Maryborough to host classical music event in September
Fraser Coast music lovers will have the opportunity to meet and watch some of Australia’s best classical musicians perform in Maryborough next month.
Mayor George Seymour said the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra’s ‘The Sunrise’ concert would be held at St Stephen’s Uniting Church in Maryborough on Tuesday 3 September from 6pm to 7.15pm.
“The Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra specialises in performing late 18th to early 20th century orchestral and chamber music on period instruments,” he said.
“This concert involves five musicians from the orchestra playing violins, viola, clarinet, and cello, showcasing a range of classical quartets from Mozart, Beethoven, Crusell and Haydn.
“At the end of the concert, a ‘Talk and Tea’ session will be held from 7.30pm to 8.15pm, during which audience members can meet the musicians, ask questions, and see their instruments up close.
“It promises to be a night to remember, providing a rare opportunity to meet and watch world-class classical musicians close to home rather than travelling to a capital city.”
Tickets range from $5 to $45 and can be purchased online at https://humanitix.com/au
The concert will also include a special opening performance by the Maryborough State High School Strings Ensemble.
The Sunrise concert in Maryborough has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through the Queensland Arts Showcase Program and from the Regional Arts Development Fund, which is a partnership between Council and the Queensland Government.
Cr Seymour said applications for the latest round of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) were open now and closed on 12 August.
“RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Council which invests in quality arts and cultural experiences based on priorities determined locally,” he said.
“RADF aims to build the capacity and develop skills of local, professional or emerging creatives, and to engage the Fraser Coast community to value, celebrate, share and participate in arts, culture and heritage.”
Find out more about RADF at www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/radf