government house concert series

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house music

2014

welcome

Sydney Living Museums is delighted to welcome you to our 2014 House Music concert series at Government House.

Now in its 18th year, our House Music concert series offers a special opportunity to experience chamber music in the intimate setting of the Government House ballroom.

We look forward to seeing you at House Music 2014.

Mark Goggin Director

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I am thrilled to once again curate House Music 2014. It is a pleasure to feature such a diverse range of distinguished international and Australian artists in this series.

Prior to each concert, we invite you to join us for complimentary ribbon sandwiches and drinks. Gates open at 6pm.

tickets are limited and will sell out – so do please book early to secure your seats.

David Rowden Curator of House Music 2014

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EMMA MATTHEWSCelebrating the beauty of the voice

sunday 23 march | 6pm

Australia’s leading soprano, Emma Matthews, and pianist Maria Raspopova, take you on a journey through the treasures of Emma’s repertoire.

Emma is an Australian lyric coloratura soprano, noted for operatic roles but also popular on the concert stage. In this intimate recital Emma sings her favourite lieder, American songs and bel canto arias. She also performs works by Schubert, Schumann, Copland, and Amy Beach, and operatic arias by Donizetti, Rossini, Mozart and Bellini.

A concert not to be missed and a rare opportunity to hear these two incredible artists in an intimate setting.

Maria Raspopova appears courtesy of Omega Ensemble.

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PAUL MEYERClarinet concordia

sunday 25 may | 6pm

Paul Meyer is possibly the most well-known and widely recorded contemporary clarinetist from France, having premiered specially commissioned works by composers such as Penderecki and Berio. As a conductor he has served with many international orchestras, including as associate chief conductor with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, and the principal conductor of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. The wonderful Omega Ensemble joins forces with Paul for this unique performance featuring masterworks of the clarinet repertoire.

‘Paul meyer is a figure of rare grace and relaxed elegance in classical music.’ The Herald

mendelssohn Konzertstück no 1 in F minorDebussy Rhapsodiemozart Kegelstatt Triomendelssohn Konzertstück no 2 in D minor

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JAmeS cRABB The classical accordion

sunday 29 June | 6pm

James Crabb provides an introduction to this unique instrument and its amazing sound world in a diverse repertoire ranging from the baroque period to the 21st century.

‘… [crabb] combines the energy and raunch of the café with the refinement of the concert hall …’ Sydney Morning Herald

Grieg Holberg Suite op 40Gubaidulina ‘De profundis’Rameau ‘L’entretien des Muses’Janacek ‘On an overgrown path’Piazzolla Tangos

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AUSTRAlIAN HAYDN eNSemBle

sunday 27 July | 6pm

The Australian Haydn Ensemble is fast gaining a reputation as one of Australia’s finest period-instrument groups.

They regularly perform music of the late baroque and early classical periods on original instruments, with gut strings and classical bows, throughout Australia and Europe.

Following a successful debut year, including sellout concerts at the Sydney Opera House and a highly successful concert at Government House in 2013, they present a wonderful program of classical favourites.

Devianne Flute quartet op 66 no 1 in A minor Richter String quartet op 5 no 2 in B flat Mozart Flute quartet in G major K 285a Haydn String quartet op 20 no 4 in D major

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eNSemBle lIAISoNOblivion sunday 28 september | 6pm

David Griffiths – clarinetSvetlana Bogosavljevic – celloTimothy Young – pianoEnsemble Liaison have performed across Australia and New Zealand, and in 2012 appeared in a series of summer festivals in Europe. Inspired by their popular CD Oblivion, released in 2013, the trio present a program of folk and popular music from all over the world.

Grainger ‘Molly on the shore’, ‘Blithe bells’, ’Shepherds hey’Piazzolla ‘Ave Maria’, ‘Libertango’, ‘Oblivion’Ravel ‘Kaddish’Britten ‘The last rose of summer’, ‘The Salley gardens’Joplin ‘Elite syncopations’

Gershwin arr Grainger ‘The man I love’Igor Frolov Concert Fantasy on themes from Gershwin’s Porgy and BessKovács ‘Sholem-alekhem, rov Feidman!’Monti ‘Csárdás’

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sunday 26 october | 6pm

This program represents a view of how the process of writing for the keyboard developed throughout the 19th century.

There is a strong connection between these three composers: the deaf Beethoven embraced the 12-year-old Liszt after hearing him play, and Debussy heard Liszt in his later years. Each had a tremendous influence on their younger contemporaries.

Beethoven Andante favori Sonata in C major op 53 ‘Waldstein’Debussy ‘La fille aux cheveux de lin’ ‘Clair de lune’ ‘Feux d’artifice’Liszt Sonetto del Petrarcha no 104 ‘Vallee d’Obermann’Rigoletto Concert paraphrase

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TImo-VeIKKo VAlVe & KATHRYN SelBY AM

sunday 23 november | 6pm

Timo-Veikko Valve – cello Kathryn Selby AM – piano

‘There are some new ways and new ideas on how to listen to Bach and Beethoven in this program. The Partita BwV1013 (originally for flute) was composed around the same period as the cello suites and for me serves as a palate cleanser and a source of new ideas. The two Beethoven sonatas represent the composer’s early and middle periods. even though there are two later sonatas by Beethoven, the op 69 sonata is considered to be revolutionary in how it uses the two instruments. You can already imagine Schumann and Brahms in the wings, waiting for their turn.’

Timo-Veikko ValveTimo-Veikko Valve appears courtesy of the Australian Chamber Orchestra

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E flat major (after string trio op 3)Mozart Rondo in A minor K 511 Beethoven Sonata op 69 for piano and cello in A major

GoVeRNmeNT HoUSe

Government House Sydney, is the official residence of the Governor of New South Wales. Throughout the year, the Governor hosts many Vice-Regal events in the House’s grand State Rooms.

Government House is also used by the state government and community organisations for special occasions. In addition, Government House welcomes thousands of visitors each year to stroll around the grounds or tour the State Rooms.

Government House was built between 1837 and 1845. Its construction was seen to reflect the maturity of the colony of New South Wales and showcased colonial craftsmanship, materials and technical innovation. Today, the House’s interiors display an exceptional collection demonstrating nearly 170 years of changing style and taste.

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2014 coNceRT DATeS

SUNDAY 23 mARcH Emma Matthews with Maria Raspopova

SUNDAY 25 mAY Paul Meyer with Omega Ensemble

SUNDAY 29 JUNe James Crabb

Sunday 27 July Australian Haydn Ensemble

SUNDAY 28 SePTemBeR Ensemble Liaison

SUNDAY 26 ocToBeR Gerard Willems

SUNDAY 23 NoVemBeR Timo-Veikko Valve & Kathryn Selby AM

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TIcKeT oPTIoNS BooKINGS

1 tICKets to InDIvIDuAL PerFormAnCes General $109 Concession*/member $99

2 serIes tICKet

For 2014, we are pleased to offer the following series ticket discounts:

5 concerts for $490 per person Save up to $11 per concert ticket

6 concerts $576 per person Save up to $13 per concert

7 concerts $644 per person Save up to $17 per concert

Your choice of series ticket concerts are subject to availability. Concessions are offered at Member prices.Proof of eligibility must be provided on entry to the concert.We regret that we are unable to offer concessions to Seniors Card holders for this series. No cancellation or refunds Program correct at time of printing but may be subject to change.

House Music concerts sell out quickly, so please buy your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Tickets must be pre-purchased – there are no door sales available at the concerts.

Bookings can be made online or by telephone.

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