HEART–SPACE

Australian Series

This program invites us to engage the mind and the heart, exploring joy, love, loss and longing. 

Achingly beautiful, Ella Macens’ string quartet A Love Worth Fighting For creates space for love, grief and longing: ‘the multitude of different emotions and sensations that come up into the heart-space and the head-space’ when we experience change. Macens invites us to reflect not only on the love we experience with others, but our relationship to self and our capacity for compassion. 

The creative influences of Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaraay, Yorta Yorta and Yuin composer and sound designer James Henry range from traditional Aboriginal art forms to the 1960s pop, folk and rock sounds of The Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel. Heart Like Snow is an earnest, folk-infused string quartet in a single movement. 

Lacuna is based on a fragment of text from the ancient Greek poet Sappho, translated and set to music by Peggy Polias. The composer embraces the incomplete state of the text, exploring the poet’s musings on beauty and holding space for the absence of lines lost to history. Originally commissioned for the CSO’s 2021 Australian Series, Lacuna receives its long-awaited premiere in 2024. 

We close with a new commission from Michael Bakrnčev, whose creative interests range from folklore and Eastern philosophy to the nexus between technology and human consciousness.

Artists

Jessica Cottis Curator
Amy Moore Soprano
CSO Chamber Ensemble

Repertoire

Ella Macens A Love Worth Fighting For
James Henry Heart Like Snow
Peggy Polias Lacuna | World premiere, CSO commission
Michael Bakrnčev World premiere, new CSO commission

Duration
70 minutes

When

Thu 16 MAY at 6:30PM

Venue

Canberra NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA (GANDEL ATRIUM)

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Ticket Prices

$65–72Adults

$59–66Concession (means-tested pensioners, full-time students)

$35Under 35

$16Student rush

https://www.pianoplus.com.au/event/neeman-piano-duo-artistry-for-twenty-fingers/

The Neeman Piano Duo has been widely acclaimed for impeccable musicianship and unique onstage chemistry in performances across America, Australia, and Asia. Their wide-ranging repertoire encompasses classical masterpieces and duets by the composers of today, as well as original arrangements of popular tunes and Broadway hits.

Armidale NSW

Saturday 20 April 7:30pm

Program

Francis Poulenc:
Sonata for Piano Four Hands FP8
I. Prelude
II. Rustique
III. Final

Frédéric Chopin:
Ballade No.1 in G minor Op.23

Edvard Grieg:
Ballade in the Form of Variations on a Norwegian Folk Song Op.24

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky:
Pas de deux from The Nutcracker Op.71

Samuel Barber/Edward Neeman:
from Piano Concerto Op.38
II. Canzone. Moderato

Helen Gifford:
Shiva, the auspicious one

Manuel Caracol/Edward Neeman:
Niña del fuego

William Bolcom/Edward Neeman:
from The Garden of Eden
III. The Serpent’s Kiss

DATES: Saturday 6 April, 2pm

TIMES: Music from 2 – 3pm, Refreshments 3 – 4pm

COST: $38 full / $32 concession

BOOKINGS: Please click here to book

DETAILS

This solo piano recital showcases the heroic masterworks of this much-loved instrument, including Beethoven “Eroica” Variations, Op. 35, and Chopin “Heroic” Polonaise, Op. 53.

Ludwig Van Beethoven “Eroica” Variations, Op. 35

Frédéric Chopin             “Heroic” Polonaise, Op. 53

ABOUT EDWARD NEEMAN

Australian-American pianist Edward Neeman has performed across five continents appearing as soloist with the Prague Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony, Melbourne Symphony, Kentucky Symphony, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, and the American West Symphony among others. His debut album, Rachmaninoff & Sitsky, was released to critical acclaim in 2016. Currently a piano lecturer at ANU School of Music, Edward Neeman holds a Doctorate from the Juilliard School, as well as degrees from the Australian National University (ANU), and the Manhattan School of Music

Join us for a special masterclass with eminent concert pianists Dr. Edward Neeman and Dr. Stephanie Neeman. Edward and Stephanie are internationally recognised performers and educators, and together they are also a highly acclaimed piano duo team https://neemanpianoduo.com/

Cost:
Performer grade 2-4 | $50
Performer grade 5+ | $60
Audience members are welcome! Please book your tickets via the trybooking link.
ACTKA members and under 18s - Free.
Standard ticket - $5.

If the performer is an ACTKA Student member, they can receive $5 off their ticket price with the code ACTKAMember5. Please note that bookings will be crosschecked with our member list. Email us if you’re unsure of your membership status. Note this discount is only for performers who hold an ACTKA student membership or who are part of a family membership. Teacher memberships are not applicable.

Students are welcome to present a whole work, or an excerpt of a larger work in progress. Piano duos are also welcome to present a work. Please book one ticket per duo.

Please have the following information ready when booking your ticket.
Student name:
Age:
Teacher name:
Title of piece:
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So that as many students and teachers can benefit from this masterclass as possible, we are limiting the bookings to two students belonging to the same teacher, no matter who makes the booking.

CSO DOWN SOUTH CONCERT SERIES

CSO DOWN SOUTH: MARCH

WHEN: Thursday 7 March, 2024

TIMES: Bar open from 5 pm. Concert 6 – 7 pm

TICKETS: $38 full / $32 concession

BOOKINGS: Please click here to book.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• 9 May CSO String Quartet

DETAILS

Kirsten Williams Violin

Edward Neeman Piano

CSO Down South continues with a stunning program of chamber concerts performed by members of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. Concertmaster Kirsten Williams & pianist Edward Neeman open the season with a performance of Franck Sonata for Violin and Piano and other short works.

