Presented by Selby & Friends
From Romance to Reckoning
Selby & Friends welcomes the return of Natalie Chee and Richard Narroway.
An exploration of Australia's famously ferocious bush fires by eight Australian composers, two gorgeous works by Robert Schumann and Mendelssohn's last tumultuous and passionate piano trio.
This concert opens with an extraordinary Suite by eight accomplished Australian composers from every state and territory. Entitled Fire Dances and commissioned by the ABC, it follows the distinctive voices from across the country to create a narrative arc that journeys through the trajectory of a bushfire, from the haze of distant fires through the whirling terror of engulfing flames to meditations on regeneration and regrowth.
To accompany this Suite are two gorgeous works by Robert Schumann whose own narrative changed the way in which music was understood. The iconic Trio by Mendelssohn completes the story with joie de vivre. Returning favourite, Natalie Chee, joins young, brilliant Australian cellist Richard Narroway, who, with Kathy, bring this concert to life.
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
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Standard $89 ($69 Concession)
Senior $87
Student $69
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Artists
Natalie Chee Violin
Richard Narroway Cello
Kathryn Selby Piano
Program
Nat Bartsch, Olivia Bettina Davies, Natalie Williams, Maria Grenfell, Hilary Kleinig, Elena Kats-Chernin, Cathy Applegate and Isabella Gerometta
Fire Dances Suite (2020)
Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)
Three Romances Op.94 arr. Cello and Piano (1849)
Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)
Sonata No.1 in A minor for Violin and Piano, Op.105 (1851)
Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
Piano Trio No.2 in C minor, Op.66 (1845)
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