STRING QUARTET Dene Olding Violin Dimity Hall Violin Irina Morozova Viola Julian Smiles Cello Concluding the 2018 season is the everpopular Goldner String Quartet, with a program exploring the first quartets of Shostakovich, Webern and Prokofiev. Approaching their 25th anniversary in 2020, Australia s premier string quartet remains in demand internationally as performers and recording artists. With no changes to their line-up since their inception in 1995, the Goldners bring unmatched musical intuition to every phrase. It s this closeness that makes them so appealing to watch in performance every motion and every glance appears in the music as well. Program SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet no 1 WEBERN Langsamer Satz PROKOFIEV String Quartet no 1 8 I musicaviva.com.au/coffee2018

9 GALA PIANO RECITAL Appearing in Australia for the first time in over 20 years, legendary pianist Sir András Schiff performs an imaginative program of brilliance and transcendent beauty. As always with this artist, Bach is at the heart of everything: his ingenuity and virtuosity, as well as his deep faith and humanity, shine through the music of the famous 19th-century composers who followed in his steps. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL Monday 22 October, 7pm SYDNEY PROGRAM SCHUMANN Theme and Variations in E-flat major, WoO 24 Ghost Variations BRAHMS Three Intermezzi, op 117 MOZART Rondo in A minor, K511 BRAHMS Six Piano Pieces, op 118 JS BACH Prelude and Fugue no 24 in B minor, BWV869 BRAHMS Four Piano Pieces, op 119 BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata no 26 in E-flat major, op 81a Les Adieux SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE ADD THIS CONCERT TO YOUR 2018 SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE BEST SEATS AND AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT. Sydney concert presented in association with Sydney Opera House Also performing in Melbourne. For details visit musicaviva.com.au/schiff 9

10 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SEASON Join us for another season of coffee, cake and fine music in A subscription costs just $230 for 5 concerts ($46 per concert) including morning tea. A subscription guarantees you the cheapest prices and the best available seats every time. RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS Please use your renewal form to subscribe. We look forward to seeing you again soon! To guarantee you receive the same seats as last year, renewing subscribers will need to apply before the subscription renewal period closes on 29 September After this date your seats will be made available to other subscribers. If you haven t received your renewal form, please contact Patron Services on or contact@musicaviva.com.au NEW SUBSCRIBERS There are a number of ways to subscribe: Online musicaviva.com.au/coffee2018 Post Fill in the booking form in this brochure and post to: Musica Viva, PO Box 1687, Strawberry Hills, NSW DISCOUNTED ADDITIONAL TICKETS FOR SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers can purchase additional single tickets for the discounted price of $48. See the booking form for details. SINGLE TICKET BUYERS Purchase single tickets to individual Coffee Concerts for $53 from 8 November There is only one seating reserve at Coffee Concerts and all tickets are one price. This price includes coffee and cake before the performance. ANDRÁS SCHIFF GALA RECITAL Add the Schiff Gala Recital to your subscription for the best seats and an exclusive subscriber discount. Please note that concession prices are available for this event - for full-time students, means-tested Australian pensioners (Aged, Disability, Veteran's Affairs and Supporting Parent) and Health Care Card holders. Senior card holders are not eligible. Please enclose photocopied proof of eligibility with your booking form. 10 I musicaviva.com.au/coffee2018

