Melbourne Musicians

Melbourne Musicians

Swiss & Italian Festival 2010

Sacred Music in Sacred Places

We invite you to come along to this once off performance featuring the Melbourne Musicians and soloists…the Tercentenary celebrations of  Giovanni Battista Pergolesi…Sunday 24th October  3.00pm at the Convent in Daylesford…

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was born in Iesi on the 4 January 1710; died in Pozzuoli on the 16 March 1736. While studying with Durante in Naples he worked as a violinist, and in 1731 he presented his first stage work, a drama sacro. He became maestro di cappella to the Prince of Stigliano in 1732 and to the Duke of Maddaloni in 1734. His other works include sacred music (notably the Stabat Mater of 1736), chamber cantatas and duets. What a tragedy that, remarkably talented, he died at the age of only 26. Yet his beautiful creations had an enormous influence on European music.

Frank Pam, Director of the Melbourne Musicians has assembled the finest musicians and soloists to pay homage to Giovanni Battisti Pergolesi and join the many cities of the world in this celebration. The Melbourne Musicians and guest soloists will perform:

Just as dramatically and musically involving were Merlyn Quaife as the inflammatory Betty Joy…” Michael Shmith, The Age, March 15, 2010

“Merlyn Quaife is strident and serpentine as Harry's manipulative wife, Betty, making light work of Dean's angular writing...” Sarah Noble, The Opera Critic, 12 March 2010

Anne Gilby

One of Australia’s outstanding oboists and teachers.
As concerto soloist and recitalist, playing the baroque, classical and modern oboes, Anne has appeared with many ensembles and Festivals.  These include the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne Musicians and the Blackwood River Chamber Festival. Anne has a passionate interest in the education of young musicians.  She has chaired the Artistic Committee of the Australian Youth Orchestra Ltd and devised innovative teaching programs for young musicians for both the Australian National Academy and Monash University.  Anne has recently been appointed to the Music Board of the Australia Council.

 Lynlee Williams Alto

"Lynlee has been singing solo since she was 10 years old. Since then, she has gained professional chorus work with Opera Australia for the last 14 years and with the Victorian Opera since its inception in 2005. Her solo work covers principle roles in operas such as Carmen, Cosi fan tutte, Rigoletto, La Traviata and many Gilbert and Sullivan productions. Additionally, she sings solo in major classical works with choirs and orchestras, in and around Melbourne, as well as managing a very busy restaurant and corporate schedule."....

PROGRAM

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736)
Orfeo Cantata
Merlyn Quaife soprano                               
John Barbirolli (1899-1970)
Concerto in C minor on Themes of
Pergolesi
Anne Gilby oboe
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736)
Stabat Mater
Merlyn Quaife soprano
 Lynlee Williams alto
Director: Frank Pam

Date: Sunday 24th October Time:  3.00pm
Venue: St Michaels Room, The Convent Cnr Hill & Daly Streets, Daylesford (Entrance via the Altar Bar, located on Daly Street. Guests can use the Altar Bar car park and side street parking.

Tickets/Bookings:
$26 & $21 concession
Book online Information:
swissitalianfesta.com
Festa Hotline:
t: 0429 084 013
Tickets can also be purchased on the day.