Ensemble Liaison and Friends presents its final concert for the 2009 season. Featuring the internationally renowned Baritone, Peter Coleman-Wright.
Works by Mendelssohn, Strauss, Brahms and Schubert. Culminating with the heavenly Ruckert Lieder by Mahler is a very special arrangement for Baritone and Piano Quartet.
Monash University is proud to present two of the top young jazz musicians residing in New York. Bassist Linda May-Han Oh lived and studied in Perth before moving to the US, and is joined by the drummer Tommy Crane. Both musicians have performed with top musicians including Greg Osby and Jeremy Pelt as well as their own high profile experimental projects.
An invitation to the fascinating world of Czech and Romanian music. The long established partnership of eminent Monash musicians Tamara Smolyar (piano) and Ivana Tomaskova (violin) brings an unforgettable flavour in a programme of chamber works by Petr Eben, Bohuslav Martinu, Tiberiu Olah and Livia Teodorescu-Ciocanea.
This orchestra embraces a cross-section of musical influences and languages from various cultures, in the true spirit of contemporary Australian society. Part of its uniqueness lies in its use of a wide variety of instruments, both old and modern, and arrangements which marry the diverse makeup of the ensemble and the myriad of resources from which it draws its material and inspiration.
Monash Stage Band
Musical Director, Ian Whitehurst
A decade in existence, this band of eighteen musicians plays a repertoire that gives the students a strong understanding of historic large jazz ensembles, as well performing new works from Australia and overseas.
Each year the School of Music-Conservatorium connects with an Australian composer in an interview and performance of their works. This year the composer-of-honour is Thomas Reiner, who recently accepted the position of Head of the School of Music-Conservatorium at Monash University. Prior to the recital, the composer will be interviewed by Joel Crotty, allowing the audience the opportunity to learn more about the music on the programme.
Music Auditorium, Building 68 Clayton Campus Wellington Road Monash University Victoria
Italian jazz saxophonist and composer Mirko Guerrini has performed with leading Italian musicians including Stefano Bollani, Stefano Battaglia and Fabio Morgera. Mirko will be Artist-in-Residence for the week, teaching workshops and ensembles. Residing just outside Prato, Mirko has lectured and performed at Monash Prato in 2007. Mirko will be performing with students for this concert.
The choirs Viva Voce and Philomel will sing choral miniatures from the Baroque, songs by Mozart and Mendelssohn, and recent music of Whitacre and Bernstein. In addition, spirituals and Australian works by Grainger and Maclean will add colour to the concert. Viva Voce welcomes by audition staff and students, with rehearsals on Mondays from 2 to 4 pm.
Music Auditorium, Building 68 Clayton Campus Wellington Road Monash University Victoria
Monash’s School of Music-Conservatorium provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for emerging musical talent. This Lunchtime Concert features performances by undergraduate students who achieved outstanding results in their examinations last year. Join us in this celebration of youth music at its best.
Convivio is Australia’s only chamber group specialising in the rich repertoire for two bass viols. Miriam Morris and Laura Vaughan have performed regularly since the formation of their partnership in 2003, presenting Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical music. They both pursue active solo careers, performing throughout Australia as well as internationally.
