Spring will soon be sprung and traditionally the time is right for romance. Certainly, that’s what the Sunshine Coast’s Pacific Chamber Players believe and they have made it the theme for their next concert series starting in Cooroy next month.
The popular chamber ensemble (Sue Hunkin (oboe), Christy Dykes (clarinet), Neil Heymink (bassoon), Anna Moores (violin), Cathie Roberts (violin), Andrew Paszkowski (viola), Francizca O’Connor (cello), Nik Davey (bass), Warren Brewer (trumpet) and Janet Brewer (piano) will present “Rhapsodies and Romances” by international composers like Englishman Edward Elgar, Germany’s Max Bruch, America’s George Gershwin and Charles Martin Loeffler.
“Loeffler’s ‘Two Rhapsodies’ explore the emotions written in Philip Hale’s poems ‘The Pool”’ and ‘The Bagpipe,’” Players’ spokesman Janet Brewer told Noosa today.
“There is also a lovely ‘Romance’ by Australian composer Noel Fidge, which is a world premiere!
“And no romantic programme can be without Gershwin’s ‘Our Love is Here to Stay’ and the waltz ‘Roses from the South’ by Johann Strauss.
Said Janet: “Come and join us for an afternoon of lush romantic music. The group is celebrating its 24th birthday this year and we’re promising something special.”
Rhapsodies and Romances, Sunday August 10 at 2.30pm Cooroy Memorial Hall. Tickets online at www.pacificchamberplayers.com or cash at the door. Adults $35, concessions $33, school students $12.