11 SYDNEY COFFEE CONCERTS 2018 NEW SUBSCRIBER BOOKING FORM MAIL Musica Viva, PO Box 1687, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 ONLINE musicaviva.com.au/coffee2018 PH (Mon Fri 9am 5pm AEST) 1. FILL IN YOUR DETAILS Title (Eg: Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss) Given Name Address Surname Suburb State Postcode Phone (day) Mobile (eve) Note: If there is more than one subscriber, please attach their details on a separate sheet. 2. SELECT QUANTITY OF SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES Subscription Package Quantity Total 5 x Concerts x $230 $ 3. SEATING PREFERENCE I prefer Stalls Gallery If you use a wheelchair or have any other seating needs, please indicate here: 4. PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SINGLE TICKETS Subscriber Price Karin Schaupp & Umberto Clerici Wednesday 28 March x $48 $ Total Australian Brass Quintet Wednesday 18 April x $48 $ MICMC: The Winners Wednesday 11 July x $48 $ Ioana Cristina Goicea & Andrey Gugnin Wednesday 3 October x $48 $ Goldner String Quartet Wednesday 7 November x $48 $ Full price normally $53. Please note, additional single tickets will not be allocated next to your subscription seats. 5. SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF GALA RECITAL SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 22 OCTOBER 2018 Full MELBOURNE/ SYDNEY Concession Total MELBOURNE/ SYDNEY Prem A res B res C res Prem A res B res C res x $162 x $136 x $95 x $66 x$141 x $118 x $83 x $57 $

12 SYDNEY COFFEE CONCERTS 2018 NEW SUBSCRIBER BOOKING FORM 6. SUPPORT MUSICA VIVA Every year, Musica Viva musicians introduce the joy of music to thousands of children across Australia. Please consider adding a gift to your subscription to help us realise our vision of an Australia where every child has access to quality music. I wish to support Musica Viva with a tax deductible donation of $ I want to support music education Please issue my receipt in the name of I want to support Musica Viva s concert series Donations over $500 will be acknowledged in Musica Viva publications. Yes, I would like my donation acknowledged under the name of: No, I wish my donation to remain anonymous. Please send me more information on: Arranging a bequest gift to Musica Viva Musica Viva s Education Programs 7. SELECT YOUR PAYMENT METHOD I wish to pay the full amount of $ now. (Credit card only) I wish to pay in two equal instalments of $ I understand that the first instalment is due now, with the second to be deducted from my credit card on Friday 5 January Please select one payment method from the options below. Cheque/money order payable to Musica Viva Australia (full payments only) Visa Mastercard Amex Name on card Card No Expiry date Amex ID Cardholder s signature Date MUSICA VIVA WILL CONFIRM RECEIPT OF YOUR ORDER BY POST OR . THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN 2018.

13 INFORMATION CUSTOMER SERVICE PROCESS Subscription seating is allocated in date order of receipt as follows: Renewing subscriptions without changes Renewing subscriptions with changes New subscriptions Additional tickets AFTER YOU SUBSCRIBE After you have returned your booking form, we will: Confirm receipt of your order by post or ; Assign seats in the area you have selected, or contact you to discuss seating options; Send your subscription tickets and any additional information to you. Any additional single tickets purchased will be mailed to you separately at least two weeks prior to the performance date. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT Subscribers can choose to pay in two easy instalments pay the first half of your subscription cost now and the second instalment will be deducted from your credit card on Friday 5 January IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tickets sold to Musica Viva performances are subject to conditions of sale. To see the full conditions, visit musicaviva.com.au/terms. By forwarding a subscription application, it is understood that you have read and accepted the full terms and conditions. If you purchase tickets on behalf of someone else, you will be deemed to have agreed to the terms on your own behalf as an agent for them. Information in the Musica Viva 2018 season brochure is correct at time of printing and may be subject to changes in the future. TICKET EXCHANGES Ticket exchanges are only available for subscribers. Seating within the events you wish to exchange into is subject to availability. Tickets can be exchanged from Wednesday 8 November Simply return your ticket(s) to Musica Viva at least 48 hours before the concert. For more information on our ticket exchange policy visit musicaviva.com.au/terms MISPLACED TICKETS If you misplace your ticket(s) please call Patron Services on Alternatively, visit the Musica Viva VIP Desk at the venue on the day of your concert for a Ticket Replacement Voucher at no charge. SINGLE TICKETS Single tickets for Coffee Concerts will go on sale on Wednesday 8 November To book visit musicaviva.com.au/coffee2018 or call TICKETING FEES Musica Viva does not charge booking or transaction fees on tickets purchased through our Box office, either online or by phone. Tickets purchased through external ticketing agencies may incur additional charges. GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS Give the gift of music. To purchase a Gift Subscription that can be redeemed for any Musica Viva concert in Australia, simply call Patron Services on PRIVACY POLICY Your personal details will be treated confidentially in accordance with the appropriate legislation and Musica Viva s Privacy Policy. For more information, visit musicaviva.com.au/privacy 13

14 MORE ON MUSICA VIVA Musica Viva is Australia s oldest professional performing arts organisation. Under the Artistic Leadership of Carl Vine ao, we are committed to live music performances of quality, diversity, challenge and joy; the unique intimacy of small music ensembles; and life-long engagement with music. INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SEASON A season of seven national tours featuring the world s best international chamber musicians, presented in major Australian cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney. MUSICA VIVA IN SCHOOLS Musica Viva In Schools has been setting the standard in music education since We are dedicated to ensuring all Australian children have the opportunity to experience the joy of music, and we support teachers with professional development and curriculum-linked resources. MUSICA VIVA FESTIVAL Presented in association with the Australian Youth Orchestra and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, our biennial chamber music festival showcases the best local and international chamber music artists in four days of concerts, talks and masterclasses. The next festival will be in April HUNTINGTON ESTATE MUSIC FESTIVAL Australia s renowned chamber music festival is held in the beautiful surrounds of the Mudgee wine region, presented by Huntington Estate Winery in association with Musica Viva Opening Weekend Sat 18 Nov & Sun 19 Nov 2017 Huntington Estate Music Festival Wed 22 Nov to Sun 26 Nov 2018 Opening Weekend Sat 17 Nov & Sun 18 Nov 2018 Huntington Estate Music Festival Wed 21 Nov to Sun 25 Nov FUTUREMAKERS Musica Viva s artist leadership initiative FutureMakers discovers and enables Australia s musical leaders of tomorrow. By providing them with extensive mentoring and extraordinary opportunities, these brilliant and curious musicians are equipped with advocacy tools, entrepreneurial skills, platforms, audiences and a global network. This gives them the foundation to create new work that will shape and inspire cultural life in the 21st century. COUNTRYWIDE Musica Viva s innovative regional touring program partners with performing arts centres, volunteer music societies and conservatoriums to deliver a range of exceptional music experiences to thousands of regional Australians each year. MASTERCLASSES Our Masterclass program connects students and ensembles with the world s finest chamber musicians. Interaction occurs in a variety of public learning environments, and members of the public and other students are able to observe this rich musical process as it happens. MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION In partnership with the Melbourne Recital Centre and the Australian National Academy of Music, Musica Viva is the presenter of the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. The Eighth Competition will be held in July For more information visit musicaviva.com.au/competition. 14 I musicaviva.com.au/coffee2018

15 VENUE INDEPENDENT THEATRE RIDGE ST 269 MILLER STREET NORTH SYDNEY PARKING STATION RIDGE ST Parking: There are parking stations in Ridge Street and Berry Street. Limited street parking is available. See map for details. MILLER ST ELLIOT ST Free shuttle bus: For the comfort of our patrons, Musica Viva provides a free bus service. The mini-bus will depart from Blue Street across the road from North Sydney Station at Bus Stand F. The first bus will leave at 9:50am and a second bus will leave at 10:15am. The shuttle bus will also make a number of trips to return all patrons to the station after the performance. Bookings are recommended. Please call Musica Viva on PACIFIC HWY MCLAREN ST MILLER ST BERRY ST MCLAREN ST WARD ST PARKING STATION WALKER ST WARRINGAH FREEWAY THANK YOU Government Partners CONTACT Musica Viva Australia ACN ABN National Office PO Box 1687, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 Patron Services Phone , toll free (Mon Fri 9am 5pm AEST) contact@musicaviva.com.au Web musicaviva.com.au Premier Partner Musica Viva is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Musica Viva is assisted by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

16 MUSICA VIVA AUSTRALIA A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION PO BOX 1687 STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012 PHONE (MON FRI 9AM 5PM AEST) CONTACT@MUSICAVIVA.COM.AU WEB MUSICAVIVA.COM.AU ABN ACN