Something Wonderful at St Philip's Christian College, Salamander Bay last Sunday

The audience said

"    "Dear friends,  I just want to say “congratulations”on the fantastic concert last Sunday.  I enjoyed it so much.  All the performders were so good but I was bowled over by the  Chopin Polonaise!!  All the items were very enjoyable and the afternoon tea was too.  Thank you for a great afternoon. It was very aptly named" 

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"The concert today was wonderful – brightened our spirits enormously. Loved the choice of items.  Please congratulate all the performers and also the wonderful chef de maison!

You all do such a great job in bringing music to our culture starved area."

The Performers were


Artistic Director of Musical Matinees, star soprano Samantha Cobcroft who also designs all our posters/ flyers and does  all sorts of other jobs gave a magnificent performance.

One of our favourite violinists, Sylvia Colegrove roused us, inspired us, got our toes tapping and carried us away to so many beautiful places Sunday afternoon.

The vice-president and assistant artistic director of Musical Matinees - Vincent Parmeter who is a superb solo pianist, and accompanies others with sensitivity and tenderness- was at this best last Sunday and gave a mesmerising performance.  Vincent also did all the research for the program and was an extremely entertaining MC. 

Our special, surprise guest artist, Thomas Parmeter charmed us with his enthusiasm and ability, as well as his talent for comedy. Clara Parmeter introduced him beautifully.



For those of you who missed it, the program was


Intermezzo (from Cavalleria Rusticana) P. Mascagni (1863-1945)
Sylvia Colegrove - violin, Vincent Parmeter - piano
Nocturne Op 9 No 2 (Eb Major) F. Chopin (1810-1849)
Waltz Op 34 No 1 (A flat Major) F. Chopin (1810-1849)
Vincent Parmeter - piano
Quando m’en vo (Musetta’s waltz from La Bohème) G. Puccini (1858-1924)
Samantha Cobcroft - Musetta, Vincent Parmeter - piano
In quelle trine morbide (from Manon Lescaut) G. Puccini (1858-1924)
Samantha Cobcroft - Manon, Vincent Parmeter - piano
Meditation (from Thaïs) J. Massenet (1842-1912)
Sylvia Colegrove - violin, Samantha Cobcroft - opera chorus, Vincent Parmeter - piano
Csárdás V. Monti (1868-1922) Sylvia Colegrove - violin, Vincent Parmeter - piano
I could have danced all night (My Fair Lady) F. Loewe (1901-1988)
Samantha Cobcroft & Audience - Eliza, Vincent Parmeter - piano
Lascia ch’io pianga (Let me weep) (from Rinaldo) G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
Samantha Cobcroft - Almirena, Sylvia Colegrove - violin, Vincent Parmeter - piano
SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST
Polonaise Op 53 (Ab Major - Heroic) F. Chopin (1810-1849)
Vincent Parmeter - piano
Jalousie (Jealousy - Tango) J. Gade (1879- 1963) arr. V. Ambroise
Ashokan Farewell J. Ungar (b.1946) Sylvia Colegrove - violin, Vincent Parmeter - piano
Something Wonderful (from The King and I) R. Rogers (1902-1979)
Samantha Cobcroft - Lady Thiang, Sylvia Colegrove - violin, Vincent Parmeter - piano
You’ll Never Walk Alone (from Carousel) R. Rogers (1902-1979)
Samantha Cobcroft & Audience - Nettie, Vincent Parmeter - piano
Alleluia (from Exsultate Jubilate) W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Samantha Cobcroft - soprano, Sylvia Colegrove - violin, Vincent Parmeter - piano

The afternoon tea was
home made,  beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, as usual.  


Stay tuned for our next concerts in September and December.

Meet the stars this Sunday at Salamander Shopping Centre and purchase Advance Tickets

Greetings Music Lovers,

Samantha Cobcroft and Vincent Parmeter will be at the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre, 2 Town Centre Circuit, Salamander Bay this Sunday July 17 to meet music lovers from Port Stephens. Sam and Vincent will be at the Community Table opposite Target. The nearest entry is between News Express and Liquorland - go through the entry and turn left to find them. They will be there between 10am and 4pm. Look for the people in the photos below and the poster. 

Please come and say hello and buy your tickets to “Something Wonderful” which will be held at St Philip’s Christian College, 182 Salamander Way, Salamander Bay on Sunday 31^st July.

Soprano and Port Stephens singing teacher Samantha Cobcroft is joined by Central Coast violinist Sylvia Colegrove and Newcastle pianist, Vincent Parmeter for an afternoon of romantic favourite, Chopin waltzes, Czardas and the stunning meditation from Thais. 

Vincent will play the piano donated to the school by Musical Matinees. Sylvia plays the most glorious violin music including Czardas and the stunning meditation from Thais.  Her violin was made in 1736.  

Samantha will sing songs by Puccini and Handel as well as selections from My Fair Lady and The King and I. She is delighted to be teaching singing in the Port Stephens area and enjoys the talent and enthusiasm of her students.

There will, of course be opportunities to sing along with the performers.

We also have a very special surprise guest performer!

