NSW Doctors’ Orchestra 10th anniversary features Kats-Chernin and Tedeschi

In 2013, Sydney Eisteddfod will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary with a comprehensive program for emerging young talents. In conjunction with the Sydney Eisteddfod and under the banner of Musicus Medicus, the NSW Doctors’ Orchestra will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a fundraising concert which they’ve called Highlights of a Decade.

Conducted by Dr David Banney, the program will include Dvorak’s 8th Symphony and the world premier of Overture, a new work by composer Elena Kats-Chernin. Pianist Simon Tedeschi will feature as guest artist playing Grieg’s Piano Concerto.

The NSW Doctors Orchestra is a classical orchestra of doctors and medical students from all areas of NSW who come together at least annually to play in aid of charities in both the arts and medicine. Proceeds from this event will be shared by the Sydney Eisteddfod and the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW.

Tickets $40 Adult; $30 Concession; $20 Child; $90 Family (2 Adults 2 Children)

Bookings: by phoning (02) 9261 8366, or online at www.sydneyeisteddfod.com.au

Similar Posts

Enoch Arden – John Bell And Simon Tedeschi Record Words And Music

Enoch Arden – John Bell And Simon Tedeschi Record Words And Music

Two of Australia’s finest storytellers, actor John Bell and pianist Simon Tedeschi, break new ground with this new recording for ABC Classics, of the great melodrama Enoch Arden – a deeply moving tale of love, loss, redemption and shipwreck, told through spoken word and solo piano. The album, available on CD and as a digital…

Alistair Nelson at the organ of St Andrew’s – Thursday lunchtime

Alistair Nelson at the organ of St Andrew’s – Thursday lunchtime

At lunchtime on Thursday 24th November, organist Alistair Nelson performs music by three giants of French organ music at the organ of St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney. As well, there is music by Howells and Koehne. All the repertoire in the performance dates from the late 19th century and into the 20th century.  Camille Saint-Saens…

The Australia Ensemble: Schubert And Rubinstein

The Australia Ensemble: Schubert And Rubinstein

The Australia Ensemble ends its 2014 season with the music of Anton Rubinstein and Franz Schubert, bringing to a close a year of exceptional performances. The ensemble, resident at the University of New South Wales, comprises violinists Dene Olding and Dimity Hall, violist Irina Morozova, cellist Julian Smiles, flautist Geoffrey Collins, clarinetist Catherine McCorkill and pianist…

Sydney Chamber Choir Explores Themes Of ‘Time And Place’

Sydney Chamber Choir Explores Themes Of ‘Time And Place’

Sydney Chamber Choir’s final concert of the year, Time and Place, explores themes of identity, human connection and place through a scintillating collection of choral works spanning the last century. A highlight of the concert is A West Irish Ballad, written by Australian composer and former SCC chorister Clare Maclean which was commissioned by the…

Acacia Quartet Joins Jane Rutter For Live At Lunch

Acacia Quartet Joins Jane Rutter For Live At Lunch

Live at Lunch presents Ravel & Fauré featuring flautist Jane Rutter and the Acacia Quartet in the final concert of the 2017 Live at Lunch series. The programme includes an all-time favourite, The Ravel String Quartet and the two haunting Pavannes for flute and strings by Fauré and Ravel. Audiences will be mesmerised by the virtuosity of Jane’s technique and elegance, and the brilliance…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *