TOWNSVILLE 23 JULY TO 1 AUGUST 2021

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, KATHRYN STOTT

AFCM.COM.AU OFFICIAL PARTNER EVENT A COVID SAFE AFCM IN 2021 WELCOME TO OUR 30TH At AFCM, the health and safety of our patrons and artists is the highest priority. We will be taking extra precautions to ensure that the 2021 Festival is delivered in a COVID Safe way, in full accordance with all CELEBRATION! relevant government directives. Please be assured that whatever mechanisms are required for registration, vaccination and testing will be applied at the highest level. Hello Music Lovers! Goodness, what a rollercoaster we have all This year we are embracing the opportunity to provide more performance opportunities for Australian been through with such unimaginable KATHRYN STOTT artists, and hope that 2022 will permit us to welcome back international artists to our Festival. The 2021 times on a global scale. When I visited ARTISTIC DIRECTOR program is based on Kathy’s original vision for 2020 - Carnival - originally devised as a celebration of our 30th anniversary. We will continue to arrange exclusive performances by international artists to be to launch the Festival last presented to AFCM supporters digitally in the lead up to the Festival. February, never in my wildest dreams could I anticipate what was to follow. AFCM is required to adopt the protocols in place at each of our venues. Under current Queensland Government Stage 6 restrictions, patrons must wear masks to enter and exit the Civic Theatre and are not allowed to congregate in the Foyer. As a result, we decided to eliminate intervals from the program in 2021 to avoid frustration. It would just take too long to get our audience out of the theatre and in again. The world of live music became creative best, and their We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that evening concerts will start at 8pm in order to silent for too long so I present an is absolutely stunning clean the auditorium between our sunset concert and the evening concert. Patrons will also be asked to absolute thriller of a Festival and not to be missed. Another enter the venue in groups to minimise queuing. program here for you! I am Festival commission brings together incredibly proud to bring together Beethoven and our beloved such an outstanding group of . In AFCM will provide alternate space for mingling (in a socially distanced way) and a glass of wine or a Australian musicians who will each celebration of their 25th pre-ordered meal in the Forecourt and surrounds. Please note, dining will require the prior purchase of transform beautiful scores to anniversary, AFCM have CONTENTS meals and no buffet systems are allowed. Touch surfaces in venues will be disinfected between each musical sounds, which I know will commissioned 25 Australian performance, and masks and hand sanitiser will be available at all AFCM locations. Arrangements vary at stir our souls. It is of course with composers to write short variations Welcome 03 other venues but will be along similar lines. There will be no catering at St Patrick’s College due to their great sadness that myself and all the based on ‘Ode to Joy’ and the approved Queensland Health COVID Plan. international artists will no longer quartet’s performance of Goldner Program 04 be able to join you but I will be Variations will be a highlight of the Winterschool 16 with you in spirit. Festival. A further highlight will be We are fortunate that North Queensland currently allows full venue capacity. As we know all too well, Families’ Concert 16 things may change. Therefore we would like to reassure you that you would be given a full refund if you In this new vision, bringing this the Deborah Cheetham AO world cannot travel to Townsville due to border restrictions, being diagnosed with COVID-19, or otherwise stellar group of musicians together premiere commission Nginda Artistic Director 17 in one place still remains such a Ngarrini Bi Ngya. restricted from travel or attendance due to COVID-19. We will provide all ticket holders with updates on In-Residence 18 any changes to COVID Safety requirements as they occur. unique occasion and there is This is my final Festival as Artistic nowhere else you can support your Director and although it nearly Artists 18 national treasures on this scale didn’t happen, I see this program as Ensembles 28 playing chamber music. All have my last gift to AFCM and all our risen to this new challenge with wonderful patrons, friends and Ticket Packages 29 such great relish and I really believe supporters. I’m very proud of this Special Events 30 you are in for a special treat of Festival program called Carnival with exuberant, heartfelt and the emphasis on celebrating Supporting the Festival 32 memorable music making. everything AFCM has brought to Travel & Accommodation 33 Special anniversaries which have not you over 30 years. It has been the been properly celebrated are still at most gigantic preparation to make Holiday Packages 34 the forefront, as is music spanning this happen and now we need you Pre & Post Festival Touring 36 centuries and continents and to make this journey complete. I’ve Day Off Discoveries 38 exciting commissions and always said that a festival does not premieres. happen without that magic Festival Booking Information 40 Celebrating the magnificence that is combustion; one which is all about Map 41 Beethoven is relevant whatever the chemistry of musician and year it is, so I hope you will enjoy audience. It happens on stage with Our Partners 55 my homage to this great composer you there. Come and join these a whole day inspired by his genius. long-awaited celebrations! Dancenorth have been at their

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 | 03 DAY 02 SATURDAY 24/07

2021 10.00AM 5.00PM PROGRAM CONCERT CONVERSATIONS 1 SUNSET SERIES HOSTED BY RUSSELL TORRANCE CONCERTINO ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE - THE STRAND TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Carnival A brand new venue to kick off our first concert Our Artistic Director is sure you all know the theme of conversation this year! St Patrick’s College has a the Schubert Variations but she believes you are in for an brand new purpose built hall and have graciously unexpected treat with Music Suite by Sallinen. sponsored this weekend. Tango, , and more! Opening Night 2019 Russell Torrance chats with Zoë Black, David Greco, ERWIN SCHULHOFF Nexas Quartet, Imants Larsens, Lloyd Van’t Hoff and Concertino for flute, viola and double bass Deborah Cheetham. Virginia Taylor (flute), Christopher Moore GERARD BROPHY (viola), Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Apollogy FRANZ SCHUBERT DAY 01 FRIDAY 23/07 Nexas Quartet Variations on Trockne Blumen D802 8.00PM WITOLD LUTOSŁAWSKI MAX BRUCH Virginia Taylor (flute), Daniel de Borah (piano) Romantic Pieces Op.83 Nos. 5 & 7 THE JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY Variations on a theme by Paganini (arr. James Crabb) AULIS SALLINEN James Crabb (accordion), (piano) Imants Larsens (viola), Lloyd Van’t Hoff OPENING NIGHT CONCERT (clarinet), Yasmin Rowe (piano) Dance Music Suite Op.107 (Australian Premiere) RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT James Crabb (accordion), Elizabeth Layton (violin), PARADE HUGO WOLF Yelian He (cello), Timothy Young (piano) Saxophone Quartet TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Nexas Quartet 1. Fußreise Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright 2. Verborgenheit FELIX MENDELSSOHN 3. Auf ein altes Bild Let the parade begin! For our opening concert, we Octet in E flat major, Op.20 4. Gesegnet Sei acknowledge the Wulgurukaba people on whose land we Elizabeth Layton, Zoë Black, Grace Clifford, Natsuko David Greco (), Yasmin Rowe (piano) meet with our first Festival commission. Welcome Yorta Yoshimoto (violins), Christopher Moore, Imants ARVO PÄRT Yorta composer, Deborah Cheetham. This program Larsens (violas), Elina Faskhi, Yelian He (cellos) Fratres combines our beautiful heritage with sheer exuberance, Zoë Black (violin), Yasmin Rowe (piano) so let 23 amazing musicians guide you through a vibrant 5 country cavalcade - opening night is always special!

GUILLAUME CONNESSON Techno Parade Virginia Taylor (flute), Lloyd Van’t Hoff (clarinet), Timothy Young (piano) DEBORAH CHEETHAM AO Nginda Ngarrini Bi Ngya (World Premiere) Deborah Cheetham (soprano), David Greco (baritone), Goldner String Quartet

04 | AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 DAY 2 CONT. DAY 03 SUNDAY 25/07

8.00PM Goldner Variations on ‘Ode to Joy’ (World Premiere) 11.00AM 6.00PM Goldner String Quartet GOVERNOR’S GALA CLEVELAND BAY CONCERT WHITE NIGHTS ODE TO JOY Twenty-five short variations by Australian composers ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, THE STRAND SPECIAL EVENT specially chosen by the Goldner Quartet and TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO commissioned by AFCM in celebration of the Quartet’s Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright 25th Anniversary. Ode to Joy, the theme of the This Sunday morning concert has everything to set up Variations, was composed by Beethoven in his This Saturday evening concert is packed to the rafters! your day. Mozart’s Piano Quartet and Weber’s lavish Start with dinner at 6pm before the concert begins with 9th Symphony. Ever wondered what would happen if 25 celebrated Clarinet Quintet form our classical pillars. Lachrymae by a rare 19th century gem by Danish composer Niels Gade Australian composers all wrote miniature variations on Nigel Westlake Britten in this rarely heard transcription, provides a and a wonderful opportunity for another Octet. Prokofiev Beethoven’s iconic theme Ode to Joy? Come and discover Andrew Schulz moment for reflection. Altogether a magnificent morning once wrote “Listening to bad music sometimes inspires for yourself – this will be unique and not to be missed. Joe Chindamo Liza Lim medley. This concert is now included in the main Festival good ideas”…hear the result of that thought tonight. Mark Isaacs program and included in Gold subscriptions. The concert Vocalise ERNEST von DOHNÁNYI Following beautiful by Rachmaninov, let’s set Harry Sdraulig Andrew Ford will now be held in the brand new performing arts hall at your toes tapping. Gershwin, whose father was born in Sextet in C major Op.37 Robert Davidson Maria Grenfell St Patrick’s College. Due to COVID-19 restrictions there St Peterburg, left his Russian ancestry far behind. Time Natsuko Yoshimoto (violin), Imants Larsens (viola), Jakub Jankowski Natalie Williams will be no catering or interval at this event. to jazz things up so let’s head for the bright lights of New Blair Harris (cello), Nicolas Fleury (horn), Lloyd Paul Stanhope Paul Grabowsky York and Rhapsody in Blue! Previously included in the Van’t Hoff (clarinet), Kristian Chong (piano) Nicole Murphy WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Elena Kats-Chernin Elizabeth Younan Piano Quartet in G minor No.1 main program, this evening concert now has the option GRAHAM FITKIN Clare Strong (formerly John Peterson Grace Clifford (violin), Tobias Breider (viola), of being a special event with catering. Dinner is already Wiring (Australian Premiere) Johnston) Iain Grandage Yelian He (cello), Kevin Chow (piano) included in Gold Plus subscriptions only however all Michael Duke (soprano saxophone), Paul Dean Holly Harrison other ticket holders can add catering to their evening. Timothy Young (piano) BENJAMIN BRITTEN NIELS GADE Lachrymae (Reflections on a Song of CLAUDE DEBUSSY Dowland) Op.48 (arr. James Crabb) Octet in F major, Op.17 Fêtes galantes: James Crabb (accordion), Christopher Moore (viola) , Dimity Hall, Zoë Black, Phoebe 1. En sourdine Gardner (violins), Irina Morozova, Tobias Breider 2. Fantoches CARL MARIA von WEBER (violas), Julian Smiles, Blair Harris (cellos) 3. Clair de lune Clarinet Quintet SERGEI PROKOFIEV Jacqueline Porter (soprano), Piers Lane (piano) Lloyd Van’t Hoff (clarinet), Goldner String Quartet Sonata for two violins Op.56 3.00PM Zoë Black, Phoebe Gardner (violins) QUEENS GARDENS CONCERT SERGEI RACHMANINOV FREE EVENT Vocalise (for 4 hands) (arr. Anderson and Roe) Kevin Chow, Kristian Chong (piano) QUEENS GARDENS GEORGE GERSHWIN Hosted by Glenn ‘Minty’ Mintern and Russell Rhapsody in Blue (arr. Nexas Quartet) Torrance Piers Lane (piano), Nexas Quartet A wonderful afternoon in the park featuring the Barrier Reef Orchestra and visiting AFCM artists Nicolas Fleury (horn), David Greco (baritone), Nexas Quartet (saxophone) and William Barton (didgeridoo). Works include Mack the Knife, There’ll be Life, Love and Laughter and excerpts from , and more.

06 | AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 Festival Farewell 2019 AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 | 07 DAY 04 MONDAY 26/07 DAY 04 CONT. DAY 05 TUESDAY 27/07

10.00AM 5.00PM 8.00PM 4.30PM CONCERT CONVERSATIONS 2 SUNSET SERIES EVENING SERIES SOUNDS LIKE PARADISE DINNER HOSTED BY RUSSELL TORRANCE B4 SONG AND DANCE SPECIAL EVENT THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Join us for a celebratory dinner on Magnetic Island! Sip champagne at sunset whist listening to some of the Russell Torrance chats with James Crabb, Blair Harris, Four composers beginning with B and music spanning Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright Festival’s stellar musicians before dining under the stars Elizabeth Layton, Kirsty McCahon, Diana Doherty and 250 years. Two Italians, a passionate Armenian and the Monday night just moved up a gear! Pavel Fischer’s with an emphasis on local produce. Ticket price includes Timothy Young. quite extraordinary William Barton. Quartets have been a sensation in the past two Festivals so Ferry tickets, island bus transfers and all food and GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN WILLIAM BARTON we simply had to include Wild Mountain Thyme.Add to beverages. Fantasia No.3 in B minor, No.7 in D major Square Circles Beneath the Red Desert Sand that some Hungarian Gypsy flavour, operatic variations, William Barton (didgeridoo), Nexas Quartet Diana Doherty (oboe) William Barton (didgeridoo), Natsuko folk inspired music from Ireland and the divine Auf dem (saxophone), David Greco (baritone), Nicolas Yoshimoto (violin), Phoebe Gardner (violin), Strom by Schubert. You might also hear a quotation from DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Fleury (horn), Virginia Taylor (flute) Tobias Breider (viola), Blair Harris (cello) Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony. Four Preludes (nos. 10, 15, 16, 24), Op.34 (arr. Dmitri Tsyganov) LUIGI BOCCHERINI JOSEPH HAYDN Elizabeth Layton (violin), James Crabb (accordion) Flute Quintet in D major, Op.19 no. 6, G430 Piano Trio No.39 in G major ‘Gypsy’ (arr. James Crabb) Virginia Taylor (flute), Goldner String Quartet Elizabeth Layton (violin), Julian Smiles KATE MOORE (cello), James Crabb (accordion) Icarus Song FERRUCCIO BUSONI Kirsty McCahon (double bass) Elegie for clarinet and piano BV286 FRANZ SCHUBERT Lloyd Van’t Hoff (clarinet), Yasmin Rowe (piano) Auf dem Strom LILI BOULANGER Jacqueline Porter (soprano), Nicolas Fleury ARNO BABAJANIAN D’un soir triste (horn), Kristian Chong (piano) Phoebe Gardner (violin), Yelian He Piano Trio in F# minor (cello), Timothy Young (piano) Zoë Black (violin), Elina Faskhi (cello), LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN Daniel de Borah (piano) Variations in F major Op.66 ERROLLYN WALLEN Opening Night 2019 Elina Faskhi (cello), Kristian Chong (piano) Dervish – Australian Premiere Blair Harris (cello), Timothy Young (piano) DILYS ELWYN-EDWARDS The Cloths of Heaven 1.00PM IVOR GURNEY AFCM ADVANCED WINTERSCHOOL Sleep PUBLIC MASTERCLASS 1 BENJAMIN BRITTEN FREE EVENT Three Irish Folk Songs: The Minstrel Boy THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO How Sweet the Answer Last Rose of Summer An AFCM artist coaches emerging professionals in an David Greco (baritone), Piers Lane (piano) hour-long public masterclass. PAVEL FISCHER Quartet No.2 ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ (Australian Premiere) Natsuko Yoshimoto, Elizabeth Layton (violins), Imants Larsens (viola), Yelian He (cello)

08 | AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 Governor’s Gala 2019 AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 | 09 DAY 06 WEDNESDAY 28/07 DAY 06 CONT. DAY 07 THURSDAY 29/07 CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF BEETHOVEN 10.00AM 1.00PM 8.00PM CONCERT CONVERSATIONS 3 AFCM ADVANCED WINTERSCHOOL EVENING SERIES 10.00AM HOSTED BY RUSSELL TORRANCE PUBLIC MASTERCLASS 2 METAMORPHOSEN CONCERT CONVERSATIONS 4 THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO FREE EVENT TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE HOSTED BY RUSSELL TORRANCE THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO Russell Torrance chats with William Barton, Virginia Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO Taylor, Mark Gaydon, Yelian He, Daniel de Borah and An AFCM artist coaches emerging professionals in an The culmination of this program is the great The first of three concerts today all paying homage to Natsuko Yoshimoto. hour-long public masterclass. Metamorphosen by Strauss. Our Artistic Director believes Ludwig Van Beethoven. In the first performance of the NIKOLAI KAPUSTIN 5.00PM this to be one of the most moving chamber works in the Horn Sonata, Beethoven himself was at the keyboard. At Burlesque Op. 97 repertoire and its Beethoven quotes so poignant. The his funeral, Schubert was a torchbearer. Hear their Yelian He (cello), Yasmin Rowe (piano) SUNSET SERIES transparency of ’s work and the sparkle of masterpieces in our first tribute of the day. Ligeti miniatures provide fabulous musical texture. Add GAETANO DONIZETTI BRILLIANT BAROQUE Russell Torrance chats with Nicolas Fleury, Christopher TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE in sumptuous music by Puccini and Korngold, not to Moore, Yasmin Rowe, Kevin Chow and Kristian Chong. Sonata for Flute and Piano mention Poulenc’s reference to Mozart, and you have a Virginia Taylor (flute), Daniel de Borah (piano) For lovers of Baroque music this is for you. Diana musical rollercoaster. LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN Horn Sonata Op.17 GORDON KERRY Doherty particularly wanted to perform the Duet by W.F. FRANCIS POULENC Bach and so begins this journey back in time. Our very Nicolas Fleury (horn), Kristian Chong (piano) On the summer map of stars Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano own Winterschool strings take to the stage with pianist Mark Gaydon (bassoon), Kristian Chong (piano) Diana Doherty (oboe), Mark Gaydon LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN Kevin Chow but be ready for the Devil to put in an (bassoon), Daniel de Borah (piano) Für Elise FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN appearance. Italian magic at its best! Yasmin Rowe (piano) Mazurka in A minor Op.17, No.4 ANNE BOYD WILHELM FRIEDEMANN BACH Daniel de Borah (piano) Goldfish through summer rain FRANZ SCHUBERT Duet No.1 in E minor Virginia Taylor (flute), Kristian Chong (piano) Sonata in A minor, D821 ‘Arpeggione’ PHILIP GLASS Virginia Taylor (flute), Diana Doherty (oboe) Christopher Moore (viola), Piers Lane (piano) Pendulum GIACOMO PUCCINI GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Natsuko Yoshimoto (violin), Yasmin Rowe (piano) Crisantemi Sonata for two cellos in G minor, Op.2, No.8 1.00PM Flinders Quartet Yelian He, Elina Faskhi (cellos), Kevin Chow (piano) AFCM ADVANCED WINTERSCHOOL ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD GIUSEPPE TARTINI PUBLIC MASTERCLASS 3 Marietta’s Lied (arr. Bengt Forsberg) Devil’s Trill Sonata (arr. Fritz Kreisler) Jacqueline Porter (soprano), Flinders FREE EVENT Zoë Black (violin), Timothy Young (piano) Quartet, Yasmin Rowe (piano) Festival Farewell 2019 THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH GYÖRGY LIGETI An AFCM artist coaches emerging professionals in an Concerto No.5 in F 6 Bagatelles for wind quintet Kevin Chow (piano), Winterschool hour-long public masterclass. Virginia Taylor (flute), Diana Doherty (oboe), Strings and Festival artists Lloyd Van’t Hoff (clarinet), Nicolas Fleury (horn), Mark Gaydon (bassoon) Metamorphosen Elizabeth Layton, Natsuko Yoshimoto (violins), Tobias Breider, Imants Larsens (violas), Elina Faskhi, Blair Harris (cellos), Kirsty McCahon (double bass)

