By Jim Fagan
Still upbeat by their standing ovation success last month with their Viennese songs concert at Cooroy, popular trio, Fragments Ensemble, is lighting up Cooroy once again with “A French Affair” on 25 July.
And they have added to their numbers with the introduction of European, now Brisbane-based soloist harpist Tijana Kozarcic.
The trio, soprano Judit Molnar, violinist Frank Fodor and pianist Janet Brewer, have been attracting packed houses on the Sunshine Coast this year with their talented performances and choice of programme.
This time they are celebrating everything French with operatic arias, enchanting classical and cabaret pieces and chamber music of the aristocratic salons of 19th Century Paris.
Works such as Massenet’s “Meditation” from Thais, Satie’s “Je te Veux”, Delibes’ “Flower Duet”, Ravel’s Pavane, Debussy’s “Valse Romantique” and Bizet’s “Habanera” from Carmen will be performed.
“We are thrilled to have an international musician like Tijana with us.” pianist Janet Brewer said.
“She is originally from Serbia where she trained and she has appeared as a soloist with European orchestras. She now lives in Brisbane and has also been soloist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra.”
The concert will be held 2.30pm Sunday 25 July at Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Maple Street Cooroy.
Tickets are $35 adult, $30 concession, $20 student. Bookings and more information at fragmentsensemble.com
