Jim Fagan
Cellist Dan Curro makes a welcome return to the Arioso Chamber Ensemble when it presents “Laudate” — a programme of baroque masterpieces at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona, on August 7.
Dan is a founding member of the ensemble. He moved inter-state in 2014 and since then has played cello with many groups many groups including the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and the Badinerie Players.
Like the other members of the ensemble, Judit Molnar (soprano), Margaret Caley (baroque violin), and Janet Brewer (harpsichord), Dan is a specialist in baroque performance. They present high quality, historically Informed, engaging performances and regularly appear at festivals and concerts from Maryborough to Armidale.
In 2021 the ensemble released its debut CD entitled “Pearls” which features their favourite repertoire. At Pomona they will present Vivaldi’s cantata “Laudate pueri Dominum” and Cello Sonata in A minor RV 413, JS Bach’s Violin Sonata in A and Handel’s Harpsichord Suite “The Harmonious Blacksmith.”
The concert starts at 2.30pm. Tickets are $32 Adult, Concession $28, School Student $10. These are available online at www.ariosochamberensemble.com/concerts or cash at the door.
