Music. I look forward to experiencing again that uplifting mix of first-rate music
and easy social buzz, for which our annual festival has become renowned.
festivals Zuill Bailey, William Barton, Kees Boersma, Paul Dean, the
Goldner String Quartet, Jack Liebeck, Ian Munro and Kathryn Stott. They
are augmented by a host of vibrant artists new to the AFCM. It is a special
pleasure, in this celebratory sesquicentennial year for Queensland, to
welcome Brisbane's Southern Cross Soloists and the Camerata of St John's
and to spend an afternoon with the Olding family in honour of the 80th
birthday of Queensland's veteran pianist Max Olding. It is a privilege to have
one of Australia's most eminent composers and broadcasters - Andrew Ford
in residence and to give the world premiere of his important work The Past,
which juxtaposes the poetry of Oodgeroo Noonuccal with telling entries from
Captain Cook's journals.
composers: Purcell, Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Albeniz, Martinu, Bloch
and Sculthorpe. The programme also boasts more largescale chamber music
than usual and includes an exciting new collaboration with Extensions Youth
Dance Company.
sponsorship and patronage of many generous and enlightened individuals
and organisations at government, corporate and private levels. Heartfelt
thanks to all who have felt able to help in these difficult times and to the
devoted listeners who regularly support our festival.
days, but am also thrilled to welcome first-time visitors and trust this year's
eclectic programme, communicative artists and warm festival community
will enrich all our lives.
Artistic Director