The Programme

We are delighted to present a varied programme for 2008, including favourites Ravel Quartet and Mozart clarinet quintet as well as some exciting lesser-known works such as the Francaix Octet. The Soldier’s Tale is a witty , dark and brilliant piece which which will draw on the special talents of actors Guy Noble and Paul Dellit.

All the performances will be held at the St Peter Chanel Church, cnr Hopewell and Mooloomba Rd, Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island.

Friday, August 15, 7pm

Ravel: String Quartet

Rachel Smith, violin, Delia Kinmont, violin, David Deacon, viola, Matthew Kinmont, cello.

Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale

Guy Noble, narrator and devil, Paul Dellit, soldier

Peter Luff, conductor. Rachel Smith, violin. Marian Heckenberg, bass. Brian Catchlove, clarinet. Rebecca Mertens, bassoon. Richard Madden, trumpet. David Robins, trombone. Tim Corkeron, percussion.

Saturday, August 16, 3pm

Mozart :Clarinet Quintet

Irit Silver, clarinet. Kirsty Hilton, violin. Rebecca Seymour, violin. Belinda Williams, viola. Matthew Kinmont, cello.

Arvo Pärt :Fratres for string quartet

Rachel Smith, Rebecca Seymour, violins. Belinda Williams, viola. Louise King, cello.

Brahms: String Sextet in Bflat

Rachel Smith, Kirsty Hilton, violins. David Deacon, Belinda Williams, violas. Louise King, Matthew Kinmont, celli.

Sunday, August 17, 3pm

Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8

Rachel Smith, Kirsty Hilton, violins. Leah Zweck-Bain, viola. Louise King, cello.

Beethoven: Sextet for 2 horns and strings

Andrew Bain, Peter Luff, horns. Kirsty Hilton, Rebecca Seymour, violins. Leah Zweck-Bain, viola. Matthew Kinmont, cello.

Francaix: Octet for strings and winds

Kirsty Hilton, Rachel Smith, violins. Leah Zweck-Bain, viola. Louise King, cello. Andrew Bain, horn. Rebecca Mertens, bassoon. Irit Silver, clarinet. Marian Heckenberg, bass.