10 | AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 | 11 DAY 07 CONT. DAY 08 FRIDAY 30/07

5.00PM 8.00PM 10.00AM 5.00PM 8.00PM SUNSET SERIES EVENING SERIES CONCERT SUNSET SERIES EVENING SERIES IMMORTAL BELOVED KREUTZER CONVERSATIONS 5 MAGICAL STORIES WILD SPIRIT TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE HOSTED BY RUSSELL TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE TORRANCE After the triumph of Being Mrs Bach 3 years ago, Jessica Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright THE PAVILION, THE VILLE A concert with storytelling at its Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Duchen has recently turned her attention to Beethoven. heart. Be transported by fairy tales Peter Coleman-Wright Featuring one of the greatest of all Sonatas for Violin RESORT – CASINO This chamber version has been specially created for and the magical music which and Piano, known as the Kreutzer, Beethoven not only Spirits will be well and truly lifted in AFCM and promises to be equally special. We can look Russell Torrance chats with Ian appeared in the Disney classic gave us this masterpiece, but it proved the inspiration this imaginative program. When our forward to music and words illuminating the very Brunskill, Jacqueline Porter, Grace Fantasia. for Janáček and Leo Tolstoy. Tonight our tribute comes Clifford, Flinders Quartet, Elina Artistic Director first heard Spirit of essence of this romantic story. IMOGEN HOLST to an exciting close with a highly anticipated appearance Faskhi and Piers Lane. the Wild – she thought it was one of JESSICA DUCHEN by Dancenorth and a stunning set of songs composed Phantasy Quartet the most exciting pieces she had ever ‘Immortal Beloved‘ (Australian Premiere) by Festival favourite, . Not to be IMPROVISATION heard. Everyone knows Boléro but Cheryl Barker (narrator) David Greco (baritone), missed! Ian Brunskill (percussion) ELENA KATS CHERNIN on four cellos? Prepare to be amazed! Timothy Young (piano), Flinders Quartet From Magdalena’s notebook A high energy opening with RODERICK WILLIAMS DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Menuet 1 Dvořák’s glorious spirit soaring Who was Beethoven’s legendary, unnamed Immortal Not Yet Here (World Premiere) Elegy and Polonaise 2 throughout the Piano Quartet. Beloved? Narrator Cheryl Barker explores this great Jacqueline Porter (soprano), Kristian Chong (piano) Flinders Quartet Menuet 2. musical mystery from the point of view of a woman ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN GABRIEL FAURÉ Flinders Quartet who once claimed to be the composer’s lost love... Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat, Op.87 Violin Sonata Op.47, No.9 ‘Kreutzer’ Cinq Mélodies “de Venise” Op.58: ROBERT SCHUMANN Grace Clifford (violin), Christopher Grace Clifford (violin), Daniel de Borah (piano) 1. Mandoline; 2. En sourdine; 3. Märchenerzählungen Moore (viola), Yelian He Green; 4. À Clymène; 5. C’est l’extase LEOŠ JANÁČEK Op.132 (Fairy Tales) (cello), Piers Lane (piano) Jacqueline Porter (soprano), Lloyd Van’t Hoff (Clarinet), String Quartet No.1 ‘Kreutzer Sonata’ Piers Lane (piano) Imants Larsens (viola), MAURICE RAVEL Goldner String Quartet OLIVIER MESSIAEN Daniel de Borah (piano) Boléro (arr. James Barralet) LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN arr. FRANZ LISZT Julian Smiles, Yelian He, Blair Thème et Variations PAUL DUKAS Harris, Elina Faskhi (cellos) Control (World Premiere) Grace Clifford (violin), The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Symphony No.7: Allegretto Piers Lane (piano) (arr. Iain Farrington) NIGEL WESTLAKE Amber Haines (director/choreographer), Felix Sampson Virginia Taylor (flute), Diana Spirit of the Wild and Marlo Benjamin (dancers), Piers Lane (piano) 1.00PM Doherty (oboe), Lloyd Van’t Hoff Diana Doherty (oboe), (clarinet), Nicolas Fleury (horn), Goldner String Quartet, Dancenorth perform a specially created choreography in AFCM WINTERSCHOOL Mark Gaydon (bassoon), Yasmin Kirsty McCahon (double bass), this response to the novel The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo ADVANCED CONCERT Rowe (piano) Timothy Young (piano) Tolstoy. Music: Symphony No.7, Allegretto THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO

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12 | AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 Opening Night 2019 AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 | 13 DAY 09 SATURDAY 31/07 DAY 09 CONT. DAY 10 SUNDAY 01/08 JULIAN MILONE 10.00AM 1.00PM 2.45PM Fantasy on Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ for 4 violins and double bass CONCERT CONVERSATIONS 6 FAMILIES’ CONCERT Dene Olding, Dimity Hall, Grace Clifford, AFTER PARTY ON MAGNETIC ISLAND 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF GOLDNER TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Christian Li (violins) Kirsty McCahon (double bass) SPECIAL EVENT STRING QUARTET JOHANNES BRAHMS PEPPERS BLUE ON BLUE Paul Rissmann is one of the world’s great composers of THE PAVILION, THE VILLE RESORT – CASINO Hungarian Dance No. 5 (arr. Karey Sitzler) children’s music and his fantastic setting of such a A perfect way to close out your time in Townsville is with brilliant adventure story will have children mesmerised. Irina Morozova, Imants Larsens, This Saturday morning conversation concert will be a delightful concert on Magnetic Island. Soak up the We can’t wait to hear the story of Stan and Mabel. Christopher Moore (violas) devoted entirely to the Goldner String Quartet in sunshine on the seaside deck at Peppers Blue on Blue, Dressing up as dogs and cats is optional! celebration of their 25th anniversary. It will be a LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN enjoy a drink or two and mix with other guests whilst listening to some beautiful music played by Festival artists different format to the regular Concert conversations, PAUL RISSMANN Symphony No.5, 2 cellos (parody) with the Goldners alternating between conversation Stan and Mabel (arr. Werner Thomas-Mifune) and a 30th Anniversary Quiz! and performance throughout the morning. They will Virginia Taylor (flute), Diana Doherty (oboe), Lloyd Van’t Elina Faskhi and Yelian He (cellos) Virginia Taylor (flute), Lloyd Van’t Hoff (clarinet), perform in various formations and chat about their life Hoff (clarinet), Nicolas Fleury (horn), Mark Gaydon NOЁL COWARD Yasmin Rowe (piano) and Yelian He (cello) in music. Hosted by Russell Torrance. (bassoon), Flinders Quartet, Kirsty McCahon (double bass), Kristian Chong (piano). Including Townsville’s local Nina Amadeus Children’s Choir Jacqueline Porter (soprano), Yasmin Rowe (piano) Quartet No.11 ‘Jabiru Dreaming’: Deciso Presented and Narrated by Emily Gann FRITZ KREISLER DOMENICO SCARLATTI Stan and Mabel tells the story of two neglected animals Liebesleid Sonata in G, K427, adapted for Quartet (arr. Joe Chindamo) – Stan (a dog) and Mabel (a cat) – who live in a tall Schön Rosmarin tower block in the city. Although their owners ignore Tambourin Chinois GASPAR CASSADO March Miniature Viennois them, Stan and Mabel find great comfort in the music Suite for Solo Cello: Prelude – Fantasia Christian Li (violin), Timothy Young (piano) played by the flute lady, who lives downstairs. But one ELENA KATS-CHERNIN day the music stops. When Stan and Mabel go to ASTOR PIAZZOLLA 2 Rags for 2 Violins: investigate, they discover that their beloved neighbour 1. Slicked Back Tango has gone to Italy, to a competition to find the greatest Libertango (arr. Kathryn Stott) 2. Peggy’s Minute Rag orchestra in the world. In a flash, Mabel decides that Elina Faskhi, Blair Harris, Yelian He, Julian Smiles (cellos), they should follow in her footsteps and visit the famous Kristian Chong (piano) WOLFGANG MOZART La Scala house in Milan. They just need to find Duo for Violin and Viola in Bb, K424: Andante Cantabile some friends to join their animal orchestra first! RODERICK WILLIAMS MATTHEW HINDSON Townsville in the Winter 8.00PM ‘1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8’ for Violin and Cello Cheryl Barker (soprano) Peter Coleman-Wright CLOSING NIGHT (baritone), Virginia Taylor (flute), Diana Doherty (oboe), ERNST von DOHNÁNYI CELEBRATION! Lloyd Van’t Hoff (clarinet), Nicolas Fleury (horn), Mark Serenade for String Trio: Finale Gaydon (bassoon), Daniel de Borah and Piers Lane TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE (pianos) LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN Hosted by Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman-Wright Quartet in F minor, Op.95: LEONARD BERNSTEIN – Larghetto espressivo …and the parade comes full circle. Lighter – Allegretto agitato Symphonic for 2 pianos entertainment awaits in this glittering finale. Tango, (West Side Story) (arr. John Musto) Noel Coward, an amuse-bouche on Townsville, fun with Piers Lane and Timothy Young (pianos) Beethoven and much more! Lovers of West Side Story won’t be disappointed and klaxons might even come in HENRY WOOD to play during the Hornpipe. Come and join the party Hornpipe from Fantasia on British Sea – it won’t be the same without you! Songs (arr. Roderick Williams) Last standing musicians… Conducted by Dene Olding COLIN JACOBSEN/SIAMAK AGHAEI Ascending Bird Zoë Black (violin), Natsuko Yoshimoto (violin), Imants Larsens (viola), Blair Harris (cello), Kirsty McCahon (double bass), Ian Brunskill (percussion)

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / PIANO Kathryn Stott, UK At the age of five, I made friends taken us to so many fascinating with the upright piano in our living parts of the world and led to room. That was the beginning of musical adventures with musicians my musical journey, one which who shared so much from their continues as you read this. It would own traditions. I’ve always Winterschool appear that my initial progress was considered us to be intrepid rapid and by the age of eight, I musical explorers on our own “This is an amazing opportunity to found myself at a boarding school individual paths but with an work with our festival musicians, make for young musicians, the Yehudi incredible bond that unites us on Menuhin School. During my studies the creative highway. new friends and delve further into there, it’s now clear to me that I Presently, I enjoy the challenge of the wonderful world of collaborative was heavily influenced by two creativity in a different way by music making” occasional visitors to the school; bringing many musicians together Nadia Boulanger and once a year in my role as Artistic Kathryn Stott, AFCM Artistic Director. Vlado Perlmuter. Director of the Australian Festival FAMILIES’ CONCERT From then, my great passion for of Chamber Music. My love of AFCM WINTERSCHOOL IS French music was ignited and Fauré curating and directing began in AFFORDABLE, EDUCATIONAL Stan and Mabel in particular has remained the 1995 and since then I’ve brought to AND POTENTIALLY Stan and Mabel live in a tall tower block in the city and musical love of my life. Further life many of my ideas in events are ignored by their owners and take great comfort in studies at the Royal College of lasting anything from long LIFE-CHANGING. the music played by the flute lady, who lives downstairs. Music in London then led me very weekends to two weeks. I continue Held in Townsville during the Australian Festival of But one day the music stops. abruptly into the life of a to push my capacity for exploring Chamber Music this is an unforgettable experience When Stan and Mabel go to investigate, they discover professional musician via the Leeds music I know nothing about and exciting music written for me and for emerging musicians. Students have the that their beloved neighbour has gone to Italy, to a International Piano Competition. It love bringing together unusual enjoyed a particularly close opportunity to gain access to some of the world’s competition to find the greatest orchestra in the world. remains the steepest learning curve combinations whenever possible. leading artists for lessons, masterclasses, mentoring collaboration with composer In a flash, Mabel decides that they should follow in her I’ve ever experienced. After a There are too many highlights in my and to watch live performances. Students, under Graham Fitkin. What an footsteps and visit the famous La Scala opera house in rollercoaster three years, I realised career to mention. Yes, it was a the direction of our Winterschool Director, can unbelievable privilege it is to be Milan. They just need to find some friends to join their that I needed to re-connect with thrill to perform at the Last Night expect excellent coaching at an expert level. immersed in a language which has animal orchestra first! chamber music in a bid to feel of the Proms to millions around the more connected to other musicians no boundaries and has allowed me Programs include… This wonderful musical adventure, based on Jason world, but equally a massive thrill to and after all, this had played an to share musical stories on a global Chapman’s book, promises to be an ideal introduction have lit up twenty small faces in an Advanced Masterclass Program important part of my musical scale; that little upright piano set to classical music with a mix of music and singing. inner city school while they jumped me on quite a path! Talking of paths Junior Masterclass Program existence since being a child. up and down to energetic piano Townsville’s Amadeus Singers Children’s Choir will - I’ve also been found trekking in When, quite by chance, I met Yo-Yo music! Working with young perform with Emily Gann and AFCM’s world class Nepal, Costa Rica, Bhutan or For more information please visit afcm.com.au/ Ma in 1978, it turned out to be one musicians is something I feel education or phone +61 (0) 4771 4144 musicians for this special event. walking my spaniel Archie on the of the most fortuitous moments of passionate about and presently Yorkshire Moors. Children $10 my life. Since 1985, we have teach at the Academy of Music in AFCM Friends $20 enjoyed a collaboration which has Oslo. I’ve also had some truly The journey continues. Adults $25 Saturday 31st July, 1pm IN-RESIDENCE Townsville Civic Theatre

Goldner String Quartet Australia Founded in 1995, the Goldner String Quartet has performed throughout Australia, UK, Europe, USA, the Asia-Pacific and NZ. They have numerous internationally acclaimed CDs released on Tall Poppies, Naxos and ABC Classics including a DVD documentary, ‘The Quartets’, with Peter Sculthorpe and eleven discs with pianist Piers Lane for the prestige UK label, Hyperion. Major projects have included a retrospective of 20th Century String Quartets and the complete Beethoven Quartet cycle, which was recorded live and won the ABC Limelight Award for ‘Best Classical Recording’ in 2009. New works have been regularly commissioned for the Goldners from many of Australia’s leading composers. In 2019 the Goldners were featured artists at the Venice Biennale. 16 | AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 | 17 PIANO ACCORDION

Kristian Chong Australia James Crabb Scotland/Australia Leading Australian pianist Kristian Chong has performed throughout Australia and the UK, and Scottish born James Crabb is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading classical accordionists. in China, France, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA, and Zimbabwe. Critics internationally have praised him for his breathtaking virtuosity and versatile musicianship. Performances find him equally at home as concerto soloist, chamber musician and recitalist, He has recorded for major record labels EMI Classics, Chandos. In 2019 James gave the World having performed with most of Australia’s major orchestras as soloist and with many leading Premiere of Brett Dean’s accordion concerto in Sweden and recorded for BIS label. He was instrumentalists and ensembles in chamber music. He teaches piano and chamber music at the Artistic Director of Four Winds (2016-20) and curator for UKARIA 24 festival. University of .

Kevin Chow Australia VIOLIN Kevin Chow is currently completing a Master of Musical Arts degree at Yale University after completing his Master of Music degree at Yale and his Bachelor of Music (Hons) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music studying with Glenn Riddle. He has performed Zoë Black Australia concertos by Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Rachmaninov. Zoë is a violinist’s violinist, known for her beauty of sound and natural virtuosity. A coveted Kevin was a finalist in the 2018 ABC Young Performer of the Year, performing Prokofiev’s chamber musician and soloist, she was assistant leader of Australian Chamber Orchestra, has Piano Concerto No 2 with the Symphony Orchestra at the . been guest leader of the Australian String Quartet, and is a regular guest concertmaster with MSO and QSO. She has performed at Carnegie Hall with pianist/composer Joe Chindamo with whom she has made three ARIA award-nominated CDs. Daniel de Borah Australia Daniel de Borah is a regular soloist with the major symphony orchestras of Australia, having also appeared with the English Chamber Orchestra, London Mozart Players and the Royal Grace Clifford Australia Philharmonic Orchestra. He has given recitals on four continents and enjoys fruitful Grace Clifford is widely recognized as one of Australia’s finest young violinists and she is collaborations with leading local and international soloists throughout Australia and abroad. privileged to perform with many of its leading orchestras. She is currently a graduate student Daniel lives in where he serves as Head of Chamber Music at the Queensland at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, studying with Miriam Fried on a Conservatorium Griffith University. Presidential Scholarship. Grace is looking forward to a superb 2021 season and is delighted to return to this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music. Piers Lane AO Australia/UK London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane was Artistic Director of the AFCM for eleven Phoebe Gardner Australia years from 2007. He is currently AD of the Sydney International Piano Competition. He is Phoebe Gardner is a violinist based in Sydney, Australia, where she is also an Emerging Artist equally renowned for his solo career in over forty countries, a concerto repertoire of over a with the Australian Chamber Orchestra for 2020/21. In December 2019, Phoebe graduated hundred works and a discography of seventy CDs as he is for his longterm musical with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from The Juilliard School, where she studied partnerships with violinist Tasmin Little, the Goldner String Quartet, Dame Patricia Routledge with Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho, and was supported by the Dorothy DeLay Violin and many others. Scholarship.

Yasmin Rowe UK/Australia Dimity Hall Australia Yasmin Rowe is a British concert pianist with a huge passion for chamber music. Her groups As a member of both the Goldner String Quartet and the Australia Ensemble@UNSW, include ‘Collide’, with saxophonist Joseph Lallo and cellist Yelian He, and ‘Rock Paper Scissors’, Dimity has performed, toured and recorded extensively. She has appeared as soloist with the with Wilma Smith. Yasmin and Yelian’s multi award winning cello piano duo- ‘Y-Squared’ have Sydney Symphony and the ACO among others and as guest Concertmaster with numerous performed at venues such as Wigmore Hall and Bridgewater Hall-UK, Shanghai concert hall, Australian orchestras. Her recording of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending is released on and Beijing Forbidden City concert Hall- China. ABC Classics. Dimity plays a Nicolo Gagliano violin.

Timothy Young Australia Christian Li Australia Timothy Young is a founding member of Ensemble Liaison and Head of Piano and a resident Christian was born in Melbourne, Australia in 2007, and began studying the violin at age 5. He artist for 20 years at the Australian National Academy of Music. He performs regularly in is studying under Dr Robin Wilson, Head of Violin at Australian National Academy of Music. recital as soloist and in partnership with leading Australian and International musicians and In April 2018 (10 yrs.) he was the youngest-ever joint junior 1st Prize-winner of the Yehudi ensembles. His internationally acclaimed discography includes numerous recordings for the Tall Menuhin International Violin Competition in Geneva, also receiving the Audience Prize and the Poppies and Melba labels, the Heritage label UK, ABC Classics, EL Records and Decca UK. Composer Award. In 2020 he became the youngest artist ever to sign with Decca Classics.

