The acclaimed Crossroads chamber music festival is back at Greenway Chapel at Green Point this Saturday and Sunday after a two-year hiatus.
The Festival has been delivering high-quality chamber music to the Coast for 14 years since it was conceived by internationally acclaimed violinist and Central Coast Conservatorium of Music patron, Charmian Gadd OAM.
The program on Saturday features a morning piano recital with Phillip Shovk, performing Beethoven’s Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110 and two Schubert Impromptus.
In the afternoon Crossroads Festival Artistic Director, Madeleine Easton, will be joined by Phillip Shovk and musicians for ‘Music at the Crossroads of Time’ featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, CPE Bach and Saint Saens.
On Sunday Bach Akademie Australia will give a morning concert, Bach on a Sunday, with violinists Madeleine Easton and Rafael Font, cellist Anthea Cottee, soprano Susannah Lawergren and Heidi Jones on harpsichord.
The festival will wrap up with an afternoon concert with Concertante Ensemble.
Concertante Ensemble Artistic Director and Conservatorium Head of Strings, Karina Hollands, said she is looking forward to performing in the festival again, saying;
“Concertante Ensemble are very excited to be part of Crossroads again. We are passionate about chamber music, and have loved being part of this festival since its inception. The theme of ‘crossroads’ is very apt, exploring music at the crossroads of different eras.”
For details about the event and booking pop over to The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music webpage for bookings and times.
David Abrahams – Primary source: Media statements Central Coast Conservatorium of Music.