Contact details

90 Comur Street, Yass, New South Wales, 2582 https://yassmusicclub.com/concert-1/

Event Details

• Date: 2 March 2024

• https://www.yassvalley.com.au/events/concerts-performances/kirsten-williams-and-edward-neeman-concert/

Kirsten Williams and Edward Neeman will be performing live at Yass Soldiers Memorial Hall!

One of Australia’s leading violinists, Kirsten Williams has performed widely as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician, in concert and on ABC radio.

Kirsten joined the Royal Opera House Orchestra at Covent Garden and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, touring and recording widely. On returning to Australia, Kirsten was appointed Associate Leader of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. She has also appeared as guest Concertmaster of the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, the Sydney Philharmonia and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. From 2000 to 2019, Kirsten was Associate Concertmaster with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The Australian-American pianist Dr. Edward Neeman has performed across five continents. Critics have lauded him as a “true artist” with “an excellent technique” who “isn’t afraid to put a distinctive stamp on whatever he touches, without resorting to mannerism.” A top prizewinner of numerous international piano competitions, including first prize in the Joaquín Rodrigo Competition in Madrid, second prize in the Southern Highlands International Piano Competition, and third prize in the World International Piano Competition, Dr. Neeman has appeared as a soloist with the Prague Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony, Melbourne Symphony, Kentucky Symphony, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, and the American West Symphony.

St Andrews Anglican Church, 47 Elrington St, Braidwood, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2622

Tickets:

https://events.humanitix.com/grand-piano-dedication-concert?fbclid=IwAR1wAUKvW883y13SFLuzawFseF2g_KnMCfgGZPAxjyXGlbl0Tye8evaQJ_Y

Come and celebrate the purchase of a wonderful grand piano for the St Andrews Anglican Church and the Braidwood community. This much loved instrument has been in ANU Music Professor Ken Lampl's possession. Many of his major works have been composed on this piano, so it comes with a wonderful pedigree. This concert celebrates the hand-over of this piano to St Andrews for the benefit of raising the profile of Braidwood's regular concerts, the community and for professional pianists to play and rehearse in the lovely quiet of the church. The program will feature a range of compositions, classical to contemporary, performed by highly esteemed musicians. This is a first for Braidwood and will include a premiere of an Elena Kats-Chernin piece for piano.

The Chapel @ The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture 15 Blackall St, Barton, Canberra, ACT, Australia

This Program 5 of the six of 70 Not Out! is an end of year celebration of cello in chamber music with outstanding guest artists: Edward Neeman, piano; Amanda Tao, flute; and Anna Chung, clarinet. Please join us for this performance and make it truly great! David.

Get Tickets $10.00 – $60.00

https://davidpereira.com.au/event/blown-away-david-pereiras-70-not-out-program-5-canb/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

DAVID PEREIRA, CELLO
EDWARD NEEMAN, PIANO
AMANDA TAO, FLUTE
ANNA CHUNG, CLARINET

This Program 5 of the six of 70 Not Out! is an end-of-year celebration of cello in chamber music with outstanding guest artists.

There will be Edward Neeman, my regular collaborator on piano.

Excellent young professionals will join us in the form of Amanda Tao on flute and Anna Chung on clarinet.

They will allow the presentation of flute & cello piano trios by Martinu and Kapustin, and clarinet & cello piano trios by Brahms and Piazzolla, arranged by Ensemble Liason.

Icing on the cake will be Off Pist, a funky duo for cello and clarinet by Svante Henryson, and a new duo for the same combination by myself.

Please join us for this performance and make it truly great!

PROGRAM

Bohuslav Martinu – Trio for flute, cello, piano

Johannes Brahms – Trio for clarinet, cello, piano

Interval

David Pereira – Sylvia and Charlie for clarinet and cello (first performance)

Svante Henryson – Off Pist for clarinet and cello
Astor Piazzolla –  Oblivion for clarinet, cello and piano

Nikolai Kapustin – Trio for flute, cello and piano

The program includes popular works by Chopin (Ballade No. 3, Scherzo No. 3, Mazurka in B flat major) as well as Ballades by Edvard Grieg and Ignaz Friedman, Rhapsody No. 1 by Miriam Hyde, and exciting new compositions by Michael Ippolito and Reinaldo Moya.

The program includes popular works by Chopin (Ballade No. 3, Scherzo No. 3, Mazurka in B flat major) as well as Ballades by Edvard Grieg and Ignaz Friedman, Rhapsody No. 1 by Miriam Hyde, and exciting new compositions by Michael Ippolito and Reinaldo Moya.

Cello & Piano recital with David Pereira and Edward Neeman. Program includes the Cello Sonata No. 1, Op. 18 by Anton Rubinstein, and works by Pereira, Schumann, and Janáček. Information and tickets at David Pereira’s website.

Includes the world premiere performance of Apocryphon of Initiation (2019) by Larry Sitsky, a 45-minute piano solo piece interpreted by Edward Neeman. Tickets available through EventBrite.

Pianist Edward Neeman explores the origins of the piano ballade in two of Chopin’s groundbreaking works, and continues with the composers who followed in Chopin’s footsteps. The concert includes the heartfelt Grieg Ballade Op. 24, as well as late Romantic ballades by Amy Beach and Ignaz Friedman. Premieres by American composers Michael Ippolito and Reinaldo Moya bring the power of pianistic storytelling into the twenty-first century.

Time TBD