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Elizabeth Layton UK/Australia Imants Larsens Switzerland/Australia Elizabeth was born in London and studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Juilliard Principal Viola with Queensland Symphony Orchestra since 2019, Imants has also performed School, New York. Recitals include London’s Wigmore Hall and South Bank Centre with as guest Principal Viola with the Sydney, Tasmanian, West Australian and Adelaide Symphony festival appearances at Gstaad, Valencia, Edinburgh, Bath, Cheltenham, Aspen and Schleswig- Orchestras. Career highlights include performing as a soloist on numerous occasions with the Holstein. She was Associate Leader of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Concertmaster Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, including Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, as well as performing of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and has toured worldwide with the Nash the Mendelssohn Octet and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence with Pinchas Zukerman. Ensemble. Elizabeth has released multiple chamber music albums under the DG, Hyperion, Imants plays on a 1937 Arthur E Smith viola. BIS, Virgin and Chandos labels. Christopher Moore Australia Dene Olding AM Australia If you saw Christopher performing as an 11 year old, you would be forgiven for thinking that Dene is currently first violinist with both the Goldner String Quartet and the Australia he ought to take up roller skating or any other non-musical pursuit. Thanks to the dogged Ensemble@ UNSW. He is also Concertmaster Emeritus of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra determination of his mother, a keen amateur pianist and singer, he eventually improved. and is Artistic Advisor for Australia’s Young Performers Awards. In addition, he has many solo Christopher is a keen baker, brewer and cyclist. During lockdown, Christopher has spent many and recording credits to his name with major conductors and orchestras including many world hours playing Theremin (hardest instrument in the world...). premieres. He trained at the Juilliard School in New York and lives in Sydney with his wife Irina Morozova and son Nikolai. Dene plays a fine Joseph Guarnerius violin made in 1720. Irina Morozova Australia Irina has had a long and distinguished career primarily as a chamber musician but also as Natsuko Yoshimoto Japan/Australia principal viola in various major Australian orchestras. She is a foundation and current member Born in Japan, violinist Natsuko Yoshimoto has been in great demand as a chamber musician, of both the Australia Ensemble@UNSW and Goldner String Quartet with whom she has soloist and a concertmaster and has held positions as a leader of many of the esteemed performed in over 30 countries around the world and recorded extensively. Irina plays a very chamber groups and orchestras such as the Australian String Quartet, the Grainger Quartet fine AE Smith viola made for ’s founder Richard Goldner. and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. She is currently a member of Ensemble Q and loves exploring the music of both well loved and unknown. CELLO

Elina Faskhi Russia/Australia Elina was born in Ufa, Russia in 1990. She graduated from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in 2014, postgraduate in 2016. Before moving to Melbourne in 2020 she worked at the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia and was a member of Hyogo Performing Arts Center. She is the winner and laureate of many international cello and chamber music competitions in Russia, Europe and Japan.

VIOLA Blair Harris Australia Blair is a highly regarded solo cellist and chamber musician. He is a member of Southern Cross Soloists and Ensemble Offspring making his career excitingly diverse. Blair holds a position at as lecturer in cello performance. Blair works with numerous Tobias Breider Germany/Australia chamber ensembles including the Australian String Quartet, Streeton Trio and Syzygy Tobias has established himself as one of Australia’s most asked for violists in chamber music Ensemble. He has appeared as guest principal cello in the Auckland Philharmonia and and regularly collaborates with some of the country’s finest artists and ensembles Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Internationally he was invited to perform at festivals in the UK, South Africa, USA, Austria and his native Germany. Since 2011Tobias holds the position of Principal Viola in the Sydney Yelian He China/Australia Symphony Orchestra. Hailed as a “consummate master of the bow” by The Strad magazine, Yelian is the winner of the 2009 Royal Over-Seas League String Competition in London and the Grand Prize winner of the 2014 Australian Cello Awards competition in Sydney. He has given recitals at venues like the Wigmore Hall, Hamer Hall, and Shanghai Concert Hall and has been a soloist with orchestras such as the Sydney Symphony, and the Shanghai Philharmonic.

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Julian Smiles Australia Diana Doherty Canada/Australia Julian’s diverse career combining solo, chamber music and orchestral performance reaches Internationally recognised Principal Oboe of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Diana has national and international audiences. He is cellist of the Goldner String Quartet and Australia performed as soloist with the New York, Liverpool and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestras, Ensemble@UNSW and has appeared as soloist with numerous Australian orchestras and Ensemble Kanazawa, Japan, all major Australian and New Zealand Symphony Orchestras, the ensembles. In 2018 he was the inaugural Artist in Focus for the Symphony Australian and Melbourne Chamber Orchestras, St. Lawrence String Quartet, Musica Viva, Orchestra. He is in demand as a teacher and chamber music mentor and holds the position of Seymour Group, and at festivals including Four Winds Festival, Prague Spring Festival, Musica Senior Lecturer in Cello at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Julian plays a Lorenzo Riva Festival in Italy, Bratislava Music Festival, and Davos Festival, Switzerland. Ventapane cello from 1827.

DOUBLE BASS CLARINET

Kirsty McCahon Australia Lloyd Van’t Hoff Australia Bass player, curator, presenter, educator, ambassador, mother and avid tree planter, Kirsty is Lauded by Limelight Magazine for his “life-affirming music-making”, Lloyd Van’t Hoff enjoys a acknowledged as one of Australia’s foremost double bassists. A Churchill fellow and Honorary career as a vibrant young clarinettist, chamber musician, collaborator and educator. Having Fellow of the , Kirsty is a champion of Australian music, musicians, and been crowned the 2015 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year, he regularly the important, unique stories shared through the magic of music-making. Former Principal performs as a concerto soloist and tutti player with many of Australia’s symphony orchestras, Double Bass of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Kirsty has founded and performed and as a soloist and chamber musician at festivals and venues around Australia and the globe. with countless domestic and international ensembles. Lloyd will also be directing the AFCM Junior Winterschool in 2021.

FLUTE BASSOON

Virginia Taylor Australia Mark Gaydon Australia Virginia’s career has seen her perform concerti, recitals and chamber music across many Mark Gaydon has been principal bassoonist with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and countries. She was Principal Flute with the Australian Chamber Orchestra for many years and bassoon instructor at the Elder Conservatorium since 2003. He has performed throughout has been guest principal flute with symphony orchestras within Australia and overseas. CDs Australia as a chamber musician and in 2005 won the Australian Young Performer of the include ABC Classics, Tall Poppies, and Move Records. Virginia has given world premiere Year wind, brass and percussion award. When Mark isn’t performing or teaching, he likes to performances. Her most recent CD release is with pianist , on the Move label. indulge in his great passion for tennis. Virginia is currently Head of Flute at Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University and Head of Flute at the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne.

DIDGERIDOO SAXOPHONE

William Barton Australia Michael Duke Australia For two decades, William has forged a peerless profile as a performer and composer in the Born in Melbourne Australia, Dr Michael Duke completed his Bachelor of Music degree with classical music world, from the Philharmonic Orchestras of London and Berlin to historical honours at Melbourne University’s Victorian College of the Arts under the instruction of events at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day 2019, Anzac Cove, and the Beijing saxophonist Graeme Shilton. He received both Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Music Olympics. His awards include Winner of Best Original Score for a Mainstage Production at the Performance from Indiana University studying under the tutelage of renowned classical 2018 Sydney Theatre Awards and Winner of Best Classical Album with ARIA for Birdsong At saxophonists Eugene Rousseau, Thomas Walsh, Jean-Yves Fourmeau and Arno Bornkamp. Dusk in 2012. With his prodigious and the quiet conviction of his Kalkadunga Michael is currently an Associate Professor of Saxophone at the Sydney Conservatorium of heritage he has vastly expanded the horizons of the didgeridoo. Music, Sydney University

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Nicolas Fleury France/Australia David Greco Australia Nico is Principal Horn of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Prior to that, he was Principal David has been engaged by some of the worlds most exceptional ensembles and festivals, including Horn in the Royal Philharmonic orchestra and in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Festival Aix-en Provence, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, The Academy of Ancient Music under where he performed Mozarts concerti for horn and Brittens’ serenade for horn, tenor and Richard Egarr and Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra under Ton Koopman. David regularly appears as strings broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. He appears frequently as a guest Principal Horn in a soloist with some of Australia’s finest ensembles including the Sydney Symphony, Australian numerous orchestras around the world such as The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Brandenburg Orchestra, Pinchgut Opera and Van Diemen’s Band. David records for ABC Classics Opera House, Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, Sydney Symphony Orchestra. with fortepianist Erin Helyard.

PERCUSSION FAMILIES CONCERT NARRATOR

Ian Brunskill Canada/Australia Emily Gann Australia Ian Brunskill was born and raised in Canada and now resides in Townsville where he is a Emily passionately believes in the power of music to transform lives & connect communities. As freelance percussionist and educator. He has appeared with Riley Lee, Graeme Jennings, Lara Founding Director of Connecting the Dots in Music, Emily works as Teaching Artist, Educator and St. John, Epizo Bangoura, Dancenorth, Speak Percussion, Colin Currie and the Seoul Creative Producer, and has established a growing portfolio of award-winning music projects, Philharmonic Orchestra. Ian has also worked with composers Ross Edwards, Nigel Westlake including Lullaby Project Australia. In 2020, her work received an Arts SA Ruby Award and she was and Iain Grandage. He has studied Ghanaian, Senegalese, Classical Indian and Guinean named a finalist in Jeunesses Musicales International’s Young Audiences in Music Awards. drumming.