At interval we will serve complimentary sumptuous homemade refreshments from our culinary artist.

Tickets are $35 at the door on the day or from https://www.stickytickets.com.au/40417 if you don’t buy them from Samantha and Vincent at Salamander shopping Centre.

For more information, contact Samantha Cobcroft on 49303474

  

     

 

Samantha Cobcroft

Vincent Parmeter

                                  

              

Meet the stars next Sunday at Salamander Shopping Centre and purchase Advance Tickets

Greetings Music Lovers,

Samantha Cobcroft and Vincent Parmeter will be at Salamander Bay Shopping Centre, 2 Town Centre Circuit, Salamander Bay NSW 2317 on Sunday July 17 to meet music lovers from Port Stephens. Please come and say hello and buy your tickets to “Something Wonderful” which will be held at St Philip’s Christian College, 182 Salamander Way, and Salamander Bay on Sunday 31^st July.

Soprano and Port Stephens singing teacher Samantha Cobcroft is joined by Central Coast violinist Sylvia Colegrove and Newcastle pianist, Vincent Parmeter for an afternoon of romantic favourite, Chopin waltzes, Czardas and the stunning meditation from Thais. 

Vincent will play the piano donated to the school by Musical Matinees. Sylvia plays the most glorious violin music including Czardas and the stunning meditation from Thais.  Her violin was made in 1736.  

Samantha will sing songs by Puccini and Handel as well as selections from My Fair Lady and The King and I. She is delighted to be teaching singing in the Port Stephens area and enjoys the talent and enthusiasm of her students for classical music.

There will, of course be opportunities to sing along with the performers.

We also have a very special surprise guest performer!

At interval we will serve complimentary sumptuous homemade refreshments from our culinary artist.

Tickets are $35 at the door on the day or from https://www.stickytickets.com.au/40417 if you don’t buy them from Samantha and Vincent at Salamander shopping Centre.

For more information, contact Samantha Cobcroft on 49303474

  

     

 

Samantha Cobcroft

Vincent Parmeter

                                  

              

Musical Matinees presents A Winter in Europe on Election Day 2nd July, 2016

Passionate songs in German and Spanish by Strauss, Da Falla,  Granados and Grieg.
Renowned composer & pianist Ross Fiddes forges a powerful partnership with Newcastle's favourite song bird, Susan Carson. Sue will delight you with the range of her voice and stunning interpretations. As a multi-instrumentalist she provides incredible musical insight. Ross's similarly intense knowledge of music means this pair will inspire and amaze.
Our guest young song recitalist is Lauren Gummow. Lauren is a student at Newcastle Grammar School.

Date: 2nd July, 2016
Time: 2pm
Venue: St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 12 Laman Street, Newcastle. Crn Laman and Auckland Streets
Cost: $25 for the show. A complimentary, home made afternoon teas is provided after the show so you have the opportunity to meet the stars.
Music Students Free

For more details contact Kim Duffy 0407437773 or via facebook or email

For the love of Music

Sue has performed as a professional musician for over 27 years in various genres from opera to contemporary pop, country, folk, blues, rock, soul, jazz and musical theatre. She is a musical whirlwind, a musical explorer and a musical all-rounder. She’ll give anything a go (…musically!)

Most know Sue for her exquisite coloratura soprano performances including Mozart’s “Queen of the Night” in The Magic Flute, Strauss’s “Rosalinde” in Die Fledermaus, and “Cunegonde” in Bernstein’s Candide, her music theatre roles as   “Mrs Lovett” in Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, “Carrie” in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel or for her pop/celtic/bluegrass/rock star turn-outs in Sligo Maid, The Sue and Mikey Show, Love That Hat and the multi award-winning Bob Corbett Band.

She won the Newcastle Conservatorium “Doris Smith” scholarship for classical voice in 1997 which enabled her to study for a short time in London. Since her return, Sue has been involved in several Hunter region performances of opera, oratorio, musicals, jazz concerts, orchestras, and has conducted workshops for school students, University students and at regional music camps.

Sue has been nominated for several CONDAs (City of Newcastle Drama Awards) including best professional actress as “Beatrice” in Hunter Valley Theatre Company’s The Venetian Twins (1996), “Susanna” in Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro (2004), and best supporting actress as “Queen of the Night “in Mozart’s Magic Flute (2009).

Aside from her regular membership in the Bob Corbett Band as fiddle player, mandolin player and backing vocalist, Sue is in high demand as a session player and has played at numerous national festivals, cruises and functions with other high profile artists such as Troy Cassar-Daley, The McClymonts, Sara Storer, Adam Harvey, O’Shea, McCalister Kemp, Amber Lawrence, Jetty Road and Beccy Cole.

Based in Newcastle, Sue teaches singing at community and tertiary level at the Newcastle University Conservatorium and is currently studying for her Master of Philosophy exploring the art of multi-genre singing and teaching.

She also played “Heloise” in the debut performances of original production Abelard and Heloise by Ross Fiddes and Paul Kavanagh. It will be a pleasure to return to her recital duo with long-time friend and musical colleague Ross Fiddes in 2016.