Pacific Chamber Players have been presenting quality chamber music on the Sunshine Coast for the last 21 years and is calling its first programme for 2023 at Cooroy Memorial Hall Hidden Gems.
Performers include Deborah Cox (flute), Sue Hunkin (oboe), Christy Dykes (clarinet), Neil Heymink (bassoon), Carolyn Moore (horn), Anna Moores (violin), Andrew Paszkowski (viola), Franziska Frank (cello), Nik Davey (double bass) and Janet Brewer (piano).
“We have selected what we believe are the precious jewels of chamber music,” Janet said.
“The emerald is Louis Spohr’s Grand Nonetto op 31, a work for strings and wind, making use of each instrument’s particular idiosyncrasies to create a work of musical colour and originality.
“Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor KV 478 is the diamond and it is just delightful. Thuille’s Sextet for Piano and Winds is the ruby, truly engaging.
“It consists of four movements, the first one opens with horn creating a sense of nobility, the second is sombre and dignified, the third a charming gavotte, the fourth full of spirit and lovely melodies.”
Janet said the music would be performed at Cooroy Memorial Hall 2.30pm Sunday 26 March. Former ABC producer Nancy Tow would precede it at 2pm with an informative talk about the music.
Tickets: $33 adults, $30 concessions, $10 school students. Available online or cash at the door.
For further information, visit pacificchamberplayers.com