SOPRANO CONCERT HOSTS / NARRATOR

Cheryl Barker AO Australia Deborah Cheetham AO Australia Cheryl Barker AO, has established a distinguished international opera career performing over Deborah is a woman, soprano, composer and educator and has been a leader 55 major roles for opera houses in the UK, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France, Australia, and pioneer in the Australian arts landscape for more than 30 years. In the 2014 Queen’s New Zealand, America, Canada, Taiwan, and the Netherlands. She has an extensive concert Birthday Honours List, Cheetham was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia career appearing in Australia, the UK, Europe and has recorded for Chandos, ABC Classics (AO), for “distinguished service to the performing arts as an opera singer, composer and and Melba Recordings. Cheryl was awarded the Order of Australia for distinguished service to artistic director, to the development of Indigenous artists, and innovation in performance”. In the performing arts, in 2015. 2009, Deborah Cheetham AO established Short Black Opera as a national not-for-profit opera company devoted to the development of Indigenous singers. Peter Coleman-Wright AO Australia Peter Coleman-Wright AO is widely considered one of the most versatile singers in the world today. Jacqueline Porter Australia His career has taken him to many of the world’s greatest opera and concert theatres including La Jacqueline Porter appears regularly with Australia’s major symphony orchestras, opera Scala Milan, La Fenice Venice, Munich, Vienna, Paris, Bordeaux and the Aix-en-Provence and Bregenz companies and choral societies, in repertoire ranging from Bach, Handel, Mozart and Haydn to Festivals. Appearances in the UK include , , Glyndebourne Beethoven, Mahler, Grieg, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Fauré, Brahms and Berlioz. This year she Festival, Aldeburgh Festival, BBC Proms, Albert Hall, The Barbican, Manchester and Wigmore Hall. appears with the Australian Classical and Romantic Orchestra in Les Illuminations (Britten), Bendigo Chamber Music Festival in recital, Sydney Symphony Orchestra (Mahler Symphony 4 and Schubert songs) and at Hayllar Music Tours Spicers Hidden Vale Chamber music weekend. Russell Torrance Scotland/Australia Russell is the presenter of Classic Breakfast on ABC Classic.s Music has always been part of his life, ever since he was growing up in Scotland, and he’s excited to have made it his career. He was an editor on the New Grove Dictionary of Musicians and worked with Classic FM in London before moving to Australia. He is a keen amateur musician and lives in Sydney with his family.

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Glenn Mintern Australia Amber Haines Australia Queens Gardens Concert Host Amber is currently the Associate Artistic Director of Dancenorth. In 2006 Amber attained Glenn ‘MINTY’ Mintern is the ground host at the North Queensland Cowboys and has had her Bachelor of Dance from the Victorian College of the Arts graduating with the Mary Orloff similar roles with Supercars, Queensland Reds, NQ Fury and GC Suns. He recently became a Prize for Most Outstanding Dancer. Since then she has worked with many of Australia’s most Community Ambassador with Ronald McDonald House North Australia. He has had a acclaimed companies and choreographers including Chunky Move / Gideon Obarzanek, long-term association with AFCM and has hosted many Families’ Concerts and events over / Garry Stewart, Lucy Guerin Inc / Lucy Guerin, Stephanie Lake, the past 18 years. Tracie Mitchelle and Alisdair Macendoe. She has performed throughout Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, North, South and Central America, Canada, Indonesia and Japan. Amber is a multi-award nominee for the Australian Dance Awards, The Helpmann Awards and Anne Milanovic Germany/Australia Greenroom Awards for Best Dance Performance by a Female. Families’ Concert Director Anne has been Chorus Director for the AFCM Families’ Concert many times over the years Dancenorth Australia and greatly enjoys this rewarding work with children. In 2014 Anne founded the community As a major champion of the arts in regional North Queensland, Dancenorth balances a children’s choir ‘Amadeus Singers’ drawing together the many talented children from dynamic regional presence with a commitment to creating compelling across Townsville. that tours the globe. Led by Artistic Director, Kyle Page (2017 Sidney Myer Creative Fellow), Executive Director Hillary Coyne and Associate Artistic Director Amber Haines, Dancenorth is an integral part of the Australian dance ecology making a significant contribution to the dance sector and building literacy around contemporary dance nationally.

WINTERSCHOOL DIRECTOR DANCERS

Adam Chalabi Australia Marlo Benjamin Australia Adam Chalabi holds the position of Associate Professor at the University of Queensland School of Marlo Benjamin is an Australian contemporary dancer who began her professional career at Music. He is first violinist of the internationally renowned Tinalley String Quartet and held the the age of 13 performing with Force Majeure, touring both nationally and internationally. In position of Concertmaster of Orchestra from 2009-2014. He has appeared as guest 2014, Marlo began her first year of study at the Victorian College of the Arts, and continued concertmaster with numerous orchestras within Australia and overseas including the Sydney, her training at ’s Pre Professional Year. Since graduating, Marlo has Melbourne, Queensland and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras. He previously held the position of performed both nationally and internationally with Chunky Move, Australian Dance Theatre, Head of Strings at the Australian National Academy of Music. Dancenorth, Stephanie Lake Company, Force Majeure, Sydney Theatre Company, Australasian Dance Collective, Sydney Dance Company, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Marlo has been nominated for a Greenroom Award, a Performing Arts WA award, and an Australian Dance Award.

Felix Sampson Australia Wellington-born Felix Sampson is a graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance, where he worked with choreographers Ross McCormack, Douglas Wright, Thomas Bradley and Sarah Foster-Sproull. Felix joined Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) in May 2016, performing in multiple works under the ground-breaking choreographer and directorship of Garry Stewart; Objekt, The Beginning of Nature, and Doppelganger. Felix joined Dancenorth in 2017 and has enjoyed an incredibly rich and stimulating relationship with directors Kyle Page and Amber Haines. For Dancenorth he has performed the works Attractor (Lucy Guerin & Gideon Obarzanek), Rainbow Vomit, Tectonic, Dust, Noise (Kyle Page & Amber Haines) Communal Table (Directed by Kyle Page and Amber Haines in which Felix performed a solo choreographed by Thomas E.S. Kelly), Surge (Gabrielle Nankivell), One Infinity (Gideon Obarzanek).

26 | AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 | 27 ENSEMBLES To purchase any of these ticket packages, please TICKET complete the booking Nexas Quartet Australia form enclosed, purchase Formed in 2002 Nexas Quartet are focused on promoting the musical PACKAGES online at afcm.com.au or diversity of the saxophone. The quartet has performed at the Australian call the TicketShop on Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Melbourne Recital Centre, Sydney Opera House City Recital Hall (Sydney) 1800 44 99 77 and at World Saxophone Congresses (Scotland, France and Croatia). At the forefront of chamber music, Nexas Quartet are leaders in promoting existing work and creating new repertoire for saxophone quartet. GOLD PLUS GOLD SUBSCRIPTION 5 OR 10 CONCERT PASS Members: Michael Duke (Soprano Saxophone), Andrew Smith (Alto Saxophon), Nathan Henshaw (Tenor Saxophone), Jay Byrnes (Baritone SUBSCRIPTION There are 21 concerts in the Gold SAVE 10% Saxophone). The Gold Plus subscription includes subscription including all Concert This is the ideal package if you want a seat at all 21 concerts in the main Conversations, Sunset and Evening flexibility to pick and choose your program plus three special events series concerts, the Families’ concerts or you want to spread Flinders Quartet Australia – that’s 24 concerts in total. Enjoy Concert, the Advanced Masterclass out your concerts and enjoy some

Flinders Quartet is instantly recognisable as one of Australia’s most loved all six Concert Conversations, all concert and the Cleveland Bay relaxation in between shows. Select * chamber music ensembles. A quartet for the 21st century and a highly Sunset and Evening concerts, Concert. A Gold subscription any five or 10 concerts from the respected force in Australian chamber music, they enter their third decade Families’ Concert and Winterschool offers preferred seating, a main Festival program,^ including all with acknowledged musical skill and maturity. Advanced Masterclass Concert and complimentary program and bag the Concert Conversations series, the re-imagined Cleveland Bay and a seat at the Exclusive Gold Sunset and Evening Series including Members: Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba (Violin), Wilma Smith (Violin) Helen Subscriber event. The Gold Ireland (Viola), Zoë Knighton (Cello). Concert; plus three special events Opening Night, Governor’s Gala including Sounds Like Paradise subscription offers the same and Festival Farewell, plus in 2021 Dinner, White Nights and the benefits as Gold Plus but does not The Cleveland Bay Concert, Band of the 1st Battalion AFCM After Party on Magnetic include any special events. Families’ Concert and the The Royal Australian Regiment Australia Island. Gold Plus subscribers will $1,385 per adult Winterschool Advanced Concert. also enjoy preferred seating, a Mix and match as you desire PLUS Comprised of 22 specialist musicians, Townsville’s own Band of the First $1,275 for AFCM Friends complimentary program and bag enjoy 10% off the total price. Battalion (1RAR Band) provides music support to the Australian Army’s 3rd and a seat at the Exclusive Gold Brigade, other Defence organisations, and the broader community of North 5 OR 10 Concerts – save 10% off Subscriber event. Queensland. Covering tasks as diverse as ceremonial activities, Defence the full Adult or AFCM Friends charity events, and professional concerts they also work with Forces Limited numbers available. price. Entertainment to bring homegrown music to our deployed troops. With $1,795 per adult ^ Excludes White Nights, Sounds Like almost as many ensemble combinations as musicians, their professionalism $1,675 for AFCM Friends Paradise Dinner and the AFCM After Party. and flexibility consistently demonstrate that they are ‘Instrumental in Defence’.

