L-R: Lucy Carrig-Jones, violin; Stuart Thompson, double bass; Jo St Leon, viola.
Viola and double bass feature in the June Concerts
Beethoven's marvellous String Trio Op 9 No 3 will be the major work with the original cello part being replaced with a double bass in an intriguing and very successful arrangement of this classic piece. Preceding the Beethoven will be three fascinating works from the baroque, romantic and twentieth century: Teleman's Canonic Sonata No 1, Glière's Suite for Viola and Double Bass and three movements from Dave Anderson's Seven Duets for Double Bass and Viola written in 1996.
Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control this concert replaces the previously advertised "Piano and Wind Summit" program.
The Virtuosi Tasmania committee was delighted to be able show their appreciation to two very special sponsors by hosting an evening at the Real Tennis Club in Hobart. A demonstration tennis match, a duet featuring the new electric piano and double bass and home cooking quaffed down with a rather nice Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (thank you Home Hill Winery.)
The CD recording in the Ballroom of Government House went really well. Three violin, a flute and an oboe concerti of Vivaldi were recorded. The acoustics of the Ballroom are excellent; we are looking forward to hearing the final edited pre-production recording.
To view our program for the rest of the year visit our Concerts in 2009 page.
