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Earlier this month, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra confirmed they would be inviting all members of the community to enjoy free, regular, live-streamed concerts under ‘The Studio Sessions’ banner. Each of these bi-monthly concerts will feature unique works from small ensembles, featuring a diverse range of Australian and international composers. The first of these was held on 14 June, with at least three more confirmed going forward.
If you have been holding out for details on what the next three ‘Studio Sessions’ concerts will offer, you need wait no longer. QSO has shared details on what ‘The Studio Sessions’ 2-4 will feature, including the musicians involved and the pieces they will be performing. You can read about all of these below, and tune into them all HERE:
Sunday 28 June 2020 at 3.00pm
Sonata for Horn, Trumpet and Trombone, FP.33 with Lauren Manuel, Richard Madden and Ashley Carter
Margaret Sutherland – Two Dialogues for Two Violins (Clarinet and Violin) with Brian Catchlove and Ann Holtzapffel
Ross Edwards – Bagatelle for Clarinet and Violin with Brian Catchlove and Ann Holtzapffel
Joseph Giovinazzo – Nen Dance with Brian Catchlove and Ann Holtzapffel
Beethoven – Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola, Op.25 with Alison Mitchell, Alan Smith and Imants Larsens
Saturday 11 July 2020 at 7.30pm
Rossini – Duet for Cello and Bass in D with Hyung Suk Bae and Justin Bullock
James Meador – Reciprocity with Thomas Allely and Ashley Carter
Penderecki Capriccio for Solo Tuba with Thomas Allely
Reger – Senenade in G major with Alison Mitchell, Shane Chen and Nicole Greentree
Saturday 25 July 2020 at 7.30pm
Paul Dean – 7 Lockdown Miniatures with Phoebe Russell and Justin Bullock
Carl Vine – Love Song with Jason Redman
Beethoven – Quartet Op.18, No.1 in F major with Alan Smith, Jane Burroughs, Nicholas Tomkin and Andre Duthoit
It is currently uncertain if this series will continue past the already confirmed dates. However, QSO Chief Executive Craig Whitehead indicates that as restrictions are lifted, the series will feature larger ensembles of musicians, “allowing music fans to watch as Queensland Symphony Orchestra grows back to performing as a full company”. This indicates the series could continue for more months to come.
As an Orchestra For Everyone, we are extremely disappointed we are unable to deliver live concerts in the Concert Hall or in other venues to the people of Queensland, but we believe it’s more important than ever to share our music to keep people connected. So, we are delighted to introduce this new series, The Studio Sessions, to our audience until we can sit together again in the Concert Hall or on the grass to listen to our wonderful Orchestra live, please enjoy!
Craig Whitehead – Chief Executive of Queensland Symphony Orchestra