Barrier Reef Orchestra Australia EXCLUSIVE GOLD AND GOLD PLUS BUS TRANSFERS For 20 years Townsville’s community orchestra has drawn from the diversity SUBSCRIBER EVENT Both Gold Plus and Gold subscribers of experience in North Queensland to gather gifted and talented musicians This special event will see ABC Classic radio personality Russell have the option to include bus transfers together to play orchestral music for the community. Conductors and Torrance chat to two of our country’s finest singers Peter Coleman- with their subscription. For an additional players from all over Australia and overseas are keen to work with the Wright AO and Cheryl Barker AO. $175, subscribers can enjoy bus transfers orchestra and assist its development. In 2018 they partnered with Principal This event will take place on Thursday 29 July, 2.30pm at The Ville to and from most concerts included in players from the Queensland Symphony and in 2019 AFCM’s founding Resort-Casino. these packages. Pick up points are always Artistic Director, Theodore Kuchar, returned to conduct a special program. close to the hotels where subscribers are staying. See page 41 for details. Please note: bus transfers are not provided Amadeus Singers Australia for special events including White Nights, Since the foundation in 2014, the Amadeus Singers have grown into a choir Sounds Like Paradise Dinner, the AFCM After training facility for singers from age 3 to 25. As a community choir it brings Party or Queens Garden Concert..** together singers from all different walks of life in Townsville. The Children’s **Bus timetable will be available Choir and the Youth Choir have both been involved in AFCM concerts in in July 2021 at afcm.com.au. the past, and the children are looking forward to turning into little dogs and cats for the Families’ Concert 2021. *Please note: The Gold subscription does not include White Nights, Sounds Like Paradise Dinner or the AFCM After Party. Gold and Gold Plus subscribers who held subscriptions in 2019 will retain the same seating allocation if booked by March 2021

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Winterschool Strings Festival Farewell 2019

SUNDAY 25/07 SUNDAY 25/07 TUESDAY 27/07 SUNDAY 01/08

3.00PM 6.00PM 4.30PM 2.45PM QUEENS WHITE NIGHTS CONCERT SOUNDS LIKE PARADISE DINNER AFCM AFTER PARTY GARDENS CONCERT THE VILLE RESORT - CASINO, DEPARTS SEALINK BREAKWATER FERRY PEPPERS BLUE ON BLUE ON MAGNETIC TERMINAL ISLAND FREE EVENT White Nights will be performed this year in the QUEENS GARDENS comfort of the Pavilions at the Ville Resort -Casino. This truly spectacular event will whisk you The perfect way to round out your time at Dine on a two course meal before the concert. Then across to stunning Magnetic Island where you AFCM is with a glorious day on Magnetic Island. Enjoy a pleasant Sunday afternoon concert in the relax and listen as The Nexas Quartet, Piers Lane, will relax under the shady fig trees, watch the Head over early so you can explore the leafy grounds of Queens Gardens. Co-presented by Kevin Chow, Kristian Chong, Zoë Black, Phoebe sun set and enjoy a stellar performance from stunning bays and beaches, take a hike, cuddle a Townsville City Council, the Queens Gardens free Gardner, Imants Larsens, and more take your breath William Barton, Nexas Quartet, David Greco, koala or simply sit in a Horseshoe Bay café for a concert features visiting artists performing alongside away, performing Gershwin, Gade, Prokofiev and Virginia Taylor and Nicholas Fluery. After you relaxing lunch. Arrive at Peppers Blue on Blue local groups including the Barrier Reef Orchestra and Rachmaninov. will be served a sumptuous dinner under the Resort by 2.45pm, find your spot on their 1RAR band. The music will include a movement from stars by the island’s top restaurant. A quick bus seaside deck, soak up the sunshine, mix with Mozart’s horn concerto and songs performed by Adults $150 ride back to Nelly Bay will have you on the other guests and musicians before listening to a David Greco including Mack the Knife and Non più AFCM Friends $140 9.30pm ferry to the mainland. Don’t miss this fabulous performance by Virginia Taylor (flute), andrai from The Marriage of Figaro. Bring your picnic, a Price includes dinner before the performance magical event! Limited tickets available. Lloyd Van’t Hoff (clarinet), Yelian He (cello) and rug, or some chairs and enjoy this entertaining This event is included in a GOLD PLUS Yasmin Rowe (piano). Your ticket includes return concert in the park. Gates open at 1.30pm. SUBSCRIPTION. It is NOT included in a GOLD Note: This replaces the Palm Island event that ferry transfers, two complimentary drinks at SUBSCRIPTION unfortunately cannot take place in 2021. Peppers Blue on Blue Resort, canapes and the 4.30pm Depart Breakwater Ferry Terminal* performance. Adults $85 10.00pm  Depart Nelly Bay Terminal - Arrive back at Breakwater Ferry Terminal at AFCM Friends $77 10.20pm Concert only $65 This event is included in a GOLD PLUS Adults $250 SUBSCRIPTION. It is NOT included in a AFCM Friends $235 GOLD SUBSCRIPTION. Gold Plus subscribers have three special events included in their package: Price includes Return Ferry Tickets and Magnetic Island Bus transfers Sounds Like Paradise Dinner, White Nights and AFCM After Party. This event is included in the GOLD PLUS SUBSCRIPTION but is additional to the GOLD SUBSCRIPTION

*In the unlikely event of cancellation due to bad weather tickets will be fully refunded.

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Every detail involved in presenting the AFCM takes We thank all those who have supported us in the past, Townsville is a popular winter destination offering endless months, years and - for the performers - a lifetime of are supporting us now, and who will help see us into sunshine, stunning coastline and warm weather. July and August preparation. The AFCM relies on donations from the future. are peak holiday months so book your accommodation early to generous and understanding individuals to present an Contact Philanthropy Manager [email protected]. avoid disappointment. internationally recognised program brought to life by au or 07 4771 4144 who will be happy to help you find some of the world’s finest musicians. Donations of $2 your best fit. or more are tax deductible and every contribution is gratefully received, from our volunteer help to our major donors. Here are some ways you can help us Townsville & Magnetic Island Holiday Packages Travel & Accommodation reach those stellar heights, you’ll be in very Townsville boasts more than 320 If you’re looking for a relaxing mix Townsville enjoys direct flights from talented company: days of sunshine a year and offers of music and rest, then a Festival Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and • Become an AFCM Friend visitors a wonderful mix of holiday package is the perfect Darwin. The city centre is just 10 enjoy great benefits like priority booking and attractions including rainforests, solution. Everything is booked for minutes from the airport, serviced discounts https://www.afcm.com.au/support/ reefs, sandy beaches and islands you including accommodation and by bus and taxi. Townsville offers a become-a-festival-friend/ packed with interesting flora and concerts, all you have to decide on wide choice of accommodation fauna and wonderful walking tracks. is your preferred package. Have from 4-star hotels to self-catering • Make a Donation Situated right on the coast, everything booked for you with a apartments, caravan parks and they ALL count afcm.com.au/support/donations/ Townsville offers clear blue skies, Festival Holiday Package. There are budget accommodation. • Support an Artist gentle tropical breezes and an three packages to choose from, and afcm.com.au/support/artist-support/ average winter temperature four participating hotels. You will • Leave a Legacy of 24°C. enjoy reserved seating and consider including the Festival in your Will so that Magnetic Island is a pleasant discounted pricing, plus you can music may bring pleasure or peace to others in the 20-minute ferry ride from add more concerts and extra future afcm.com.au/support/bequests/ Townsville and a must-see during nights. What’s more, everything can *The Australian Festival of Chamber Music Donations Fund is your visit with endless walking be booked in the one place, listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations maintained under tracks, bays and beaches, fringing including airfares, car hire, day tours subdivision 30-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The reefs perfect for snorkelling and a and more. Contact the Australian AFCM Donations Fund charitable status is Deductible Gift Recipient friendly community atmosphere. Holiday Centre on 1300 799 342 1 (DGR1). DONATIONS OF $2 OR MORE ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. or visit afcm.com.au/packages for Several historical outback towns are more information. in close proximity to Townsville and worth a visit too. Head inland to the gold mining towns of Charters Towers and Ravenswood or north to Ingham with its rich Italian heritage. For more information please refer to afcm.com.au or townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au

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A Festival holiday package includes three nights’ accommodation and tickets to three Festival concerts. It delivers the perfect combination of music and relaxation. Call Brilliant Travel on 1300 799 342 to book your package today. Their friendly team can book ACCOMMODATION everything for you, including flights, extra nights, day tours and more. It’s your one stop shop! PARTNERS

Select from our four hotel partners each offering quality Choose from three exclusive packages with the option to add extra nights and additional concerts. accommodation in ideal Townsville locations: THE VILLE The Ville Rydges Southbank Townsville RESORT SPECIAL The Ville is a multi-award-winning Situated in the vibrant Palmer Street ACCOMMODATION property boasting exceptional precinct, Rydges Southbank offers For AFCM guests staying a quality accommodation from Deluxe the perfect location for your Festival minimum of nine nights, The Rooms to Executive Suites. Located stay. All hotel rooms feature the Ville Resort & Casino is on the Townsville Breakwater with signature Rydges dream beds and offering a special rate for all views over the CBD, marina and free Wi-Fi in addition to modern room types, from Deluxe seaward to Magnetic Island, The Ville amenities to make you feel Hotel rooms through to offers a number of premier comfortable throughout your stay. Executive Suites. Rates start OPENING WEEKEND CLOSING WEEKEND SUNSET SPECTACULAR restaurants and bars, a range of Rydges is a luxurious yet affordable from $195 per night for two guest services and facilities and a hotel with facilities including a resort EXTRAVAGANZA INDULGENCE This mid-week package offers three people including full buffet one-hour sunset concerts over stunning lagoon pool. The Ville is just style pool and free onsite parking. This popular package takes in the The final weekend of the Festival is breakfast. To book, contact The three consecutive days. a few minutes’ walk from The Strand excitement of Opening Weekend always exhilarating with a hugely Park Regis Anchorage Ville directly on (07) 4722 2333, entertaining Farewell Concert. Ray Golding Sunset Series – and the ferry terminal. with perhaps the three most Nestled in Townsville’s cosmopolitan or via email: tsvl.reservations@ Brilliant Baroque popular concerts of the Festival. Evening Series – Wild Spirit Grand Chancellor Townsville Palmer Street dining precinct, the the-ville.com.au and quote Wednesday 28 July, 5.00pm “Gold AFCM Package”. James Cook University Opening Friday 30 July, 8..00pm Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel is a short stroll to restaurants, Night – Parade Concert Conversations 6 Ray Golding Sunset Series – 4-star Hotel Grand Chancellor, cafes, bars, nightlife and attractions. Friday 23 July, 8.00pm Saturday 31 July, 10.00am Immortal Beloved fondly known as the ‘Sugar Shaker’, At Park Regis Anchorage, enjoy the Thursday 29 July, 5.00pm Concert Conversations 1 Festival Farewell – Celebration offers premium service and quality comfort of the spacious hotel in a Saturday 24 July, 10.00am Saturday 31 July, 8.00pm Ray Golding Sunset Series – accommodation. Being Townsville’s studio, one- or two-bedroom Magical Stories tallest building, the hotel offers apartment with air-conditioning, Governor’s Gala – Ode to Joy Priced from $440 per person stunning views across the city, Castle modern interiors, designer bedding, twin share Friday 30 July, 5.00pm Saturday 24 July, 8.00pm Hill and towards Magnetic Island LCD TV and complimentary Wi-Fi Priced from $456 per person or $419 for AFCM Members Priced from $380 per person from its contemporary guest rooms (conditions apply). There is also an twin share twin share and rooftop pool. on-site restaurant, a BBQ area and or $434 for AFCM Members or $365 for AFCM Members two swimming pools. Visit afcm.com.au/packages for more information.

