ACO2 - "The Fiddlers" July 10, 2009

Riverside Theatres presents ACO2 ‘The Fiddlers’
Friday 10th July at 7:30pm. One performance only

The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Emerging Artists ensemble, AC02, will celebrate two centuries of string music in a special performance at Riverside Theatres. The country’s most exciting young string players will pay homage to the tradition of folk fiddling in The Fiddlers on Friday 10th July. This will be the only Sydney performance of this fantastic concert.

ACO2 connects the next generation of talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a company distinguished by its fresh, energetic performance style.

The Fiddlers is a tribute to the Finland tradition of folk fiddling which has influenced composers for many generations. Composer Rautavaara demonstrates this inspiration in The Fiddlers which encapsulate the very spirit of village musicians who filled the countryside with their singing and playing. In keeping with a mood of dance and delight Sallinen draws on two important figures of the Spanish culture. He couples the famous ladies man, Don Juan, with the delusional but romantic knight, Don Quixote in a composition of light hearted dance reminiscent of youthful joy. The romantic mood continues with the warm flowing melodies of Dvork and Serenades evokes a romance indicative of the period and his homeland Bohemia.

ACO violist Steve King facilitates the connection of ACO and ACO2 through his role as education liaison officer. With a PhD in chamber music he is well qualified and assists in getting the best string players from around the country involved in ACO2. The 17 player band is encouraged to perform at the highest level and the ACO2 ensemble strives to take top quality music and spread it beyond the city concert halls.

“ACO2 wants to continue to launch tours in the great facilities of Riverside Theatres” said King. “We want all students to have something that will last a bit longer, the gift of music and the opportunity to have heard or even taken part in a potentially life-changing concert that will stick in the memory.”
The program ACO2 is presenting covers a wide scope of International music from the notorious music of Vivaldi, the thriving tradition of Finnish folk tunes, and to a cello concerto featuring the principle cello of ACO, Tipi. With its lush, rich harmonies and frenzied, energetic melodies Dvorak’s Serande for Strings as the grand finale will complete the performance. The repertoire will be performed by upcoming Artists in the ACO2 ensemble led by principle 2nd Violin Helena Rathbone.
ACO2 ‘The Fiddlers’

VENUE: Riverside Theatres, Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta
DATE & TIME: Friday 10th July at 7:30pm
SINGLE TICKET PRICES: Adults $37, Conc $33, 30 & Under $29
BIG NOTER TICKETS: Adults $33, Conc $29, 30 & Under $25
BOOKINGS: Riverside Box Office 02 8839 3399 or riversideparramatta.com.au

Official Website: http://www.riversideparramatta.com.au/performance.asp?pID=920