Richard Gill Birthday Concert With The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra

Richard Gill, AO. Image credit Nick Gilbert

Richard Gill, AO. Image credit Nick Gilbert

Join  the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra for a special birthday celebration for the incomparable Richard Gill.

This beloved conductor and music education advocate has touched the hearts of thousands of musicians and audiences across the country. What better way to celebrate Richard than to give him a birthday bash concert filled with the music he loves?

The program: Gabrieli – Sonata à 22/ Mozart – Clarinet Quintet in A major, K.581: I. Allegro & II. Larghetto/ Edwards Ab estatis foribus/ MacMillan – Data est mihi / Beethoven – Symphony No.1 in C major, Op.21: Adagio molto – Allegro con brio/ Orff – O Fortuna

Performers: Sydney Brass, Paul Goodchild – director/ Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra featuring Nicole van Bruggen – basset clarinet/ Sydney Chamber Choir, Sam Allchurch – director/ The Arts Unit NSW Government/ Young Mannheim Symphonists Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra youth orchestra, Rachael Beesley – director/ Leigh Sales journalist & author – MC

Guest Book: Due to Richard’s current poor health, he will not be able to attend in person, but the evening’s events will be streamed live to him at home in Sydney. If you would like to leave a personal message for Richard, you can do so by clicking here.

Tickets: $15

Bookings or (02) 8256 2222 or in person at 2 Angel Place (9am-5pm Mon–Fri)

 

 

 

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