http://www.hotsource.com.au Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:52:41 GMT Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:52:41 GMT en-au City Recital Hall Angel Place and Kathryn Selby present the popular A Little Lunch Music series – diverse monthly concerts featuring some of Australia’s finest musicians Monday 20 February to Friday 14 December 2012 City Recital Hall Angel Place A Little Lunch Music 2012 is a series of spectacular 50-minute monthly concerts from Monday 20 February until Friday 14 December. Showcasing magnificent music and esteemed artists, A Little Lunch Music 2012 is an opportunity to relax and go behind the music with some of Australia’s finest musicians including multi-award winning cellist Clancy Newman, internationally acclaimed classical accordionist James Crabb, the popular Matt Keegan Trio jazz group, Principal Cello of the Australian Chamber Orchestra Timo-Veikko Valve, Principal Viola of the Sydney Symphony Tobias Breider, and former BBC Scottish Concertmaster Elizabeth Layton. Each month City Recital Hall Angel Place and Selby & Friends present a new concert with a different set of works and new artists for only $15 a ticket. All concerts commence at 12.30pm. A Little Lunch Music 2012 Monday 20 February: Clancy Newman & Kathryn Selby. Multi award-winning cellist Clancy Newman returns with series Artistic Director Kathryn Selby for a showcase of cello/piano duos. Tuesday 20 March: Gerard Willems & Beethoven. Beethoven specialist Gerard Willems explores the mysteries of the “Appassionata”. Thursday 26 April: James Crabb. An introduction to the classical accordion and its amazing sound, demonstrated with a diverse repertoire from the Baroque period to the 21st Century. Monday 28 May: Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor Elizabeth Layton (violin), Tobias Breider (viola), Timo-Veikko Valve (cello) & Kathryn Selby (piano). An exploration of this masterwork by four of our most impressive musicians. Tuesday 12 June: New Sydney Wind Quintet & Kathryn Selby. Leading members of Sydney Symphony form Australia’s premiere wind quintet and present a gorgeous program of favourites with Kathryn Selby. Tuesday 17 July: Emerging Artists (formerly Rising Stars). A wonderful opportunity to be inspired by outstanding stars of the future. Friday 31 August: Matt Keegan Trio combines three of Sydney’s most popular and talented jazz musicians who will perform a stunning program of engaging original music from a diverse range of musical influences. Tuesday 18 September: Sydney University Symphony Orchestra presents a joyous program of Mozart with Kathryn Selby. Thursday 4 October: Flinders Quartet. Schubert’s glorious string quartet “Death and the Maiden” is highlighted by this dynamic ensemble from Melbourne. Wednesday 14 November: Ensemble Offspring. Fusing clarinet, bass clarinet, marimba, claves and voice this eclectic and appealing program features works by much loved Australian composers Ross Edwards, Elena Kats-Chernin and Andrew Ford. Friday 14 December: Dr V’s Swing Thing returns for a special Christmas spin on jazz favourites! Location: City Recital Hall Angel Place, 2-12 Angel Place, Sydney Tickets: $15 Bookings: (02) 8256 2222 or www.cityrecitalhall.com Information: www.cityrecitalhall.com Artists, dates and programs subject to change without notice http://www.hotsource.com.au/gigs/26845/A_Little_Lunch_Music_2012_City_Recital_Hall_Angel_Place_Sydney 20/02/2012 Flamenco vocal sensation Diego Guerrero and Madrid-based band El Solar de Artistas make their Australian performance debut at City Recital Hall Angel Place Friday 9 March 2012 In their first Australian performance together, international vocal musician Diego Guerrero and his extraordinary Latin flamenco band El Solar de Artistas will captivate at Sydney’s City Recital Hall Angel Place on Friday 9 March at 8pm when they perform a wonderfully diverse concert that traverses the genres of guaguanco, bulería, tango, copla and rumba flamenca. Diego Guerrero y el Solar de Artistas are a fast rising force on the international music scene, with Guerrero recently described as the “Quincy Jones of flamenco”. At just 29 years of age, this talented young flamenco vocalist is also making a name for himself as a gifted arranger and composer. Formed in 2010 by Diego Guerrero and his percussionist wife Nasrine Rahmani, El Solar de Artistas is an elite selection of flamenco and Latin musicians residing in Spain who fuse traditional flamenco with Afro-Cuban rhythms and contemporary jazz. In 2010 Diego Guerrero and an Australian line-up, Diego Guerrero Flamenco Latin Quintet, completed two sold-out tours of Australia which included two concerts in Sydney. In 2012 Guerrero brings his Madrid-based line-up to Australia for the first time. Some of the entrancing tunes on the program include Primavera, a gorgeous ballad by one of Guerrero’s favourite singers and good friend Alex Oliveira, and Malos Tiempos which Nasrine Rahmani said “is probably Diego’s theme song.” Another crowd pleaser, according to Nasrine, is A Farina. “A Farina is a huge crowd favourite,” said Nasrine. “It’s actually a bit of a mystery to us, but everywhere in the world, regardless of the language or culture, it’s always a favourite.” Diego Guerrero y el Solar de Artistas will perform at City Recital Hall Angel Place for one night only on Friday 9 March at 8pm. Diego Guerrero y el Solar de Artistas Friday 9 March 2012, 8pm Location: City Recital Hall Angel Place, 2-12 Angel Place, Sydney Tickets: Adult $47, Concession $42 (additional fees may apply) Bookings: 02 8256 2222, www.cityrecitalhall.com Information: www.cityrecitalhall.com http://www.hotsource.com.au/gigs/26841/Diego_Guerrero_y_el_Solar_de_Artistas_City_Recital_Hall_Angel_Place_Sydney 9/03/2012 Jane Birkin Sings Serge Gainsbourg at City Recital Hall Angel Place for one night only on her 2012 Australian national tour Friday 16 March, 8.00pm City Recital Hall Angel Place Jane Birkin is one of the world’s most iconic and celebrated women. The star of film and stage, singer, songwriter and darling of the French avant garde Jane Birkin will perform at City Recital Hall Angel Place for one night only during her Australian tour in March 2012. In a powerful homage to her partner and mentor Serge Gainsbourg, the style icon presents a special concert of Gainsbourg’s music to mark 20 years since his death. For more than a decade Jane Birkin was muse to the legendary French singer, songwriter and enfant terrible Gainsbourg. Together they produced six albums and continued to collaborate professionally long after their relationship ended in 1980. Birkin will perform with a group comprising some of Japan’s finest musicians including pianist and composer Nobuyuki Nakajima known for both his masterful piano and his work arranging ensembles, jazz-influenced drummer Tsuotmu Kurihara, violinist Asuka Maret, and brass player Shuishiro Sakaguchi. In her long career, Jane Birkin has starred in countless films, released dozens of recordings and since the late 1990s has performed her interpretations of Serge Gainsbourg’s repertoire to sell-out houses around the world. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Jane Birkin perform a truly memorable concert in Sydney. Jane Birkin Sings Serge Gainsbourg Friday 16 March, 8.00pm Location: City Recital Hall Angel Place, 2-12 Angel Place, Sydney Tickets: Adult: $55-$85, Concession $49-$79 (additional fees may apply) Bookings: (02) 8256 2222 or www.cityrecitalhall.com Information: www.cityrecitalhall.com http://www.hotsource.com.au/gigs/26835/Jane_Birkin_Sings_Serge_Gainsbourg_City_Recital_Hall_Angel_Place_Sydney 16/03/2012