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The Sirius Chamber Ensemble explores the music of local composers Christine Draeger and Paul Smith.<\/p>\n
Both composers have been invited to the concert to speak about their works in-between performances. Through an informal discussion you will be able to hear about their compositional influences, writing style and have your questions to the composers answered. The concert will feature premiere performances of Christine Draeger\u2019s Wind Quintet<\/i> and Paul Smith\u2019s new work based on Norse mythology, The Death of Baldr<\/i> for flute, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, cello and piano. The program also includes recent music by our featured composers.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The performance will be held in the intimate and relaxed setting of Glebe Justice Centre (formerly Glebe Caf\u00e9 Church), with comfortable lounges, BYO food and drink, tea and coffee provided.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Performers:<\/p>\n
Melissa Coleman (flute), Ian Sykes (clarinet), Alison Evans (bassoon), Julia Zeltzer (french horn), Claire Howard Race (piano)<\/p>\n
Guest artists: Alex Fontaine (oboe), Taryn Srhoj (soprano), Jermaine Chau (soprano).<\/p>\n
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The programme:<\/p>\n
Paul Smith – The Death of Baldr<\/i>\u00a0for flute, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, cello and piano (premiere)<\/p>\n
Christine Draeger –\u00a0Variations on a Patriotic Love Song<\/i>\u00a0for wind quintet (premiere)<\/p>\n
Paul Smith – Chasing Cherry Blossoms <\/i>for 2 sopranos, flute, clarinet, bassoon and cello<\/p>\n
Paul Smith – I Dream of Purple Lakes <\/i>for soprano, clarinet and piano<\/p>\n
Christine Draeger – Aubade <\/i>for flute and piano<\/p>\n
Christine Draeger – Two Fires Suite<\/i>\u00a0for solo flute<\/p>\n
Christine Draeger – Into Forever<\/i>\u00a0for oboe and piano<\/p>\n
Christine Draeger – Banana <\/i>for wind quintet\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tickets – $30 Adult\/$20 Concession\/$10 Child<\/p>\n