Our collaboration with Brisbane-born keyboard virtuoso Anthony Romaniuk was a bold and captivating exploration of musical connections across centuries. Inspired by the wedding tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”, Romaniuk curated a program that seamlessly wove together Baroque masterworks, contemporary compositions, jazz influences and electronic soundscapes.

From Georg Muffat’s elegant Armonico Tributo and Bach’s exhilarating Concerto in D minor to the atmospheric textures of Aphex Twin’s Blue Calx and Romaniuk’s own Blue Poles, Camerata demonstrated its remarkable versatility and fearless approach to programming. Throughout the evening, the ensemble moved effortlessly between styles, bringing clarity, energy and sensitivity to each work.

Highlights included Romaniuk’s inventive arrangement of Josquin des Prés’ Ave Maria and a dazzling reimagining of Dave Brubeck’s Blue Rondo à la Turk, which infused the concert with irresistible rhythm and joy. Our close musical communication ensured every transition felt natural despite the program’s eclectic nature.

Old. New. Borrowed. Blue. was a thoughtfully crafted and thoroughly engaging concert that celebrated musical curiosity, challenged expectations and showcased Camerata at its adventurous best.

★★★★⯪ “Brisbane-born international keyboardist Anthony Romaniuk enjoys an impressive, wide-ranging musical career that encompasses his own compositions and arrangements, alongside performances of an astounding array of repertoire.” Suzannah Conway, Limelight

“Camerata’s innovative and unique programming made for a distinctive, enjoyable evening. I soaked up the sounds of different eras, genres, and places, brought together in a rich blue tapestry.” Claire Matthews, classikON

“Romaniuk has curated a program that features his skills on harpsichord, piano and electronics, as Old. New. Borrowed. Blue. reaches back to the late Baroque, and forward through Italian modernism to electronic synth and the Cool Jazz era.” Catherine Lawrence, Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane