Southern Cross Soloists 2015 Concert Series: 20th Anniversary Celebrations: Bella Espana, French Revelations, Great Legends

Abstract

QPAC presents Southern Cross Soloists in "Great Legends", a concert featuring the music of Purcell, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Grieg and Beethoven, as well as two world premieres: Elena Kats-Chernin's 'Birthday Vignette', composed for the 20th anniversary of the Southern Cross Soloists, and Joseph Twist's 'Great Minds'. With guest performers Teddy Tahu Rhodes (bass baritone) and Jayson Gillam (piano), the program ranges from the rarified heights of Beethoven's 'Ghost' Trio and Schubert's famous 'Erlkönig' to the folk music of the Celtic people. French Revelations, 28 June 2015, with Piers Lane and Marshall McGuire: Rebel Le Chaos from Les Élémens Reynaldo Hahn Songs including: A Chloris Si mes vers avaient des ailes Poulenc Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano FP 43 Massenet Méditation from Thaïs Chausson Chanson perpétuelle Op. 37 Poulenc Flute Sonata FP164 Ravel Introduction and Allegro in G fl at M.46 Saint Saëns Allegro Scherzando and Presto from Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor Op. 22 Bella Espana, with Slava Grigoryan, Alex Raineri, 1 March 2015: Vivaldi La Folia Trio Concerto in D minor Op. 1 No. 12 De Milan Two Romances Shchedrin In the Style of Albeniz Villa Lobos Guitar Concerto W502 Daniel Rojas Danzas amorosa Rodrigo Madrigals De Falla Nights in the Garden of Spai