Relax and enjoy A Breath of Fresh Ayr in the Burdekin
in addition to our Festival favourites
such as the Chefs in the North Dinner and
Young Families Concert.
There is something for everyone and we look forward to seeing you at one
or more of these great events!
Regional Express Outback Tour
Friday 23rd July to
Tuesday 27th July, 2010
The 2010 Regional Express Outback Tour promises to be a unique travel adventure enhanced by beautiful music performed in some of Queensland’s most spectacular and isolated locations. Music enthusiasts will join five talented musicians on a five day tour like no other.
The Tour mixes dramatic scenery, opportunities to meet outback Australians at work and play with a delightful concert. This year’s Tour features one of Australia’s finest didgeridoo players, William Barton and the Elandra String Quartet.
Bookings for the 2010 Outback Tour are now closed. To register your interest in next years Tour please contact the Festival Office on 07 4771 4144.
Chefs in the North Dinner
Thursday 29th July, 2010
6:30pm Jupiters Townsville
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: $2400
This event is SOLD OUT.
Young Families Concert
Saturday 31st July, 2010
10:00am Townsville Civic Theatre
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 the Belgian Gardens State School.
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.
His and Hers
Saturday 31st July, 2010
2:00pm Court Theatre
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 Full Throttle Co-artistic Director Karen Gibb.
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music will collaborate with Full Throttle 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 Full Throttle Theatre Company visit http://www.fullthrottletheatre.com or call 07 4721 5433.
Secrets of Steinway
Monday 2nd August, 2010
10:00am Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
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.
For more information about what's on at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery click here.
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.
A Breath of Fresh Ayr
Monday 2nd August, 2010
6:30pm Burdekin Theatre, Ayr
Bus pickup commences at 4.30pm from city with expected arrival back to Townsville approx 9:30pm
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 www.burdekintheatre.com.au.
*Festival bus pickup location will be available in July.
Townsville Bulletin Winterschool Performance Programme
Advanced Winterschool
Watch Australia’s finest emerging talent learning and performing at a free lunchtime concert series held at:
Ballroom 1 at Jupiters Townsville.
- 1:00pm Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th August – Watch a masterclass as Festival artists work with Advanced Winterschool students.
- 1:00pm Friday 6th and Saturday 7th August – Advanced Winterschool students will perform in concert.
Youth Winterschool
The refined skills of local Highschool string students will be displayed at the Youth Winterschool Concert on Sunday 1st August, 5:00pm at Ballroom One, Jupiters Townsville.
Virginia Chadwick Reef Talk Series
Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th August, 2010
6:45pm C2, Townsville Civic Theatre
The Great Barrier Reef is a globally iconic area; it is the best known marine protected area in the world and is the largest World Heritage Area. Townsville located centrally along the Great Barrier Reef. It is the global centre of coral reef research, teaching and marine management.
This series consisting of 20 minute talks will cover climate change, tracking animals, the beauty of reefs and how management to the Great Barrier Reef is succeeding - much of which is part of the legacy of Virginia Chadwick.
All talks in the Virginia Chadwick Reef Talk Series will be held in C2, Townsville Civic Theatre at 6:45pm. Tickets to each talk costs $10 per person (aged/invalid pension card holders and children under the age of 12 are FREE*) and can be purchased by calling the TicketShop on 1800 449 977 or (07) 4727 9797.
*FREE tickets must be booked with the TicketShop.
