Festival Programme
Held on the lawns of Jupiters Townsville, under a spectacular marquee, the Chefs in the North Dinner features a tantalising six course degustation menu prepared by some of Australia's and New Zealand's finest chefs.
In its 5th year the 2010 Chefs in the North Dinner will present an evening which highlights the best of Australian produce, accompanied by award winning wines from Brown Brothers and Wine Fusion. Special chamber music performances also feature between courses showcasing artists performing at the Festival.
The Chefs in the North Dinner is designed to tempt food and wine aficionados, Festival participants and corporate clients with an unforgettable night of fine food, wine and music.
Individual seats: $250
Tables of ten: $2,400
For bookings, please phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $21
Adults: $25
Concession: $23
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $55
Adults: $60
Concession: $57
Join 4TOFM radio announcer Steve Price as he introduces young listeners to the wonderful world of chamber music. This year, the Young Families’ Concert will feature our Festival artists and the splendid voices of a local childrens choir.
This concert features a diverse yet entertaining programme from children songs composed by Australian Composer, Wendy Hiscocks to a didgeridoo performance by William Barton.
For bookings, please phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $12
Adults: $15
Concession: $10
His and Hers celebrates the relationship of life and art through the collaboration of live music, visual arts, models and the audience. It is a multi-layered event that breaks down the barriers between artists and the public, and has been evolving since 2005, by Tropic Sun Co-artistic Director Karen Gibb.
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music will collaborate with Tropic Sun Theatre Company to present this special event as part of the 2010 Festival Programme.
His and Hers is not a show where audiences simply sit passively waiting to be entertained. There are creative artists at work, models and Festival Artists performing in an informal structure. Patrons are encouraged to move around, talk to each other and then engage with the creative artists. Please be aware that the models will be in various states of undress. This is inline with the creative concept that has been presented since 2005.
Beverages will be available for purchase at this event. For bookings, please phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977. For more information on The Tropic Sun Theatre visit www.tropicsun.com.au or call 07 4721 5433.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $36
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $36
Adults: $40
Concession: $38
A Concert devoted to Synergy.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $36
Adults: $40
Concession: $38
Arrival Platform Humlett
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $55
Adults: $60
Concession: $57
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $36
Adult: $38
Concession: $36
A tribute to Arthur Benjamin (born Brisbane 1893 - 1960).
Wendy Hiscocks, Australian composer, pianist and author of Benjamin's biography soon to be published, narrates the tale of Arthur Benjamin with visual illustrations and live performances.
For bookings contact the TicketShop 07 4727 9797 or 1800 449 977
Members: $36
Adults: $40
Concession: $38
Revoir Paris
Que reste-t’il de nos amours?
Ne me quitte pas
Hymne a l’amour
la vie en rose
Pirate Jenny
They all laughed
How long has this been going on?
Slap that bass
Nice work if you can get it
They can’t take that away from me
From this moment on
I’ve got you under my skin
Night and day
It’s all right with me
Miss Otis Regrets
An evening of drinks while listening to songs sung by Anna Steiger and accompanied by Julian Jacobson.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $51
Adults: $55
Concession: $53
It takes 12 months to handcraft a Steinway piano, but it will take you less than one hour to learn the Secrets of Steinway with technician Ara Vartoukian (Director of Theme & Variations).
Since 1853, Steinway pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch and value. Not surprisingly, Steinway remains the choice of 95 per cent of pianists, composers and performers around the world.
While Steinway adheres to the traditional values of craftsmanship, they have also consistently led through innovation. The earliest pianos crafted by the firm were distinguished by their inventive features and technical improvements have continued ever since.
Today, each Steinway piano is a summation of their commitment to innovation. Each incorporates over 100 patented features as well as several recent improvements with patents pending. The informative ‘hands on' talk will give attendees a greater insight into why a Steinway sounds so good.
About Ara
Ara obtained a Certificate with Merit from the School of Piano Tuning & Technology, SCM in 1978 where he obtained the highest marks of any graduate and set the record for the most accurate tuning within the school.
In 1979 he studied and worked in all the sections of the Yamaha Piano Factories in Hamamatsu and in 1980 took over as Lecturer in Charge of the School of Piano Tuning & Technology at the SCM.
In 1982 he was awarded a QEII Silver Jubilee Trust Scholarship for further study overseas and spent time studying in the factories of Steinway & Sons (Hamburg & NY), Grotrian, Renner, Bösendorfer and Baldwin. He later spent time studying in the Ibach and Bechstein factories and an extensive visit to Young Chang.
Ara has selected Steinway & Sons Concert instruments for many halls and institutions including the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle Conservatory of Music and the Angel Place Recital Hall.
Come join the Australian String Quartet, Camerata of St John's and Kristian Chong along with a number of our Festival artists as we travel to the Burdekin for A Breath of Fresh Ayr. The Burdekin district is the sugar capital of Australia and is the home town of a Festival favourite, Brendan Joyce. The region's two main towns of Ayr and Home Hill lie just 12kms apart and are located approximately one hour south of Townsville.
The concert package will cost $150 per person and includes return bus transfers from Townsville to the Burdekin Theatre*, a freshly prepared Italian dinner and concert ticket. The Burdekin Tourism Association will also provide a running commentary highlighting significant landmarks and the region's history on the journey to Ayr. Concert packages are available to purchase at the Townsville Civic Theatre TicketShop on 1800 449 977.
Individual concert tickets are also available to purchase.
AFCM Members: $46 Adults: $50 Consession: $48
For individual ticket bookings, please contact the Burdekin Theatre on 07 4783 9880 or in person at the Theatre at 161 Queen Street, Ayr or online at http://www.burdekintheatre.com.au/.
Bus pickup commences at 4.30pm from city with expected arrival back to Townsville approx 9.30pm.
*Festival bus pickup locations will be available in July at http://www.afcm.com.au/.
Tres Morenas
Nana de Sevilla
Viva Sevilla
WORLD PREMIERE
Eve of St John
Zorahayda
The Taper
Lullaby of the Gothic Princess
Babdil
Conversations with the Michael Collins, Timothy Constable, Wendy Hiscocks, Louise Hopkins and Anna Steiger.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $46
Adults: $50
Concession: $48
The Advanced Winterschool provides pre-professional individuals and ensembles access to five days of intense coaching by national and international artists.
Damian Beaumont chats with Festival artists to discuss the topic ‘A Career in Music - How does the reality compare with the Dreams?'
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $36
Adults: $40
Concession: $38
Fugue in A minor BWV 1000
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $41
Adults: $45
Concession: $43
Conversations with Bernadene Blaha, Kristian Chong, James Cuddeford, Julian Jacobson and Karin Schaupp.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $46
Adults: $50
Concession: $48
The Advanced Winterschool provides pre-professional individuals and ensembles access to five days of intense coaching by national and international artists.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $36
Adults: $40
Concession: $38
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $41
Adults: $45
Concession: $43
Aria (Choros)
Fantasia
The Star
The Magi
The Virgin and Child
Arrival and Dance of the Shepherds
Conversations with Alice Giles, Suzanne Shakespeare, Emma Sholl, Roger Smalley and Matthew Wilkie.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $46
Adults: $50
Concession: $48
The Advanced Winterschool provides pre-professional individuals and ensembles access to five days of intense coaching by national and international artists.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $36
Adults: $40
Concession: $38
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $41
Adults: $45
Concession: $43
Conversations with Goldner String Quartet, Young-Chang Cho and Ji Eun Lim.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $46
Adults: $50
Concession: $48
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $36
Adults: $40
Concession: $38
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $41
Adults: $45
Concession: $43
Allegro vivace
Potpourri on themes from Mozart's ‘The Magic Flute’
Conversations with Philip Dukes, Ben Jacks, Jack Liebeck, Victoria Sayles, Simon Oswell and Andrew Rootes.
For bookings phone the TicketShop on 1800 449 977
Members: $46
Adults: $50
Concession: $48
Watch Australia's finest emerging talent in concert.