EXTRA CONCERTS With 30 concerts and special events on offer, why not stay longer and add more concerts to your itinerary? There are some concerts that fit perfectly with the holiday packages, including Concert Conversations, Cleveland Bay Concert, White Nights and the two special events on Magnetic Island. Seats have been exclusively reserved at these concerts for holiday package clients. Find out more when you call the Australian Holiday Centre or view details online at afcm.com.au/packages.

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There is so much to see in North Queensland so why not stay a little longer and explore more of this magnificent region? 2 Night Festival sponsors Travel Associates Townsville and SeaLink Queensland have some wonderful options to tempt you. For more Island Discovery information visit afcm.com.au/touring Package Fr $232pp 2 Nights accom 2 Days car hire Return ferry

MAGNETIC ISLAND sealinkqld.com.au ATHERTON TABLELANDS 2 OR 3 NIGHT STAYS 2 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE Two Night Island Discovery package Atherton Canopy Treehouses Escape and unwind on secluded palm-fringed beaches, explore the rugged walking trails and spectacular Experience the unspoilt beauty of the World Heritage Wet QUEENSLAND lookouts, or enjoy a weekend of adventure and water Tropics with this two-night package staying in the heart of sports – put it all together, and you’ve found Magnetic the Atherton Tablelands. From ranges and waterfalls to Island. Love animals? The Island is a haven for adorable spectacular national parks and coffee plantations, it is the VICTORIA AND the kind of place you want to take at your own pace. This rock wallabies and it’s also home to northern Australia’s TASMANIA largest colony of wild koalas. Experience the relaxing package includes 3 nights’ car hire, two nights in a paradise of Magnetic Island with your very own hire Riverfront Treehouse at Canopy Treehouses, breakfast care for two days, enjoying two nights accommodation hamper and a Nocturnal Tour. in your choice of property and return ferry travel. Priced from $618 per person. NEW SOUTH WALES Priced from $232 per person twin share To book: call SeaLink on 1300 MAGGIE (1300 624 443) CHARTERS TOWERS or visit sealinkqld.com.au for more information. OVERNIGHT GETAWAY WESTERN Self-drive Pcakage AUSTRALIA Famous and historically important as a gold mining town, SAVE 10%* ON OUR BEST AVAILABLE Charters Towers is arguably the most beautiful inland city in Queensland. Just 90 minutes drive from Townsville, explore RATE FOR YOUR NEXT STAY the history, stunning architecture and hospitality of this little piece of paradise. Package includes two full days car hire in a compact SUV, overnight accommodation at the Aussie Outback Oasis Holiday Park and a safari tour to the magnificent Texas Longhorn Cattle Farm. Priced from $362 per person. staywellgroup.com For more information or to book call Travel Associates *This offer is valid until 31st December 2020 (blackout Townsville on 1300 230 176 or visit afcm.com.au/touring dates apply) and subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined. Rooms are subject to availability. Quote the promo code ‘CACM’ 36 | AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC 2021 DAY OFF DISCOVERIES

Tuesday 27th July is a rest day for Festival artists, and an opportunity for you to explore the diverse surrounds of Townsville. There’s plenty of choice including the following options:

LUNCH OR SUNSET CRUISE A DAY ON MAGNETIC ISLAND ORPHEUS ISLAND DAY TOUR CAPE CLEVELAND LIGHTHOUSE TOUR Explore the crystal-clear waters of Cleveland Bay with Magnetic Island is a fabulous way to spend your day off, Cruise the beautiful Palm Island Group before arriving at Enjoy a scenic cruise across the bay with a stopover at Pilgrim Sailing on their beautiful 58-foot sailing yacht. or the ideal place to stay once the Festival concludes. the unspoilt and scenic Orpheus Island. Enjoy some free the historic Cape Cleveland Lighthouse. Tour includes a Choose the lunchtime cruise or the sunset cruise, both Explore the natural beauty of the island on foot with its time to stroll the beach, swim, snorkel and explore the local guide, historical displays and devonshire tea at the sail past some of Magnetic Island’s beautiful bays and many walking tracks, drive around the island in a topless surrounds. Lunch and afternoon tea provided with Lighthouse. A complimentary wine, beer or softdrink provide exceptional hospitality in a relaxed and friendly car visiting the various bays or relax with an organised complimentary beer wine and soft drink included. also included. This tour requires a moderate level of setting. The yacht is large, stable and comfortable with day tour. Departs Townsville at 9.30am and returns at physical activity. no more than 12 guests on board. PLUS as an AFCM Cost: $34 return for adults or $17 concession. 4.30pm Departs Townsville at 2.30pm and returns at guest, take 10% off by quoting AFCM21. To book: call SeaLink on 1300 MAGGIE (1300 624 443) Cost: $139 per person 6.30pm Cost: $109 per person Lunchtime Cruise or visit sealinkqld.com.au To book: call Travel Associates on 1300 230 176 To book: call Travel Associates on 1300 230 176 Jump on board with only a few other guests for a sail to one of the beautiful bays of Magnetic Island. Explore the beach, have a swim or simply relax on board before enjoying a delicious local seafood lunch served with wine, beer and soft drinks. Duration: 4 hours. Departs Magnetic Island Marina, Nelly Bay at 11.15am and returns around 3.15 pm. $179 per person.

Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise WHALE WATCHING DAY TOUR Sip Australian organic wine and local beer accompanied Enjoy a 3-hour cruise off the coast of Townsville on a ADDITIONAL DAY TOURS spacious 300 seat catamaran with onboard by a selection of delicious cheeses while watching the See the AFCM website or contact Festival Travel commentary and morning or afternoon tea. Don’t miss sun set over Magnetic Island on this very memorable partner, Travel Associates Townsville, for details of this extraordinary opportunity to spot the majestic sunset cruise. Duration: 90 minutes. Departs Magnetic additional tours operating during the Festival. Humback Whale, the gentle giants of the sea, during Island Marina, Nelly Bay at 4.30pm and returns Travel Associates Townsville 1300 230 176 around 6pm. their annual migration. $109 per person. Departs Townsville at 8.00am and again at 12.30pm. There is also an option to add dinner at Peppers Blue on Blue to this cruise option. Cost: $109 per person To book: visit pilgrimsailing.com.au or call 0424 296 406 To book: call Travel Associates on 1300 230 176

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JEZZINE To book tickets call TicketShop on 1800 44 99 77, purchase online at BARRACKS ROCKPOOL afcm.com.au or complete the booking form in the middle of this book.

For detailed information please refer to our website www.afcm.com.au THE STRAND AFCM Friends may book during the exclusive priority booking period from February 10 to 24 2021. If you held tickets for our Festival in 2020 MITCHELL you will also be able to rebook and confirm bookings. EYRE E H T

AFCM Friends Priority Companion Card Holders FESTIVAL VENUES < AIRPORT Booking Period The AFCM is a participant in the WARBURTON The Festival’s concert venues are S Friends may book during the Companion Card Program for centrally located. Please refer to the LANDSBOROUGH D N A R T exclusive priority booking period people who require their carer to Townsville map located on page 41 which commences 10am 10 be present when attending a of this booklet. February and concludes 24 performance. A carer is entitled to BURKE THE STRAND February 2021. Only current AFCM a free ticket when accompanying a Townsville Civic Theatre 2021 Friends can purchase during paying Companion Card holder. 41 Boundary Street, KENNEDY this time however if you held a South Townsville PAXTON 1 *excluding special events GREGORY booking for our 2020 Festival you The Ville Resort - Casino 3 will also be able to rebook and Terms and Conditions Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville EYRE 6 confirm bookings at that time. Transaction fees apply. All sales are Queens Gardens final. Tickets cannot be refunded or FRYER General Public Paxton Street, North Ward exchanged after purchase. AFCM (bounded by Gregory Street and Bookings for the 2021 Festival will reserves the right to make changes Kennedy Lane) 2

be open to the general public from SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE without notice. DENHAM 10am AEDT 02 March 2021. Magnetic Island STANLEY Departing from SeaLink Breakwater STOKES FREQUENTLY FLINDERS Under 30 for $30 Ferry Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess ASKED QUESTIONS WILLS If you are under 30 you can Drive. Approximately 25-minute VENUES purchase tickets for yourself for Please refer to the FAQ section of ferry ride from Townsville 1 The Ville Resort – Casino PALMER just $30. our website for a range of St Patricks College 2 SeaLink Breakwater WALKER information including food available 45 The Strand, North Ward DEAN Concession Card Holders Ferry Terminal at concerts, the length of concerts STURT (Cnr Fryer Street) 3 Queens Gardens The AFCM offers concession ticket and how to purchase programs. FLINDERS 4 Townsville Civic Theatre prices to aged or disability pension OGDEN For information on taxis & hire 5 Peppers Blue on Blue HANRAN card holders (seniors’ card not FUTURE cars plus Townsville City council’s 6 St Patrick’s College - The Strandl accepted). In order to claim the FESTIVAL DATES bus service please refer to concession ticket price please quote 29 July – 7 August 2022 afcm.com.au/FAQ your aged or disability pension card number on the 2021 Booking Form or when booking online. If you have any enquiries, please contact the TicketShop on 07 4727 9797 or 1800 44 99 77. 4 BOUNDARY BOUNDARY T O W N S V I L L E

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