2020 EVENTS:
In Recital with Brendan Joyce & Alex Raineri
Presented by Camerata.
Experience a special, limited-seating recital for violin and piano performed by Camerata’s Artistic Director and Leader, Brendan Joyce with pianist, Alex Raineri in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). Following the recital, join the artists for a delicious, specially designed two-course post-concert dinner in the GOMA Restaurant, with food and wine matched to the concert program. An experience for all the senses!
This event has limited capacity.
Program
| Robert Schumann | Sonata No.3 for Violin and Piano |
| Arnold Schoenberg | Phantasy, Op.47 |
| Messiaen | Louange à l’Immortalité from Quatuor pour la fin du temps |
| John Corigliano | Sonata for Violin and Piano |
Event
6:10pm Champagne arrival / 6:30pm Recital / 7:45pm – 9:00pm Dinner
Saturday 29 February 2020
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Brisbane
Tickets
$150
ORAVA QUARTET IN SUNRISE
Presented by Camerata.
Enjoy a ‘classic’ string quartet performance in Sunrise, featuring Artists-in-Residence, Orava Quartet in a wonderful program that takes its name from the opening work by (the father of the string quartet) Joseph Haydn. Roll forward a few generations and find yourself in the 20th Century with Erwin Schulhoff’s first quartet, where the composer’s Czech heritage shines through, before concluding with the sunset of Sunrise, one of the great quartets of all time by French impressionist composer, Maurice Ravel.
Program
| Joseph Haydn | String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op.76 No.4 Hob.III:78 Sunrise |
| Schulhoff | String Quartet No.1 |
| Ravel | String Quartet in F Major |
Events
7pm Thursday 15 October
Empire Church Theatre, Toowoomba
7pm Friday 16 October
The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Brisbane
Tickets
$25-$69
2019 EVENTS:
DANGEROUS LIAISONS
A co-production between Queensland Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater.
Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ time-honoured novel, Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Associate and world-renowned chorepgrapher Liam Scarlett breathes life into this sultry tale in a world premiere production. Set amongst the artistocratic elite of late 18th century France, this evocative and vivid work will scintillate audiences.
Music performed by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
Dangerous Liaisons contains adult themes and is not recommended for children.
Events
22 March – 6 April
Playhouse, QPAC
ORAVA QUARTET
Presented by Camerata
Direct from concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, the world-class Orava Quartet proudly returns with the work that became their namesake: Kilar’s Orawa. From classic Haydn to heart-wrenching Mendelssohn, Czech dances to Polish folk tunes, feed your soul on the joys, sorrows and exuberance of this music, brought to you with the trademark intensity of Brisbane’s Orava Quartet.
Program
| Haydn | String Quartet in B Minor, Op.33, No.1 |
| Schulhoff | Five Pieces for String Quartet |
| Mendelssohn | String Quartet No.6 in F Minor, Op.80 |
| Kilar | Orawa (arr. Urbanski) |
Events
7pm Friday 12 April
Empire Church Theatre, Toowoomba
7pm Saturday 13 April
The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Brisbane
The Little Green Road to Fairyland
A co-production by Queensland Ballet and Queensland Music 
Festival.
Begin the journey of a lifelong love of ballet. A magical fairy tale for the littlest lovers of dance and music.
Set in the Australian bush, The Little Green Road to Fairyland takes the audience on a charming journey with colourful sets and costumes that will delight all ages. Inspired by the original 1922 tale by Annie R. Rentoul and Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, this whimsical production will spark the imagination of our youngest audiences with a tale of love, hope, compassion and a touch of fairy magic.
Soprano songstress Katie Noonan joins us for select performances, and along with Paul Boyd’s mesmerising choreography and Elena Kats-Chernin’s original score, The Little Green Road to Fairyland will enchant audiences of all ages.
Music performed by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
Event dates
11 – 21 July
Playhouse, QPAC
2018 EVENTS:
ROMANCE & REVOLUTION
Presented by Camerata and Orava Quartet
Hailed as “world class” and “the most exciting young string quartet on the block”, the Orava Quartet, Camerata’s Quartet-in-Residence, proudly present their long-awaited debut album for Universal Music, in a program of powerful and moving works.
Program
| Haydn | String Quartet, Op.33 No.2 (The Joke) |
| Rachmaninov | String Quartet No.1 |
| Shostakovich | String Quartet No.8 in C Minor, Op.110 |
| Tchaikovsky | String Quartet No.1in D Major, Op.11 |
Event
7pm Saturday 24 February
The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Brisbane
MYSTICAL TIBET
Presented by Tenzin Choegyal and Festival of Tibet in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse
Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra joins Tenzin Choegyal and special guest, Ama Jetsun Pama in an exquisite night of conversation and music at the tenth annual Festival of Tibet. Founded on the principles of compassion and non-violence, this all-ages festival explores these universal themes over a week of activities. Mystical Tibet promises to be a highlight of the festival with a unique collaboration of artists.
Featuring special guest
Ama Jetsun Pema, the sister of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, long term director of the Tibetan Children’s Village Schools, first female Minister in the Tibetan Government-in-exile, and UNESCO medal winner.
Event
7pm Friday 27 April
Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse.
52 Strings
Presented by The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Camerata
52 Strings pairs two astonishing works that bring Camerata together with talented string students and educators from the Gold Coast, creating a mass ensemble of 52 strings.
Local players will be invited to play in a rare live performance of Penderecki’s 1960 Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima. This evocative work brings to life the terrifying sounds of war. The full orchestra will also tackle one of the most glorious and well-loved works of the string orchestra, Vaughan-Williams’s Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.
Camerata completes the program with music from its Helpmann Award nominated concert, Home.
Event dates
Workshop 2-4.30pm Saturday 21 July
Community orchestral rehearsal 4, 7, 8 September
Performance 7.30pm 8 September 2018
Player requirements
Approx. AMEB Grade 7 or above (ability to learn and perform Vaughan-Williams)
Students must be nominated by their teacher
Interested players/teachers to register by email: education@theartscentregc.com.au
