Sirius have been busy of late rehearsing for several concerts this month. A few weeks ago the Trio recorded the first movement of Suite Modale by Tony Wheeler. Thanks to our friend and colleague Garran Hutchison-Menzer for inviting us to record at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. We have a little taster video to share, and the Trio will be performing all three movements at Lane Cove Music later this month. The Sarabande and Trio movement is based on the Classical minuet and trio form, however in this case the minuet is replaced by the sarabande dance. While all movements of the Suite are based on traditional forms, the harmonic material is inspired by the use of modes. Each movement exploits the ability of each three wind instruments, but the first movement in particular, prominently displays the lyrical quality of the bassoon. Music by Tony Wheeler is published by Wirripang.
Lane Cove Music
Suite Modale in Three Movements will be performed, along with a selection of music for wind trio and piano, at the Lane Cove Music concert on Tuesday 20th June.
Program:
- J.S Bach Flute Sonata in Eb major, BWV 1031
- Robert Schumann Fantasy Pieces for clarinet and piano, Op. 73
- W.A Mozart Divertimento K 439 for flute, clarinet and bassoon
- Astor Piazzolla Oblivion for flute, bassoon and piano
- Tony Wheeler Suite Modale in three movements for flute, clarinet and bassoon
- Mikhail Glinka Trio Pathetique for clarinet, bassoon and piano
- Elaine Fine Bahar Bagai from Five Postcards for flute, clarinet, bassoon and piano
When: Tuesday 20th June; 8:00-10:00 pm.
Where: Lane Cove-Mowbray Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Ave., Lane Cove.
Performers: Ian Sykes (clarinet), Melissa Coleman (flute), Alison Evans (bassoon) and Benjamin Burton (piano).
Tickets: $25 at the door
Friday Lunchtime Concert
Can’t make the concert mid-week, but find yourself strolling through the CBD at lunchtime on Friday 23rd June, then come along to St Stephen’s Uniting Church, Friday Lunchtime Music Series to hear a short recital of J.S Bach, Alan Holley, Robert Schumann and Andrew Batterham.
Program:
- J.S Bach Flute Sonata in Eb major, BWV 1031
- Robert Schumann Fantasy Pieces for clarinet and piano, Op. 73
- Alan Holley Zoastra for solo clarinet
- Andrew Batterham Eden for solo flute and speaker
When: Friday 23rd June; 1:10-1:50pm.
Where: St Stephen’s Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie St., Sydney.
Performers: Ian Sykes (clarinet), Melissa Coleman (flute) and Benjamin Burton (piano). Admission is free.
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