The Majestic Theatre in Pomona is presenting a superb variety of performers between now and Christmas. Apart from the regular silent films, accompanied Chris Rose on the Majestic’s superb Compton Theatre organ, the stage will come alive with all manner of musical talent.
The upcoming shows include: Eternal Song – a journey through Indigenous lands and cultures; Whispering Sky – Tibetan music accompanied by a string quartet; Rome To Rio – with the Tropical Dance Sextet; Linda Ronstat and Friends Tribute; Hussy Hicks – Folk, Blues, Country, Rock and Roots; The Maes – modern folk on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo; The Silence of the Jams II – a modern cowboy film accompanied by a great live band; Sunshine Coast Blues and Roots Festival – Live at the Majestic; Whoopee Blues – Life and Times of the Conway Brothers; Tim Freedman – cabaret featuring the best of the Whitlams music; Dave Wickerham – an organ recital on our wonderful Compton Organ.
We are privileged to have the unique talent of Jazz Violinist Luca Ciarla coming to perform at the Majestic in October. Luca creates a unique Mediterranean sound with his violin, his voice and a few toy instruments, playing the violin also like a guitar, a cello or a percussion.
In this imaginative musical landscape Luca sings, whistles, plays other instruments or adds new improvisations. His music is continuously evolving into a dazzling solOrkestra.
Luca is here in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney.
A creative and surprising violinist, Luca easily transcends the boundaries of music genres to trace an innovative path in a perfect balance between written compositions and improvisation, traditional and contemporary sounds. He has successfully performed in jazz, classical and world music festivals and concert series in almost 70 countries in the world; from Montreal Jazz Festival to the Hong Kong Performing Arts Centre, from Celtic Connections in Scotland to the Villa-Lobos Festival in Rio de Janeiro, from Melbourne Jazz Festival to the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Italy.
A native of Termoli, Italy, Luca began playing violin and piano at the age of eight. By 12 he was studying at the conservatory and few years later began exploring jazz and improvisation. He received his violin degree in 1993 and then studied at the Fiesole School of Music and the Scuola di Alto perfezionamento of Saluzzo.
In 1996 Luca moved to the United States to pursue a master’s at the Indiana University and to study jazz with David Baker. Subsequently he also completed a doctorate in musical arts at the University of Arizona where he taught violin for few years.
Winner of several competitions in Italy and abroad, in 1999 he was awarded by the prestigious New York-based Chamber Music America. Over the years Luca Ciarla has worked with artists such as Greg Cohen, Chris Jarrett, Daniele Sepe, Joshua Bell, Edgar Mayer, Daniele Scannapieco, Danilo Rea, Sylvain Gagnon, Anthony Fernandes, Luciano Berio, Andrea Piccioni, Meklit Hadero, Simone Zanchini, Lello Pareti, Marco Siniscalco, Marina Rei, Blaine Whittaker, Mimmo Locasciulli, Luciano Biondini, Fabrizio Bosso, Sergio Cammariere, Rodolfo Maltese, Paola Turci, Luigi Tessarollo, Ferruccio Spinetti, Mark Rush, Peppe Voltarelli.
Luc’s show is on Saturday 11 October at 7pm. Bar opens at 6.30pm. Tickets are $40
Tickets can be booked online at themajestictheatre.com.au
Devoted to bring to Noosa Shire a variety of top quality artists, the Majestic Theatre is owned by the local community and run by local volunteers.
For information on shows visit themajestictheatre.com.au/eventsnew/
