Jim Fagan
Hard to believe but it’s been ten years since baroque specialists Arioso Chamber Ensemble played together at the “Music by the Sea Festival” at Sandgate.
Since then, they have thrilled audiences throughout Queensland, notably on the Sunshine Coast, with gems from an earlier time.
Noosa music lovers, particularly, have shown their appreciation through the years and they will get their chance to hear them again when the group brings its 10th anniversary concert series, Arioso 10, to Cooroy later this month.
Opera soprano Judit Molnár who has appeared in leading roles on stages across Europe and Australia and is a popular soloist with Noosa Chorale will perform a selection of well-known works, including the cantata “Rotte L’Aspre Catene” by Italian composer Antonio Caldara, Vivaldi’s “Mentre Dormi”, and Purcell’s song “Dido’s Lament”.
The delightful sounds of Rameau, Marais and Morel will be featured in instrumental dances and pieces by Margaret Caley (baroque violin), Shannon Scheltema (viola da gamba) and Janet Brewer (harpsichord).
Group spokesman Janet said: “Arioso’s extensive repertoire features well known baroque favourites as well as lesser-known gems, many of which are included on our recent CD “Pearls.”
Arioso 10, 2.30pm Sunday, April 21, Cooroy Memorial Hall. Tickets online at www.ariosochamberensemble.com or cash at the door: $35 adult / $30 concession / $12 school student.
