The enchanting combination of flute and harp unites two young soloists
in a recital celebrating Spain’s national dances and folk music. In
today’s deadline-driven world, there are so few moments of
spontaneity to be experienced. Freedom is scarce and time is a limited
resource for many. Everything is pre-programmed and scheduled in, and
our emotions are anticipated ahead of time.
One rare exception occurs in live music performance. Especially when
it comes to chamber music, being part of the audience allows us to
feel close to the music as it unfolds. Permit yourself an hour to
switch off, recharge and disconnect from deadline mode. Rebel against
your smartphone. Dare to get nothing done!
From your seat, you have the chance to lose yourself in the music
being played right in front of you. We invite you to sit back, let
your mind wander and share this rare exchange of music between
performers and audience, only achievable in the intimacy of the
chamber music salon.
Music can only speak for itself when it is played, and heard. The
creative moments of live performance which remain unpredictable for
musicians and audiences alike can’t be described in advance. The
effect can only be felt through our exchange with you, thanks to your
presence in the concert hall.
PROGRAM
Presented in collaboration with Delmar Gallery, Trinity Grammar
School, the enchanting combination of flute and harp unites two of
Australia's vibrant young soloists, JONATHAN HENDERSON AND EMILY
GRANGER, in a recital celebrating the rich heritage of Spain’s
national dances and folk music. Redolent with SPANISH MOTIFS, two
robust miniatures by Jacques Ibert and Alphonse Hasselmans beautifully
evoke the flamenco guitar. Paris-dwelling composers Maurice Ravel and
Emmanuel Chabrier yield elegant interpretations of the Habañera,
owing to their long-standing admiration of SPANISH CULTURE FROM
NEIGHBOURING FRANCE. A cornerstone of the SPANISH BAROQUE, _Les Folies
d'Espagne_ of Marin Marais offers a suite of variations adapted for
solo flute. At the heart of this recital sits a deeply evocative
rêverie – Manuel De Falla’s melancholic _Nocturno_, and the
widely popular _Seven Spanish Folksongs_, a cycle in strikingly
diverse regional styles imbued with Hispanic flair. François Borne's
_Fantasie Brillante on Themes from Bizet’s Carmen_ spins the flute
in virtuosic threads around a charming opera melody potpourris, not
without the infamous Habañera, Chanson Bohème and beloved Toreador.
works by MAURICE RAVEL, MARIN MARAIS, GEORGES BIZET, JACQUES IBERT,
EMMANUEL CHABRIER, MANUEL DE FALLA and more
This concert is approximately 60 minutes in duration, no interval with
a reception to follow.
ARTISTS
Emily Granger [https://www.emilygranger.com/#bio] | Harp
Jonathan Henderson [https://www.jonathanhendersonflute.com/about] |
Flute
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