Monteverdi, Mozart Mendelssohn another fantastic concert

We had a wonderful weekend with Monteverdi, Mozart and Mendelssohn at the Singleton Uniting Church on Saturday and St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newcastle on Sunday.
The artists and arrangements were fabulous as usual.

I Cantarini started the show in magnificent style. The Theorbo is an old instrument which is a  work of art and makes a rich sound. The Theobo accompanied the choristers in their beautiful renditions of Monteverdi's "Ecco Piegando" followed by "Sovra Tenere Herbette" and "A un giro sol".

Choir V followed on with three more of Monteverdi's beautiful songs "Ohime se tanto amato", "O Mirtillo" and "Lasciatemi morire".

Then I Cantarini and Choir V combined for a beautiful rendition of "Sfogvava con le stelle".

The audience was enthralled.

The Dawson Trio (who all lived in Dawson St, Newcastle at some stage) thrilled the audience with their performances of Mozart and Mendelssohn.

Then we had a delicious afternoon tea prepared by our cullinary artist Jan Spencer. She was ably assisted by her volunteers Reba, Jenny, and Joanna.

The audience returned to the church to be wooed by an afternoon of Mozart's love songs, performed by members of Choir V who performed as soloists, duets and as a choir. Vincent Parmeter accompanied them on the piano.

Choir V will be performing next month in the Vineyards so keep a lookout on their facebook page for the details www.facebook.com/ChoirV?fref=ts .

There are whispers afoot that the Vocal Bliss Concert which had to cancelled this month will be rescheduled for October, so stay tuned for details.

If you are looking for more fabulous music this weekend, follow the link  http://www.adamstown-arts.com.au/site/sunday-interlude presented by Adamstown Arts.

Monteverdi, Mozart & Mendelssohn

 

Join us for a romantic afternoon of lively and beautiful madrigals, inspiring chamber music and fabulous Mozart arias and ensembles.


Our concert starts with specialist early music ensemble I Cantarini. This group of Italian secular music specialists have been singing together for 20 years. They are accompanied by Bernie Williams on Theorbo. (A lovely ancient instrument a bit like a guitar.) They make a sweet and lovely sound which you will enjoy in 3 Italian madrigals. The texts will all be explained before they sing.

Choir V, a Newcastle based ensemble of professional singers will then thrill you with some more Monteverdi ensembles. This group sings completely unaccompanied and makes a warm and luscious sound with breathtakingly beautiful blending of voices.

Imagine these two groups together....well, that is what you will get!! All singers and Theorbo on stage for Sfogava con le Stelle, a dramatic madrigal by Monteverdi about a man struck down by love.

All singers will then take a rest whilst we present some inspiring chamber music by a Newcastle based professional piano trio. Michael Power (piano), Rachel Pogson (cello) and Marina Hopcroft (violin) will carry you away with their renditions of Mozart and Mendelssohn. This inspiring chamber music is the conclusion of the first half of our concert.

After interval (and lovely homemade supper included in your ticket price) the singers from Choir V will sing Mozart arias and ensembles accompanied by Newcastle treasure, Vincent Parmeter on piano. Music from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and La clemenza di Tito.

Tickets from www.stickytickets.com.au/musicalmatinees
 

VOCAL BLISS CONCERT RESCHEDULED.

Vocal Bliss Concert Rescheduled -25 October 2015, 1pm

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to cancel both concerts this weekend.
It is very disappointing for all concerned but we would be missing too many key people and therefore could not give the quality of performance that the music deserves and which we have become accustomed to. We have now rescheduled the Vocal Bliss concert for 25 October 2015, 1pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newcastle. We hope our Acappella Nova fans can join us then.

We thank you for your continuing support and look forward to seeing you on July 25th and 26th for the Monteverdi, Mozart and Mendelssohn Concerts.