7 September 2006
Mozart's grand opera The Marriage of Figaro and Beethoven's Symphony No.5 in C minor are among the classical music works to be featured in two concerts this month hosted by Monash University's School of Music -- Conservatorium.
The concerts on 8 September and 23 September at Monash's Clayton campus are part of the university's 'Making Music' series.
'Mozart Figaro' on 8 September, features the Monash Opera Ensemble and Monash Sinfonia who will present scenes from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro -- a timeless tale of love, deception and forgiveness, where love conquers all.
The Monash Opera Ensemble, directed by Linda Thompson, and the Monash Sinfonia conducted by Fintan Murphy, comprise Monash undergraduate and postgraduate students.
"This is an exciting and rare opportunity for students to experience performing and playing opera, and for audiences in the wider community to see the talent and potential of these extraordinary young people," Ms Thompson said.
'Triumph over tragedy!' on 23 September at the Robert Blackwood Hall, features the Monash University Symphony, conducted by Keith Crellin, performing Beethoven Symphony No.5; Cassadeseus' Concert for Viola; Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol. Mr Crellin is head of the String department and conductor in-residence at the Elder Conservatorium at the University of Adelaide.
8 September show notes
What: 'Mozart Figaro' performed by Monash Opera Ensemble and Monash Sinfonia
When: Friday, 8 September, at 8pm. Pre-concert talk at 7.30pm on Mozart's 250th anniversary, by Associate Professor Craig De Wilde, Head School of Music-Conservatorium.
Where: Music Auditorium, Building 68, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton.
Who: Bookings, telephone 9905 1111. Email: boxoffice@adm.monash.edu.au.
23 September show notes
What: 'Triumph over tragedy!' Beethoven Symphony No.5; Cassadeseus' Concert for Viola; Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol, performed by Monash University Symphony.
When: Saturday, 23 September, at 8pm.
Where: Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton.
Who: Bookings, telephone 9905 1111. Email: boxoffice@adm.monash.edu.au.
For further information, please contact Ms Angela Maison-Harmon, on +61 3 9905 4698 or mobile 0421 326 692, or Ms Karen Stichtenoth, Media Communications, on +61 3 9905 1253.
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