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3. Rondo. Medaglia – “Belle Epoque in Sud America” for wind quintet. 1. Tango -“ El Porsche Negro”. 2. “Dream Trip to Attersee”. 3. “Requinta Maluca”. -Interval-.
2013 VISITING ARTISTS SERIES Sirius Chamber Ensemble

Saturday 27 July—5pm Sacred Spaces Reception Room Singleton

Sirius Chamber Ensemble Saturday 27 July—5pm Sacred Spaces Reception Room

Beethoven – Quintet for piano and winds, Op. 16. 1. Grave/Allegro ma non troppo 2. Andante cantabile 3. Rondo Medaglia – “Belle Epoque in Sud America” for wind quintet. 1. Tango -“El Porsche Negro” 2. “Dream Trip to Attersee” 3. “Requinta Maluca” -IntervalSpike – “Promenade” for flute, clarinet and piano. Spike – “Rhapsody In Wind” for flute, oboe, clarinet and piano. Poulenc – Sextet for piano and winds 1. Allegro vivace 2. Divertissement 3. Finale

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

IN BRIEF

Melissa Coleman (flute) Melissa recently completed a Master of Music in Performance degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and is active as a freelance performer and teacher. Melissa performs regularly for Sing Bird Productions’ “Music and Me” series, gives regular recitals and performs with several chamber music groups. Angus Lindsay (oboe) Angus studied a Bachelor of Music Performance degree at Sydney Conservatorium, and has since taken part in an Australian Youth Orchestra regional residency with the Sydney Wind Collective. Angus has performed with the Sydney Philharmonia, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and Sydney Camerata Chamber Orchestra. Ian Sykes (clarinet) Ian is a busy freelance musician, dividing his time between chamber and orchestral music, music theatre and pedagogy. Ian has performed in productions of Mary Poppins – The Musical, Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, Doctor Zhivago and West Side Story 2010. Ian performs with Sydney Philharmonia, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and the education programs for Musica Viva and Sydney Opera House. Ian is a founding member of Sirius Chamber Ensemble. Alison Evans (bassoon) Alison studied at the Queensland Conservatorium, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Hoschshule der Music Franz Liszt in Weimar, and is currently studying for her PhD at the University of Sydney. Alison teaches bassoon and chamber music privately, and is a founding member of Sirius Chamber Ensemble. Julia Zeltzer (french horn) After commencing her french horn studies in Australia, Julia completed a Master of Music degree in Chicago. During her time abroad, Julia performed with the National Radio Orchestra of Slovenia and the Pacific Music Festival Orchestra in Japan. Since returning to Sydney, Julia has maintained a busy performance schedule with Sydney Symphony Orchestra, The Metropolitan Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia and The Queensland Orchestra as well as maintaining an extensive teaching studio based in the Lower North Shore. Gabriella Pusner (piano) Gabriella maintains a busy schedule across the Sydney region as a pianist, chamber musician, accompanist and pedagogue. She is delighted to be joining Sirius Chamber Ensemble for this program of music for winds and piano. 3

Melissa Coleman - Flute Angus Lindsay - Oboe Ian Sykes - Clarinet Alison Evans - Bassoon Julia Zeltzer - French Horn Gabriella Pusner - Piano

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ABOUT THE MUSIC Much like his string quartets (Op. 18) that Beethoven was writing at the same time, the composition reflects the influence of his older peers, Mozart and Haydn. In fact the quintet closely mimics Mozart’s Quintet for the same instruments and composed in the same key of E flat, K. 452 (written in 1784). and even has similar tempi for each movements. Even though Beethoven's writing for the winds closely follows the style of Mozart's wind serenades, Beethoven does assert his personality through the forceful writing for the piano. An alternate version with the same opus number is written for piano, violin, viola and cello. Both works were dedicated to Prince Joseph Johann zu Schwarzenberg.

Beethoven Quintet for piano and winds op 16 1.Grave/Allegro ma non troppo 2.Andante cantabile 3.Rondo Click here to see a performance of the first movement

The grave opening of the first movement is inspired by the slow introductions of Haydn’s symphonies. The movement continues in sonata form; all of the themes are first introduced by the piano and then in turn played by each of the winds. In this way the composition represents more a piano sonata with the winds employed in a supporting role. The lyrical second movement allows all the instruments to shine both individually and cohesively as an ensemble. The piano again opens the third movement which is dominated by a hunting call tune. This simple tune played and passed on to each wind instrument in turn. The composition is delightful to listen to, an example of Beethoven’s youth and promising future. Brazilian composer, arranger and conductor Julio Medaglia studied in Brazil before continuing his studies in Germany with such luminaries of 20th century music as Stockhausen and Boulez. Medaglia has been a prolific writer of music for Brazilian films and theatre and has conducted all of the major orchestras in that country. The suite “Belle Epoch in Sud-America” was written for the wind quintet of the Berlin Philharmonic, and has been recorded by that group as well as being frequently performed on their tours.

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Julio Medaglia (1938-) Belle Epoch in Sud America 1.Tango -“El Porsche Negro” 2.“Dream Trip to Attersee” 3.“Requinta Maluca” Click here to watch a short excerpt of the 3rd movement.

ABOUT THE MUSIC Kristofer Spike is a Sydney-born composer, pianist and environmental campaigner who began learning organ with Eric Smith at the Wesley Chapel and later studied piano with Albert Landa at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where he also gained his Bachelor of Music Education. Kristofer’s group “Wind Energy” perform regularly and have been featured in live broadcasts on the ABC. The group is dedicated to playing music that showcases the combination of flute, clarinet, oboe and piano. The group is also committed to promoting renewable energy and securing a sustainable future for the planet.

Krtistofer Spike Promeande Rhapsody in Wind

The Sextet for piano and winds was written around the same time as the Trio for piano, oboe and bassoon, both works reflect Poulenc’s neo-classical influence also had by Stravinsky. In fact the work closely references Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and Winds (1924).

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Sextet for Piano and Winds

This three-movement composition has the same stylistic approach to the Trio. Both outer movements are sprightly and never seem to rest on any one theme before introducing another. The slower second movement has been likened to the middle movement of Mozart’s Piano Sonata K. 545. The lyrical lines are blended well with the upper wind instruments. This period of Poulenc’s compositions exploit the characteristics of all the wind instruments. There is a constant excitement underlying Poulenc’s writing demonstrated through his choice of tempi.

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Click here to see a performance of the 1st movement.

2013 Visiting Artists Series This year the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music is again providing a wide range of concerts and events as part of its 2013 Visiting Artists Series. The Series is funded in part by Arts NSW, through the Regional Conservatoriums Grants Program. The 2013 Series continues the Conservatorium’s mission to bring high quality concerts and experiences to residents of the Upper Hunter region. The year began with the delicious voice of Janet Seidel, and concludes tonight with a final concert by the Sirius Chamber Ensemble.

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