Meet The Composer With The Sirius Chamber Ensemble

The Sirius Chamber Ensemble explores the music of local composers Christine Draeger and Paul Smith.

Both composers have been invited to the concert to speak about their works in-between performances. Through an informal discussion you will be able to hear about their compositional influences, writing style and have your questions to the composers answered. The concert will feature premiere performances of Christine Draeger’s Wind Quintet and Paul Smith’s new work based on Norse mythology, The Death of Baldr for flute, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, cello and piano. The program also includes recent music by our featured composers.

 The performance will be held in the intimate and relaxed setting of Glebe Justice Centre (formerly Glebe Café Church), with comfortable lounges, BYO food and drink, tea and coffee provided. 

Performers:

Melissa Coleman (flute), Ian Sykes (clarinet), Alison Evans (bassoon), Julia Zeltzer (french horn), Claire Howard Race (piano)

Guest artists: Alex Fontaine (oboe), Taryn Srhoj (soprano), Jermaine Chau (soprano).

The programme:

Paul Smith – The Death of Baldr for flute, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, cello and piano (premiere)

Christine Draeger – Variations on a Patriotic Love Song for wind quintet (premiere)

Paul Smith – Chasing Cherry Blossoms for 2 sopranos, flute, clarinet, bassoon and cello

Paul Smith – I Dream of Purple Lakes for soprano, clarinet and piano

Christine Draeger – Aubade for flute and piano

Christine Draeger – Two Fires Suite for solo flute

Christine Draeger – Into Forever for oboe and piano

Christine Draeger – Banana for wind quintet  

Tickets – $30 Adult/$20 Concession/$10 Child

Available at www.classikon.com or at the door (subject to availability)